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    Fish Finders

    My boat had a Lowrance Elite 4 DSI when I bought the boat. First "real" fish finder I've ever used. Decent down images to see what's underneath the boat for fishable structure. It also has basic GPS, and is compatible with Navionics maps. Over the winter, I upgraded to a Humminbird Helix 7...
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    Hoping someone here can help

    I'm sorry for your loss. I understand the confusing aspects of trying to sell off property that needs a new home. I second the above suggestion to go to a local boat dealer and talk directly to somebody. If you really want to, you can search the internet to see what you can find. Here's what...
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    Lifting plastic trailer fenders?

    Glad it's working out for you. But honestly, in my opinion, that clearance is a bit close. Strange things can happen if a rock and piece of road debris gets wedged between the tire and the fender. It doesn't seem like it would, but at speed anything is possible. The trailer that came with my...
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    Furst boat and first restoration project, have some questions.

    Any idea how old the existing impeller is? How flexible? I presume from your comment that you had the lower unit apart and looked at the impeller. If I had the lower unit off far enough to have the impeller visible, I would have replaced it before I put it back together. If that old impeller...
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    Furst boat and first restoration project, have some questions.

    That's a cool looking old boat. As Scott and racerone rightly pointed out, look for structural and basic outboard mechanical issues first. There are a ton of threads on this forum about the specific items mentioned. I would also point you to a specific YouTube channel for basic mechanicals...
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    What is best for a raised deck in a 14 ft fishing boat?

    Well, if cost is an issue, as it is with many of us, then plywood is probably your best bet. I'll also add that in my opinion, marine ply is not the best way to spend money on plywood for decks. There likely is a plastic alternative, but I don't know what it is. My local big box price for a...
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    Battery for Minn Kota C2 30 for fishing canoe

    Happy so far, but it hasn't quite been a year, yet. I couldn't afford a big Dakota LiFePO4 battery so I did a lot of reading and even found some vids on YouTube about the cheaper offerings on Amazon. I bought a CHINS battery. I paid about $350 for the battery when I bought it, but the price has...
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    Battery for Minn Kota C2 30 for fishing canoe

    My canoe days are way in the past, so my answer relies on dated experience. From what I recall, weight was always a consideration with a canoe. For that reason, I'd be looking at a lithium (LiFePO4) battery. My 100AH lithium battery weighs 26 pounds. A comparable lead-acid battery would go...
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    Help with trailer rear bearing replacement

    Did you remove and replace the old bearing race as well? As for which inner seal size to use, I'd go with the choice that allows you to slide the seal on the spindle with light pressure, but has no side-to-side play when on the spindle. I hope that makes sense. If there's any side to side...
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    Do I need a title for registration or can I just have a bill of sale

    The seller needs to apply for a replacement/duplicate title. Part of that application in Minnesota includes an affidavit that can only be signed by the person who is on the original title. The Minnesota DNR web site has the applications and fees outlined. Might be a "smokin' deal" on a nice...
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    Johnson 30 hp

    Yes, the decal set looks exactly like the 1990 Johnson 30HP I used to have. If I recall correctly, the model number was J30RESS.
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    Battery Options

    I'm in Southwest Iowa, essentially same climate region as the original poster. I have a dual battery setup; one for starting and one for trolling motor and accessories. The starting battery is a standard el cheapo AGM battery. I've had that battery for two full seasons. I can get away with a...
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    Which fuel to use?

    Yup. Higher octane gasoline has the same amount of energy in each gallon as the lower octane counterpart. Higher compression engines may need the slower burning characteristics of the higher octane fuel. Follow the manufacturer's guidance.
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    Engine hour gauge

    I put a small engine hour meter/tachometer on my 20HP Mercury OB when I got it. Inexpensive and works great. Your question peaked my interest so I went out to see if I could find a similar unit for a much larger unit than my small Merc. Found this hours meter & tach. It should be able to...
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    Simple Floor Ideas?

    Thanks. The decks are not fastened down. The ply was sized to be about 1/4" short of the fore bulk head and the aft bulk head. That allowed room for the carpet to be overlapped of the edges. So, the deck fits snugly when lowered into place. I have to use a small hook to wedge under the deck...
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    Simple Floor Ideas?

    I have a 14' Lund, vintage 1979. It had plywood decks between the benches and a casting deck in the bow. The decks between the benches were getting squishy when I bought the boat in 2020. No idea how old they were. The casting deck was, and still is, solid. I decided to replace the decks...
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    trolling motor

    I'm not sure what you mean by "plug and play." I think any new system that has what you desire will require un-mounting of your current motor and installation of new. I put a new MinnKota Powerdrive with US2 on my 14' Lund last year. The new Powerdrive replaced an old Motorguide troller that...
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    Never owned a boat!

    This is the point I thought of when I first read the post. It's amazing how slick boat ramps can be, even those that have grooved cross-cuts for improved traction. I almost always use 4WD when I'm on the ramp either launching or recovering because I don't want any slippage. Those front wheels...
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    Trailer Security

    I've never looked at locked hitch pins or couplers as fail safe items. They "buy time" by slowing down a thief. I do use them, though. My main strategy is passive: - Don't keep the spare on the trailer; lock it in the truck. - My trailer, though solid, is old and ugly; thoroughly...
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    Need new axle.

    This is the thought that comes to my mind, too. I've used etrailer.com for parts, and they do offer replacement axles. They also have an extensive list of help subjects for trailers on this page: etrailer axle help page They also have a chat feature that I've used for other subjects.
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