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  1. TwoWatt

    Trailer Wheel wobble / Drag

    First let me say it's been so long since I've been to Iboats. I really enjoyed this forum & now I remember it I'll be sure to visit more often. Now for the problem. A couple years ago my cotter pin apparently broke & my axle nut fell off. Luckily I caught this pretty quick & at low speed...
  2. TwoWatt

    Quick Question RE: E-Z Slide Trailer Pads

    The question is not if I should use them as I am going too (either these or the Fentress) I have no choice. I cannot get the boat off the bunks at a shallow ramp..... same problem as my previous boat, installed the sliders & life was good. The question is: Will they mark the boat...
  3. TwoWatt

    Quick question re: control box

    Ok. Quick question: I just bought a Key West CC. It currently has an Evinrude on it, but I want to put my 60HP Mercury on it. The controls on the Evinrude are set up to be on the right hand side of the console, however, my Mercury controls look like they need to be attached the to the left...
  4. TwoWatt

    Oh Noes....another Fish Finder post!!

    Instead of searching through 1000's of similar posts, I'll make my own. What I am looking for is a decent FF'er that works well while driving the boat as well as works well in shallow waters. (I rarely see 20+ feet deep in our local lakes) Price is indeed a factor as well. I had my eye on the...
  5. TwoWatt

    Which rod holder system? (crappie)

    I decided this year I wanted to start trolling / spider rigging for crappie. <br />It seems like a productive way to cover a lot of water instead of anchoring / moving / anchoring / moving/ etc. <br /><br />I'm looking for some opinions on which system to get. <br /><br />I can get a 3-rod...
  6. TwoWatt

    Deep hooked fish (hook removal)

    I could of sworn I read a post here about this technique but can't seem to find it.<br /><br />I came across a great technique for removing throat hooked fish & would love to share to people that may have not of heard of it.<br /><br />Basically this technique is needed if a fish swallows the...
  7. TwoWatt

    Engine cover rattling at WOT.

    Hi & thanks for reading.<br /><br />My motor is a 86 Mercury 60hp. 3 cylinder. It is pushing an old 14 foot Sea Sprite.<br /><br />A strange thing happened today that made me wonder what was going on......<br /><br />Since buying this OB I've only fished by myself. At higher RPM's I could hear...
  8. TwoWatt

    I hate my trailer......

    I posted this at another forum but haven't receieved much response. So here it is......<br /><br />Ok. Now I got everything else done with my boat it's time to do something with this gosh darn trailer. <br />I hate it hate it hate it hate it. (did I mention I hate it?)<br />I actually try to...
  9. TwoWatt

    Teaching a friend to fish.

    Ok. I have a friend I take fishing with me when he's able to go. The problem is he's terrible. When we're bobber fishing, the bobber will dive & I'm like "dude" (universal for "set the hook"), the problem is he leaves too much slack out & ends up whipping the wind... funny as heck to see him...
  10. TwoWatt

    Outboard install question.

    Hi.<br />I am about to attempt to install a 60 hp outboard on my boat & had a couple questions. <br />When I took the nonrunning 50hp off it was only held on by the upper clamps, but looks like they had drilled holes in the transom for the two lower bolts. I want to re-use these holes...
  11. TwoWatt

    Help me choose a pedestal.....

    Ok. I'm looking for some inexpensive pedestals for my old 14 foot fiberglass boat. <br />My boat is setup so you are basically down in the boat, flat floor all the way back. My old pedestals (well bases I guess,big square things) are too large & take up a lot of precious area. So I was...
  12. TwoWatt

    Chrysler 30HP 303HA info?

    Hi.<br />I was considering buying a used motor to tide me over till I can get my old Mercury running. <br />I found a great deal on an old Chrysler & was wondering if anyone can tell me about it.<br /><br />I know the year of the 303HA is a 1971 model, but can anyone tell me more...?<br />Is it...
  13. TwoWatt

    ATF to polish boat?

    Ok. Someone recently told me that to renew the shine on my old boat to use some ATF & use it very very sparingly on a regular cloth rag & it would work.<br />He said if I can feel an "oily" feeling on the boat that I'm using too much. <br />Anyone ever try this? He said it worked.......<br...
  14. TwoWatt

    Should I trade Mercury for Evinrude?

    Hi all.<br />I have a non-running 71 Mercury 500 (50hp). It came with the boat when I bought it, never tested, who knows how long since it's ran. <br />I know parts for this motor are quickly becoming obselete (they don't make the dist cap anymore).<br />Anyways, I took it into a backyard Joe...
  15. TwoWatt

    Trolling / Spider Rigging for Crappie.

    Since it's kinda slow here today I thought I'd ask a few questions to our crappie experts. <br /><br />I've been reading up on trolling for crappie but I still had a few questions before I went & did any buying. <br /><br />1st. Rod Holders. I know about the Titelok system & it's cheaper...
  16. TwoWatt

    Seeking Quick Advice: 71 Mercury 50hp

    Hi All.<br />I am here seeking advice on what I should do with my motor. <br />It is now at a dealers shop. So far they replaced the timing belt & checked compression (which checked out good). <br />They say it's still not getting spark so believe the problem is with the cap & rotor.<br />Cap...
  17. TwoWatt

    Caught my biggest 'gill ever & released it. (pic)

    Actually I'm posting this for help to identify the fish.<br />Too me it lookes like a redear sunfish (per my IN DNR flyer).<br />This thing was HUGE!! I'd say well over a pound. I could actually lip it. <br />I was just trolling around the weeds early morning, threw out my bobber/cricket &...
  18. TwoWatt

    Starter Solenoid needed. Help

    To start:<br />Motor in question is a 50hp Mercury 500 Thunderbolt Ignition. <br />The engine serial # is 3175358. <br />The best info I could find is "maybe" it was made in 71.<br />Anyways, I'm not getting power past the solenoid. I thought I'd try replacing the solenoid, then if that didnt...
  19. TwoWatt

    Fish Finder Recommendation: Small Freshwater Lakes

    Ok. I am aware that there are probably 1 million threads about fish finders, so I will make it 1 million & 1. :) (since I think it's a personal issue)<br />I mainly fish on smaller shallow lakes (under 30 foot) & mainly for panfish.<br />I have a cheap-o humminbird 100sx. While I feel it...
  20. TwoWatt

    Last post by...... Site suggestion.

    Now I'm not complaining or anything. What would I do without my daily visit to Iboats, but I had a suggestion.<br />I see you have the Last post by So&So at Day/Time in the main forum, but when you go to the sub-forum it just has the last time someone posted, but no name.<br />If it had a name...
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