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    Top end question

    Years ago (many years) I recall a mechanic telling me that running an inboard/outboard at WOT for any length of time was damaging to the engine. He recommended backing off the throttle a little and running it at about 80% to protect the engine. He also said that outboards were designed to run...
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    Hooked on fishing

    HOOKED ON FISHING My Dad and I often fished from the gulf beaches in Florida. It was our habit to wade into the surf and cast our lures. On a calm day we could go in up to our waist. Once in the water our method was to side step as we cast...
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    Garmin gps map76S

    This appears to be a fairly basic gps system that will accomplish what I want to accomplish using it on the water. Anybody have any experience with it- know any pros and cons Thanks
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    Gas consumption comparison

    18 foot boat bowrider style- two different engines one engine is a 115 4 stroke - the other is a 150 2 stroke - same year At 30 miles per hour what will be the difference in gas consumption Though it may seem obvious I'll ask anyway - which will have faster hole shot and how dramatic is...
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    Method of hooking bait for trolling

    What method do you use to hook a live trolling bait to avoid line twist?
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    Insurance anyone?

    I am happy to have found iboat forums. All have been very helpful - and generous and gentle with their comments on my questions. For some reason though I have not been able to find a forum or mention of boat insurance. Surely that is a topic worth discussing. Can someone point me in the...
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    Self Bailing Hull?

    I'm looking at a hydra-sports 17.5 vector which is described as having a "true self-bailing hull". What does that mean?
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    Fishin with Dad

    FISHING WITH DAD There have been times in my life when my Dad took me fishing, when I went fishing with my Dad, when we went fishing together, and when I took him fishing. I grew up on the water and have a sense of ?fishing? from the earliest age. This ?sense? is backed up by family stories...
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    2004 Johnson 115 4 stroke

    Anybody have any experience with this engine - or any general knowledge or opinion?
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    1990 Hydrasport 17.5 Vector Dual Console

    Anybody have any esperience with this boat?
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    Moderator - please comment

    I search iboats on a regular basis looking for a Dual Console. Problem is that, unlike boattrader, iboats does not have such a catagory. Iboats should in my opinion. Thanks
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    Catchin Reds and Makin Memories

    CATCHIN REDS & MAKIN MEMORIES The morning sun peeped over the tree line as I anchored about 30 feet from a small rock jetty just off the point of the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama. Reds were running and I was there to see if I could encourage some to run in my direction. As I made my...
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    2000 johnson 115

    Johnson lists three different models for their 115 engine, vxss, vlss, and plss. Anyone know the difference? Any opinions regarding this particular year model engine? What do I need to look for or ask about prior to purchase? Thanks for your help.
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    4 stroke explanation, please

    I'm not a mechanic nor am I particularly familiar with outboards. I'd like to have a better understanding of 2 stroke/4 stroke differences. One question in particular - Am I correct that 4 strokes, unlike 2 strokes, do not require that oil be mixed with gas - that in that respect they are like...
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    My Favorite Line

    As punishment for helping him repair his roof a neighbor gave my Dad and me an old 25hp engine. We built a steering console for our 14 ft boat, mounted the tuned up engine, and went fishing. It was a beautiful morning, the engine ran great, and fishing was good. What more could we want? For...
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    Lightening near a rig

    If hooked to an offshore rig when a thunderstorm is approaching would I be wiser to leave rig and try and maneuver around the storm or tuck in to the protection of the rig. Does the rig offer protection? Thanks
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    150 Yamaha versus 225 Suzuiki

    2001 150 Yamaha on 19ft boat (rig weighs 2700 lb) 2003 225 Suzuiki on 20 ft boat (rig weighs 3700lbs) How much more gas is the Suzuiki likely to use? As a standalone question - all else being equal which engine would you prefer. Both are 2 stroke. Thanks for your thoughts.
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    Your thoughts please - towing situation

    I have a Mercury Grand Marquis with a trailer hitch rated for 5000lb. I expect to find myself having to tow either a 19' Sea Pro with 150 engine on a single axel trailer or a 20' Hydrasport with 225 engine on a tandem trailer. Yes, I know. I should tow either of them with something more...
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    2001 150 Yamaha Saltwater Series II OS66

    Anybody know anything about this engine. I'm considering buying it. At present it is in excellent condition with about 400 hours. Any comments appreciated.
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    2001 150 Yamaha versus 2005 150 Johnson

    Given that the prices are close which is better value? Any thoughts on what I should consider in making the decision? Thanks
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