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11-28-2016, 04:30 PM
Thread: Slide for Terrova
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This bracket will allow you to slide the motor 6"...
This bracket will allow you to slide the motor 6" inboard.
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01-27-2016, 06:17 PM
Thread: E Tec will turn over but not fire
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Check the neutral safety switch under the hood...
Check the neutral safety switch under the hood where the linkage is. I've seen a few where the nut backs off the small mounting bolt and will keep the switch open causing no fire.
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07-09-2013, 08:24 AM
Thread: Crappie brethren, which motor?
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Uhhh, crappiepappy I'm full aware of the 60hp and...
Uhhh, crappiepappy I'm full aware of the 60hp and smaller Merc motors being built in China and Japan, also very aware of Merc using Yamaha powerheads for their 4-strokes years ago. But this...
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07-08-2013, 03:00 PM
Thread: Crappie brethren, which motor?
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Not even. I just live in the real world and have...
Not even. I just live in the real world and have seen what both of these outboards will do. I prefer to keep Americans building these outboards anyway.
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07-08-2013, 02:00 PM
Thread: Crappie brethren, which motor?
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Absolutely not. The Yamaha 70hp is a small motor...
Absolutely not. The Yamaha 70hp is a small motor compared to the Optimax 75hp. The Yamaha will not perform anything like the Opti.
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02-19-2013, 01:22 PM
Thread: War Eagle rail system DIY projects
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You probably need something like this picture but...
You probably need something like this picture but I would suggest 2 - t-bolts for better strength.
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07-18-2012, 03:34 PM
Thread: Hydrofoil help please
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A hydrofoil will not help you with that issue. A...
A hydrofoil will not help you with that issue. A 4 blade prop with the proper pitch will help.
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05-30-2012, 04:09 PM
Thread: Bimini tops
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Overtons has them for $263.49 for a 6' x 46".
Overtons has them for $263.49 for a 6' x 46".
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05-30-2012, 03:56 PM
Thread: aluminum boat paint
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Clean/degrease, scuff with a red 3M Scotch-Brite...
Clean/degrease, scuff with a red 3M Scotch-Brite 7447, use compressed air to blow away dust, clean/degrease again, wipe down with acetone before painting. Any bare aluminum spots need to be primed...
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05-05-2012, 12:54 PM
Thread: Best place to buy trolling motor
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If you have I-Pilot on your existing Power Drive,...
If you have I-Pilot on your existing Power Drive, you can switch the head portion of the trolling motor and just buy a Power Drive 70lb 60" without Auto Pilot. If you have any questions just pm me.
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05-04-2012, 11:16 AM
Thread: Best place to buy trolling motor
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Obviously 70lbs thrust is an improvement over...
Obviously 70lbs thrust is an improvement over your 55lbs thrust, but unless you are just on the edge of being happy with your current trolling motor you might want to go up to an 80lbs thrust. ...
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03-16-2012, 12:21 PM
Thread: Fuel Prices = Less Slab Time!!
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According to the guy in the White House things...
According to the guy in the White House things are on the up and up and we should be able to afford $4.00 a gallon gas. How things have changed since 2008 when high gas prices were the fault of Bush...
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03-14-2012, 03:42 PM
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The best bang for your buck is Cabela's AGM...
The best bang for your buck is Cabela's AGM batteries. I sell Deka batteries which are some very good batteries, but their AGM's don't have the same capacity that the Cabela's brand has. I seen a...
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02-02-2012, 05:45 PM
Thread: Evinrude e tec problems
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What horsepower is it? 5000 rpms is too low,...
What horsepower is it? 5000 rpms is too low, your prop has too much pitch. You can have a good prop guy re-pitch it and raise your outboard at the transom.
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01-06-2012, 04:01 PM
Thread: The new ship
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I did all the custom work per customer drawing at...
I did all the custom work per customer drawing at my shop on that boat. Headlights, went from a low deck to a high deck with storage, corner steps and actually removed the livewell from in front of...
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01-04-2012, 01:49 PM
Thread: Let's go fishing show
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Hours are noon-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m....
Hours are noon-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 618-288-9852 or visit letsgoshows.com.
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12-14-2011, 04:02 PM
Thread: Tips on how to Spider-Rig
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Not true for every lake, read the rules on the...
Not true for every lake, read the rules on the IDNR site. Unless specified with a 2 pole and 2 hook per line, you can use 3 poles with 2 hooks per line. For more info on how-to you should post this...
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11-14-2011, 03:09 PM
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boatstall is correct it is a 1972 model. ...
boatstall is correct it is a 1972 model.
Mercury 7.5hp the serial number beginning with 3274633 and ending with 3488152 is a 1972. -
10-17-2011, 12:59 PM
Thread: Ordering new boat. Carpet or not??
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Xpress does fill between the floor and hull with...
Xpress does fill between the floor and hull with foam. That same foam will eventually break down and absorb water which creates alot of weight and a chemical reaction with the aluminum that will...
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08-13-2011, 02:08 PM
Thread: Optimax question? 115-135hp
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The Optimax 115 is an inline 3 cylinder, the 135...
The Optimax 115 is an inline 3 cylinder, the 135 is a V-6 (detuned 150hp)
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08-11-2011, 02:01 PM
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Sounds expensive for a Tracker, a War Eagle...
Sounds expensive for a Tracker, a War Eagle Predator with a 115 can be had for that.
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07-11-2011, 12:05 PM
Thread: Merc overheating alarm
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Sounds like another saturated float in the oil...
Sounds like another saturated float in the oil tank, common question/problem on this board.
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06-30-2011, 01:08 PM
Thread: Mercury 50hp alarm
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The sensor isn't the problem, it's the float...
The sensor isn't the problem, it's the float inside the oil tank. Noway to fix it other than buying a new oil tank assembly.
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06-29-2011, 01:52 PM
Thread: Mercury 50hp alarm
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You'll need a complete new oil tank. The problem...
You'll need a complete new oil tank. The problem is the float gets saturated and no longer floats.
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06-08-2011, 04:16 PM
Thread: War Eagle Predator 861
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War Eagle now builds a 961 Predator rated up to a...
War Eagle now builds a 961 Predator rated up to a 150hp.
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06-06-2011, 11:53 AM
Thread: Knats that bite what to use comments
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Vanilla extract. You don't need chemicals for...
Vanilla extract. You don't need chemicals for gnats.
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06-06-2011, 11:51 AM
Thread: New War Eagle 961 Predator 150hp
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Same size boat with same hp, aluminum will most...
Same size boat with same hp, aluminum will most likely be the faster of the two. But surely a glass boat with a larger boat will be faster.
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06-06-2011, 11:00 AM
Thread: black gnats What do u use
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Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
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06-06-2011, 10:58 AM
Thread: New War Eagle 961 Predator 150hp
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New War Eagle 961 Predator 150hp
War Eagle is now building a 961 Predator rated for up to a 150hp outboard. Now you can go really fast past all of those crappie spots.
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03-09-2011, 12:55 PM
Thread: First (Actual) maiden voyage
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Although not known for their speed, the Honda...
Although not known for their speed, the Honda 150hp should get more. At 5200rpm max you are over propped. That outboard should have a max at 6000rpm and that is where you should be close to. Any...
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Extra good post Doug.sorry that line sides got the better of you this...
Pullin' from the Pumpkin Patch