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    Comparing thrust 2.5hp VS trolling motor

    Tossing around the idea of adding a trolling motor to my boat, a 15ft deep V fiberglass hull. Main motor is an 80hp. Would be used for occasional fishing and as an emergency backup. Not alot of extra room to add more batteries for a trolling motor so was looking at a small gas motor. Don't want...
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    Bimini installation and useage - advice needed

    One of my projects for this season is to buy and install a bimini top. Have a couple questions that I'm hoping to get some advice on before making the purchase. Boat is an older 16ft runabout with an 80" beam. I have the option (I think) of using a top mount hinge and mounting the hinges on-top...
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    Kill Switch Placement - where is yours located ?

    In anticipation of spring-like weather, I am hoping to get a few modifications done to the boat before I hit the soft water this season. I have an older MerControl control unit without the integrated kill-switch and when I redid the boat interior a couple years ago, I installed an aftermarket...
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    Bow mounted switch for tilt trim - Purple wire

    Re: Bow mounted switch for tilt trim - Purple wire I am assuming you have the older style PTT system with the pump/reservoir in the boat and two motor mounted hydraulic rams. The 3-button control you have performs two functions, TRIM and TILT. Only difference between the two operations is that...
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    Winch Stand Replacement Help

    Re: Winch Stand Replacement Help I bought a 40yr old boat/trailer combo a couple years ago that did not have a winch stand installed. Boat was tied to the trailer frame :eek:. After much searching on-line and inquiries here, I didn't come up with anything that would work for me so I decided to...
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    Homemade transom savers?

    Re: Homemade transom savers? Wow, 30 replies and not one photo yet. I too have made my own for a 40hp Mariner. Only one photo I could find that shows (barely) the transom saver. Boat is long since gone now. I used a piece of 1"x1" alum tube and bolted on two pieces of alum flat bar bent to the...
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    Is it true ? Is iBoats finally implementing a buy/sell/trade forum ???

    Check the link here. Not yet on-line, but "Coming Soon". http://www.iboats.com/forum_5.html I see this being very popular once it is established.
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    Keel guard - worth the time and expense ???

    Came across a really good deal on some Keel Guard and was wondering what other boaters think of the product. Should I grab it while its available or pass it up? Any issues with the Keel Guard resting on the keel rollers?
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    Transom boarding ladders

    This season I want to install a folding transom boarding ladder on my 16ft runabout with outboard motor. In the past I used one of those portable over the gunwale type ladders but it's just one more thing I have to store away when not in use and space is at a premium. I have seen lots of...
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    Like to go fast ?

    Have some extra cash you don't know what to do with? Check out this little sports car. http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=21927
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    Powerful and emotional funeral service for Toronto police officer

    Today the funeral service was held for a Toronto police officer killed in the line of duty last week. Estimates are that 12,000 police and emergency services personnel from across North America came to Toronto for the service. Thousands more citizens lined the procession route. It was truly...
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    trim but no tilt? (pics added)

    Re: trim but no tilt? Re: trim but no tilt? I've attached a wiring diagram of the trim system. Yours may have two relays or one, but it doesn't matter. There will be a 2 wire cable (looks like a black extension cord) running from the motor (limit switch location) with the hydraulic lines to...
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    Homemade Trim Tabs install with pics

    Re: Homemade Trim Tabs install with pics Good for you lucid, nicely done. Don't be discouraged by some of the negative comments here. It's always good to see ingenuity. Time will tell if you will need to make any changes or not. What pressure gas struts did you use? I've attached a couple...
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    A penny and two cents

    If someone offers you a penny for your thoughts and you give your 2 cents worth, what happens to the other penny?
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    Charge controller instead of regulator?

    I've had the common problem of over voltage charging with my 1971 Merc 800. With a fully charged battery, the alternator is putting out 17V. If I run the battery down, the charge voltage will stay around 14V until the battery charges then it jumps to 17V. I've looked into installing an...
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    Who here has never experienced snow?

    We received the first snow of the season late today. Snowing pretty good with big wet flakes that won't accumulate on the ground, but a reminder of whats to come. Got wondering about how many people have never experienced snow. You know, shoveling, snowball fights, snowmen, driving in it etc.
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    Who knows their birds of prey ?

    Was raking up leaves in the backyard tonight when I heard a loud crash. Looked over towards the house to see something falling to the yard about 50ft from me. First thought was that one of the neighborhood kids had thrown a football at the house but this is what I found laying on the ground...
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    Here is a sight you don't want to see

    A Canadian Forces Search and Rescue Hercules C130 circling the lake. This picture was taken from my front yard yesterday afternoon. Turned the scanner on to learn that a boater was missing after a small boat capsized. Two older men (74 and 48) were rescued clinging to the boat. They were wearing...
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    Spark plug question - resistor or non-resistor type

    1971 Merc 800. Manual specifies Champion L78V plugs (non-resistor) but after reading some info on the Champion website it seems like the QL78V (resistor type) may be better suited. The "Q" designation is a resistor type plug and according to the tech info they are used with CDI type ignition...
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    Lower Unit Guru's please read (1971 Merc 800)

    In the process of putting back together a lower unit for a 1971 Merc 800. The disassembly thread is here http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=401704 In summary, I'm replacing a driveshaft and using the existing bearing carrier, pinion, fwd and reverse gears in the same housing. Only other...
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