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    trolling motor problems

    bought a boat with a motorguide 50lb 24v trolling motor its probably 10-15yrs old. I have cleaned the plug connections and made sure the batteries are charged but the motor just doesn't seem to have much power even on level 5. Its on a Nitro 170DC. Where do I start is the motor most likely shot...
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    What size fishing pole for bass

    I have a nitro boat with no rod locker or deck space for any pole bigger than a 6fter. I am wanting to get another spinning rod and was going to get a 6ft rod. Does anyone fish with a 5 1/2 rod? I am wanting to but 8lb line on but just wanted to see what people fished with. Thanks
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    gas bubbling sounds?

    I just bought a boat and while working on a few things I kept hearing a bubbling sound. The sound is coming from the gas take. The boat is a 95 Nitro 170. Does anyone have any ideas on what this is or whats causing this? Will this effect anything. Thanks
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    Whats the difference between a 24v and 12v

    I need a new trolling motor for my bass boat the motor I have currently is crapping out on me. I currently have a 55lb Motorguild 24v. I have noticed there are 12v 55lb trolling motors out there. What would be the difference between a 55lb 12 motor using 2 batteries and a 55lb motor set up...
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    winch safety chain

    I just boat a boat it is a 95 nitro with a matching 95 tracker trailer. My question is why doesn't it have a safety chain for the winch? It doesn't even look like it has a place for the chain does anyone have any recomendations?
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    Broken Livewell Please Help

    I am buying a boat a 1994 Monark Pro 170 its a bass boat. The front livewll had an anchor dropped into it and the bottom is cracked and broken with no real chance of being repaired. Where do I buy a replacement livewell? The Monark Marine website seems to be down, bass pro , boaters world...
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    4 stroke vs 2 stroke

    I am looking at getting an newer boat a 2005 nitro 640LX. It has a 2005 Mercury 2 stoke 50hp. Now I know that 50hp is 50hp regardless of its 2 or 4 stroke but are 2005 2 strokes good motors. I currently have a 2005 25hp 4stroke on my small 15ftboat and it does fine its not a speed demon but I...
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    What compressionis good?

    I have a 2005 25hp bigfoot what is a good pressure. I did a check yestureday and ended up with 180 on both cylinders that seems high does anyone know what it should be or a place I can go to get that information?
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    Spark plug question for 25hp Bigfoot

    I have a 25hp 2005 mecury bigfoot 4 stroke. I am working through a couple issues and wanted to go ahead a replace the spark plugs but instead of assuming the ones in are corrected wanted to see if anyone knew what should be in there and after I get the new ones what I should gap the plugs at...
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    2005 Mecury 25hp Bigfook 4 stroke need help

    Ok so I have a quick question and then am also open to advice. My question is I want to do a pressure check on the cylinder can I just get one form autozone are the threads the same for the spark plugs? My problem: I have a 05 Mercury 4 stroke 25hp. I have it set up right with the right...
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    wire differences

    Ok so I am going to wire a trolling motor with 8 gauge wire. Whats the difference between the wire that is $2+ a foot from the boating stores and the 8 gauge wire that is $.61 a foot from lowes can I use wiring for lowes for a trolling motor it is copper wire and it is pretty stiff the wire in...
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    Can I do this/ will it work

    at what speed should I have the trolling motor up? Here is my situtation. I will be mounting my fish finder transducer on my bow mounted trolling motor, if I am only going only going about 5 or 6mph am I ok with leaving the trolling motor in to look for formations. I have a 15.5ft bass boat...
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    Fish finder question

    I have a 15 1/2 ft bass boat, I fish in lakes only and am new to boating and have never used a fishfinder. I would like to get one for around $150 can I get a good one for that? So whats good, I realize I probably get what I pay for but if all things are the same but one is color and one is...
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    trolling motor prop?

    Ok so whats the difference between a 2 and 4 blade prop? Does it matter or is it all about lbs of thrust
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    Battery charging question

    Ok so I bought a battery charger from sears. It has seperate charging profiles for deep cycle and for starting batteries. I am sure eventually I will get a onboard but for now this is what I could afford. Anyway my question is in the instructions it talks about using a 12-24" pig tail on the...
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    Procraft 15ft question

    I have an early 80s I think its an 83 15 1/2 ft bass boat. Has anyone put a trolling motor battery in the livewell behind the bow seat.
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    Moving battery location

    Has anyone turned a live well into a battery location. I have a 83 15.5ft procraft bass boat. It has a a couple live wells and a baitwell. I would like to move the trolling motor batter from the rear to the front live well. It is just behind the bow pedistal seat. What would I use to to make...
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    taking care of a boat in cold weather?

    Ok so I live in florida and plan to boat year around and don't want to winterize my boat. I don't have a garage and am curious on how to take care of my boat. Temps have been getting down to the upper 30s at night. I don't plan to keep my boat in the water during this time but is there...
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    2005 25hp 4 stroke bigfoot questions

    just got the boat and am wanting to make sure I am doing what I can to keep it in good shape. Can anyone tell me where I but in the lower gear case grease and is there a plug I need to open to let the old come out Oil is in good shape but where is the drain plug How often do you change...
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    prop for 30lb motorguide?

    Do props for these make a difference? I just bought a boat and am working through all the little things. I have a 15.5ft bass boat with a 25hp motor and a 30lbthrust trolling motor with a 4 blade prop. The trolling motor is def underpowered but until I can afford to get a new one is there...
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