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    Jackplates

    What exactly does a jackplate do besides raise the motor height? i see different setbacks like 6" 8" 10" and 12". im starting a bass boat project soon and i want to get the best perfomance out of it. would a jackplate be a good addition? if so what setback? the boat is a 15 or 16 foot terry...
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    what speed??

    what kind of speeds would i get with a 16 foot bass boat with a '78 johnson 70 hp properly set up?
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    finding motor RPM'S?

    how do i find the RPM'S on a johnson 70 hp (1978) without a tach? and what should they be?
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    finding prop picth and dia.?

    how do i find the pitch and diameter on my prop?
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    teleflex sahara gauges?

    im going to get some of these to put in my bass boat project, which im gona paint red, and they are supposed to light red. anyone have any that i could see lit up?
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    78' johnson 70 hp starting problems

    my 70 hp johnson will not start. i have to wrap a rope around the flywheel and pull start it, but once it starts and runs awhile its starts fine. the selinoid is clicking when i turn the key but it dont start. any one know what the problem is?
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    Jet boats?

    anyone own a jet boat? like the ones with 454s and 460s? i been looking at them on ebay and would love to have one.
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    25 hp Evinrude ETEC

    i herd they were coming out with a 25 hp Evinrude ETEC. anyone know anyting about this?
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    ford ranger sputtering?

    my ford ranger started sputtering yesterday when i started to back my boat under the shed. it hasnt stopped yet. anyone know what the problem might be?
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    boat and motor repair jobs??

    are there any jobs out there for boat restoration and repair or customizing? and motor repairs?
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    Bulging floor in stern??

    took my boat out the other day, at WOT i looked back and notice the floor in the stern was builging up like the stringer was broke or something. i took the floor out and nothing was different than when i replaced the floor. i added some extra bracing. anyone know what the problem is? its a...
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    livewell ideas anyone??

    i need to put a livewell in my boat and im not sure how i want to do it. any ideas or pics?
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    controls a little stiff??

    the controls on my johnson 70 hp are "stiff". the throttle and gear cables are really long, they double back toward the control box before going to the motor. could this bend be causing this problem? or is there something wrong inside to box? its REALLY hard to git into reverse. would new...
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    How do i remove boat from trailer? (on land)

    i need to paint my trailer because i just painted the boat and it doesnt look right with the faded trailer. so how do i get the boat off the trailer without tearing anything up? i know theres a post about this but i couldnt find it.
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    portable fuel tank as permenant tank??

    is it possible to have a 6 gal. portable tank as a permenant tank using a deck fill? could you use a sending unit for a fuel gauge? the reason im asking is because i want a permenant fuel tank but dont have the money for it. and i want to put the tank in the front to reduce stern weight...
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    Got my boat painted, what yall guys think?

    finally got her painted!! i made some modifications to the console to give me some more leg room and make it easier to get in and out of. what yall think? <a href="http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/jj89/woodiehunter/?action=view&current=Picture385.jpg" target="_blank"><img...
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    Spark plug questions??

    i have a 1978 johnson 70 hp. i was wondering if i should replace the spark plugs? it starts perfect and idles perfect, couldnt be any better! but as far as i know they havent been changed in a while if they ever have. will getting new plugs improve fuel milage? will they make the motor run...
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    Console upgrade??

    anyone have any ideas on how i could "upgrade" my console? i thought about some Teleflex gauges.
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    what to do about a windsheild??

    i need a windsheild for my boat and i cant find anything. i found some in cabelas. i dont have the money to have one custom made. ive herd of some bendable plexi glass or something like that? where can i find this?
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    How many accessories can i run on three batts??

    what all can i run on 3 batteries? i have 2 for the 24v trolling motor and one cranking. i will have running lights, spotlight ( which will not be on constantly ), interior light, and i thought about a radio. do i have enough "juice" for all that?
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