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  1. lncoop

    Need a Transom Saver?

    Over the weekend the family and I were out on the barge and had another family along. My buddy was driving while I was grilling some dead critters. Yes, it was as fun as it sounds.:cool: Anywho, while we were cruising I took a peek at the motor and I noticed water squirting into the pod on the...
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    Rare Around Here

    Don't see too many of these here in my neck o' the woods. Pretty cool. http://littlerock.craigslist.org/boa/1864204614.html
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    Prop Nut

    I replaced the prop on my 2002 90 horse Merc the other day. I put the new one on just like the old one, prop, tab washer (bent three tabs), snugged down prop nut. To my knowledge that's correct. I'm just wondering what prevents the prop nut from falling off if it manages to vibrate loose...
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    Torque on Prop Nut

    I read that a prop nut is supposed to be tightened to 50 foot pounds of torque. How important is that? I just replaced mine and snugged it down really well with an 1 1/8 socket. Do I need to get a torque wrench? Do they even make one that will get inside the cavity to reach the prop nut? If no...
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    Alarm

    So I'm just curious. I have a 2002 90 horse Merc. on my party barge. Runs great. Couldn't be happier, but reading some of the threads has given me cause to wonder about my temp/oil alarm. I know I have one because I've seen it. Is it supposed to chirp at me when I start the motor or do anything...
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    new prop?

    I couldn't decide whether to post this here or in the prop section, so I flipped a coin.;) Here goes. I have a 21' Suntracker with a 90 horse Merc propped with an aluminum three blade Solas 13.75x15. I'm very happy with the rig, but I've started pondering whether I should consider a different...
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    Tell Us Where You're From

    Guys and gals, it's been mentioned before, but please indicate where you live in your profile. Folks are posting "what's it worth" threads that really can't be discussed intelligently without some knowledge of where the item is being bought or sold. Not only that, it's just nice to know where...
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    Am I being taken?

    I have a 2002 90hp Merc. I dropped it off Monday for a new water pump impeller. They confirmed that it would be around $150. They just called and said they replaced the impeller, but they also had to replace the starter solenoid and the bill was over $325. I used it all last weekend and have...
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    Can't believe he bought it

    My buddy left a fishing rod on the front of my barge over the weekend. Somehow the bail opened and line spooled out while we were under way. By the time he realized what was going on and started reeling quite a bit of line had come out under the boat. We enjoyed the rest of our evening and...
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    Cooling/Water Intake

    I have a 2002 90hp Merc two stroke on a party barge. I noticed today that my water pressure wasn't what it normally is. The motor was pumping water and cooling, but the pressure just wasn't up to normal levels. I was floating in the water and started looking at it, and what I found was a little...
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    Almost there

    Okay, we've been using the party barge this summer, but I've just about got her like I want her now. Had the tubes pressure checked and leaks fixed, finally got new tires on the trailer, which was an ordeal because I ended up having to order them (long story that played out over in Trailers and...
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    Insurance

    I was reading a thread a few weeks ago involving insurance. It got a little contentious (imagine that:rolleyes:), but I benefitted from it. Umbrella coverage eventually made its way into the discussion, and as a result I called my agent to ask him about it. To make a long story somewhat shorter...
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    New Toy, Long Narrative

    I'm normally a metal guy, but I picked up a little Intex Seahawk II last week and used it over the weekend. Had a great time with it and will definitely be using it more. Took a buddy and his son down a river with a few little rapids and a bunch of trees, deadheads, and that type of stuff. I was...
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    decent cooler?

    Does anyone make a decent cooler that you won't have to pawn your kid to pay for? I don't mind paying up for quality, but I can't really afford a Yeti or Engel.:eek: Are there any others that hold ice well for a couple of days? I understand the limits of an ice chest, but there's got to be...
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    carpeting bunks

    I replaced a bunk on my trailer the other day. It's great except for the carpet. I wrapped it around the bunk and stapled it on the bottom, pulling it as tight as possible. However, when I loaded the boat (pontoon) back on the trailer it put a 2'-3' gash in the new carpet.:eek: I'm wondering if...
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    Bendix not spinning up

    I have a 2001 90 hp Merc. Spent the day on the lake and everything was great. Then, after a pretty long run, mostly at WOT, I killed the motor and drifted for five or so minutes. After that I turned the key to start the motor and the bendix would suddenly not spin up the shaft. I could...
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    Tire size

    My current trailer tires are Towmaster F6514ST. One of them has reached a point where I think it's probably okay for a spare, but isn't quite 100% for regular towing. I don't have a spare, so my plan was to just buy a new wheel and tire to put on the ground, but I've hit a snag. Every time I...
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    towing a flotilla

    I have a 21' party barge (Suntracker w/ 90hp motor) and a 14' flatbottom. Often, usually late at night or early in the morning, when I have the family with me for a lake weekend I find myself wishing for my flatbottom, which of course has to be left languishing at home. I have threatened to have...
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    speaker wiring

    Okay everyone, bear with me please. I put a Clarion head unit in my pontoon boat and simply wired it to the two existing speakers, nothing fancy. The other day I noticed there was no sound coming out of the right (on the right side looking from the helm) speaker when there previously had been. I...
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    Motor won't do ANYTHING

    Hello everyone. Long time browser, first time poster. I have a 2001 90 HP Merc on my party barge. Late last week I began getting the rig ready for the season. I made sure the batteries were fully charged and turned the key briefly to make sure the motor would fire. It worked fine and always has...
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