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    prop selection - E150EXEOM , 18' Outrage

    Current setup on my "new to me" fishing rig. <br /><br />1989 boston whaler 18 outrage<br />1995 E150EXEOM<br />3 Blade 14 1/2 X 19 SS prop <br /><br />She is used solely for saltwater fishing usually running out in a 1-3 ft chop to fishing areas with only enough speed to stay on plane but not...
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    Promotion in order........

    If the criteria are helping online Iboats members and being an valuable asset to this forum.....<br />Oh and the newer one of having over 1000 posts credited to you as well, then IMO either MOD1 or JB should advise admin5 that Ob should be considered for promotion to ADMIRAL. Good job OB and...
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    increasing idle rpm w / 96 john 60hp

    Had the little 60 hp on the water muffs after some speckled trout chasing and had a surprising thing happen. After cranking on muffs and letting run for approx. 3-4 minutes at normal idle (when on muffs) at about 1000-1050 rpms(normal when on muffs), the motor had a increase in rpms of about...
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    pics of favorite flies

    Just getting into flyfishing (saltwater mainly) but wondered if anyone of you guys had a few pics of your favorite saltwater flies/bass flies. I mainly fish for speckled trout and redfish. Would love to see some pics of your favorites as eventually would like to begin tying my own flies...
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    1980 25'CC Mako questions

    I am thinking about viewing/testing/buying an old 25' mako. Are there any things to know or problems that are common to look for in this brand boat? Transoms/floors/stringers made with quality? Certain common problems to inspect for besides the floor stomp/visual inspection/etc. I will post...
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    1980 25'CC Mako questions

    I am thinking about viewing/testing/buying an old 25' mako. Are there any things to know or problems that are common to look for in this brand boat? Transoms/floors/stringers made with quality? Certain common problems to inspect for besides the floor stomp/visual inspection/etc. I will post...
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    2000 yamaha 130

    looking at a 25'mako with 2000 yam 130's. I havent viewed the boat personally yet. I am wondering if the carb yamaha were worth getting or should I wait until I find one with SS or HPDI motors. The pics show regular yamaha covers with V4 130 on rear of cover so I assume that means it has...
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    96 johnson 60hp, stall at 4200rpm, no alarm horn

    here is the situation:<br />was running my 15'boat (Tooth "ferry" ) for about 30 minutes at around 4200 rpm, no problem with motor in past or during that day. all of the sudden it feels as though my skeg hits the bottom as my motor immediately bogs and stalls. I was in 10' water and had plenty...
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    another charging issue......

    my setup uses a deep cell and a starting battery with the positives from each conneccted to a 4 way perko switch. The negatives are connected from deep cell to starting battery and motor ground to starting battery. What is the best way to keep both batteries trickle charged without running...
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    fishing in gulf of mexico/louisiana marsh

    guys, i fish in the La marsh and am considering getting a mapping gps (like a garmin 76 or 76s) to help in the case of fog/getting caught after dark. I am interested in any first hand knowledge of the blue chart system as far as detail for fishing these areas. I looked at the web sites, but I...
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    96 johnson- VOIDED- sorry

    sorry.figured this one out just readign my own post!!! hah***
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    qucik reply needed: 96 60 hp johnson lower unit O rings???

    I am changing my lower unit lube and noticed that the O rings that are on it look like nylon. The ones I bought from marine store appear like a regular black rubber type O ring. IS that right... I bought what said on box " OMC lower unit O rings. Please respond if you know so I can continue...
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    plug question- 1996 johnson 60 hp,3cyl

    Previous owner had plugs that were a NGK R (BR9HS10) w/measured gap at 035. I bought champion replacements and used catalog in marine supply dealer and read to use champ L78YC gapped to 030 for my motor. I did a test run and it smoked like wet wood and stumbled at idle.. Is that champion the...
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    JB and other owners- a whaler consult for you

    I am rewiring/outfitting a 15'sport (1981) and it does not have the railing anymore. My problem is I have no easy place to mount rod holders. I went to the wood diagram from the whaler site you recommended in some past posts, but I want to know if you think screwing into 21 yr old 1/2"...
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    tilt/trim problem- johnson 60

    my last outing... I had a failure with my 1996 60 hp johnson tilt/trim. The switch on my throttle/shift controls at the console will raise the motor but nothing happens when I try to lower it...no sounds..no movement. However, I am able to tilt down the motor with the switch that is on the port...
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