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    1987 Glasstream 176 Info

    Anyone familiar with a 1987 Glasstream 176 boat. It has a Mariner 115. In looking at boat specs on Nada it weighs 1000 lbs and in another boat specs it weighs only 800. Seems light to me, just wondered how they handle. Thanks.
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    Minn Kota Maxxum Through Bolt Help

    I have tried to mount a Minn Kota Maxxum on my 1997 Nitro 700LX. I have 3 through bolts, double nutted with stainless nut & lock washer & nylock nut. But the 4th one, the farthest left, cannot reach, even though bow panel. Made a tool to try & get a nut on it, but cannot see screw & cannot find...
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    Need help - Motorguide Brute vs. Minnkota Maxxum

    I am getting another trolling motor & looked at a Motorguide Brute 52 pound thrust motor for $439 from Cabelas & also a Minnkota Maxxum 55/SC for $659.99. Is the Maxxum worth the extra $220?
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    1997 Merc 75 HP - Oil Consumption High

    My 1997 Mercury 75 hp on my boat seems to consume way too much oil & also at times idles rough maybe because of this. Is there an adjustment or anything on these motors?
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    Need Motorguide Tracker Trolling Motor Help

    I am replacing the mount on my trolling motor with a Gator mount but in looking at my trolling motor I do not see how the column support comes off from around the shaft. I know how to get the motor off the mount but the column support that surrounds shaft is puzzling. Any help?
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    Question - Replacing Motorguide Pro Series W/Minn Kota Powerdrive

    I have a 1997 Nitro 700LX with a Motorguide Tracker Pro Series 50 lb trolling motor on it. I am wanting to replace it with a Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 55 & was wondering about the difference in deck mounts, whether I would have to have more holes - size of mount, etc. Any help is appreciated.
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    Problem Raising Motor Up A Hole Or Two

    I have a 1997 Nitro 700LX with a Mercury 75 hp on it. I want to raise the motor up 2 holes but there are 3 flanges on the left side of motor transom bracket & the middle one would block the splashwell drain hole. What is the flange for & can I cut it off, so I can raise the motor up?
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    Raising 1997 Mercury 75 HP

    I need to raise my motor up a couple of holes on my 1997 Nitro 700LX but a tab or flange on the left side of the transom motor bracket would cover the splashwell drain. Can the tab be cut off without a problem?
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    Motor Transom Wedges Question

    I have a 1997 Nitro 700LX with a Mercury 75 hp on it. When taking off I must have the trim at 1/4 up or it just won't go. Will transom wedges help?
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    Transducer Location - Shoot Thru Hull/Transom

    I just bought a 1997 Nitro 700 LX. I want to replace the Humminbird depthfinder at the console with a Lowrance which includes GPS & not sure about mounting the transducer. The existing transducer is mounted in the bilge which I like since there are no holes in the transom. The Lowrance...
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    1977 Johnson 70 HP - Engine Revs - Won't go

    I am having a problem with my 1977 Johnson 70. It has power tilt but also an added CMC trim & tilt unit. It idles fine but when pushing the throttle, it seems to almost slip out of gear & engine rpm's go up. I had raised the motor on the CMC as high as it would go & was wondering if this was the...
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    Trim Gauge Works Improperly After 4 -5 Hours

    1997 Nitro 700 LX with a Mercury 75. The trim gauge works fine until after 4 or 5 hours on the water & then the gauge moves showing trim all the way down which it is not. Anybody have a clue?
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    Johnson 70 hp vs Mariner 60 hp

    I have a 1977 Johnson 70 hp with power tilt only & can buy a 1996 Mariner 60 hp with power trim & tilt. Would it be worth considering?
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    Outside Boat Storage - Pros & Cons Aluminum vs Fiberglass

    As of now I have no choice but to store a boat outside under cover. I am looking at getting a boat but undecided as to whether aluminum or fiberglass would be better under outside storage conditions.
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    Bulge On Side Of Boat

    I have a small bulge on the side of my boat about a foot by six inches & maybe protruding maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch. What is this & what do I do?
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    1983 Bomber Bassmaster Livewell Question

    The livewell in my boat has an aerator that functions not only as aerator but also removes the water from the livewell. It has a valve on the spray tube that controls the operation. My question is that it will not remove all the water & I wondered if anyone knows why not.
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    Trailer Tire Question

    My boat trailer a 1983 Bassmaster currently has 13 inch wheels with P165/80R13 tires which need to be replaced. I cannot use any bigger, the fender clearance is nil. Would 5.30x12 tires range C & wheels work?
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    Filling Hole In Fiberglass

    I had a depthfinder mounted close to the trolling motor at the bow of my boat & wanted to remove it which I did. But now there is a hole which had been cut to run the cables through. What is the best way to repair the hole, it is approximately an inch in diameter.
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    Motor W/Power Tilt VS Motor W/Power Trim & Tilt

    I have a 1977 Johnson 70 hp with power tilt only & found a 1985 Johnson 70 with power trim & tilt. Would adding the trim give enough benefit to be worth the $1200 it would cost to buy motor.
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    Pros & Cons Of Stick Steering

    Been looking at an aluminum boat which has stick steering. I have never had a boat with it, what are advantages/disadvantages? I know having not to get up & move is one advantage but how are they as far as control.
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