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    New prop

    I want to get a new prop to increase WOT rpm. I have a 2009 Lund 1725 Explorer Sport with a 115 4 stroke Merc, stock prop 13.25x17 aluminum. With 2 people, full tank & approx. 100 lbs. of fishing gear I can only get 5100 RPM trimmed up at 40 mph. I'm not unhappy with the performance, just...
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    Thank You

    The boat in my signature still hasn't seen the water yet but thanks to these Forums it is much better equipped. I have added a second battery with Perko switch, stereo, HDS5 Lowrance, Marine radio, all the mandatory safety equipment & a lot of suggested equipment. Four months to go & I'm running...
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    Good timing

    Parked the new boat in the garage yesterday afternoon as it looked like it might rain. Half hour later it started to snow, then it really started to snow. Blizzard for the next four hours. I wanted to try a maiden voyage this weekend but my wife says not a chance. Forecast is for a high of 32...
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    Another new boat owner

    After lurking here for a few months & spending way too many hours Internet shopping I finally bought my boat. Found a barely used (20 hrs.) 2009 Lund 1725 Explorer. Quite a step up from the 12' aluminum boat with electric motor that we have been fishing with. Advice on this Forum has been...
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    Equipment

    Newbie here. I'm shopping for a new boat. Never fished with anything bigger than a 12' aluminum. Looking for an 18' with a 90 hp outboard. What should I consider as necessary equipment safety & comfort wise. Freshwater only. Trailering to many different lakes. Radioguy
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