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    New sound system

    My '08 pontoon boat has a damaged stereo. The speakers and wiring are fine but the deck is trashed. The boat will be in freshwater only and not enough chop to get water on the deck. Do I need to get a marine grade unit, or will an automotive unit with a cover be OK? It's a 20' Regency. What...
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    I'm outta here

    Outta here tomorrow for a week of fishing in Northern Quebec. 8 guys, 4 boats and enough beer we need a barge to take it into the camp. Fish fries, stinky farts, and crude jokes. Life doesn't get any better.
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    Upholstery repair

    I'm getting down to the less than essential stuff getting the toon back on the water. Due to the winter mishap, the seats got a few punctures and the captain's chair got a 2" L shaped rip. All are a soft vinyl. What's the best vinyl repair kit? (Please don't say duct tape, the boats only a year...
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    Sun Tracker wiring diagram

    I have an '08 Party Barge 20 Regency that meet with an accident over the winter. I purchased it with all the gauges, switches etc. removed from the helm (helm damaged beyond repair). I have the replacement arriving next week from Sun Tracker but they cannot, or will not supply a wiring diagram...
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    Tell us where you are

    The most common question I hear on this forum is "Where are you located?" So many answers depend on where the person is posting from. So many are cadets, and maybe forget their to enter their location when signing on. I doubt any of them are afraid to tell us. So lets get our info updated. SHOUT...
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    RPMs too low?

    I recently read a post about the need for a tach and it stated that if WOT rpms are too low it can damage the engine. How is this so and what is the difference between this and running less than WOT? My days of running full out all the time are in the past. I plan to be running at a speed far...
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    Higher hp rating

    I acquired an old aluminium runabout last season that is in very good condition.I believe it is a '56. It's rated for a 25 hp and I have a '76 25 hp rude but it's a tiller style. I also have an '89 30 hp rude with remote. I would imagine a 25 hp in 1956 would be heavier than the 30 hp. Will I...
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    Is this the oldest Mirrocraft?

    I wish I had photos. Hopefully when I get back to the cottage. I have a model 1432 made by Aluminium Goods Manufacturing, which in 1957 (I am told) changed it's name to Mirro Aluminium Co.,and adopted the Mirrocraft brand. Aluminium Goods started making boats in 1956. The I.D. plate on mine...
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    Old tinny history

    I'm trying to find some info on an old aluminium boat i picked up last season. It's a Model 1432 made by Aluminium Goods Mfg Co. In 1957 this company changed it's name to Mirro Aluminium Company and they started making Mirrocraft boats. How rare is this boat? Has anyone owned or know anyone who...
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    user manual

    I recently outfitted my pontoon boat with a 2002 60hp bigfoot. Does anyone know where there is a pdf file of anywhere online to view a user manual?
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    Pontoon anchor

    What size and style anchor is best suited for a 20 ft. toon? Should I have a winch for it?
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    Anybody heard of this boat?

    I'll say it now before you do, "Sorry ,no pics". The boat is at the cottage and was given to me last fall. It's a 14 ft aluminium manufactured by ALUMINIUM GOODS. I was told it was a predessor to Mirrocraft by someone but I can't confirm. If it is, how old would it be? Anybody have ANY info...
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    Picking up the new boat

    Tomorrow, I'm picking up my 20 ft. pontoon boat (without motor). I have to tow it about 30 miles and I'll be using the marina's scissor type trailer. I've never towed one of these before. Anything different from a bunk trailer? I'd expect to have to travel slower because of sway due to short...
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    adding electric start

    I have '76 Evinrude 25 hp that has remote but no electric start. Can I add this on and if so , what size and year donor motors can I pick parts from.
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    What are the differences?

    I am finalizing a deal on a 2002 Merc Bigfoot 60 hp tomorrow. The pontoon boat is set up for a 2008 Bigfoot. I'll need the 14 pin to 9 pin adapter. What is the difference between these two motors? What are the other pins for? The '02 is very low hours and checked over entirely by a Merc...
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    Value of trailer

    As I have moved over to a pontoon boat from the old runabout, and the boat is gone, I now have a trailer that I no longer need. I spent the weekend cleaning up any rust and priming and applying a couple of coats of Rustoleum. I want to sell it, but have no idea what it's worth. Any ideas? It's...
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    Harness adapter

    I recently picked up an '08 pontoon boat (no motor) which is set up for an '08 merc 60 bigfoot. I want to use my '89 merc 60 on it. The boat harness is 14 pin. I was told that an adapter exists to connect older motors. Does anyone know the part number, approximate price and would any merc dealer...
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    Pontoon dents

    Man, I must be a glutton for punishment. I bought a 1988 pontoon boat last year, with intention to fix it up for family fun with new seats etc. Today I bought ANOTHER toon and will sell-off the first. It is a 2008 Sun Tracker Regency 20 that met with misfortune. The snow load on the storage...
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    What motor will fit

    Picked up my nearly new pontoon boat today. It is an insurance deal with some fixable damage to the rails. It is a 20 ft. Sun Tracker and it HAD a 2008 Bigfoot 60 hp.4 stroke. All the cables and controls are there but no motor. I want to use a 60hp as well. What other years will work with this...
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    Proper tongue weight

    The snow is disappearing in the Great White North, so it's soon time to get back to my trailer/pontoon project. I have modified a rolling frame from an RV camper to transport my pontoon boat to the lake (only about a 1000 ft.) I need to move the tandem wheel set to give me tongue weight. How can...
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