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    Pontoon underskin plan

    I'm going to underskin my 30' pontoon w/150HP. I'm fighting water turbulence against my pontoon's crossmembers. Here is my plan. I am going to buy 48" x 30' roll of HDPE plastic used to cover dock pilings. It is 0.06" thick. Going to run from bow to stern and attach with stainless self tap...
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    End of season pic

    Thanks for the memories pontoon ! Only got to use you 6 times this season, but everyone had a blast when we did! This year you got a new(old) 150hp motor and ski bar on the rear. We hit 29 MPH ! But with the family and tubers, we barely broke 22MPH. Winter projects to think about: new...
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    Enough fuel tank flow for my outboard ?

    Hi all - I have a Mercury 1500 on my pontoon boat. Still working out some idle issues, but all good so far. I am re-using some good 'ol 6 gallon metal OMC gas can and gas can connections, like in the following picture. Between gas can and motor I have a clear fuel filter. When motor is...
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    Upgraded the pontoon!

    I had a 60hp on my 30' pontoon. Gave me a whopping 10mph last year. Kids want to go tubing ! ! Last year I set out to upgrade the motor. Also wanted a tow bar for easier hookups. Spent a lot of time figuring out what will work, measure, measure, trial fits, etc etc. My pontoon is 90...
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    Merc 1500 - throttle cable or link n sync needed

    Last year I took my control cables off my motor. I re-attached for this year, now I'm having a problem. I have a 1975 Merc 1500. I have the 1975 MerControl single handle control box. With control box in neutral, motor on muffs, it starts just fine and idles around 950 RPM. With motor off...
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    Richter anchor, right ?

    Hi all- Here is my pontoon. 30' and with all that canvas, the wind blows me all over. While I am on a calm lake, I want to anchor in tight coves and not worry about moving. I have a fluke anchor, but paying out the line doesn't work in tight coves. I was thinking of 25lb richter anchors...
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    Aluminum questions, for pontoon tow bar

    Hi all - I'm putting a ski tow bar on my pontoon. It is pretty much a custom build b/c my pontoon is from 1989. I've spent 3-4 months researching and I think the best solution for me is to attach 5' of aluminum flat bar to the cross members of my pontoon. This flat bar will extend 6" off the...
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    Where can I buy this ski tube/pylon ?

    This undermount style ski tube/pylon would work for my pontoon. Does it look familiar and where can I buy one ? or is this a home built deal ? THANKS
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    Pics - Had some time to prep Merc 1500 for pontoon repower

    I've been working on repowering my pontoon! Just sharing some pics b/c JULY is repower month and I'm excited ! After an exhaustive winter/spring search driving all over looking for a good used 115HP+ outboard, I bought this one off an old man fisherman. 1975 Merc 1500, 150HP. 150 HP too much...
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    Need a pointer... 1975 Merc 1500 switchbox/rectifer/tach

    Hi all - Been working on my new-to-me 1975 Merc 1500. Running well, but I want to get a tach on it for more tuning. I have a 1976 Mercury orig tach to go with it. I have the orig Mercontrol box with the tach harness on the front. All should be compatible, but nothing is working. I did...
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    Show me your electric trolling motor setups

    Hi all - Decided to get an electric trolling motor setup. For fishing and then as a backup to primary motor. This is my barge - 29' and lots of canvas for the winds to push around! I'll need some thrust for that elec motor. I've done some basic research. 12v systems & 55lbs...
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    Troubleshooting control box . . . identify and wires

    Hi all - had a nice day to work on the new to me pontoon. Have some things to trouble shoot, need some pointers. My Seloc manual will be here in a day or two..... But I can't wait, and you guys are better than the manual anyways...:joyous: I have a 1989 Mariner 60 ELPTO motor. This is my...
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    It is 2013, are Power of Towers relevant

    I have a 1978 135 POT in my sights to repower my pontoon. GOOD condition, runs on the hose, compression 120-115. I like the price ---- $800 I like the power ---- I like the looks ---- I like the old skool'ness of them. Their reputation is great. I have simple needs -- just bolt this on my...
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    Repowering old 29' toon, going big HP, any handling thoughts ?

    Current rig, still a work in progress! 1989 Crest 29'. (2) 22" logs Sundecker model, has the walk on upper deck. Typically have 4 adults and 5-7 kids on there. 60HP motor. 10MPH on GPS when loaded. In summary, this is a heavy toon and I travel heavily loaded with people. My mission is to get...
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    Mariner - Determine shaft length with year and SN ?

    Hi - my boat is 2 hrs away and I forgot to take a shaft length measurement yesterday. Darn it.:embarassed: Any way to tell from yr & SN ? Here is the info I have: 1989 Mariner 60HP SN 0C122484 Elec Start. Tilt n Trim no oiler Quicksilver controls. Just a couple of pics, hard to tell I know...
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