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    What propeller is this, and what is the best upgrade for me?

    Hello, I just bought this outboard with a propeller that has seen better days. It looks pretty chewed up imo, though I'm new to boats (w/ motors). Anyway, here is the pertinent information I have, and the information I am looking for: 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. I feel...
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    Problem with Hummingbird finder - transducer not working?

    So I bought a boat and it came with a "FREE FISH FINDER!!" I wasn't expecting much out of the finder (though he gave me a 700-amp battery as a core, that still holds 12V. woo!) It passes the self-test: It appears to work but when I run the diagnostic the transducer voltage reads "----"...
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    Building a platform on 14' tri-hull

    Howdy - I wanted to get some opinions on my idea to expand the front platform of my boat. I wanted to take up about half of the front legspace to make the front platform about twice as wide, and then put in a post seat. Has anyone tried this? Is there a place on iboats or online that...
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    Nav Lights - what do you think?

    I have wired up my boat with LED bow lights and a back-up light from Advance Auto parts mounted on a piece of PVC pipe (a $4 alternative to the $35 stern lights on the internet). LEDs can be seen for 1mi and i have two of them; they should keep me legal. Let me know what you think! Also...
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    Best 6-8ga connector for trolling motor

    Quick question: I have a trolling motor with 8ga wire, but all the connectors I can find are for 10ga wire. I would like a quick connect b/w the battery and the motor. I have a 14' tri-hull tiller. I just bought 20' for 8ga wire to run for my trolling motor too, so I would rather not spend...
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    Will these bow navigation lights be legal?

    What is your opinion? I'm putting my trolling motor right in the center of the boat, where a bow light usually goes. Plus, I dont want to spend $30 on a plastic light when I already have green and red 12V LEDs. So my question is will this keep me "legal" if I put the lights on like the...
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    How to change lower gear oil in 83 Johnson Sea Horse

    Howdy - I was told there was a sticky, or at least a link where I can find how to replace the lower gear oil in my 83 Johnson 15hp outboard. Can someone please send me a link to it? I expect to get my repair manual on Friday, but I'm planning to take the boat out on Saturday morning. :eek...
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    1983 Johnson 15hp outboard grease in water

    Okay, so I'm brand-new to outboard motors; this is my first one! I just bought this motor from this guy who assured me nothing was wrong with it. It was cold when I went to look at it and it started right up (he fiddled with things in a certain order, choke, throttle, etc.). Anyway, I noticed...
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    86 Johnson 20hp shortshaft for $400. Good price or too good to be true?

    So in my local paper there's a guy with a 20hp 1986 Johnson short shaft tiller. He's asking $400 for it. If he can show me that it runs, is this a good price? Is $400 for this motor worth taking a shot on buying a motor that may have issues? Thanks for the help
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    20" shaft on a 15" transom? Is this possible?

    hello - if this has already been answered somewhere, please just direct me to the answer (I couldn't find it!). I have a 14' fiberglass skiff w/ 15" transom, and I'm looking for an outboard. Unfortunately the only ones I can find are 20". Should I hold off on buying a 20" for a 15"? Is...
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    mount trolling motor directly to transom?

    So I have a trolling motor that requires that I drill holes to bolt it on. I assume I bolt it onto the transom of my 14' fiberglass skiff. Is this wrong? Is there something I clamp to the transom to mount this thing properly? I'm getting an outboard as well, but want to use both a...
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    What size outboard for 14' tri-hull?

    Okay, after about 7 weeks of craigslisting and bulletinboarding, I finally found a boat! It's a 14' fiberglass tri-hull tiller. It weighs 250lbs and is rated for a 25hp engine, and maximum capacity is 745lbs. We're expecting to be carrying approximately 500lbs of gear and people in the boat...
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    Sears Gamefisher capacity

    Hello! I found a decent boat that I may buy to restore. However, I need to know that capacity of the boat and unfortunately the owner isn't sure. . . . I have attached a picture of the boat. The ad reads that it is a 14' gamefisher, but may be the 13'6" model. If anyone has information...
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