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Skidude17 posted the thread What is this? in Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors.

I connected my batteries to a jump box after the boat was sitting for awhile, and the starter was working fine initially. Then it just...
Jul 26, 2026
jimmbo replied to the thread Bass boat trim authority sucks in mid range.

I suspect you are trimming up too much at the lower speed. The standard mode of operation, is trim out until it start to porporise, then...

Jul 25, 2026
sopwithcamel74 reacted to jimmbo's post in the thread Force 50HP Carb Notes: 1985, a 1987, and a 91-92 with Like.

In 87 Force was part of US Marine, by the 90s I believe it was part of Brunswick, which also owned Mercury.

Jul 25, 2026
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supercobra replied to the thread Service manual help.

That was on th T That was on the parts engine.Not on the engine that's in the boat.Tjay number was on the riveted tag above the...

Jul 25, 2026
sopwithcamel74 reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread 82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks with Like.

17 miles of running today, two hours of beer sandwich and nap time, zero water when I pulled the the plug. Zero. Nada. Zilch.

Jul 25, 2026
eggs712 reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread Flooring ok to reseal/EVA foam? with Like.

when you are this far in, do it right if you have time and funds. Time is a week or so, money is your call. I promise you us old guys...

Jul 25, 2026
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Eddie1920 replied to the thread Bass boat trim authority sucks in mid range.
Jul 25, 2026
matt167 replied to the thread Bilge Plug & bilge pump placement.

Plug can go inside if it will fit. I put it in from the inside on my 14’. Can’t on my big boat.. zip ties aren’t a great solution but...

Jul 25, 2026
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Eddie1920 posted the thread Bass boat trim authority sucks in mid range in Prop Questions and Topics.

I have 1985ish Bass boat that proporise if I trim up much in the mid range 2500-3500 rpm range, 28-38mph. 4500 rpm 42mph or up i can...

Jul 25, 2026
rolmops replied to the thread West Marine going out of business... and I can't think of anything I need!.

Some of this is true and some of it is not. "Foreign junk" meaning Chinese is not always junk. West Marine not unlike Sears is one of...

Jul 25, 2026
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airshot replied to the thread West Marine going out of business... and I can't think of anything I need!.

Anyone watching had to know this was comming. Hardly any stock, and much of their stock was old, at least in our area. Prices were...

Jul 25, 2026
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airshot replied to the thread Tools that younger people would not recognize..

Damn do I feel old.....I recognize or have most of these......

Jul 25, 2026
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tphoyt replied to the thread Tools that younger people would not recognize..

I see them on Craig’s list around here from time to time.

Jul 25, 2026
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airshot reacted to FLATHEAD's post in the thread Tools that younger people would not recognize. with Like.

Push drill. We used these back in the day to drill pilot holes. Same premise as yankee screwdriver but with drill bits.

Jul 25, 2026
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Kissdude replied to the thread 1986 Mercury 9.8 110 outboard.

I will check into them thanks. I tried some in Calgary and they all said you can’t get them anymore from Mercury.

Jul 25, 2026

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