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    Anchor wieght??

    I have a 19 ft Bayliner open bow. I figure the boat is about 2,200 lbs give or take. How heavy of a mushroom anchor do I need for day boating. Sometimes choppy water on a lake?
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    85hp Merc.

    Sorry, we don't accept for sale posts. JB
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    Tips for bunk trailers....

    Just looking at the posts for tips on roller trailers. I know to back the boat in farther on the bunk style. But do you float it off or drive it off?
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    Trailer hitch loose?

    I have a galavized escort trailer for my 19ft Bayliner. I just recently purchased the boat from a dealer used. It is a '90. My question is, on the trailer, the hitch has a trailer brake assembly, the pull cord style and the actual hitch bolts to that. The hitch has some slop in it. I can wiggle...
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    Update on my forward,forward and forward gears on '75 85hp Merc

    Well, I took the lower unit out again and messed around with the shift shaft. Well the lower unit would not go in in the forward postion so a buddy of mine and myself put both the lower unit and the shift in neutral, with a little bit of turning the pull start, couple of obcenities it all worked...
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    Big problem

    I have a 1975-1977 85hp merc. Yesterday I had replaced the impeller. I went fishing today and found out that I now have for gears....<br /><br />Forward, forward, and forward.<br /><br />Reverse is forward. Neutral is forward and forward is forward. <br /><br />What did I do wrong and could a...
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    fuel=oil mixture?

    I have a 1975-1977 85hp merc o/b. I am just getting ready to take it out on the river this weekend. Does anybody have any idea what my mixture should be? One place I was told 35:1 and another told me 50:1.<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br /><br />~Chris
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    Trailer axel

    I have a slight bend off center on my trailer axel. The boat trails really good. Should I take the chance and keep it well lubed or just replace it.<br /><br />thanks in advance,<br /><br />~Chris
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    Tool box

    It is starting to become boating weather up here in Minnesota, hoping it doesn't snow tomorrow. I am in the process of getting my boat ready. <br /><br />Just wondering what I should have or you have for an idea with a tool box. I have a 16ft fiberglass bowrider with an 85hp 2stroke merc.<br...
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    Anode? Do I need one?

    I have a 16ft '75 silverline openbow with an 85hp outboard. The hull is fiberglass. I am in the process of wiring up a stereo, fish finder and bilge pump. All three will be run off the same battery stowed in the cubby under the steering consul.<br /><br />My question is. Do I need an anode? Or...
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    NADA vs. street value

    I was looking on NADA's page. My about year for my motor mid 70's merc 850e is listed at a whopping $250. I know private listing I could get at least $650-$800. Anyone know why??? It seems that you get at least $100 per 1 to 5 every horse.<br /><br />~Chris
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    Need help looking for serial number

    I have a 1975 boat. It came with a beautifully clean and running 85 hp 2stroke merc.I was looking for motor specs. Unfortunatly, I can not find the # plate on the unit. I can only find a plate on the monting bracket.<br /><br />~Chris
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    Why are 2 strokes smaller????

    Ok, it's a stupid question but I have an early 80's 85 hp merc out board. The new 4 strokes I see out look like they are twice the size. All that room can't be for oil reservoir.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br /><br />~Chris
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    transom problem?????picture

    While washing my boat today, I got a chance to inspect the transom carefully. I noticed some cracking for the 'glass. I looked and there is no cracking inside only out. I am wondering if I need to be weary of it or not. Can it be fixed by mounting plywood to the back? I have seen it done to...
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    Naming a boat

    We had just got a used boat for our family's first boat. It is a 16' starliner. My wife was toying with the idea of naming it. I was wondering just what other people thought of naming older boats. She wanted to name it JAYELSEA that is her 'net nick. (her initials spelt out: JLC)<br /><br />~Chris
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    I finally got my boat

    Well it wasn't the one I had wanted. It sold the weekend prior. This one is a lot older but as nice. It is a '75 starcraft trihull 16ft. 85 hp merc outboard,2 gas tanks, open bow. The floor was removed and a new one was put in, new carpet, 4 swivel seats in the back are brand new and the front...
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    New Here

    Hi all, I am new here, From St. Paul Minnesota. I have been around boats most of my life. Mostly bowriders, and dad has a houseboat on the Miss. river. I also worked on the tug boats in St. Paul harbor for a year. I am just getting my own boat for a family of five this year. <br /><br />I was...
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