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    21" to 19" no RPM change?

    Buddy has a 19` Lund pro v powered with a Mercury 150 EFI. He is running at 4950 RPMs with a Mercury 21" Vengence Prop. He wants to get 5500 RPMS. He buys a Michigan Wheel Balistic 19" Prop. He`s still running at 4950 RPM with the 19" prop with no noticible change in speed at 45-46 MPH WOT...
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    Card readers?

    Hey guys, If I bought a card reader for my computer to use in a usb port, could I read my Lakemaster map chip on my computer as if I had it in a GPS unit with out hurting the chip? Will this work to scroll around the map and to zoom in on it?
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    Starcraft boats worth a look

    I have a Lund 1650 Fisherman so I`m not trying to wave any flags here. Starcraft has been a popular choice where I live do to a long standing dealer. I don`t hear too mucH talk about Starcraft. Starcraft has a great product line that is getting better all the time. I may consider...
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    Vexilar Edge?

    I just ordered a Vexilar edge 2. Anyone have a Vexilar LCD sonar that they like or dislike? I bought a new color graph in the spring that I had trouble with and didn`t like very much. I`m going to the Vexilar Monochrome Edge 2. Looks to be a good graph?
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    battery questions answered

    I see many Questions about batteries comming up here. I found this great link I think will help many of us here...
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    Iboats order, finally pulled the trigger

    I been researching electronices over and over to find a replacement for my X75 sonar and 4800 Globalmap. I was looking at the Lowrance Lms 520s I best deal I found was getting the X510c to replace my X75 ane getting the 5200c Globalmap to replace the 4800m. I run the two units side by side on...
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    X75 upgrade to a X135?

    I have a 8year old x75 that has been a great sonar. Two years ago I bought a 4800M global map. I been thinking of upgrading my sonar to a X135 to match my globalmap. The X75 has 240X240 pixels at 600 watts. The X135 has 480X480 pixels at 4000 watts. The 4800m is fairly new and its...
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    Johnson 70 2str to Yamaha 90 4s?

    I have a question. I have a 1650 Lund fisherman with a 2000 Johnson 70 two stroke. The max horse rating is 90. What would a trade over to a Yamaha 90 4stroke do for me? My 70 will push the boat at 32 MPH at WOT. The 70 has a 17inch prop. Are the 90 yamahas any good? I do like the vintage 70...
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    2000 motor 1998 manual

    Hello All!,<br /><br />I just purchased a OMC facrtory service manual from Ebay. Its a 1998 manual for OMC two stroke 3 cylinder engines, 60-70 hp.<br />My motor is a 2000 Johnson 70. I bought this to help with any future repairs I may do myself.<br /><br />Were there any changes from 98 to 2000...
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    Any changes 98-00 Johnson 70hp?

    Hello All!,<br /><br /> I just purchased a OMC facrtory service manual from Ebay. Its a 1998 manual for OMC two stroke 3 cylinder engines, 60-70 hp.<br /> My motor is a 2000 Johnson 70. I bought this to help with any future repairs I may do myself.<br /><br /> Were there any changes from...
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    handheld with old graph?

    whofan <br />Cadet <br />Member # 68985 <br /><br /> posted April 23, 2006 09:35 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Im contemplating on wether to get a combo unit or hand held.<br />I have an x75 Lowrace graph...
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    Rewire for Trolling Motor?

    Question, My boat has 10g wired receptical with 30A in line fuse for bow mount trolling motor.<br /> I ran a Minnkota 50lb power drive for four years with this set up. <br /> I recently bought a 55 auto pilot for a replacement. The power cord on this motor has a warning sticker to use at...
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    2005 Minnkota Different Prop Nut?

    I just got a new autopilot and I noticed that the prop has a self locking nut on it. My old powerdrive had the wing nut style on the prop.<br /> I think the wing nut style would be a lot easier to work with. <br /> Does anyone know why Minnkota changed this and can you use the winghut on the...
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    manual downriggers

    What do you guys think? <br /><br />I been looking at : <br /><br /> Scotty 1085 strong arm<br /><br /> Walker lakemaster<br /><br /> Penn fathom master 600<br /><br /> Cannon easy troll<br /><br />I have been looking for a deal. Checking Ebay quite often. what do you think would be the best...
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    walker downriggers

    Anybody know if Walker manual downriggers are any good? Cabelas has a great deal on the lake master combo. I was looking at Scotty but this seems like a better deal, comes with free rod. Im soon to be new at downrigging. I have a 16ft boat and limited budget .so I dont need anything grand just a...
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    2000 70hp Johnson

    I have this motor on a 16ft lund fisherman. My boat is rated for maxinum horse power of 90. Would I regret trading this motor for a 90 or 90 four stroke or even a 70 four stroke? The 70 Johnson has a reputation as being a great motor. Over all I like it but its very touchy as far carburator...
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    Bruswick @ Lund

    I have heard that Gemmars aluminum boats were purchased brunswick. Any thoughts good or bad on this? Lund Crestliner and Lowl boats.
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    Evinrude E TEC

    Anyone here have any experience with this new motor? I sure would like to try one out someday. I have a 2000 Johnson 70 carberation is a real pain with this otherwise good motor.The E-TEC looks like a great motor with the smoothness of fuel injection ,light, few moving parts.
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    VRO with Stabilizer

    My Johnson mechanic said I should only use the OMC/Bombadier stabilizer,because others could damage the diaphrams in the VRO pump. Anyone have a second opinion on this? I would just as soon use STA-BIL as with my other equipment.
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    2000 70HP LOWER UNIT

    my oil in the lower unit keeps turning black. changed twice since new my dealer says that their is something wrong. in the shop now. Anybody have this problem?
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