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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    I have a myriad of props. but i stick with the high-five 5 blade stainless beleive it or not. its the only thing that can get my heavy boat on plane under load in less than 5 seconds. you'd think that it would be too much grip to troll slow enough, but if i just click it into forward, its...
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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    its a great question. you think this would be the logical scenario and i tried it. i got a brand new 80lb thrust motor this year and yes i can run at 2.5mph on setting 10......for about 30-45 minutes until it only lets me go 1.6mph. and the reason for that i learned is called the peukert effect...
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    Should I use a kicker when trolling in a 4.3L Mercruiser?

    Got into trolling this summer pretty heavy on Lake Erie. I have a 2002 starcraft 1810 bowrider with a 4.3L merc in it. I was using the big motor just barley in gear, then my front mounted trolling motor on autopilot (on 3 setting) to combat the hull wobble to keep it locked in a straight line...
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    Steering Wheel Slop – Helm Unit Worn Out? (2002 Bowrider, 4.3L Merc) - Pics/Vids included

    Hey all, I’ve got a 2002 Starcraft bowrider with a 4.3L MerCruiser and the stock steering I think? (back mount rack setup, pics attached). I've noticed since getting the boat last year that the steering wheel has about 1–2 inches of free play before it actually starts to engage the drive or...
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    Transducer location for mercruiser outboard boat (pic included)

    I guess this is a pretty common topic, but wondering about transducer placement for a side imaging (helix 7 SI+DI) transducer for my boat as well as cable management options so that the ladder cover doesnt squish the line over and over (i didnt do the squishing - boat came like that)...
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