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    Stupid trolling motor mount question

    Color me stupid, but I got my new Minn Kota Auto Pilot today, and realized it doesn't have any kind of "mount" that would allow me to take it off and on quickly. Went back to the catalog and of course found what I wanted...I think? I hope so, because I ordered it! <br /><br />Anything special I...
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    On board battery chargers

    Guys,<br /><br />At your suggestion, I'm looking at an on board battery charger. Since the prices really vary, can you tell me what you think of this one at Cabela's? (Only $81, any good??) I'm only charging my trolling motor by itself. <br /><br />THANKS in advance!<br /><br /> <br...
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    Motor Guide OR Minn Kota?

    (I posted here, and in motors)<br /><br />Guys, I'm just days away from hopefully picking up a bow mounted trolling motor. I've rec'd lots of good advice on what to look for...with all that in mind, any chance I can limit it to at least ONE brand? Is one of these better than the other???<br...
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    Motor Guide OR Minn Kota?

    Guys, I'm just days away from hopefully picking up a bow mounted trolling motor. I've rec'd lots of good advice on what to look for...with all that in mind, any chance I can limit it to at least ONE brand? Is one of these better than the other???<br /><br />THANKS!
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    Tach reading

    Little by little I'm getting there? I posted a while back about my coming out of the hole (slow) you folks suggested over propping and to get a tach. After MUCH/MANY problems, (long story) I got my tach. My son and I took it down today and ran it. We ran it "light" compared to how much stuff...
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    Bow Mounted Electric trolling motor

    Guys, I searched back a few months so hopefully I wouldn't be asking the same question?<br /><br />I'm headed to the big sportsman show in two weeks, and HOPEFULLY talking my wife into a trolling motor. Before I have some smooth talker talk me into something, can I get your opinion on: BRAND...
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    Don't mean to beat a dead horse...

    I've enjoyed the posts on depth/fish finders and I've written down some notes from your posts...but...<br /><br />Could anyone give me their .02 on a depth/fish finder for:<br /><br />17' flatbottom boat that will never go over 35mph (if that makes a difference?) always fresh water, lakes...
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    3-Blade VS 4 Blade?

    Guys, if any of you recall, I've been struggling with my boat coming out of the hole. It was suggested I was over-propped. I put my back up prop (4-blade) on which was a 13 pitch as opposed to a 15 pitch (3-blade) and WOW, problem fixed...IF I wasn't over revving. I was told to get a tach...
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    HELP! / UPDATED

    I recently purchased a 17' alum semi V boat with a 2002 EFI 60HP 4-stroke MERC. I bought the boat in Arkansas and live in Washington state (part of my problem)<br /><br />It only has about 12-15 hours on the motor, but seems to come out of the hole very slowly, and in fact, seems to be getting...
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    Fuel/Octane

    The manuel says "minimum octane 87", does that mean I should run a little higher grade? I don't care about the money, but do care about the performance?<br /><br />I don't know if this matters, but it's a 2002, 60HP Merc EFI 4-stroke.<br /><br />Thanks in advance!
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    Fast idle lever

    I have a brand new boat/merc 4-stroke motor. I live in Washington State, but bought the whole set-up in Arkansas...I know, several people have mentioned how tough it might be to get any service...<br /><br />The fast idle lever worked the first time I put it in the water, but hasn't worked the...
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    Aluminum plate

    Can anyone tell me a "cheap", or at least "reasonably" priced place to pick up a piece of "marine grade" aluminum, (#5356 ?)3/8" thick? I'm looking for a piece 12"x16".<br />I live in a pretty small town and I almost PASSED out when they told me what it would cost...$157!!!! I asked if they...
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    Kicker motor/bracket

    Anyone have any thoughts on a kicker motor/bracket? I have a 17' alum duck boat. I've got a 60HP 4-stroke on it. I just bought a Nissan 4-stroke 6HP kicker. I went with a 4-stroke kicker so I could keep one gas can and hopefully keep my weight down towards the back of the boat. It's also why...
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    Simple solution?

    Hello,<br /><br />I sold my buddy a mid-80's 15HP evinrude last year. I only had it a short time, had it totally gone through by a shop with a good reputation. Motor ran great!! He's let it set a little over a year and when he tried to get it going this weekend it wouldn't? Anything SIMPLE...
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    Kicker bracket

    First of all, I'd like to thank everyone that has been giving this boat "newbie" good advice and info!<br /><br />Now, I just ordered a 4-stroke, 6HP Nissan for my kicker motor. I'm being told I need a special "off shore" kicker bracket that can hold up to the weight and torque of a...
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    Extra prop

    I'm looking to buy an "extra" prop. I don't want to spend anymore money than I have to, as I'm only going to carry it in the boat in case that black cloud that follows me through life decides to drop on me and I tear up a prop a ways from the launch! Any brand or business you'd reccomend? I...
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    Tahatsu or Nissan, OR neither?

    Anyone have any knowledge or experience with either? I'm looking at a 6hp.<br /><br />Thoughts would be appreciated!<br /><br />Thanks!
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    Windshield for my boat?

    Anyone know where I can get a small 24" wide, by approx 18"-22" tall, with around 8" returns windshield?<br /><br />I have an aluminum boat with a small side console. <br /><br />ALSO, I'm looking at putting in a bilge pump and after buying the pump and plastic fitting for the hose to exit...
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    Reassurance?

    Hello,<br />I've been planning a trip from Washington State back east to Arkansas for almost two years now (25th anniversary) and we're planning on bringing back a new duck boat. I'm sure about my boat, but I have tentatively selected a Merc 60 HP 4-stroke? This whole $et up i$ a VERY big deal...
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