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    Motor for 12' Hi-Laker

    I currently have a 12' Hi-Laker with an 8 hp Evinrude engine. The engine starts first pull almost every time and I have just had the water pump completely redone. I move at a good speed but the motor isn't enough to get me on plane. A 20 hp is the stated max. What is the minimum size I would...
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    Location of Bulb in Fuel Line

    I got a 12' Hi-Laker a few weeks ago and it came with an 8 HP Evinrude. After using SIBs for years, this is a very nice upgrade. A problem I have when driving it solo at some speed though, is that the bow rises, causing me to plow through the water and obstructing my visibility. I'm sure this is...
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    Help: 1980 Evinrude 2 stroke, 8 HP throttle/handle/grip repair

    I just bought a used boat/trailer/motor combination and when I went to put the motor on the boat for the 1st time, I noticed that the handle/throttle/grip seemed to have been pulled off the arm, and was attached only by 2 wires. At the seller's, he started the motor on the 2nd pull, put it...
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    Intex Mariner 4: 2013 Model vs 2008 Model

    I have recently decided to purchase an Intex Mariner 4. The reviews make this the obvious choice for me. But now I see that there is a new 2013 model. The color on the grey hull has been changed from yellow to red and it seems there are now 4 Boston valves, instead of the original 2, presumably...
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    Solar Battery Maintainer - Use while trolling

    I have a sib and like to spend long days on the water, when I can. Some of that time is spent trolling, and some, still fishing. Only occasionally does my battery get low on juice toward the end of the day but that's something I'd like to avoid if it can be done relatively cheaply, easily and...
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