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    fishing reel info?

    I recently aquired a "Martin" "Miracle-matic" Model #700 closed face reel and was just curious of any information that anyone would have on this reel.
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    down rigger rod use?

    My wife recently purchased 3 new "down rigger" rods from a garage sale, they are 8 1/2 ft long "Master" model #GC87 rods. I was wondering what these rods are normally used for and about the maximum pound line that should be used. They appear to have a very flexible tip and I am wondering if they...
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    Pontoon with tail lights!

    I didn't actually get to see this but heard about it from a salesman at a dealership...Anyway, this retired couple had just bought a lakehouse and went in to this dealership and purchased a new pontoon w/ trailer. After a couple of hours had gone by, the dealership got a phone call from the...
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    '72, 50hp, evinrude won't accelarate while in gear

    Moter will rev fine and very responsive while in nuetral but when in gear it bogs down and will barely make a wake. It was running perfectly until this happened. It is an electric push button shift. There is a spring loose on the throttle linkage that came off but I am reasonably sure I got it...
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    Help, No fire on '73 Evinrude 50hp

    Engine was running fine until I shut the key off on the lake, when tried to restart, nothing. Got back to dock & discovered I had lost all spark on both plugs. The model # is 50273 C; Serial # E01339; 1973 50hp Evinrude. Can someone give me some pointers on what this could be? Have been told...
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    Maximum persons/capacity?

    I'm just curious, why do they put both limits on a boat? My boat lists 4 persons/600 lbs. The boat only has 2 seats that can be used while underway so what's up with the 4 person thing? It would seem that the max. weight would be the important factor. What if you wanted to take 4 or 5 smaller...
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    Help, Lost fire to both cylinders

    I have got a '68 Evinrude 50hp (2 stroke) that was running great until this last weekend. I was out on the lake, shut it down, turned off the ignition, and moved some kids around on the tube and when I went to start it back up, nothing. It does turn over but I am getting absolutely no fire from...
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    Top end Speed?

    Was just curious... I've got a 17' fiberglass tri-hull with a 50 hp evinrude 2-stroke that will only run about 20 to 25 mph @ WOT, motor runs smooth (don't have a tack yet). Is this about the average top end speed for this setup? Thanks :)
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    What removes old stickers/decals?

    I Am trying to remove several old stickers and decals from my fiberglass boat. Can someone give me some ideas on what works good to remove the adhesive but won't damage fiberglass and doesn't cost $30 a pint? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    What is the correct oil to use?

    I have a '72 Evinrude w/ hydraulic shift and have been told that I should not run the standard lower unit oil, but something thinner to keep from having shifting problems. Is there any truth to this? What weight should I use? Help!
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    Rathbun, IA catfishing?

    I am planning a weekend trip to Rathbun lake over the laborday weekend. Does anyone know where the best spots for catfish are? What about the best baits?
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    what lower unit oil?

    I just bought an older boat with a '72 evinrude 50 hp (model #01339)with hydraulic shift and have been told that should not run the standard 80/90 weight oil in the lower unit. is there any truth to this? what oil should I use?
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