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Thread: Fuel tank pressure
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As mentioned, it is a check valve. Lets air in so...
As mentioned, it is a check valve. Lets air in so you can suck fuel out, but won't let any vapors from expansion escape.
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03-14-2024, 05:26 AM
Thread: Fuel choices
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I'm not picky. Whatever is convenient. If...
I'm not picky. Whatever is convenient.
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02-05-2024, 04:29 PM
Thread: 175 Evinrude won’t go in to reverse
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Best case it's out of adjustment and not pulling...
Best case it's out of adjustment and not pulling it fully into gear, worst case the corners are worn off of the clutch dogs in the lower unit.
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01-13-2024, 06:31 AM
Thread: Need livewell help
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Most boats either had a hose that ran to the back...
Most boats either had a hose that ran to the back or just a thru-hull in the bottom or side of the boat near the livewell to drain it.
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01-10-2024, 06:58 AM
Thread: Contacted Covid
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That is 100% the truth. I had it last summer,...
That is 100% the truth.
I had it last summer, the first day was the worst. I didn't even suspect Covid at first, I had been outside all that day and thought I had just gotten too hot. Quit early... -
12-18-2023, 01:00 PM
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EFI is a little easier to operate, turn the key...
EFI is a little easier to operate, turn the key and go. May or may not have a primer.
EFI will have problems too and is often more expensive to fix than carbs. However carbs can be a little bit... -
11-27-2023, 09:18 PM
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It is a lot of fun. We have started using...
It is a lot of fun. We have started using livescope on them, get right over them, drop right on their back, yank and hope for the best. Pretty low percentage hookup rate but I think it's more fun,...
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11-24-2023, 09:25 PM
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Be careful shopping online for outboards. There's...
Be careful shopping online for outboards. There's plenty of scam sites around.
It's also worth noting that when your boat was made, outboards were rated at the crankshaft, in the mid 80s that... -
11-19-2023, 07:16 PM
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Funny, I just saw your location and saw you're...
Funny, I just saw your location and saw you're not far from me.
Anyway, having just sold a four stroke and going back to an OMC 2 stroke myself, they are great in many ways but sometimes aren't... -
11-17-2023, 04:14 PM
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You probably won't find one, it isn't really...
You probably won't find one, it isn't really common to have a shutoff on the outboard wiring. There's really nothing on those motors that draws power with the key off so there is no need. If you...
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10-17-2023, 08:35 PM
Thread: Winter Gear / Clothing
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Windproof is what you want. Makes all the...
Windproof is what you want. Makes all the difference in the world. Pair it with a good thermal base layer, and you can get away with a lot less clothing.
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09-15-2023, 06:44 AM
Thread: Winch strap PSA
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That's why every boat should have a safety chain...
That's why every boat should have a safety chain on the winch.
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09-06-2023, 12:05 PM
Thread: Sand in trailer tire?
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Yep, probably the little glass beads that are...
Yep, probably the little glass beads that are supposed to self-balance a tire. I'm not convinced that they actually work that well. Maybe on 40" Boggers, but certainly not on a trailer tire.
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08-02-2023, 05:39 PM
Thread: Jigging Spoons For Crappie -
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I use them in the winter, in our lakes the shad...
I use them in the winter, in our lakes the shad bunch together in huge schools when the water is at it's coldest. Fishing in and below them is often pretty lucrative.
My favorite spoon is made by... -
08-01-2023, 06:52 AM
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Same with people, gotta tread water just the same...
Same with people, gotta tread water just the same in 15ft or 200ft.
There are a lot of factors that go into how dangerous a body of water is, how it lays in the landscape, amount of big boat... -
07-23-2023, 09:12 PM
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I upgraded to a 2015 F150 from a twice worn out...
I upgraded to a 2015 F150 from a twice worn out 06 Silverado in March.
The Ford has the 2.7 turbo V6, Chevy was a 5.3, both 4x4. I believe the Chevy was rated at 310hp and the Ford is 325, which... -
07-14-2023, 08:52 PM
Thread: Living in the South
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Golf tee works well on newer 4 stroke Mercs with...
Golf tee works well on newer 4 stroke Mercs with the larger diameter outlet.
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07-11-2023, 08:23 PM
Thread: To Fry Fish In the House or Not?
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Inside. I have one of the little electric deep...
Inside. I have one of the little electric deep fryers. I prefer it over a pan, better temp control and it doesn't seem to splatter as much. I can usually just cover it and reuse the grease 2-3 times....
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06-26-2023, 06:09 PM
Thread: 1982 Evinrude 115hp starting issue
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Check choke linkage and make sure all the...
Check choke linkage and make sure all the butterflies are closing completely.
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06-23-2023, 08:29 AM
Thread: Trailer questions...aluminum or steel
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One bad thing about aluminum, especially tandems,...
One bad thing about aluminum, especially tandems, the tires can cause them to float when retrieving.
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06-19-2023, 06:44 AM
Thread: WTB Terrova Ipilot Remote
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WTB Terrova Ipilot Remote
Looking for an ipilot remote for a pre-2016 Terrova if anyone has an extra laying around they'd be willing to sell.
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06-15-2023, 08:26 PM
Thread: 17 Volts, why, why, why
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I have read that guys have used the larger...
I have read that guys have used the larger ATV/motorcycle style regulators on these and they work well. Whether or not they will fit under the cowl, I'm not sure.
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06-15-2023, 06:12 AM
Thread: 17 Volts, why, why, why
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Yes, many outboards of that vintage did not have...
Yes, many outboards of that vintage did not have a regulated charging system. They charge continuously and once the battery is topped up, you may see voltage increase. The solution back then was to...
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06-10-2023, 06:26 AM
Thread: Open Water Crappie
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Side imaging covers the widest swath by far. Get...
Side imaging covers the widest swath by far. Get it dialed in and you can find the schools in an area, drop a waypoint and come back around to pick it apart with LS.
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06-08-2023, 06:36 AM
Thread: Livescope battery
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I have a 12ah Weize lithium running a 93SV and...
I have a 12ah Weize lithium running a 93SV and black box. I typically only fish for a few hours at a time and I haven't ran it dead yet.
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06-06-2023, 06:30 AM
Thread: Happy Birthday Atimm693
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Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
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05-30-2023, 07:42 PM
Thread: Line setup for jigs on brushpile
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I find the sensitivity of braid to be very...
I find the sensitivity of braid to be very helpful. A lot of times if you are able feel a limb without pulling hard on the line, you can drop it back down and pull it through successfully without...
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05-29-2023, 08:30 PM
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It's more difficult to get a good hook set when...
It's more difficult to get a good hook set when fishing a float. You have a slack line to start with, and the float will drag across the surface as the line straightens out. A rod on the longer side...
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05-16-2023, 05:50 AM
Thread: Trying to Remove Lower Unit Drain Screws
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If all else fails I'm sure you could get them out...
If all else fails I'm sure you could get them out but tapping on the outer radius with a cold chisel and a hammer. The nylon washers are reusable, paper ones should be replaced every time.
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05-14-2023, 06:48 PM
Thread: Flourocarbon vs Mono
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Mono is cheaper, pretty forgiving as far as knots...
Mono is cheaper, pretty forgiving as far as knots go, and more abrasion resistant than braid. It also has more stretch.
Flouro is clear, more sensitive, and more abrasion resistant than any other....
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What is your go to trout magnet color? Looks like that was what you...
Fish a couple of spots this morning