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    After-market recessed foot pedals???

    Does anyone know where I can get a tray, or pan, or mount that I can install on my Ranger boat to recess the foot pedal of my trolling motor?
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    Recessed foot pedal tray???

    Does anyone know where I can get a tray, or pan, or mount that I can install on my Ranger boat to recess the foot pedal of my trolling motor?
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    Hamby's beaching bumper???

    Does anyone know approx. how much these bumpers are installed from a dealer? My boat is 18 1/2' bass boat.
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    Brand new 2003 Yamaha 6cyl Vmax 150 hp smokes???

    Hello, my motor is still under warranty. I've only had it for just over a month and its never stopped smoking when I start it. Most of the time it stops in a matter of minutes, but sometimes it lasts a bit longer. I've even had it smoke occasionally when I have the water muffs on it and its...
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    FWD or RWD???

    Which is better for launching/towing a load of 3300lbs?
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    How can I find my tow rating???

    Hello. I've been searching the web and I can't seem to find the tow rating for my vehicle. I have a 1990 Nissan Pathfinder SE V6 4WD, 5-SPD manual<br /><br />Base Engine Size: 2.96 liters <br />Horsepower: 153 hp <br />Max Horsepower: 4800 rpm Torque: 180 ft-lbs. <br />Max Torque: 4000 rpm
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    Price of 2003 Ranger 185 VS/VX????????

    Would anyone know what is being asked for a 2003 Ranger 185 VS/VX with a Merc 125HP? Also where can I find that info?
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    Aluminum hull in saltwater???

    Hello! I am debating whether my 1st new should have an aluminum or fiberglass hull. I know fiberglass is better, but its also more expensive. I've already decided to go with fiberglass pretty much, but I want to make sure I'm not selling the aluminums boats short. Will aluminum boats even...
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    Looking for Zero down...any suggestions???

    Hello! I have a new boat all picked out and I 've been approved through Tracker Marine but the Down payment is uncomfortable. I can do it if I have to, but I'd much rather try to get approved for Zero down. Has anyone had and success with a finance co. that offers zero down financing. My...
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    What credit score are finance companies looking for?

    I really am not familiar with financing a boat. I am looking for a bass boat 15000.00 new (most likely used is my limit). Is it considered a luxury item. I have no clue about financing a boat, just doing my homework!!!
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    Boat tax???

    Hello!!! When you buy a boat from a private party do you have to pay taxes on the boat?
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    What LB trolling motor?

    I have an 18 1/2' bowrider. I also have an 85HPjohnson (1973-HEAVY!!!) I got some ideas on trying to add a trolling motor. What type of thrust do think would do on the trolling motor??? <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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    What is proper choking???Can't find in "search"

    I am fairly new to boating. I have a 1973 85HP Johnson outboard. At the control box I have the ignition key, throttle, an arm that controls the idle in nuetral, a little toggle switch tha's marked choke(when I move it I can see something move on the outboard when the covers off...I also hera...
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    Anyone familiar with CruiseBoat(s)...1979

    I have a '79 CruiseBoat with softspots in the deck floor. I want to know how hard it would be to take up the old flooring and replace it.
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    I have to use starting fluid all the time???

    Hello, I changed my cables on my starter and it no longer cranks slow. Now, my next problem is there seems like there no combustion. I can get it started if I use starting fuid though. Most of the time it cuts off two or three times right away but eventually I get it started by letting it...
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    Trolling motor on openbow?

    Is it possible to put a trolling motor on an 18 1/2' open bow with a 85HP motor. Or, is that too heavy? The bow sits pretty high out of the water. How about a transom mount?
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    What year is my johnson???

    Johnson 85HP outboard M#85ESL73M
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    Suspect Cables!!!

    Hello!!! I just took my boat of the storage lot and it ran when I got it to the house (Johnson 85HP outboard M#85ESL73M). The first couple of times it took a while to get her going. I had just charged the battery the night before and everything looked good. When I got to the water about an...
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    HP or Torque???What Should I pull with???

    Hello, I'm trying to find out wha's best to pull my boat and trailer with. I haven't had a problem pulling with either of my vehicles, but I'm trying to make the best choice as far as longevity. Should I pull with the vehicle with the highest torque or the highest HP if the tow capacity is not...
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    Test Tanks???

    I have a 85hp '73 Johnson. If I run the motor in a test tank can I put it in gear? My motor misses when I throttle up in gear. I'm changing and replacing things one by one and I trying to avoid dragging it to the water after ever adjustment to see if its still missing (I went four times...
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