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    center console or stick steering?

    i am in the process of converting an aluminum bass boat into a wide open catfishing machine. i have removed a good portion of the front deck leaving only enough to stand on when throwing a cast net for bait. also i have removed the rear deck leaving only the section that houses the batteries...
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    paint selection for aluminum bass boat

    i have been looking at all the different types of paint for boats and i just can't see spending $300 for paint as i am a new father and money is.......well......slim. i do alot of fishing in shallow and rocky rivers and my boat, at times, takes a beating, especially during a showdown(catfish...
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    best way to paint a boat?

    i am simply curious to find out what the easiest way to paint a boat is. upside down? or suspended? i am starting a project that will take quite some time but i want to do it right. i have decided that any painting on the inside of the boat will be done once it is back on the trailer. i have...
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    more flotation foam or not?

    i am currently re-configuring the layout of my boat and i am contemplating adding more foam to the boat since i do alot of fishing in shallow,rocky waters. my question is will adding more foam to the boat allow the boat to sit higher in the water? or will i just be adding more weight to the...
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    trim and tilt on 75 stinger

    I have an opportunity to purchase a newly rebuilt 75hp johnson 3cyl. The only problem is it does not have power trim and tilt. Are power trim units readily available for this motor? If so what is an average price for a unit? Also if anyone has one to get rid of please message me with details. Thanks
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    late 70's 850 merc won't shut down

    i have a late 70's 850 merc that won't shut down when i turn the key off. i have to choke it to kill it. has anyone experienced this? if so what could the problem be?
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    need help choosing ideal prop pitch for 85 merc

    i have recently bought an early model 85 merc. i plan to put it on my 16ft fisher bass boat. its dry weight is around 700 pounds plus the additional weight of the normal stuff(fuel, rods, anchors, tackle, ) im not sure which size or pitch prop to get for it. please advise
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    fed up with 9.9 seahorse

    Please help!!!! I have an 86 model pull start 9.9 tiller motor. Takes forever to get started. Once it finally starts it won't open up for about 10 mins. About a week ago I just shut down. Won't hit a lick. New plugs,fuel pump,carbs cleaned many times. Cannot figure it out. It all started about a...
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    85hp mariner problem

    I'm not real sure of the year model. I bought this motor at a bargain a few months ago. I just got it running the other day after new spark plugs and several cleanings of the carbs. The problem I'm having tho is it won't shut down when I turn the switch off. Any suggestions are appreciated
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    crazy? or not?

    I have a 16 ft aluminum bass boat that I want to convert to a center console. Here is my idea the front deck is 4ft long and at widest point 4ft wide. It has 1 storage compartment and 1 livewell. The center of the deck is right between the two. I plan to cut the deck in half leaving only the...
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