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    MerCruiser 350 Mag MPI - surging/popping

    Hey folks, I'm hoping someone will be able to shed some light on my issue. I've got a 2005 Merc Mag 350 MPI. Serial # is 0W312634. It seems around 3200-3800 RPM the motors RPM starts to surge about 200-300 RPM either way. When I back off the throttle it starts to "pop" (sounds like pop...
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    Lowrance LCX-25c Eratic Sonar Readings

    Two years ago, purchased this unit and everything went good for year and a bit, end of last season mid september, started getting eratic readings on the sonar, example being in 30+ feet of water and the screen telling me i am in 3 feet, screen would also be one solid colour. Just wondering if...
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    Removing Paint From Fibreglass

    Hey guys<br /><br />My boat has its original name painted on the stern, and I want to remove it. Whats the best way to do this without damaging the hull, can it be scrapped off or need to be removed with a chemical cleaner. Thanks in advance for the response.<br /><br />Belchy
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    Early Spring Project

    I have decided that I want to attempt to build a planer board mast, for walleye fishing this spring. I have seen the plans for the boards on quintefishing.com, but don't have the plans for the mast. <br /><br />I was wondering if anyone had ever built a mast, and if they did, could you please...
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    Ok, how many of us are there here?

    Just wondering how many of us own Stratos here...Please inform us... :D <br /><br />Belchy
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    Where should bunks be undre my boat?

    I just purchased a brand new EZ Loader Trailer (6-TEZ102b 19-22/24 5, 5200lbs) , for my 22 and a half foot Stratos. Before I load the boat for the first time, I was wondering how do I know if the bunks are placed correctly. I was assured by the dealer that there is enough clearence above the...
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    Hard Top Rod Holders...

    I am looking to purchase a set of hardtop rod holders, but can't find them anywhere. Does any one know where I would locate them, looked at iboats, westmarine and still no luck. If anyone has built a set, could you please send or show me some pictures becuase I may try and build them...
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    Ice Hut construction

    I know I am thinking early, but was considering about building an ice hut this year, to help pass some of the winter. Anyone ever built one, and offer any ideas for me on how to build it? <br /><br />Thanks Belchy
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    Need some guidance

    Hey y'all<br /><br />Here is the problem...since i got my new (used) boat, I have been attempting to catch walleye, and so far have been unsucessful. The area i fish is a large bay of water with depths to a maximum of 30 feet. I have trolled from .5-3.5 mph and still have no luck. Also tried...
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    Oil in the hob of my prop

    Have a 1999, 9.9 Mariner Outboard, and when i set it on the stand after using it, i noticed that there was a lot of what looked like gear oil in the hub of the prop. When i pulled the drain plugs for the lower unit I noticed that there was not much oil left, but there was no water in there...
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    Need advice

    Currently I have been doing a lot of trolling for northern pike, and have been having a heck of a time with twisting line. I use a 8" steel leader mad by red fox, and use 10 lbs test Berkly XL monofilimant. The lures i use the most and that cause the most twists are, Mepps scylopce number 3...
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    Best cleaning products

    I know, this topic has probally been covered many times, but I here so many different ones, that I would like to hear a few from you all, to see what is the most common. I know for the hull, I have had best luck with toilet bowl cleaners, but what about the out drive? What cah be used to bring...
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    Finally my first boat

    Well, after over a year of searching and researching, I have finally made the purchase of my first boat. Have had lots of experience on boats, just never had one in my name before. I purchased a 1992 Stratos W/A 22 Feet Long. Powered by a 5.7 L OMC inboard. I have had lots of good luck with...
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    4 Blade vs. 3 Blade

    I am going to start using my 9.9 Mariner as a kicker to a 25 ft. W/A. The question I was wondering about is, how much of a difference will it make using a four blade prop vs. a three blade (currently the one I have on it.) Idealy I would like to test the both out, but was just looking for...
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    Weight of my boat

    Hey everyone, I know I have read it a million times before, but I am not sure were I saw it. What I am looking for is a website or information as to what the weight of my boat is. The boat is a 1992 Stratos W/A with a 5.7L OMC Cobra. The plate has wore off it, and I was wondering how much...
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