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    From tin boat to bass boat!

    When I first got on this forum it was because I was new to boating and decided to get a bigger boat to replace my canoe that I have been fishing out of for a while now. So I decided to get a used Aluminum 14ft Semi V I got for $500 with a 7.5 Mercury. Some if you may remember I had some...
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    Are you suppose to tow with the motor.

    Newbie question I tried reading some older post but maybe I am not understanding. I have a 14 ft Semi V (Aluminum) with a 7.5 Mercury. When I tow it to the lake I pull the motor out and lay it down in the boat. I really hate to do this because its a hassle and because ...... its a hassle...
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    Another impeller issue

    I have read water pump issues all over this forum and I have tried everything. I replaced my water pump housing and impeller which was toast. Put new impeller on aligned the tube when I re-installed the lower unit. Blew air through the all the tubes and it flows. from the bottom to the top no...
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    My turn for Semi V Conversion

    Not even a week into my 35 year old Semi V and Ive already started the conversion.... well not really just paint for now who knows what tomorrow will bring. I had a little accident on the trailer with my boat so I got a little crack so I had to reapair that last night. Used a little good...
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    Anyone know what year Mercury 7.5

    Newbie with another newbie question? So I found web sights that show serial numbers and years for Mercury motors but mine does not seem to be there. My Tag on the motor shows: Serial 6546593 Mercury OUtboards Mercury Marine Division of Brunswick Corp. Ford.DU,LAL,WIS 54935 U.S.A. My next...
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    Mercury 7.5 issues/questions

    So I am the new guy that just bought his first jon boat 24 hours ago. I tool it out on the lake and I am certain there where some folks who live on the water just getting a kick out of my wife and I along with kids completely having no clue what we are doing. Motor started first pull I turn the...
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    Newbie from Southern California

    Names Mike I just moved to a small community called Helendale between Victorville and Barstow California. I live on a 2 lake system and have been fishing for a few months here and thought it would be great to get a boat. So I got a canoe!!! :) Went on a few fishing and camping trips before I...
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