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  1. blackhawk180

    New tow rigS!

    Well, the truck is hardly new but it is to me. It's a 05 cummins diesel and a towing machine. Something I've always wanted but couldn't quite afford so I had to settle for one with 98k on the meter but it was immaculately maintained and I'm thrilled to finally pull the boat effortlessly. The...
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    Trailer backup lights

    I fish a lot and typically leave in the dark. I have to back down my driveway (long story, but only option) and it's not a straight shot. I have placed reflectors in key areas but it's still difficult to see and I only have a couple feet on each side max. I was thinking about adding backup...
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    Great timing or Great Luck

    After what seems like an endless string of snow storms, we caught a break. Only a few days but a break. Checked on road conditions and the launch at the lake (a bit icy) and decided to go for it. Called my fishing buddy and asked if he was ready to get on the water for a day and of course, he...
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    Kokanee, Washington style

    My wife and I took the day off to go fishing Kokanee (land locked sockeye salmon) on lake Chelan in Eastern Washington. This lake is over 55 miles long and over 1400' deep set in a spectacular area surrounded by mountains. We nailed the weather and as it turned out, we nailed the Kokanee. One...
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    MercMonitor rant

    A while back I posted a question asking if anyone had a clue why my very expensive MercMonitor would suddenly show only a blue screen with no text yet output all data over the NMEA network (I can see everything on my HDS 7). No replies so I finally got ahold of a Merc rep and explained the...
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    Trim tabs with offshore bracket

    Anyone try this? I'm not sure how the tabs would work with an offshore bracket that's about 30% of the total transom width. Would I still see benefits in plane time/fuel economy or would I only be able to trim a bit? Any info appreciated.
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    MercMonitor display

    Until yesterday, I thought the MercMonitor was about the coolest electronic addition to my boat. It WAS amazing! Yesterday I fired up the motor to head out fishing and all I got on the MercMonitor was a blue screen. It's still working because I can read everything (except fuel used) via the...
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    Newer 115 four stroke cover release failed

    While fishing this past week, I noticed the front release for the cowling was flopping around. When I got the boat on the trailer, I checked and it feels like it no longer moves anything inside, just flops around (failed in the LOCK position). The rear release still works fine but I can't pull...
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    9.9 bigfoot hard starting

    This question is for myself and a friend with the identical engine and problem Both are 2006 9.9 bigfoot pro kickers (four stroke) with electric start. Both are a B**ch to get started, even on a warm day. On a cold day......%$&@! Once they finally start and warm up, both run fine and will...
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    Merc 9.9 kicker handle shift kit?

    Gotta ask the pro's here since my searches have come up empty. I have a troll control on my 9.9 four stroke kicker and would love to get rid of the handle (can only turn right if I forget to tilt it up). Is there a kit or process anyone knows of that allows me to shift without the handle? Had...
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    HDS puzzle

    I have a merc monitor and two HDS 7's connected via the NMEA 2K network. Only one of the HDS units is wired directly to a transponder but both units (should) display sonar data. My question is, why does HDS #2 show a constant -34F water temp? The unit #1 directly connected to the transponder...
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