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  1. ddennis

    Too big of a trailer?

    Hey gang - Still working on my father-in-law's bass boat. Trying to find a replacement trailer now. I found one that was originally for a bow rider. Length should be ok, but I am concerned about the width. There will be an extra 1.5" on each side vs the current trailer. Is this a big deal...
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    Where to obtain correct service manual?

    Hi iboats crew! I'm trying to rehabilitate my father in-laws bass boat and need a service manual for the engine. I cannot tell for sure what year it is. Merc 60 3cyl 2 stroke. Serial from the engine is 0g0976** Issue I'm having with it is from the controls I can only trim the engine down. I...
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    To remove or not to remove oil injection. 2002 Merc 75hp

    Hey Guys and gals - been a while since I've been by - glad to see the place is still running! :-) Got a question for the guru's here. I have an '02 Merc 75hp that still has the oil injection. I am the 3rd owner of this boat and it's been well cared for. But I do know the motor is getting up...
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    95 merc/mariner 60 elpto trim/tilt slow

    Hey gang! I have my father in laws boat at my house for some repairs, and the tilt/trim is extremely slow. The motor itself sounds like it is running fine, its just not moving the motor up/down properly. I am under the assumption that the hydraulic cylinder needs to be rebuilt. Can someone...
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    Mariner question

    My fishin buddy just had a Cajun bass boat given to him..needs work but its FREE! It currently has a mariner on it, but is missing the cowling. All the info we can find on it is Model M135 Serial 08242806 We believe it is an 1989 135Hp... can some of you fine fellows shed some light on it...
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    Verado and Seafoam?

    Is there any need to run seafoam through a verado? Or can you with out damaging it? My B-I-L has a 175 verado on a bayliner deckboat...not much usage on it. It sits MUCH more than it runs. I am going down to jacksonville this weekend to take it out with him (first time its been out in about...
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    1996 merc 150 EFI question

    Can a dealer connect to the computer on this outboard and pull info from it, like how many hours etc?
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    93 merc 90 powerhead on 2000 mid?

    I am looking at an engine that a guy has, says it is a 93 merc 90 powerhead on a 2000 merc 90 mid and lower. Any issues that you merc guru's see in this? Looking for an engine for my inlaw's bass boat....
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    Catch shrimp in St Johns?

    Hmm.. Just read that Shrimping is pretty good in the st johns near Green Cove Springs. When is a good time of year to do this? I am planning a trip there to see my Brother inlaw in early - mid june. What is the best way to catch them? How do I find them? Thanks!
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    Re-labeling switches?

    The labels on all the switches in my nitro bassboat have worn off... what is the best way to relabel them? I know what they switches are, I just like the labels being on them....looks better to me..
  11. ddennis

    Turning point "Hustler" props?

    Hey guys, I have changed my mind on stainless and decided to get an "aftermarket" aluminum prop due to the areas that I boat in. Does anyone here have any knowedge or experiance with the turning point "hustler" props? They appear to be pretty well designed and also are the only aluminum prop to...
  12. ddennis

    Merc lifting ring? Eyebolt?

    Is it possible to use an eyebolt to lift a 2002 merc classic 75? If so what size?
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    Engine height question, with pics..

    Hey Guys, in my seemingly never ending quest to get the most out of my little slice of heaven on water, I have an engine height question. Ok. I know from reading that I should start with the engine's anti-ventillation/cavitation plate even with the bottom of the keel. I bought this boat used...
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    pvs plugs?

    Hey guys, is there any of the chain boaters stores like basspro or west marine that stocks pvs plugs? Is there anything I can ise to close off the pvs holes just to test out this prop until I can find some on monday?
  15. ddennis

    yet another 3 vs 4 blade question

    2002 merc 75 2 stroke classsic, 17.5 foot nitro bass boat. Current prop is a 23 pitch (unsure of diameter, think 12.5) I have an opportunity to get a 4 blade 21p stainless that is 13.75 Other than gaining a few RPM, what kind of performance will I see? I currently run out at about 40 on the...
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    'glass question

    Hey guys... I am going to glass in some wood blocks under my console this weekend. They will be used to mount speaker boxes to under the consoles. The glass is "rough" finished...I assume it was just shot into the mold with a chopper gun and left that way since it was not going to be seen...
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    merc Serial #

    Hey Guys...found a merd that may work for my paw-in-laws bass rig..cant tell if its short shaft or not from pic.. can one of you guys tell from serial? 0A984652
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    2002 Merc 75 2stroke...warning horn question...again..

    Ok.. I checked my warning horn and all works fine. EXCEPT it does not beep when I first turn on the key. It also does not beep when the starting battery is disconnected and reconnected. I have a tan wire under the console that is taped of and disconnected from the ignition switch...and one under...
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    Bassmaster Classic?

    Anyone from here going to be at the Classic this year?
  20. ddennis

    Fiberglassing Question

    Hey Guys, I am wanting to add some things under the consoles of my bass rig. I am wanting to fiber glass in some wood blocks to mount things to such as the fuse block (held in with one screw WAY under the dash by factory), Speaker boxes, etc.. What is the best way to do this? I know I need to...
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