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    Merc 9.9 dies after starting...

    Starts right up, runs a few, seconds then dies. Disconnect the fuel tank, starts right up, then dies after around 30 seconds of idleing. water come out of the pee hole and lower unit drains just fine. Checked the carb, needle and seat, fuel pump, fuel line and bulb (holds pressure), tank vent...
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    anybody know whee to find the muddog story?

    anybody know where to find the muddog story? It used to be in the joke forum. i was tying to track it down for some folks that could identify with it :D
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    replaceing impeller, do I need the kit or just the impeller?

    Just wondering gwhat to order. The kit is around $70 for my '97 Gamefisher 9.9, but the impeller is only $11. I believe the impeller is the origional as this motor had really low hours on it when I bought it a few years ago.<br /><br />Do I need gaskets and covers, or can I just buy an impeller...
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    1997 Gamefisher 9.9 overheated and now won't start

    Took the family riding and fishing. My motor has seemed down on power lately but this time, after runnig for 20 minutes or so, the power really dropped off and the boat would hardly go. The motor seemed like it was overheating, so I checked to make sure water was coming out of the "relief hole"...
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    '97 9.9 Gamefisher/Mercury fuel pump

    My motor is showing the symptoms of needing the fuel pump replaced. What parts do I need? The parts manual shows gaskets, plate assemblies, reeds, and a diaphram. Can I just replace the diaphram or is there an assembly I can order?<br /><br />Bowfin
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    what parts to replace fuel pump on '97 Gamefisher 9.9?

    My motor is showing the symptoms of needing the fuel pump replaced. What parts do I need? The parts manual shows gaskets, plate assemblies, reeds, and a diaphram. Can I just replace the diaphram or is there an assembly I can order?<br /><br />Bowfin
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    quickly killing the catfish

    Did some fishing this weekend and caught a nice size channel cat. Got home, and after 30 minutes out of the water it was still wiggling, gulping, a grunting. i tried to explain to my three-year old it was dead (going to be), but he didn't buy it. I fillet the fish and it still struggled and...
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    V hull versus Jon boat

    I've got a 14 ft jon with a 9.9 . Will i gain any performance switching to a Vhull from the Jon? The jon is pretty beat but watertight. i built a small casting deck on the front that added about 40 lbs. It works fine when it is just me, but I have trouble getting on plane when my wife and son or...
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    magellan software: topo vs. Direct route

    I bought a Sportrack color and am tryingto decide between direct route and topo software. I want to use it for both fishing, driving, geocaching, and findin my way arond cities on vacations.<br />What are you guys using? I can't find any reviews for Direct route and have no idea how well it maps...
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    Magellan Sportrack color, anyone have one? impressions?

    What do you think of it? I just purchased one and am looking forward to trying it out. it was a good $130 less than the Garmin 60c I have been looking at. <br />Has anyone tried the direct route software from Magellan? I am looking at either the new direct route software with driving directions...
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    Calling Suzuki40...

    I had some questions about your Garmin 76s. I have been looking at it verses the new Garmin 60c Shoot me an e-mail if you get a chance- bdcgallien at yahoo.com<br /><br />Bowfin
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    ordering gps,

    Finally settled on ordering a Garmin Legend GPS. (EDIT: forbidden material deleted)<br />Bowfin
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    '97 gamefisher 9.9

    just changed my lower unit oil last month and it looked fine, though dirty. No water in it. Noticed yesterday oil seeping from a hole in the lower unit that is on the opposite side of the vent plug. The oil is dark and thick. I first noticed it after running this motor a few times after...
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    Lowrance I Finder or Garmin Legend

    Looking for a good handheld GPS for marking fishing spots, mapping, and driving the interstate for less than $200 (shooting for around $150). So far i am down to the Lowerance I Finder and the Garmin ETrex Legend. What are some opinions and shortcomings of each device? <br /><br />So far:<br...
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    anyone make their own pushpole for poling the flats?

    what makes a good cheap one? I've used my 7 ft. oars, but they tend to stick in the mud.<br /><br />Bowfin
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    bought a minkota endure 34lb trolling motor- plastic everything?

    Bought it a Wally World for $114. 34 lb and 36" shaft. Origionally went in to pick up the 30" 32 lb motorguide for $79, but they were sold out. This thing looks and feels pretty cheap and delicate. How does it hold up? How does it compare to the Motorguide? Even the transom bracket is plastic on...
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    help me name my boat

    Got a 1974 14 ft jon boat with a 9.9 gamefisher. It's pretty beat looking with lots of character dents and spray bomb green paint. floats well, but not much to look at. Been thinking of a name since it is my first boat. What should I name her? <br /><br />So far I'm thinking:<br />"MEGAbite"...
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    Specs for Motorguide T34 at Walmart

    I found a Motorguide T34 trolling motor at Walmart for $79. It says 34 lb thrust, but doesn't mention shaft length on the box. There is no mention of this model on Motorguide's web site. <br />What is the shaft length? <br />Is it missing any key features of other under $100 trolling motors?<br...
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    electric trollingmotor recommendations for 14 ft jon boat

    Looking at getting a bow mount electric trolling motor for trolling my 14 ft jon boat that i push with a 9.9 Gamefisher.<br />What size shaft and thrust should I get? <br />Is a transom mount the easiset to mount? <br />How do I get the motor handle reveresed to run off of the front of the boat...
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    putting a deck on a jon boat-anyone done it?

    I'd like to put a small deck on my 14ft jon boat from the middle seat to the bow,<br />bolting it to the existing seats and possibly the sides of the boat for some <br />increased structural integrity.Possibly build a short railing for extra stability<br /> (me, not the boat). Anyone ever do...
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