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    splash well modification?

    I?m considering buying this boat but as you can see, it has a ginormous splash well: And no aft casting deck: So the plan would be to cut down the back of that splash well 10 to 12 inches and make about a 2 foot deck, half going into the cockpit, half going into the splash well towards...
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    Alumacraft 'Trophy'

    For all you Trophy owners out there - how do your boats do in shallow water? I'm looking at a '90 1850 with a 150 rude on it. While doing some internet research on these , one site stated the draft as being 3' 11". :eek: The '91 Lowe I have has a very similar hull and I can get in 2 feet of...
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    GPS Fishfinders - external vs internal antennas

    Any preference here? I'm assuming the external would get better reception, no?
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    Deck Mate 25 Anchor Winch

    http://www.iboats.com/Powerwinch-Deck-Mate-25-Anchor-Winch/dm/*******.727460000--**********.930387996--view_id.236465 Anyone have one of these? Like? dislike?
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    No water flow with '74 Mercury 9.8

    Water pump and impeller was replaced last year and I've only used the engine a few minutes here and there just to keep in running shape. It was working fine when I tested it last time out last fall. Now I'm getting no water flow but I *am* getting air flow out of the pee hole. If I blow air...
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    Roller Guide-ons

    How close should they be; barely touching: 1 inch clearance: More clearance??
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    Old Mercury in-line 6....Gas hog?

    I'm looking at a '89 115. A friend told me that this particular type of merc is a gas hog....true? Is it any different on gas mileage than other outboards of this era?
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    Fisherman's priorities

    A man was on the water for his weekly fishing trip. He began his day with an 8-pound bass on the first cast and a 7-pounder on the second. On the third cast he had just caught his first ever bass over 11 pounds when his cell phone rang. It was a doctor notifying him that his wife had just...
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    Trailer Tires - Bias Ply or Radial?

    What type's on your trailer? What brand? And why?
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    winterizing 2 cycle outboard question

    If the gas is treated with a fuel stabilizer (seafoam), is it necessary to disconnect the fuel line and run the carbs dry?
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    Buying A Used Boat

    If you were looking to buy a used boat in the $3,000.00 range, would like it to have a working sonar on it so you could go fishing on the way home from picking it up or would you rather install the sonar of your choice on it?
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    Kicker Engine Fuel Tank

    Should I keep the vent on this 3 gallon steel tank closed tightly when I'm not using the kicker regardless if I?m out on the water or the boat's in my driveway covered - or should I keep it vented?
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