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    Gluing transducer to transom

    Hi All Like the title says I want to glue a transducer to my transom. It's a 1960's 14ft aluminum with no existing holes even for the motor. (I just have an 8 HP I mount with only the clamps on the motor.) Anyways I really don't want to put any holes in it if I don't have to. The boat is a...
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    Charging deep cysle batteries

    Hi all New to electric trolling motors. Finally made the plunge because so many lakes near my house are electric only. Anyways I've got a standard deep cycle battery linked below. I also have a basic car battery charger already. Is that okay for charging this or should I buy something specific...
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    Good 14-16 ft fiberglass used for salmon fishing in georgia straight

    Hi All I've been fishing fresh water for a while and need a better boat to fish for salmon. I'm looking at 14-16 ft fiberglass boats and was hoping for some advice. I will be fishing in the georgia straight (between vancouver island and vancouver). I'm thinking about a 70-90 hp motor with an 8...
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    Starting outboard with high pressure in gas tank?

    I happened on this by accident. Usually my 97 evinrude 8 hp 2 stroke takes 5-10 pulls to get going when cold. Yesterday I primed the tank and forget to open the valve. It was left that way about five min while I put it in the water. I pulled the choke and it started first pull. The only reason I...
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    Re painting aluminum boat

    Hi All I'm a little dizzy going through all the repainting threads... I've got a 14 ft aluminum with an existing paint job that is just faded and old looking but for the most part intact (nomajor chips or big dings just a few wear spots) Here is my plan. Lemme know if Ive gone wrong. Clean...
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    owners manual and maintenance/repair manual

    Good morning Hoping someone could link me to a downloadable owners manual for a 1997 8hp evinrude 2 stroke ? I'be been looking and no luck. Everyone seems to want money for an owners manual which seems ridiculous. With the internet age manufacturers should be providing them free for download...
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    2.5 HP to troll a 14 footer?

    Hi all New to boating and would appreciate some advice. I just got my first boat. Used 14 ft aluminum (dunno what kind exactly it was a gift). I've got a mid 90's 8 hp 2 stroke evinrude on it for getting around. I'd like to have new reliable small 4 stroke kicker motor on there just in case...
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    2000 Merc 9.9 2 stroke question

    Hi all New to the forum and new to owning a boat too. I had a 14 ft aluminum gifted to me recently (family heirloom I suppose, 1960 something) and I need an outboard for it. I'm pretty sure I want an 8-10 HP motor giving both fuel and power consideration. I'm a little back and forth on the 2...
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