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    Another prop question

    I've posted my problem before and nothing worked. I have a 40 HP Honda that has very limited choices in props. I both a 4 blade that Michigan Prop recommended that drove my RPMs fro 4500 to 4000. So I took it back off and went with the one I've had. Well I dragged bottom today and one blade bent...
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    New captains chair installed today

    All season I have known my chair was on its way out. A couple of weeks ago it said to me I'm done. Fix me or I'll break your back when you fall. So being and Upholsterer I took it off the boat to repair it. I was hoping it was the rotted plywood base. But when I got it apart I found the back...
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    Anyone have this seat?

    I need to replace my helm seat and am looking at this. Has anyone owned one? http://www.pontoonspecialists.com/p-...ain-chair.aspx
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    Anyone have this seat?

    I need to replace my helm seat and am looking at this. Has anyone owned one?
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    Splash Day !

    Re: Splash Day ! Trying again. For some reason I haven't been able to post pics here. I have before but not now. Lets see. There we go. Had to re size them.
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    Splash Day !

    Back in the water. Little ride in the Gulf and up river to the dock. It was NICE :D
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    trim Guage

    How do I test a trim guage? I have 40 hp honda ob. Trim / tilt works file guage doesnt anymore. Thanks.
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    Structural question

    Re: Structural question Here are some larger pics of the rear.
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    Structural question

    I have had this issue all along on my pontoon. I'd like to correct it and have an idea I want to throw out there. In picture one I have drawn a circle where I'm think of cutting. Do any of you think it will weaken the structure? It is hard to tell in image 1 the size of the hole but in image...
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    Honda 40 pt&t

    I posted this in the Honda section and have received no responce so I'm trying the ol pontooners section. Always helpful :) I have a 2006 Honda 40 hp. Is it possible to rebuild these? I don't know the part names for the seperate parts but I can explain. There is a hydraulic cylinder and...
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    Honda 40 pt&t

    I have a 2006 Honda 40 hp. Is it possible to rebuild these? I don't know the part names for the seperate parts but I can explain. There is a hydraulic cylinder and another cylinder next to it that is rusted pretty bad. The unit still works but I'm thinking of repairing it before it goes. Is this...
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    Honda 40 hp trim repair

    I have a 2006 honda 40 hp 4 stroke. There are two hydraulic cylinders that activate the trim. One of these is badly rusted and I am planning on repairing it over the off season. I was wondering if this is a hrad replacement to do. Will I need to replace the complete trim unit or can these...
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    Bonehead move

    Re: Bonehead move Mine was today out on the gulf at our favorite sandy beach. Laying in the water and saying to my wife look baby you can see the anchor. It was sticking up about 4" out of the water and it was closer to shore than the boat. About a half hour later we decided to "take a ride"...
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    Trim guage not working

    My Honda 2006 40 hp OB trim/tilt gauge stopped working this year. When I turn the key it does make the slightest jump but the gauge doesn't work when trimming. It did before. Where to start?
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    Pontoon Name.... what color

    Re: Pontoon Name.... what color Ours is red. The name is gold with a black outline.
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