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    Where do you put the battery in your bote?

    I want to run a deep cycle battery with my trolling motor in my bote. I don't think that putting it on the floor is a great idea. What do you guys do?
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    Took my Porta-Bote out for it's maiden-to-me voyage...some pics included

    I bought my '05 12 footer about 5 weeks ago and have been accumulating my supplies and propulsion for it. I bought an old 7.5 Gamefisher and a 50# trolling motor for it and spent a couple weeks getting the Gamefisher running again. Anyway, here's the layout of crap before I loaded it up into...
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    How much mist on a Gamefisher/Eska 7.5 after impeller replacement?

    I just finished replacing the impeller on my Gamefisher 7.5 (Eska). As per suggestions, when I installed the impeller I had the vanes curving to the right (I installed it counter clockwise) as the impeller turns clockwise when installed. After buttoning it all back up (dang it's a pain with...
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    How is your Porta-Bote set up?

    I'm a new owner of an '05 12'...haven't been able to even put it in the water yet. I've got a 50# troller and a 7.5 horse Eska outboard with external fuel tank. I bought a 10# mushroom anchor, 4 feet of chain and a 50 foot rope and a life vest. What other gear do you guys bring with you in...
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    How do I change the oil properly (and which type) in an Eska Gamefisher 7.5?

    I did a search both on here and on the Googles and didn't come up with anything other than using standard gear oil. Is that right? I'm going to change the impeller, so when I have to replace the oil do I simply lay the outboard on the side and fill the fill hole until it's full? I presume I...
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    What size fuel tank for a small 7.5hp outboard in a Porta-bote?

    Early 80's Gamefisher O/B came with a 1.5 gallon fuel tank (external). Is it better to use the 1.5 and have a spare gas can to refill it with or to have a 3 gallon? I'm leaning towards the 3 gallon out of safety and convenience, but I honestly don't know how long it will take to burn through...
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    Just bought a 7.5 Gamefisher Eska...what should I do to it and how?

    Guy's the original owner and said he did maintenance on it, but it's never had the impeller changed. I'd like to change the oil and swap the impeller first off and go from there. He claims it hasn't been run in six months, but of course that could mean a year or more. Yes, I've read the...
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    Where would you find a serial number on a Gamefisher 7.5?

    Looking to purchase this outboard and I want to know who made it first. Anything else I should check for that's Gamefisher specific?
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    Value/purchase assistance, '80-'82 7.5 Evinrude that hasn't run in years

    I found this forum through my many Google searches and read the FAQ thread about waking up an older motor...excellent information already. I know quite a bit of motorcycles and auto repair, but I'm a rookie with outboards. A local gentleman has a beautiful 7.5 hp Evinrude that appears to be...
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