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    Mercury Spitfire X7 vs Solas Titan HR 4

    Hey All, Looking for a new prop, the best prop I’ve had for my rig so far has been the 15P Mercury Spitfire 4-Blade (Aluminum). I hit a rock pile last season, so that prop is toast. I want to upgrade to a Stainless prop, My biggest problem is getting on plane. My 17.5’ Lowe FS175 Deep V...
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    06 Mercury 115HP 4-Stroke Fuel Filter

    Hey all, My engine started shuddering at idle, I haven't replaced the spark plugs since it was new, no idea how many hours, not tons. So I ordered new plugs and fuel filter, which I have also never changed. The old plugs still looked new, but I changed them anyway because they are 13 years...
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    Upgrading from LDX-26C HD, Hook-7, Elite 7 or HDS 7

    Hey all, I currently have a Lowrance LDX-26C HD, that I purchased and installed back in 2007. It has NEVER really worked right, the sonar always cuts in and out, whatever. I took it to my local Lowrance Certified Installer and they said it could be the Transducer OR the unit itself and the...
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    Minn Kota PowerDrive v1 CoPilot

    Hey all, I have a 70PD Minn Kota PowerDrive v1 from about 2007-2008. My last fishing trip the motor stopped working, when you press the peddal, you hear *Click* as always, but the motor doesn't spin. I took it to a Minn Kota Authorized service center and they said the "Main Board" blew and...
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    MinnKota PowerDrive v1 70PD - Turns & "Click's", but shaft wont spin

    Hey all, I have a MinnKota PowerDrive v1 70PD 24v Trolling Motor. I have never had any problems until last weekend, someone had stepped on the foot control and turned on the "Always On" switch, I don't believe it was on for more than a minute or two, but I don't know for 100%. Anyway, now...
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    2006 FS175 - Carpet falling apart

    Hey all, I have a 2006 FS175, The boat is fairly lightly used but the carpet is falling apart, mainly at the edges. Is this common? I know the boat is no 7 years old, but I wouldn't think the carpet would be falling apart. I do keep the cover on it 95% of the time. Thanks, -TheChad
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    ProMariner ProMar vs Guest on board charger

    Hey all, I will be installing this charger on my PWC trailer and charging my PWC batteries while in storage.. Obviously PWC batteries are much smaller than typical marine batteries.. I typically get all AGM batteries for my boat/PWC's... However currently I have a gel and a flooded lead acid...
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    '06 Mercury 115HP 4-Stroke Prop Questions

    Hey all, I have an '06 Lowe Fish & Ski 175 (17.5'), It's a Deep-Vee Hull. I also have an '06 Mercury 115HP 4-Storke Motor. When I bought the boat the dealer had installed a 19-Pitch aluminum prop. I found out almost immediately that this was the wrong prop for the boat/motor, fully loaded...
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    '06 115Hp Mercury EFI 4-Stoke - Water pump & Spark Plugs

    Hey all, I have a 2006 Mercury 115Hp EFI 4-Stroke. It has run GREAT since I bought it, I've never had any problems with it! The other day when I was at the lake, I beached the boat on a sand bar while we were camping. To make a long story short, I think the water pump possibly sucked up...
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    Help Choosing On-Board Charger

    Hey All, I am looking for a new 3-Bank charger to replace my current (Working Great) Guest 2-Bank 5a/5a Charger. My situation: Basically I have been replacing my starting battery every 1 to 1-1/2 Years, I have tried to keep the starting battery connected to a battery tender but dispite my...
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    Help Setting Up Lowrance Fuel Flow Sensor

    Hey All, I recently Installed the Lowrance Fuel Flow Sensor on my LCX-26c HD head unit, and I can't figure out how to set it up? The directions don't go over any setup, just install. I select full tank, i've set the tank size, and as soon as I start running, it shows the fuel going from 27...
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    Lowrance LCX-26c HD - GPS Module Not Responding

    Hey All, I have a Lowrance LCX-26c HD Sonar/GPS combo unit that I installed last year. When I installed it the GPS Antenna had no problems. I never got to use it last year because the season ended. Over the winter I installed the Fuel Flow sensor, and this year I finally got the boat on the...
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    Experience With Lowrance Warranty Service?

    Hey All, I have a 26c HD Fish Finder/GPS Unit that I purchased last year at the end of the fishing season. I have never been on the water with it, but have spend a few hours playing with it in the garage. When I was preping the boat for this season, and installed my Fuel Flow Sensor, I...
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    Anyone Seen the New MK PowerDrive V2's?

    Hey all, I just got a catalog from Bass Pro Shops and found MinnKota released the PowerDrive V2 for 2007. (Figures I just bought a PowerDrive V1 2 months ago) According to them, the new Foot Pedal is waterproof, and it has an optional wireless foot pedal that doesn't require co-pilot, and...
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    Advice For Connectin Bow Mounted Fish FInder

    Hey all, Now that I have replaced my Humminbird 727 on the Helm with a Lowrance LCX-26C HD, I am going to mount my old Humminbird 727 up on the bow. On my bow, I have my Trolling motor Outlet, which is wired for 24v, and I have a Bow Light. The Bow light has an accessory light which is...
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    Onboard Charger Questions

    Hey All, I have a 24v system on my boat, with a Guest 5/5 Onboard charger. When I plug in the charger, should I be removing the battery caps? Should I plug in the charger, and leave it pluged in over the winter? How often do you normally check the acid/water mix in the battery? Thanks...
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    Automatic FM Antenna's For a Boat

    Hey all, I have a 2006 Lowe Fish & Ski 17' Aluminum Deep Vee Hull boat. Right now it has a manual retractable antenna installed, that is a pain to operate, because you have to stand up, reach over the windshield, and grab a tiny little tip. I would really like to install an Automatic Antenna...
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    Lowrance Fuel Flow Sensor (NMEA EP-10)

    Hey all, I recently installed the Lowrance LCX-26c HD Fish Finder/GPS Combo Unit on my 17' Lowe Fish & Ski Aluminum Deep Vee Boat. I Just purchased the EP-10 NMEA Fuel Flow sensor to add onto this system. In the instructions, It says the sensor Should be installed vertically, However it...
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    Is there any reason NOT to buy a trolling motor with more power?

    Hey All, I just bought a Minn Kota PowerDrive w/ Universal Sonar 70#, 60" shaft for my 2006 Lowe Fish & Ski 17' Aluminum Deep Vee Hull. I recieved it via UPS, and there was damage to the box, I found that the armature was bent on the motor, So I am sending it back To Amazon.com. Amazon.com...
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    What Type Of Anchor Do I Need?

    Hey All, I have a 17' Lowe Fish & Ski Aluminum Deep Vee Boat. Currently I have your every day Wal-Mart Fluke/Slip Ring Type anchor. I have had soo much trouble ever getting this anchor to stick in the lake, that I just don't ever use it. Most of the time I fish in 20' or less of water...
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