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    Recommended models of small WA boat?

    Looking for a fishing boat for San Diego Bay and maybe 5-10 mile runs into the Pacific off Southern California. If it was up to me, I would get a center console for fishability. If it was up to the wife, it would be a cuddy cabin for some “privacy” (if you know what I mean). After a few...
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    Extra long drawbar?

    I am tired of getting my feet wet when launching.<br /><br />Anyone know where I can get an extra long Class II drawbar...maybe 2 or 2-1/2 feet long? Alternatively, do you think a trailer shop would fabricate something for me?<br /><br />Finally (and most importantly), does anyone have any...
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    Good/bad in 125-175hp OB's, late 80's-early 90's?

    Just some quick questions that I am SURE will not provoke any controversy amongst all the knowledgable on this board...<br /><br />Preamble: My next boat will likely be an 18-20' c/c with about a 125hp-175hp outboard; given my budget, the setup will likely be late 1980's to early 1990's...
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    Forced to run 50:1 through truck...what have I done!

    Hey all,<br /><br />About a month ago I was towing home from a small, remote lake in the desert. There was noone else around and there was no cell phone coverage. Anyway, I noted that I had about 2 gallons left in the truck's tank, and would need about 4 gallons to get back to civilization.<br...
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    1978 70hp 3cyl - spark plug and timing questions

    I have had a 1978 70hp 3-cylinder Mercury outboard for almost a year now. In that time, I have:<br />-Replaced all fuel lines<br />-Replaced fuel pump diaphragm<br />-Rebuilt carbs<br />-Decarbed<br />-Replaced plugs (Champion L76V surface gap)<br />-Performed all tests from SELOC manual...
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    Charge starting battery through lighter receptacle?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I want to know if it would be possible to charge the starting battery on my boat through the cigarette lighter receptacle.<br /><br />Here's the situation:<br /><br />I have a popup tent trailer that I park right next to the boat. The popup has an IntelliPower onboard...
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    Stupid+Stupid+Stupid=Triple Stupid

    Took daughter fishing last Sunday afternoon on San Diego Bay. She pulls up a sculpin (aka scorpionfish) just before we get ready to leave. I get out the pliers and am shaking the little sucker off the hook when WHAM...I get pricked in the left hand between the middle and ring fingers. Hand...
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    4-cycle O/B 125-175 hp '95 to '00; best and worst models?

    I will be in the market for a boat and motor in the next year or so. I envision a 18' to 20' center console having a 4-cycle outboard, about 150 hp (actually, let's say a range between 125 and 175 hp).<br /><br />Not being made of money, I will be looking for something used, probably in the...
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    1988 or 89 Suzuki DT175; opinions?

    Can anyone comment on the 1988-89 Suzuki DT175 (175hp) as regards reliability, economy, difficulty to work on and/or find parts for, etc.?
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    1988 or 89 Suzuki DT175; opinions?

    Can anyone comment on the 1988-89 Suzuki DT175 (175hp) as regards reliability, economy, difficulty to work on and/or find parts for, etc.?
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    What kind of lube for OB mount bolts?

    What do you use to lube outboard mounting bolts to prevent them from "siezing"?<br /><br />I had to use a heat gun on the bracket to loosen mine...how to prevent this in the future?
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    Aluminum to stainless prop; lost WOT rpm

    I have a 78 70hp Mercury on 15' Starcraft trihull.<br />WOT recommended range in manual is 5000-5500.<br />Original propeller is Mercury 10-5/8" 12p aluminum (part# 48-73134A40). With this prop, I consistently got 5200-5300 rpm WOT, doing 30-32 mph by GPS.<br /><br />This prop has dinged-up...
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    78 Mercury 70 hp O/B; Can I test starter/ignition with no rectifier?

    All,<br /><br />I have a 1978 Mercury 70 hp ("Model 700") O/B. The tach stopped reading intermittently, so I checked the rectifier according to SELOC manual; it was bad on the post leading to the tach (though the other post checked out OK).<br /><br />I am sending for a new rectifier, but it...
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    Need advice re: ocean worthiness and kicker

    I am looking for advice on the “ocean worthiness” of my boat (i.e., potential risk in going offshore), and a choice of kicker motor.<br /><br />NOTE: As this post deals with two separate (though related) questions, I am posting both to the “General OB” and “Boating Questions” forums.<br /><br...
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    Need advice re: ocean worthiness and kicker

    I am looking for advice on the “ocean worthiness” of my boat (i.e., potential risk in going offshore), and a choice of kicker motor.<br /><br />NOTE: As this post deals with two separate (though related) questions, I am posting both to the “General OB” and “Boating Questions” forums.<br /><br...
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