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    Gas vent question

    I have a flats boat and the fuel fill is on the front deck casting platform. The vent for the fuel tank is vented thru the cap. I had a issue recently being stuck under a small dock during a severe rainstorm. The only part of the boat exposed during the storm was the deck. Water was pooling up...
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    Top paint

    Can anyone recommend what would be the best top paint for a novice that is wanting to paint over a non skid surface deck of a flats boat? My goal is to get the deck looking new and have a shone again, for cosmetic reasons and easier to clean reasons. Or if you have any other suggestions I...
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    Navionics

    I am looking to buy the Navionics hot maps premium south edition. On the Navionics website it is not real descriptive of what it actually covers. Most of my fishing is coastal salt marsh. Occassionally the family wants to cruise inland in the river. Will hot maps south give me coverage for...
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    How did it happen

    Took the boat out yesterday for a afternoon ride with the family. Motor starts first crank as usual, idols fine until we all get in. Start up getting on plane and motor dies. This is not my boat it just does not shut off like that. To make a long story short, it will not fire up beyond running...
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    Re-Gel Coat

    I have an 18ft Key west stealth Flats boat. I deck is shouwing its age and I would like to have it spruced up with a new layer of Gel Coat. Can anyone give me a idea of the coast of having a new layer of gel coat put on it. The interior does not need any repair work to it (besides new Gel coat)...
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    Fuel in exhaust need input

    I have had some issues recently with the engine (115tlrw yamaha) shutting off as if it was starving for fuel. The bulb wasnt firming up like it should so I replaced it. With new bulb it still doesnt get firm, If I keep pumping I will notice the fuel come out of the exhaust near the prop, it is...
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    Assistance please

    I need two carb rebuild kits i looked on the yamaha carb list on this site but cannot seem to find my motor its a Yamaha s115tlrw manufacture date of 6/97. Can anyone help me out with the carb rebuild kit part # Thanks
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    Rough water shut down

    I fished a redfish tournament today with nearly 300 boats entered. Needless to say at safe light when everyone took off the water in the river was quite rough from all the wakes. I was running near 3/4 throttle the engine was sounding good as usual, approximately 1 mile into the run after...
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    97 115 2 stroke saltwater series.

    Recently while near wot, 5400-5500 rpm the engines has 'sputtered' briefly. I back it down to 4600 rpm range and she runs like a champ. She idols fine starts fine just the sputter on the high end. What could be cause or where should I start troubleshooting. Carbs, plugs, fuel? Any help appreciated.
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    Key West Stealth

    Looking for a backrest for a stealth. I don't think the deck layout have changed to much so year should not matter. Or does anyone know where I can get a new one?
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    Switch panel

    I am wanting to add interior led lights to the inside of my boat so I can see to tie knots when night fishing. I have a center console and it has a switch bank of about 8 rocker type switches. It appears the switches are on a " bank ". My question is does power from the battery go to the bank...
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    battery for just accessories

    I am thinking of adding a battery for just accessories. Right now the only accessories I have is 2 live well pumps, bilge pump, depth finder/gps unit , nav lights and power pole. I want to add interior led lights also and maybe a marine radio. My access. are now run from my cranking battery...
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    Opinion on trolling motor

    Looking to replace my current trolling motor (a 29lb evinrude) I am wondering if the 55lb Minn Kota riptide would make me happy. Its going on a 17ft Lowe roughneck. Is that enough thrust or should I step up to a 24 volt 70lb thrust. I know more is better but would I really need it?:confused:
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    Is 5200 the best

    stuff to use on the outside of a brass thru hull fitting? Or is there something better?
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    Livewell fitting

    I have been doing livewell repairs and I can not find in any hardware store a t-fitting to fit my 1 1/8 inside diameter livewell hose. I know there has to be such an animal. can anyone point me in the right direction.?
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    Motor guide great white

    80 lb 24 volt hand controlled that is stuck in high gear. What could the problem be and what would it cost to get it fixed, guy wants to sell it for $75. Should I stay away?
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    Evinrude trolling motor

    Can anyone tell e the thrust of this trolling motor Its a Evinrude 99 year model #hbf2g. Thanks
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    fuel delivery and omc part #

    1997 johnson 50hp vro (disabled when I got motor) Idles all day long, Put it in gear and it will continue to run until you go full throttle and it shuts of. Brought it home run sea foam thru a tank of gas still idles fine. I can go half throttle for a few minutes then it will rev up by itself...
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    where to go next starting issue

    1997 50 hp 2 stroke vro (disabled). Its got new plugs , getting spark and fuel , 150 compression in both cylinders turns over and over but will not fire off. Tried spraying mixture directly into carbs, nothing. Is there any vro alarm cutoff switch that may be keeping it fromn firing off, What do...
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    I Need Help Please

    I just bout a Lowes Roughneck 17ft side console all welded aluminum boat. It has a factory live well. Well the older gentleman I purchased it from had the thru hull drain fitting for the livewell removed and fiberglassed over. Well i want to get the livewell working again. It has a transom...
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