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    Winch replacement suggestions

    I am going to replace the winch on my trailer, looking for suggestions (brand) and verification of the weight. Total weight of boat, motor, etc. is 1100 lbs., rounding to 1500 to account for tackle boxes, etc. My understanding is you take the total weight, divide by 2 for the winch capacity. If...
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    Carb kit question

    2003 50 ELPTO, serial # 0T681654, new to me. Bought it last January, used it a few times this past summer. Fixing issues now that its cold. I have been advised to rebuild the carbs and treat it with Seafoam, preparing to do that while fixing other things. Part # for the kit I found is 1395-82365...
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    Free laugh

    I just joined the group, really enjoying all the information and help I'm finding. I'm ex-Navy and noticed there were a lot of folks listed as Master Chief, First Class Petty officer, etc. As a Second Class Petty Officer in the '70's I thought "Wow, there are a bunch of fellow squids here" and...
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    2003 50 HP 2 stroke water pump question

    Purchased a boat last winter, '82 16' Smoker Craft with a 2003 50 hp 2 stroke. Fired up but did not run on the lake due to high winds and low temps. Took it out a few times this summer but only on a lake where I couldnt use the outboard. I fired it up once a month with ear muffs and would verify...
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    12/24 wiring question

    Purchased a used boat/motor with a MotorGuide X3 24 volt 65 lb trolling motor. Trolling motor was not going as fast as I thought it should. Checked the setup and found the trolling motor is only getting 12 volts. I drew a basic wiring diagram and attached it. the way the switch {4 position...
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