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    What is the powerhead on a outboard motor?

    I'm looking at buying a used bass boat and it seems the main things to ask related to the motor is if the lower unit has ever been replaced and/or if the powerhead has been replaced. What is the powerhead? Is this the valves, cylinders, etc? So basically it's like rebuilding the top end of a...
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    Battery recommmendations?

    My starting battery is done for. This is my first boat and I bought it about a month ago so not really sure what I should get. Deep cycle is for trolling only correct? I have a mecury motor, 115 HP. I think the cranking amps where around 1000 on the one that died. Any way just looking for some...
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    Fixing small chips in the boat?

    I have a 95 Nitro bass boat and there is a few places with chips in the boat that I would like to fix. Is this something I need to have done or can it be done with some sort of kit? How much does something like this normally cost?
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    How hard is it to fix gas tank meter?

    My gas tank meter isn't working. Was that way when I bought the boat. I'd like to fix it if I can/ How hard is this? I have a 1995 Nitro TF 170
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    Caught my first decent bass

    Caught this yesterday at Ray Roberts Lake. Dead even 6lbs, 22 inches. Started bass fishing about two months ago and I have been hooked ever since! No pun intended!
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    Is a 24v trolling motor worth it?

    I am looking at two trolling motors right now. Both Minn Kota. One is a 55 lb 12volt and the other is a 70 lb 24v. I understand I will need another battery for the 24v and I have searched the wiring diagram to connect both batteries. So sounds like I need get another battery if I go to 24v...
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    Where do you mount your onboard battery charger?

    I just bought this and need to install it. States to mount in a well vented area. Do most people just mount these in the back compartment where the batteries are installed? I was going to mount it against the compartment that opens up. Never used one of these before so any thing I should know...
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    How do you cycle fresh water into livewell?

    I just bough my boat and it's my first one. I know how to get water into the livewell but how do you cycle water out and fresh water in? I'll be on the lake for 6+ hours at a time and was wondering about this? It's a 95' Nitro 170 TF Thanks
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    Which one is better? Fishmark 640c or Lowrance M68C S/MAP

    I was going to get the Fishmark 640c today from Bass Pro since it is on sale for $269. But then I got a email from Dicks Sporting goods for 25% any item today. So I was looking at this one: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2224663&cp=2367438.2367824.2280790 Which...
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    My first boat, my first fishing trip in my boat!

    Well I guess you have to laugh at yourself once and awhile. This is my first boat and first time on the water with it. Never drove a boat before in the past besides giving it some gas here in there in my brothers boat years ago. Boy was I nervous today! I bought a 95 Nitro 170tf Rick Clunn...
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    (Texas) Previous owner didn't transfer title. How much of a issue is this?

    I just boat a bass boat today. The previous owner never transferred title. Which means he also didn't pay sales tax either. Now this isn't some shady deal I just ran into. He is a stand up guy, wife and kids and a police officer. He just plain didn't take care of the paper work. Any way I plan...
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