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    Lowe boat aluminum trim tabs

    Has anyone used the aluminum manufactured trim tabs on the transom of a Lowe boat. The mechanic at my dealer shop said to bend them downward in very small amounts (like a quarter inch at a time) to assist in lifting the stern of the boat. I have a 2070 Roughneck tiller model so all the weight...
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    Needing the base half of a MinnKota quick release bracket.

    I have a 55 pound thrust MinnKota trolling motor on my 21 foot pontoon. I also have a 14 foot flat bottom boat and would like to use the trolling motor on it also. I was trying to find a source for just the base or bottom half of the quick release mount so I could just slide the motor with the...
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    I need some advice about making a boat cover.

    Hi all, I did not see any topic category that fit this question better so I hope this is the right place. I have a 21ft pontoon and a 14ft flat bottom that I have been thinking about making covers for. Each has a cover now but the one for the flat bottom does not fit just right and the one...
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    Driving lights questions

    I have an older pontoon boat and catfish a lot at night. I fish in both lakes and rivers and was thinking about adding a driving light to help keep me from hitting anything floating in the water. I have seen other boats with spot lights and flood lights and was wandering which would be best...
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    Fuse board or circuit breakers

    I have an older Tracker Pontoon boat that is in good condition. It has the stock fuse box but I am thinking about upgrading to a circuit breaker system. I am capable of wiring the system my self but would like to hear some thoughts of others on making this change. Is there a big benefit to...
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    Questions about possible water in pontoon tubes

    While looking at my 1999 SunTracker, Fishin' Barge iI noticed what I think is a condensation line near the bottom of each tube while looking at it from the rear. The line on the left tube seems to be 2 inches up from the bottom and the line on the right tube seems to be about 4 inches up from...
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    Question about Slick runners on bunks for pontoons

    I have been thinking about trying the slick runners attached to duel 2" X 4" carpeted bunks. I can see no reason why they would not work well for a pontoon tube to slide on but I thought it would be better to ask. My pontoon boat is 21 foot "Fishin' Barge" made by Sun Tracker. The trailer...
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    Where can I purchase a bimini top COVER?

    I have a 1999 21 foot Fishin' Barge from Sun Tracker that has a bimini top in excellent shape. That is because it has had the cover over it most of the time. The problem is the cover itself has gone bad and is falling apart. Is there a place to purchase just the cover for a Sun Tracker bimini...
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    Pontoon boat trailer runners

    For a little background, I have a 1999 21 ft. Fishin' Barge from Sun Tracker with a 40hp motor. This may be more of a trailer question but I need to know if the plastic runners that can be purchased and attached to the carpeted runners works well for a pontoon boat trailer. The material I am...
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    Question about Water level for water impeller to function.

    First off, let me identify my engine. It is a 1999, 40hp, two cylinder Force motor. It does not have a tale tell water stream that shows you the impeller is pumping and water is circulating but instead has a small spout on the top cylinder which a hose connects to going to a pressure gauge on...
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    Question for Indiana Catfisherman

    Hi all, I am retired and planning to do some catfishing from a pontoon boat in Indiana lakes. As a kid and up until I went in the military I did a lot of fishing and catfishing was was some of the best. Anyway, my question pertains to the Indiana DNR regulations. I have read a lot about...
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    Questions on 40hp Merc cooling system, throttle and serial number.

    First off, let me tell you what the boat and engine is. I recently bought a 1999, 21ft. SunTracker Fishin' Barge. The motor is a 1999, 40hp, 2 cylinder, Mercury (Tracker) outboard. This outboard DOES NOT have a tell tale squirting system and just relies on the water pressure gauge to indicate...
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    Need a little help with a Merc OB cooling system question

    Today I started a 1999, 40hp 2 cycle Tracker (Mercury) motor while it was in a tub of water. I let it run for about 10 minutes so the mix using seafoam I had added to the fuel tank would get through the carb. and into the cylinders. This is a 1999 Sun Tracker Fishin" Barge Pontoon boat I just...
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    Pontoon for Catfishing!

    Re: Pontoon for Catfishing! I can easily see I need to get some more stuff for my toon. HaHa Nothing wrong with having a great chair/recliner to test while waiting for the rod to bend. I have been reading a lot about drift fishing since I have been thinking about going with a pontoon. I have...
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