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  1. roscoe

    1978 Lund Deep V Hull, bow raising up dangerously high

    More info on the boat please. Model ? Fiberglass or aluminum? 15" or 20" transom? Horsepower rating of boat? How long does the bow stay up in the air? Does the boat ever get up on plane and the bow lower? Thinking you have a boat rated for 30-75 hp and you are seriously underpowered, possibly...
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    Purchase Question Need help

    Do you know the seller personally? How do you know he has a clean title? No liens ??? Why can't he send the paperwork to the neighbor, or his banker. and deliver it to you when you pay and pick up the boat. There is a reason you transfer paperwork at time of sale. What happens if he dies, has...
  3. roscoe

    Barefoot skiers?

    And getting ready for New Years Day ? I still remember that gorgeous boat of yours. I was afraid to touch it.
  4. roscoe

    Climate change and fishing

    we've got plenty of pelicans in wisconsin. always had them people just didn't know they were there . Green Bay, Oshkosh, Horicon Marsh The snowy owls come down to wisconsin and minnesota in years where the snow cover is heavy in Canada. nothing new with that either.
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    Boat outboard input

    If 6 mph is fast enough. On a wide 14' aluminum utility boat, a 30 hp will get you about 25 mph.
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    1999 Crestliner FishHawk 1750 Restoration

    Don't cheap out on switches. Get Carling marine switches. Buy here in the iboats store or at Great Lakes Skipper.
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    First boat! 1989 Quantum 1800xb Force 125

    Cut your losses and abandon ship. It will be a cheap and valuable lesson. Seriously, you will be spending 2-4 thousand dollars just to fix the hull properly, plus a motor, plus 10 ? full weekends of your time. and you will end up with a boat that has cost you a ton, but is still only worth...
  8. roscoe

    javelin bass boat 396XFD

    What kind of info are you looking to find ??? The boat was made before there was the internet, so don't expect to find much out there.
  9. roscoe

    1999 Mercury 50hp Hub kit: HELP

    Sorry but it's not misinformation. Faztbullet showed you the type of hub you need. The prop part number you gave is NOT user replaceable hub. It uses a rubber hub. I have several of these very same props, exact part number. That is why you were not able to find a kit. But now you say you found...
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    Looking to stabilize my alum boat

    If you want stability, lower the center of gravity. You too, sit on a seat down low. Get a bigger boat.
  11. roscoe

    1986 90hp Mercury inline 6 won't start

    Yep. I knew that, as I replaced the stator on my 115 back in April. I was typing without thinking, in a hurry.
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    Running Hot??

    Is it actually overheating?
  13. roscoe

    1986 90hp Mercury inline 6 won't start

    Trigger or stator mis-aligned during instal. Or, flywheel not tightened to spec, which caused a broken key, which through off the timing. Or, wires not connected properly on\\from either stator, trigger, or switch boxes.
  14. roscoe

    1999 Mercury 50hp Hub kit: HELP

    Your prop does not have a user replaceable hub. Take it to a shop, or buy a new prop.
  15. roscoe

    Getting challenging to find somewhat common items?

    What is a local auto parts store ? I don't think I've ever seen one. They're all chain stores.
  16. roscoe

    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    There are many electric boats working the canals of NW Europe. Mostly slow moving work boats that are plugged in at the end of the work day. And then there are recreational EB's for rent. My nephew spent 6 years in Amsterdam, just returned last fall. He said they are just starting to catch on...
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    PURE was just another electric outboard company, going belly up, as most of them do. And now with the downturn in recreational luxuries, more will fail.
  18. roscoe

    Adding Gunwale Rod Holder to Starcraft Mariner?

    What wood? There is no wood there.
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    Adding Gunwale Rod Holder to Starcraft Mariner?

    I mounted my rod holder on the inside edge of the gunnel. The vertical part. Used these : https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/scotty-power-lock-rod-holder The base can be used on a vertical or horizontal surface. Just screwed them in with sheet metal screws 12 years ago. And in my opinion, no need...
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    85 force lower unit drain plug

    It should be an allen head screw. It is way under the gear case. Do NOT remove the phillips head screw near the front of the gear case.
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