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    Trolling motors

    I have a chance to buy a 24 volt 67 lb thrust trolling motor reasonable. Reading about marine batteries will a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery do the job or will it hurt the motor.It would be a little extra for a pontoon in case something would happen to 40 hp evinrude
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    Impeller

    I bought my first pontoon about month ago, and it has a 2005 evinrude 40 hp etec outboard water ready. Put it lake for the rest of season & I started to notice algae type crud attaching to the lower unit. First could that build up & block the water passage to the impeller. The motor is to heavy...
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    Water leak

    I have a small 15 foot boat with a outboard motor.The only place I can see a water opening is the drain plug. The Bilge hole is solid all around, with a bilge pump and i just installed a float switch because i'm going to put it in the water ( and leave it ) for the rest of season. Is there any...
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    Engine continues to run after shut off.

    I have a 1990 Johnson 25 HP. When turning off key, engine continues to run. Replaced ignition switch. Thanks for any
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    Water Pump

    I have a 1990 25hp Johnson, and replaced water pump. I put on muffs turned on water started boat,and no water coming out of small hose. Blowed air though system,& seems clear. Seen couple videos, muffs might not be putting enough water in, & should use a deep tub where water could be at least...
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    9.9 Evinrude

    I'm thinking of buying a 1992 Bass Tracker 2400 Party Boat with a Evinrude 9.9 H P motor. I figure since its already on the boat it does the job. I have not scene the boat in person yet, just what the ad says & pictures. My wife & I wantto get a pontoon, & this seems like a nice one for themone...
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