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    Twin Tanakas on 10'jonboat/Kitty on board!

    Just an update to the Twins and the new Kitty I caught. @9.40 port motor acts up a bit..but no worries
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    Running shallow in FL. biscayne bay

    Took the twins out for a nice ride
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    vid, dual bowmount configuration/jonboat

    Just wanted to share, thanks iboats ,"my nephew recording"but this next one is my fav,enjoy ,you can almost feel the torque,good top speed as well,my bad,I should of done a flybye:Its nice when you can sometimes surprise even yourself.One day I'd like to hook up two 80lb thrust motors to a...
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    Post pics of your old tanaka's

    Also please, any stories,or mods.I once had my first 1.75 fall off the transom at the lake ,"going in circles" took her home,then came back the same day and gave her a good run;)I know these motors are noisy,but I managed to cut down some vibration issues by adding thin pieces of foam around the...
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    1.75 gamefisher,what the heck does this do

    The spring in pic has a locking mechanism,I can't figure it out,as soon as I let go it pops up out of the way unlocking the motor.This is my "new",old motor,new in box.Although new prop was seized and a bearing was dry.Everything worked its way out,actually motor fixed its self,thats just how...
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    An overhauled 4hp merc running strong

    My nephews motor,my boat,notice I removed the center seat for more leg room,one mans boat is another mans dream,Paulpro 16mph max, 2person 11,12mph depending on wind,thanks for viewing and enjoy. here's a link paul using the 4 hp merc look for, boater305
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    Youtube "Problem with motor",sears 1.75

    Hi gang,This motor is like new, not new as I thought,I added gear lube and started her up,I've had this motor before as a teen,but this one made a bad sqeeking noise,I quickly shut her off,and restarted it,only sqeeks when I accelerate,then it seems like it forces the motor to shut off,I want to...
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    1.75 gamefisher new in box

    I'm getting this motor soon,I was wondering if it will require a break in period,also,what can happen if not broken in correctly,Thanks. Paulpro knows boating like Bo knows baseball;)Motor has been sitting,can I expect any problems,I had this motor before,ran good everytime.I'm hoping to get the...
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    a mercury 86 running wide openon 10'jon boat

    check this vid,I hope you enjoy,look, no middle seat! "Paul using the 4hp merc" also you can see my bow mount...respect your fellow fisherman....Paulpro..I have the reversed head on my motorguide,thanks to your tips.;)
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    10'jon boat 4hp merc /youtube/"boater305"/

    No middle seat,nice and roomy,good leg room.I can even lay down.the foam floor is made from tinny micro polyesture posturpedic material,about two inches thick.thick enough so you don't feel the 2 v-rod pieces of alluminum I rivetted there.I used to tie down the tarp at each corner.have you ever...
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    55lb digital trolling motor is squeeking

    had to swap it with spare.send it in ,or do it myself?
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    jonboat mod, removed center seat,added floor, bow kleet

    I then added 2 alluminum v rods rivited using hammer and block,with 1/4 inch,rivets.My 10" jonboat was out of commision for almost a month.no leaks.For the floor I used 2inches of styrofoam along the entire floor except the very back part.then covered it in duct tape for extra strenght, then put...
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    2 trolling motors on 10" jonboat

    I have my 54 on the bow allready my buddy has a greatwhite 55. We shall put his on the stern.I will try a solo run with both motors on one batt.I allready tried it with both motors on stern.I'm thinking of dual motors on the bow,hows that sound? a motor for each of us,also a good piece of mind...
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    turned head 180 on motorguide 54

    Worked out fine with minor set backs had to go buy a tool.I could'nt fine my universal joint.You need a short extention,on a 1/4 inch ratchet.I think it was 9mm socketand the universal joint cause of the angle.just take your time, took me like 3hours,Evrything came together pretty simple ,not...
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    trolling motor mod

    Just wondering, how much trouble will it be to turn the head 180 on my 54lb trolling motor sternmount motorguide , or is it even possible, I just did that on a searsgamefisher but it was so easy,,just one screw. someone please try it and let me know.:D
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