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    Trolling motor - variable speed or 5 speed?

    How much better if any is a variable speed over a 5 speed trolling motor? I'm wanting to buy a new 55 lb MinnKota Riptide, and the 5 speed is about $40 less. I was wondering how valuable it is to have the ability for infinite speed selection? I'm replacing an older MinnKota which has the...
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    I need some help selecting a rod and reel combo

    I've got lots of fishing gear, just not what I need for a trip I have planned. In October, I'm going to Flamingo, Florida to fish the flats. Hopefully some agreeable bonefish, tarpon, and reds are hungry and want some activity. I'm looking at the combinations that Cabelas offer on this page...
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    Question about replacing the rectifier on my motor

    I have a 1993 48 HP Evinrude. I'm replacing the rectifier. Here is the old rectifier that I am replacing. And here is the new one. It is a Sierra. I can figure out that the red wire goes where the red wire of the old one went. But the yellow wires aren't placed in the new one...
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    I have a question about different brands of replacement electrical parts

    I see for my Evinrude motor that CDI, Sierra, Arco, and Mallory makes replacement parts. Is any one brand significantly better than others? Or do they all work about as good and last as long as the next brand?
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    Question - I screwed up and reversed battery cables

    I have a 1993 48 HP Evinrude, and I accidentally reversed battery cables. Well I know, I shouldn't have. But I wasn't paying attention and I did. And it burned out something in the engine. I took off the hood, and smoke was coming up from the rear of the motor. I assume I burned out...
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