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    Lost spark

    Heres the deal went fishing 3 weeks ago motor run good went out last week didnt run so well then wouldnt fire up about 12 miles off shore thanks god i have twin motors.lemme rephrase that it wouldnt run over 500 rpms out of gear...I though it was a fuel issue rebuilt the pump got a good flow of...
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    another fishfinder question?

    I was wondering if any of you guys run this fishfinder here...EAGLE SEACHARTER 502C or any in this series...I belive i am going to pick one up I just want to make sure its what i want for that kind of cash.I mainly do open water trolling no structure and clean clear water 75 (FOW) tops.Any input...
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    Minnow tank

    I,m in the process of starting my own minnow wholesale biz.I,ll be getting my bait dealers permit after the 31st of dec.My problem is i was wanting to build the tanks out of cinder blocks ontop a concrete pad.Does anyone know of anything i can paint the inside with thats gunna be water proof and...
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    Attacked by a guide

    I was steelhead fishing today on private property my best freinds and myself.We,ve fished this stream for the last 12 yrs picking up peoples nasty cigg buttts and there broken line beer cans you know the whole nine yards.Theres 4 people with permission to fish this property.And one guy is...
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    Any Lake Erie Walleye Fishermen

    Any one on here fish for walleye in lake erie?I,ve been trolling open water 10 to 18 miles offshore from 58 ft to 72 ft of water.and been having great results.But now all the sudden last two trips out ive got one lol hardly worth the 150 bucks in gas but it was still fun i guess.But at any rate...
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    Trim Switch

    Not sure if ive posted this in the right area or not.But i have a 3 button trim switch in my boat now it only lowers.My question is can i use a switch from a set of trim tabs or is there to much draw on them.reason i want to use trim tab switchs is becuse i have 2 motors and id like to keep both...
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    How big of a kicker motor?

    i have a 22 ft steury fishing boat has dual 115 mercs on it.i need to add a lil kicker motor.I was thinking a 4 stroke nissan 18 hp.I plan to spread my motors out and hopefully mount this one right in the center of my two main motors.My question is does anyone have any experiance with nissan...
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    top carb leaks fuel at an idel

    I have a 1979 115 inilne merc and my top carb leaks fuel out the throat when im at an idel.it idels a lil rough runs great thofrom just off an idel to wot.does the carb need rebuilt or just an adjustment?also on the back of the motor there is like a cooling head i have water leaking around my...
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    dipsy divers

    i recently spent a small fortune on 4 trolling rods wire line everything for trolling for eyes on lake erie eastern basin.ive got a question what side of the dipsy does the rubber snubber go on.i would think its the rod side but then again thinking has always got me in trouble lol.also i was...
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    zebra mussles ive searched the forums to

    I bought a boat that was docked in lake erie for the yr it was totaly covered in them.i got them all scraped off the barnical itself now whats left is like there roots underneath the whole boat.besides from it looking bad im sure its killing my gas milage also and a lil performane to im sure.can...
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    what brand of 2 stroke oil

    I was wondering what brand of 2 stroke oil should or let me rephrase that will give me the best performance and run the best im currently useing pennzoil marine premium plus.at a 50:1 ratio
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    what prop do i need

    can someone tell me where the numbers are on a merc 1979 inline 115 hp.i have a pair of these motors on a 22 ft stuery osf fishing boat.i have a bad prop hub and just want to order 2 new props.im pretty sure its a 15 spline just not sure about the pitch.i also read that if u have dual motors u...
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    slipping prop?

    ok i have a pair of 115 mercs 1979 inline 6.is it possibale for my prop to be slipping on the rubber hub or somewhere else inside the lower unit.like a clutch on a car slips it seems as my prop is doing the same it wind up real tight i let of the throttle and its ok to ease back into it.the...
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    serial numbers

    i have a pair of 1979 115 hp inline 1150el mercurys.im not sure where to find the serial numbers i know ive seen it on these forums somewhere.does a starting serial number of 516 sound right or no.any help on this would be greatly apprciated
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