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    Questions on installing new Mercury outboard

    Hello! I recently purchased a brand new 40 HP Mercury jet outboard and am trying to install it myself on my bass tracker boat. I purchased the side mount remote control for the motor. I am in the process of disconnecting my old motor(Johnson) controls and noticed a few things. My new...
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    50 hp Johnson Outboard - Engine cuts off after running wide open

    50 hp Johnson Outboard - Engine cuts off after running wide open for about 20 seconds. Both carbs have been taken apart and cleaned thoroughly. Idles well and runs good at lower rms. Tried adjusti.ng while on water and it does not seem to make a difference. Background: Motor was taken...
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    1997 Johnson outboard - wont start

    I recently purchased a used bass tracker boat with a 50hp 1997 Johnson 2 stroke outboard. When buying it ... I was told the motor ran fine about a year ago... It just would start at time because battery was dead and the carb probably needed cleaned. So I took the guys word. I recently took it...
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    Best product to use to clean aluminum boat hull??

    I recently purchased a 17' aluminum bass tracker boat. It appears the boat has not been cleaned in years. The boat finish appears dull and dirty. What is the best proper way to clean the hull of my boat and make it shine again? I say proper way to clean it... Because I have read some...
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    1992 Bass Tracker Pro 17 Battery Setup

    Owning a boat is new to me. I recently purchased a used1992 Bass Tracker Pro 17. The boat has the following: 1997 50 HP Johnson - 2 stroke PowerTrim 30lb thrust trolling motor The boat only came with one battery. My question is what is the typical setup for this boat? 1 battery? 2...
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    Trailer wiring question......

    Need to replace the plug on my trailer as it's beat up and corroded. It's a 92 Tracker Trailstar with what appeared to be a standard 4 plug connection. I cut the plug off, and there are 6 wires from the trailer. Yellow Brown White Then there are 3 sheathed together Green Green/Black White What...
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