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    Adding an axle

    I found a deal on a used pontoon bunk style trailer with a single axle with brakes. The owner is using it for his 22' pontoon. I would like to use it for my 24 foot boat but I'm afraid its going to be a bit too much for a single axle. I think many standard axle weight limits are 3500lb, But I...
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    Adding a Third Toon, Ideal length?

    I've been considering adding a third tube to my pontoon. It is listed in my sig. I am planning to add a shorter tube in front of my motor pod. I've found a 25" diameter tube that I plan to shorten with the help of a fellow Iboater who is willing to shorten the length of the tube for what I...
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    1999 Chevy truck 350 question

    Buddy of mine just did a tune up on his truck, and now its running rough and he says it has a definite odor like sulfur/rotten egg smell coming from exhaust. He may have got the plug wires crossed and I'm not there to try to help him. He thinks he's got the wires right. So, I'm wondering if...
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    Cutting a pontoon down a couple feet

    I've been considering adding a third toon to my boat. I've run across a used pontoon that would work perfectly if it were two feet shorter. the seller is asking 600 for a used 20', 25" tube. It matches my other logs exactly, except mine are 23", and of course, 24'. Anyone know how much it...
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    Spark Plug question

    My son and I replaced the plugs in his 99 Monte Carlo yesterday and found the old plugs to be a bit unusual. He's a blurry pic The old ones are AC 41-921. All the old plugs had the small tip comming off of the end instead of just being flat. Is that the way they are supposed to be or is...
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    How do these people find me?

    Here is an entire email I received a few days ago. There was no letter head, nothing, just the text as it is pasted here. Attention:Esteemed Contractor Dear Sir, AVAILABLE CONTRACTS PROJECTS Attention: The Managing Director/ Project...
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    Car shopping, any ideas?

    I'm two weeks into car shopping for my 19yo daughter. She is commuting to school and work and it's costing her 400/month to get around in her current vehicle, '96 grand cherokee awd V8, 15 mpg:eek:, but a good reliable suv. To make it worth buying a different car, I figure she needs to double...
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    wireless router

    I just purchased a new linksys wireless router. It's the N model, nothing fancy. When one computer is logged onto the internet and another logs on, it kicks the first user off!!! Anyone ever had this problem?
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    Can I buy a Bimini Top Cover on iboats?

    I just need a new cover. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place...
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    volvo penta 280 power tilt problem

    Re: volvo penta 280 power tilt problem Heres what it should look like from behind the boat. You can see the thrust sleeve poking up through the suspention fork and you can see the foot of the tilt mechanism. You can see how my suspension fork was damaged. I had my local prop shop fix it a...
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    Oil in the bilge!! AQ260 troubles...

    Last time out the boat ran great. No problems at all. When I pulled out and went to pull the plug, only oil came out. less than a 1/4 cup, but it didn't make me happy. I finally got around to tracking down the source and I found it. The oil is flowing up through the dipstick tube at high...
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    trailer brakes - Electruc v. surge

    I just bought a small used bobcat. Now I'm searching for a used trailer. Some trailers have electric brakes, some have surge brakes. Which are better??? My truck is wired for electric so i can use either without additional wiring etc. Just looking for some experienced opinions. Thanks!
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    condensation or leaking?

    I've had my toon for a couple months now and have had a great time using it. the other day I heard water sloshing around in the tubes. I trailer the boat and use it about once a week. today I pulled the plugs from the tubes and drained quite a bit of water. I didn't measure it, but I would...
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    Pontoon Swim ladder

    I'm looking at installing a ladder off the front deck of my pontoon. It has about 2-3 feet of deck in front of the fencing. Here's a pic [/IMG] Any suggestions on the type of ladder to look for? I think it will have to mount it on the deck at the front and flip over and down into the water...
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    '01 J90 60 deg 2 stroke Idle/low rpm

    I just took out my new to me pontoon listed in my sig. I noticed that at rpms under 2000 the motor puts out a lot of vibration. Once it gets over 2000 rpm, it smooths out nicely and runs good. Being a pontoon, slow speed cruising is common and i'm wondering if this is just the nature of a two...
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    3.5 hp 1980 spirit outboard

    Does anyone know of or have any parts for this motor. the recoil is broken which is apparently a common problem. Any help is appreciated. PM me if necessary. thanks.
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    New prop for my Toon

    I only have one prop for my toon, listed in my sig. I want to pick up another prop so I have a spare/alternate. The current prop is an aluminum 13.75x15, and is the original prop that came on the 90 hp Johnson. The previous owner said he was getting 45-4800 wot, which is on the low end of the...
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    Lower gearcase removal

    Hi guys, I'm trying to change my water pump in my 2001, j90. I pulled the pin in the shift linkage and slid the linkage toward the powerhead like the directions say. The linkage only slides about 1/4 inch before it hits the Carb. Anyway, I removed all the bolts but the lower won't drop out...
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    Fuel/water separating filter

    Is everyone using a fuel water separating filter on their outboard fuel system? I've got a built in tank on my toon and no water separating filter.
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    Pertronix conversion

    I realize Merc has been using electronic ignition for a long time but I was surprised to hear this from a guy who rebuilds distributers for a living. I found this interesting and was wondering if anyone had heard this before. My engine doesn't use s shift interrupt system, but was just...
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