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    re-post opinion on good motor

    In reply/additional info. to the question i asked on the (opinion on good motor)post. My power requirments are vast 9.9-90hp, 2stroke acceptable but 4preferred. This question was ment more for a general idea of what ppls opinions where. If i find a john boat with a 7yr old 9.9 merc on it is that...
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    Opinion on good motors?

    I am looking into getting a new boat in the next few months. I currently have an older bass boat with a late 80's force motor on it. While that motor isnt to bad it can be tempermental. My question is what is everyones opinion on the best brand motor? oldest motor they would buy? any specific...
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    rod selection for salt water

    Im not that sure about fishing gear brands that hold up to salt water. I am ok with picking rods, but the reels i buy are hit or miss. I generally like to buy a combo and my pockets are pretty shallow for throwing out big bucks. I know most people say buy once good and will last a lifetime, but...
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    Maps?

    I was curious if anyone knows of a site to download free maps. Preferably fishing hot spot maps, but a nautical map will due. Or any sites that give some good local advice. i found one captmel.com but seeing if anyone else has some info.
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    ?'s about salt water fishing

    I am fairly new to salt water fishing. I live in the bradenton/sarasota, fl area and was wondering if anyone had any good sites to check out for fishing reports/advice/locations. I am also not very knowledgable about what the patterns of various species of fish are such as what fish likes what...
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    25 hp 2 stroke nissan drive train slippage

    Prop started slipping when revving up the motor. Motor producing more rpm's, but drive train seems to slip. Not a power output problem, but rather a slipping in the drive train. Took lower unit off and after taking apart, all gears, bearings and bushings seem to be fine. No metal shavings in...
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    fishing tips? gulf side of fl(bradenton)

    hi guys, im from illinois and moved down here a few months ago and am getting a grasp on what saltwater fish are around here and how to catch them but i was wondering if someone could give me a brief breakdown of some popular lures, rigs and type environment and season/temp. these fish may live...
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    fuel flow problem

    i have a 88 85hp force. i took it out the other day and it started giving me problems, so checked the inline fuel filter(glass) and its getting starved of fuel. it would want to die if i throttled up to long but if i pump the primer ball while i do this it would keep going, so i have obviously...
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    puzzled why wont start

    i have an 85hp 88-89 force motor, i had this thing running at my house yesterday and took it to the boat ramp and wouldnt start, i have also had problems with when it did start it would only go about 1/4 throttle anymore would die pretty quick. i have checked for spark, all three cyl. have good...
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    bad cd box?

    i have a late 80s 85hp motor with the prestolite ignition system. i had this thing running ok today at home took it to the boat ramp and wouldnt start, the plugs are wet i choked it everything i norm do. so i figured no spark so took it home took flywheel off cleaned all the rusty surfaces on...
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    fuel not flowing

    i have an 85hp force and have been having fuel probs(wont throttle up post), i took the carbs apart and checked them for the third time, i replaced the inline fuel filter and the fuel pump diaphragm. the new inline filter is a clear glass one and its fine at idle and even a bit of throttle...
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    fuel bulb half full or half empty?

    I am fairly new to boating and am trying to figure out a throttle problem(post wont throttle up,rsw21282) I have seen a few posts about the primer bulb being firm, my question is how firm? mine is usually about half full during low eng rpm operation, is that norm? should be hard? anyway besides...
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    wont throttle up very high

    I have an late 80s 85hp force, i took it out today and it runs fine, idle and a bit of throttle, however when i try to throttle it up more than maybe 1/4 throttle it wants to die, i took it out and while i was doing the freshwater rinse i gave it a bit of gas and it throttles up fine out of...
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    the wheel almost fell the f@#* off!

    i have a 18ft 81 cajun brute bass boat, i took it out and when i got home the center of the wheel was smoking, and cap popped off. I decided to jack it up and with the lug nuts still connected the whell pulled right off! the nut is still on the axle and the thing the lug nuts bolt to is fine...
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    What size eng. needed?

    hi i just bought a 17'6" bass boat that i plan on taking on the ocean(in calm days) anyway i want to get a little kicker motor to ensure i dont get stuck out there, so my question is how much thrust does a 2hp motor produce? what size motor will i need to get me home(not neccessarily quick limp...
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    sea tow/ us boats?

    hi am new to boating and just purchased my first one. Its a bit older so im thinking of getting sea tow or us tow or any others that might be recomended just wanted everyones opinion on the best one. Also do i need any type of insurance or licenses(im 27)under the impression only need license if...
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    Bradenton/Sarasota/st.pete,fl area fishing tips?

    I have lived in bradenton for about 6 months and just bought a boat(1981 cajun brute 85hp force)and have been fixing it up anyway should be done this weekend and am wanting to go fishing. Anyone have and gps cord. or advice on where to go am out for anything, reds,grouper,SHARK,mackeral...
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    resealing my lower unit

    ok so i fixed my powerhead{in reguards to the dry cyl. post}(problem was a improperly wired ignition) anyway so today i took my lower unit off and got as far as all the impeller housing off to change that as well, but my main bearings spool(the plate behind the anode) is stuck in there to the...
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    dry cylinders

    i have a late 80's 85hp force, it was running ok but had some problems at higher rpm, i took a look at the fuel pump and the diaphragm was punctured so replaced and put back together. Had it running yesterday was fine got to the boat ramp and the thing wont start, took plugs out and there all...
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    more info to help id my motor

    the data plate is corroded but it does say serial 3232 and above a model number that is to the effect of 85_x__ i think it looks like 85(4 or 9)x2(b,3,or 8) at the end, im pretty sure its 87-89 cuz it has tilt and 1 piece lower unit, however not sure exact yr
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