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    Where can I find a used pontoon trailer?

    I've been shopping over the last couple of months for a used pontoon trailer for my 24' Fisher. The knucklehead I bought my ‘toon from rigged everything – including the trailer. I’m almost done refurbishing the pontoon, and have turned my attention to the trailer. It has so many things wrong...
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    The New Wal-Mart Battery Dance

    I have been buying batteries for my cars, trucks, and boats from Wal-Mart for many years. They have always been great at swapping out batteries whenever I had any problems with them, including just wearing out. The last few times I have been there, I have had to deal with their new procedure...
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    Is it possible to lower the transom tub?

    Re: Is it possible to lower the transom tub? Here are some pictures I took today: The "custom built" transom tub Transom tub, showing the height of the motor relative to the tubes. The straight-edge is touching the bottom of the tubes. Another view of the straight-edge Rear view of the...
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    Is it possible to lower the transom tub?

    I have a 24' Fisher pontoon that my wife and I resurrected. It was quite a project, and we found a number of things that would indicate that the previous owner, whom I shall call Knucklehead, was lazy, and/or never had the right tools or supplies to do things right. We wound up stripping the...
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    1971 Mercury 9.8 ignition wiring impedance

    My dad bought this engine almost new. It didn't get much use, and spent almost its entire life in a shed. It doesn't have more than 50 hours on it. I decided I would see if I could resurrect it. It has great compression (115 in both cylinders), the carb needed to be cleaned out, and it had...
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    Oil / Temp alarm add-on?

    I have a 1995 Mercury 60hp 2 stroke Bigfoot (that's a mouthful). It came on a boat I bought used. It runs fine, but I don't think it has a working oil/temp alarm. When I turn the key, there's no chirp (my other boat has the alarm and chirps, I'm assuming it's supposed to?). So I have two...
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    Where's the serial other than the tag?

    I have a Mercury 60hp Bigfoot. I have been trying to find the serial number on it. The tag near the transom clamp is blank. Is the serial stamped anywhere else?
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    Material to raise pontoon seat off floor

    I'm still working on restoring my 'toon and I have come up with what I think is a cool idea. I have bench seats that bolt directly to the floor. I took them out when I replaced the carpet. Now, I'm about to put them back in, and that's when I got this idea. I want to put some kind of material...
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    Depthfinder recommendation?

    What depthfinders do you guys use on your 'toons? I'm getting close to the end of a restoration, and I want to add a depthfinder to it. The main function will be keeping an eye on the bottom - marking fish would be nice, but not mandatory.
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    Anybody know anything about Wise boat seats?

    I'm restoring a pontoon boat. I need to replace two seats and two end caps. I have found the exact seats I need, but just as I was about to click the Buy button, I noticed that one of the seats was described as "grey red charcoal" and the other was "light grey red charcoal". I have emailed and...
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    60hp Mercury Bigfoot 2-stroke ignition type

    I'm restoring a pontoon boat that has this engine. I have found a complete console on eBay that says that the Igntion is intended for a Mercury but is universal and can be wired to work with all brands of engine (Except Mercury Digital such as Verado or Optimax DTS). Would this work with my...
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    What size internal fuel lines on 1988 110 Bubbleback?

    I have replaced the fuel lines from the tank up to the motor. The last time I had this motor out, it was hard to start, but would run fine after it started. When I got back, I took off the cowling, and saw some fuel pooled under the carbs. I want to replace all of the fuel lines from the...
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    Can I extend the lower unit on my Johnson 110 Bubbleback?

    I want to move this motor to a pontoon boat, but since it's coming off a Fish 'n Ski, the prop won't reach the water. Is it possible to extend the lower unit, or replace the one that's there with a longer one? I don't have exact measurements yet. I'm just seeing if this can be done. I want a...
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    Picture of logo needed

    I hope someone outthere can help me. I'm just about finished restoring my Javelin 366. I want to replace the decals that are on the sides of the boat, near the stern. They were removed before I got the boat, so I don't know exactly what they look like. All that's left is some of the glue that...
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    Cracked cylinder Johnson 110 - is repair possible?

    This engine has a badly cracked cylinder, which also damaged the piston. Can a new sleeve be installed or is its life over? If I tear the engine down, can a shop replace the cylinder, then I can put it all back together, with a new piston/ring/bearings, etc. I need to do as much as I can...
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