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    A few questions about my Intex Mariner 400 boat

    I recently bought an Intex Mariner 400 boat and used it with my 2hp mariner outboard. I noticed a few things. The keel didnt seem to inflate very hard. It wouldnt really hold the boat in shape well when I was sitting at the back with the engine and someone else in the front, the boat would...
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    2hp outboard engine cutting out after rough sea then only starting later?

    I recently had my 2hp mariner 2 stroke outboard serviced and was told it was working perfectly. The next day I took it out for a short ocean cruise on my small boat and upon heading back against the current it cut out. Each time I hit the waves I heard the revs on the engine slow down (as the...
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    Intex excursion 5 and 2hp outboard?

    I recently purchased an excursion 5 boat with a motor mount to take my 2hp 1985 mariner outboard. The boat and outboard go well at minimal throttle, but when I increase the speed the outboard pulls the motormount into the water so I am being propeled with almost the entire engine under water...
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    Two smaller batteries cheaper and better than one large?!

    I am searching for a battery to buy for my 55lb trolling motor and am confused about two types. The Numax CXV24MF 86ah and the M135 Premium Numax Deep Cycle Marine 135ah. The smalled ah CXV24MF battery weighs 19kg and costs ?60 with ?10 postage. The larger ah M135 battery weights 42.5 kg and...
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    Two smaller batteries cheaper and better than one large?!

    I am searching for a battery to buy for my 55lb trolling motor and am confused about two types. The Numax CXV24MF 86ah and the M135 Premium Numax Deep Cycle Marine 135ah. The smalled ah CXV24MF battery weighs 19kg and costs ?60 with ?10 postage. The larger ah M135 battery weights 42.5 kg and...
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    Battery for my trolling motor...twin or single?

    I have a 55lb thrust troling motor that I am looking to buy a 12v deep cycle battery for. I found that I could buy two 85ah batteries for ?60 each, or a 135ah battery for ?150. To me, buying two 85ah batteries and connecting them in parallel seems better as I'd be basicaly then using 170ah for...
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    Battery for my trolling motor...twin or single?

    I have a 55lb thrust troling motor that I am looking to buy a 12v deep cycle battery for. I found that I could buy two 85ah batteries for ?60 each, or a 135ah battery for ?150. To me, buying two 85ah batteries and connecting them in parallel seems better as I'd be basicaly then using 170ah for...
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    Battery for my trolling motor...twin or single?

    I have a 55lb thrust troling motor that I am looking to buy a 12v deep cycle battery for. I found that I could buy two 85ah batteries for ?60 each, or a 135ah battery for ?150. To me, buying two 85ah batteries and connecting them in parallel seems better as I'd be basicaly then using 170ah for...
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    What kind of battery?

    I have a 55lb excursion trolling motor and just need to get a battery for it. However, I dont know which kind to get! I dont know whether to get a deep cycle battery or sealed calcium or what! What aH do you recommend? Would these batteries work...
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    Seahawk II

    Does the Intex Seahawk II boat have enough deck space (with a battery and motormount fitted) to lay down flat? (Considering I am a 6ft adult), or would I be leaning against the side?
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    Intex excursion 5 and 55lb thrust?

    How fast will a 55lb thrust electric motor drive an Intex Excursion 5 with two people on board? Approximately of course? Is a 55lb thrust motor powerful enough?
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