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    Trolling motors .. Bow mount or transom mount ?

    Putting together a little tri hull fishing boat ... My intent was to put a bow mount on . Then the other day me and some co-workers were discussing it .. One guy stated that with a tri hull it would be best to use a transom mount .. He said it would push it with less effort because of the wide...
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    Dangling Dad

    Am I the only one not outraged over this guy .. http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/angels-fan-eli-strickland-wife-mortified-dropping-daughter/story?id=33176432 Other than needing to push himself back up from leaning over the railing he looked in total control .. I mean who hasn't played with there...
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    Poling platforms

    Any of you guys use them ? Just debating on adding one to the boat I am restoring for fishing down here in the salt creeks and marshes .. Wouldn't a trolling motor do basically the same thing ? I have never used one so just wondering the ins and outs ...
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    Cleaning white rubber wind shield gasket

    Ok guys give me some ideas on cleaning the embedded mildew off the white rubber gasket . And maybe something to help keep the mildew off once clean ... I have tried several types of bathroom cleaners with foam/bleach .. It cleaned up some but still very visible .. Thanks ! :)
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    Grounding lights

    Is it best to ground the lights with a dedicated wire to the harness ? Or just connect to the trailer ? I know it's been discussed many times . Having light issues and I think it's ground related ... Thanks for any input !
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    Well deserved trip to the dance

    Our towns all excited about the Ospreys first ever trip to the tournament ! :whoo: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400766516 Whats our chances on getting past the first round ?
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    Evinrude 175 V6 questions

    Hello all ! I have acquired a 175 V6 and I don,t really know the condition it,s in or if it's worth saving /fixing .. It came with a project ski boat that I will be restoring over the next few years.. The model # is 175849C .. It's not frozen up . I can turn the flywheel fairly freely .. It...
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    "Save The Manatee "

    Ok , I needed a fishing boat for our area salt marshes and creeks so i picked this beauty up for 30 bucks .. :facepalm: It's got a clear title so I guess that's worth the 30 bucks ..So that gives me the old classic MFG , the really cool Borum Bobcat , and now a nice stable tri-hull fishing boat...
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    1998 40 hp Merc throttle cable adjustment .

    Hi everyone . picked up this motor for a friend . It came with controls and cables but the cables were to short . Got the new cables and the shift hooked up fine with a little adjustment but having trouble with the throttle .. With the cable adjustment tab at it's max it's about an inch short of...
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    1979 Borum Bobcat ski boat restoration

    Hey everyone ! I just pulled this boat out of the weeds so we may as well restore her to it's former glory ! Or at least as good as I can restore it .. I purchased boat, motor, and trailer for 200 bucks from a nice lady and her sister . The boat was her brothers and he passed away so they just...
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    1995 Merc 4 cylinder Compression

    The readings were 115,112,112,109 .... Did the test with the motor laying on its side propped up a bit . It was a cold test jumping the starter with all plugs removed and grounded ... Just wondering if these are acceptable numbers ... H/F comp tester ... Hopefully I done it correctly ...
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    Test starting 1961 Grey Marine Fireball V8

    Hello everyone . I am considering the purchase of this 61 Century SkiDart From what I have been told it was last "tuned" and run a little over a year ago . What would be the correct procedure to try and start the motor . Everything from what I can tell is there . I'm sure the fuel in the tank is...
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    Thinking on switching from electric to natural gas ..

    Our warrantee just ran out on our elect range oven and of coarse it's going south on us . So instead of spending the cash on a new electric range we are considering switching over . My wife has never used gas to cook with other than gas grills and would like to give it a shot .. I know it's...
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    Thoughts on a project Key West

    Been looking at a I think late 90's 17" Key West C/C . Very good galv trailer . No motor . I can pick it up for 400 bucks with clean title . Now the bad .. The inside console and cooler type seat was set on fire . The fire was contained to just that area . It did melt the inside of the gunwales...
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    Clock on the radio enough to drain battery ?

    Having trouble with battery drainage . I wired a new radio up direct to the fuse panel . I have replaced the battery with a new one . Could the new one just be bad? I did not hook the radio up through the key switch ,well because I was not sure how to . :facepalm: New e-tec ,BRP controls, with...
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    Asking for some prayers ..

    I am here today asking a favor of our wonderful Iboats community .. I have a very dear friend and co-worker that was hurt very badly doing the thing that he loves the most . He rides bulls professionally on his days off. He was thrown and trampled and has spinal cord injury's . He is married...
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    Building home made guide post .

    Hi everyone ! I know it's been discussed many times before but I am trying my hand at building my own guides . I have decided on guides instead of bunks because my hull is painted and am afraid of bunks rubbing the paint off. List of what purchased so far.. 1 - 2" x 10' pvc pipe 1 - 1.5" x 10'...
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    Stopping post going to email .

    I have tried unsuccessfully to stop the updates to threads I am subscribed to from cluttering up our email . How can I make that happen ?
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    Great job from a group of high school kids !

    I really enjoyed this ! Thought I would share it ..Choirs sing Star Spangled Banner over 18 floors of hotel - YouTube
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    Can't a man have lunch in peace !

    Just look at em sitting there with that " well aren't cha gunna share " look on there little faces ! I know some of you get that same look from your pets so feel free to post em up ! :)
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