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    Photos I've taken

    Hi all, <br />Here are some photos I've taken. Amatuer Photog is all. <br /><br /> Bird <br /><br />Better fisherman than me! <br /><br /> Majestic Dora Canal <br /><br /> Dora Canal Again <br /><br /> Cypress Stumps <br /><br />Cypress Stumps<br /><br />Gator <br /><br /> Moss Tree <br /><br...
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    Havent fished in awhile, need lessons...

    I have'nt fished in like 15 years.<br />Have boat and closed face rod/reel.<br />What is the proper description of a closed face reel? Is this a baitcaster? Spinner or what?<br />I found my tackle boxes and it consist of bass lures, z-ray type lures, some double leader rigs, bobbers, worms, and...
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    1993 88 SPL, rebuilt fuel pump-carbs next

    Well, the 88 SPL has been dying at WOT as I have reported in prior post. Today I rebuilt the fuel pump, the motor still lags at WOT. Runs like a bat outta hell with the primer held in.<br />I took the boat out of the water and trailerd it home. I took off the carbs and then the float bowls. 1...
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    Orlando Boat Show Jan 22-25

    Orlando Boat Show is coming up at the new convention center. Jan 22-25. <br />The WU and I are planning on going on Sat. <br />Any one else going?
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    Interest other than boats/motors?

    Interest other than boats/motors?<br /><br />This has probably been asked in the past.<br /><br />My interest, besides wife, family, my dogs, are computers, gaming, especially flight-sims. I'm a Flight Sim fanatic. I'm currently flying Microsoft's FS9, which is pretty neat with the air traffic...
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    Found my tackle box :)

    After a serious shakedown of the residence and all nooks and crannies my tackle boxes were located.<br /><br />My oldest son had taken them when he moved out...<br /><br />Tackle boxes were returned and the only damage were a few melted plastic worms. :) <br /><br />My fishing pole is M.I.A...
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    Woot... Taxes are done

    Did the taxes tonight. Yeaaaaa, got a refund.<br />WU is happy. We can fence our back yard now to let tthe 2 dogs out to run. Fun stuff for the boat maybe????
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    High speed fuel delivery problem

    Hi all,<br /><br />I know this has been a topic but I'll post my problem.<br />My 1993 88 SPL is cutting out at 1/2 to wot. <br />I have done the following:<br />Checked fuel lines<br />Reseated and tightened fuel lines<br />Replaced 1 cracked fuel line<br />Checked vent on main tank<br...
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    Bananas

    I heard that here in Florida you dont take a banana with you fishing as it is considered bad luck.<br /><br />Has anyone else heard of this?<br /><br />Any other "wives tales" to pass along?
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    Cypress Trees n Police Boats

    Ok, I convinced my boss to let me take the police boat out to look for evidence of Cypress trees being cut down by folks building docks on one of the lakes in our jurisdiction.<br />We have a 20 foot something that was given to us by the local sheriff's office. It has a 200 HP Yamaha on it even...
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    ACK... Trim clicks in the up n down position

    The trim on my 1993 88 SPL just clicks when trying to go up or down.<br />I do not have a volt/ohm meter so I cant do any of the test in the manual. <br />The relays click, there is plenty of voltage I guess. <br />Any things I can look at without a volt/ohm meter. <br />We have planned to spend...
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    Stuff installed thanks to the forum

    Thanks to the advise from the forum, I was able to install:<br /><br />A) 2nd battery with switch<br />B) Fish/Depth Finder<br />C) Portable 6 gallon gas tank<br /><br />It was'nt that hard to install the stuff, but the forum members gave some good advise that made it pain free. I have the...
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    Fuel Filter question

    My 1993 88 SPL does not have a in-line fuel filter in the engine compartment. <br />It does have a water seperator/fuel filter and the filter on the fuel pump.<br /><br />Is it supposed to have a in-line fuel filter?<br />The manual indicates one is supposed to be there.<br />The local marine...
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    Engine placement relative to transom?

    Just bought boat past week, out of water for first time today.<br />At the house, I lowered the motor all the way and saw that it was not perpendicular to the back of the boat. Should it be?<br />There was a slight cant of the motor relative to the back of the boat.<br />Motor is a 88 SPL, boat...
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    Friggin Motor....88 SPL dying at WOT :(

    OK, As some know I just bought a 1993 Deckboat powered by a 1993 88 SPL motor. <br />We fixed the primer leak last week, it ran fine after that.<br />This morning I'm out with the family on the lake, it runs fine. We did no WOT runs, just 3k rpm or so.<br />After I dropped off the family the...
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    Where to mount 2nd battery?

    OK, now that I learned how to install a switch and 2nd battery, where should I mount it? <br /><br />My boat has 2 compartments at the rear on either side, logic says to mount the 2nd battery in the<br />other compartment so weight is distributed evenly.<br /><br />Is this correct or can it be...
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    Transducer, which 3m sealant to use?

    Hi all,<br /><br />I am mounting a transducer on the transom of my aluminum hulled deckboat.<br /><br />Which 3m sealant should I use?<br /><br />Wally World has 3 different marine sealants.<br /><br />Thanks, :D <br /><br />TPD211
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    Raising/lowering engine...how hard is it?

    Hi all, :D <br /><br />New to boating and I need to raise my engine due to low rpm as has been suggested in the forum. <br /><br />My question is, how difficult is this to do and can I do it alone or do I need some extra muscle to help?<br /><br />I bought the manual for my engine, 1993...
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    Went looking for my rod & reel........

    And there I was.....went looking for my old rod & reel that I used in AZ to fish for trout in the northern lakes n streams. I bought a 22 foot deckboat this past week and thought of dipping a line. I havent fished in years but thought I'd get a line wet. <br />I looked in the metal shed out back...
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    Just ordered Humminbird 100 SX fish finder

    I just ordered a Humminbird 100SX fish finder from BoatUS for 69.00 dollars.<br />Good price I see for this fish finder.<br />I'll use it more as a depth sounder than a fish finder as I dont fish very often.<br />Any reports, good or bad on this product? :rolleyes: <br /><br />Thanks,<br...
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