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    Need Help w/ cross-referencing a Merc prop

    I have a 2002 50 hp EFI 4-stroke (not Big Foot) Mercury. I know of a used Mercury SS 13p prop with part #48-19644 that is supposed to fit late model 18-25 hp models and others. Will this prop fit my motor? The aluminum prop p/n for my motor is 48-73136. I always see that this later number...
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    "Squirrely" Boat Handling?

    Well, I finally have a few hours on my new "baby" - a 2002 Crestliner Angler 1600 S/C with a 50 horse Merc EFI 4 stroke. So far we love it! My problem/question is that when I got the chance to open it up, I noticed two things:<br /><br />1) On flat water (in a slough with only a slight...
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    Bow Mount Trolling Motors - Hand or Foot Control - Opinions Please!

    I would like to hear your opinions & preferences and/or Pros & Cons of foot steering versus hand steering for a bow-mount trolling motor.
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    Where's Fish Fishburn?

    On my last post here, someone mentioned this guy that I had forgotten about. He has/had a show on the tube called "Go Fish". It was by far the most entertaining fishing show ever. Is it still on anywhere?
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    How Fast is a "Knot"?

    An obvious newbie question here! How do you convert M.P.H. to Knots and vice-versa? For that matter, what exactly "is" a knot? I mean how did they come up with that term originally?
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    Best Way to Remove a Hook From Your Person?

    It's hard to believe, but yes I have hooked myself before and was able to get the barb free with some careful self-surgery. My youngest son literally buried a #5 Blue Fox while "fly-fishing" once, and I have known/seen numerous other fisher-folk with hardware impaled in various areas of their...
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    Yet Another JonRude Oil Injection Question...

    OK, I'm this has been hashed over untold numbers of times before, but I need to know! My latest "hot buy" is a '98 Lowe L1605 alum fishing boat (riveted) with a '98 Evinrude 40 with oil injection. Motor has lees than 200 hours, entire package is immaculate. Engine model # is E40ELECR. If I...
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    Comments on Lowe Fishing Boats, Please!

    Does anyone have comments or experience with Lowe riveted hulls? I am looking at a '98 Lowe model L1605 16 footer, deep vee aluminum fishing boat. Original owner, less than 200 hours on a 40 horse JonRude with oil injection. In excellent condition! Thanks in advance.
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    Comments on Lowe Fishing Boats, Please!

    Does anyone have comments or experience with Lowe riveted hulls? I am looking at a '98 Lowe model L1605 16 footer, deep vee aluminum fishing boat. Original owner, less than 200 hours on a 40 horse JonRude with oil injection. In excellent condition! Thanks in advance.
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    Cajun Bass Boat value

    Does anyone have info on Cajun boats by Mastercrafters? Any experiences with them? I should add this is a late 80's fiberglass 3 seater - allegedly '89, but I couldn't find a manufacturing date anywhere.
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    Cajun Bass Boat value

    Does anyone have info on Cajun boats by Mastercrafters? Any experiences with them? I should add this is a late 80's fiberglass 3 seater - allegedly '89, but I couldn't find a manufacturing date anywhere.
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    Help I.D.'ing Merc 40

    Can someone help me ID a MErc 40 horse with oil injection? S/N 0C244164. Sny other details would be appreciated too - 2 or 3 cyl; how are the Merc oil injection systems, etc. Thanks!
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    What year Merc 40

    I would like to find out the year (and pertinent info) on a Merc 40 "Classic" motor. S/N 0C244164. I know it has oil injection. I've tried to find it on my own, but can't. Is it 2 or 3 Cylinder? What can you tell me about the Merc oil injection. Are they problematic? Any info would be...
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    Trolling Motor Brands

    I would like to get your opinions, views, and experiences with the different brands of trolling motors. Thanks!
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    Trolling Motor Brands

    Just wanted to get your opinions, views & experiences with the different brands of Trolling Motors.<br /><br />Thanks!
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    Ramp Ettiquet for Newbie

    Being as I'm looking to get my own boat soon, I would like to get some hints on launching & retrieving at the ramp so I don't P*ss off other boaters. I've gone through it before, but as a passenger/helper, not owner/driver.<br /><br />So, I would like to get all of the hints, tips and...
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    Proper Method for Compression Check

    Just to make sure I don't do anything to "injure" a motor, what is the proper method to run a compression check on a 2-stroke boat motor. I will be checking a few prospective motors this weekend but don't want to cause a problem. <br /><br />I have much experience with checking car/truck...
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    Duroboat - Help me decide Please!

    I posted this on the Boating board as well, but thought I'd post it here as well. Hope nobody minds!...<br /><br />Today I saw a nice 15 foot Duroboat -(aluminum, built in Seattle) with a 25 horse Evinrude twin cyl. Seems to be in great shape. Engine, hull & trailer are all '97.<br /><br...
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    Duroboat

    Today I saw a nice 15 foot Duroboat -(aluminum, built in Seattle) with a 25 horse Evinrude twin cyl. Seems to be in great shape. Engine, hull & trailer are all '97.<br /><br />The boat is a "walk-thru" with the steering console slightly ahead of mid-ship on the right gunwale.<br /><br />Has...
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    '97 E-Rude 25 hp - Opinions Please!

    I would like to get any and all opinions about the '97 25 horse Evinrude. Haven't seen it yet, all I know is electric start, and of course "runs great"...<br /><br />If oil injection, is it problematic? Anything to watch out for?<br /><br />Looking at Evinrude.com, it appears that '97 was the...
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