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    overtightened prop nut grinded housing

    I believe I overtightened the nut and the lock pin was bent so as the propeller turned it tightened continually grinding a centimeter out of the housing in lower motor where it connects. My question is it looks as though there is a collar I can replace or do I need entire lower unit of motor
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    trailer winch size

    My old winch is rated 2000 lb max. I have a 16 ft bass tracker can I get away with a 1200 lb max winch?
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    self reset circuit breaker vs. glass tube fuses

    I had a 40 amp auto reset circuit breaker for my 797c2 humminbird until it broke. Wouldn't buying a package of fuses be cheaper than circuit breaker
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    humming bird software upgrades

    Has there been any new upgrades for humminbird fishfinder since downview (2010)
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    on-board battery charger recommendations?

    I bought the minnkota MK-2-DC because of the Alternator feature that charges tripping battery while engine is running but read it needs 25 amps from engine Alternator . I have a 40hp mercury will it suffice. Also for 150 bucks are there better alternatives.
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    trim button on motor only goes down

    I have a 40hp mercury 1998 the trim works on the throttle both up and down but on the motor itself the trim works only for the down function
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    humminbird has plug to fix spray on transom mounted transducers

    Im probaly late with the news but i seen a lot of posts about roostertail. called humminbird and they are sending out the fix. hope info helps
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    how bad is my transom?

    I used some aluminum epoxy on the bad spots mostly the engine nuts and tow eyes do I need to worry about replacing it any time soon? Here are some links to pics below http://http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x328/jmont35/SANY2206.jpg...
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    trouble posting pics

    message saying 2mb jpeg file is too big its just regular digital camera pics any advice
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    tips on installing minn kota bow mount wit autopilot

    I heard they rattle alot on quick release bracket which I got, just trying to avoid any problems before I install this sun.
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    adjusting trim position to improve performance while driving

    I have a 1998 40hp mercury outboard deep-v 17ft tracker. How should I adjust it while breaking plane for maximum efficiency and after breaking plane do I raise motor a little/how much? :facepalm::facepalm: I never knew I was supposed to touch trim while driving I always kept it all the way...
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    how to adjust trim while driving to improve performance

    i have a 40hp mercury outboard 17 ft deep-v should i put motor down to break plane then put it up a little once i break plane:facepalm:
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    humminbird software update for 798

    what features are added with upgrade. mine works fine now is it worth the loot
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    anchoring techniques and tips

    I was under assumption i was supposed to come to stop release anchor until it hits floor give some extra rope for slack then tie it off to bow and reverse boat until jerked forward going :facepalm::facepalm:slow of coarse
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    boat seat extension vs. new pedestal

    instead of the 100 dollar new pedestal cant I unscrew seat from pedestal insert 20 dollar 13'' extension between pedestal and seat
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