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    Where can I find just the mount for a bow mounted troller?

    I bought a Motorguide trolling motor but I did not get the mount with it. Where can I find one of these mounts at? The motor originally came off a Pontoon boat I think. It is a foot operated long shaft model and should be perfect if I can buy or make a bow type mount for it.. The top shaft is a...
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    How to Retreive an Anchor ??

    I lost an anchor on the rocks at the lake. I know where it is within about 20 Sq.Ft. or so.. I have bought a replacement (used!)from the local baitshop and while there I noticed they had a lot of used / recovered anchors. And It begged the question HOW ? How do they retreive these things from...
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    I want one for my Boat !! (Boat Commercial)

    Someone posted this on another forum that I hang out on and I had to share with you guy's.... IT'S ME OR THE BOAT ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgFhJN4H0T0
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    anchored, poles out feet up!!!!

    ahh!! settin in boat with two grandsons on High rock lake fishing for the kitty's. Doent get much better than that!!! Now lets hope the boat will start...lol forum is difficult from phone!!!
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    What the Heck is This ?? ( Shrader Valve on Choke!)

    I have to crank the cold engine forever before it starts, Once started it will fire up instantly all day long. But on a Cold Start it will crank forever before it fires. So While trying to troubleshoot the electric choke (Enricher) I ran accros this valve. It is a Shrader valve and has a two...
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    Tools and There Proper Use ~!!!!

    Thought you might be enlightened by these definitions !....:D DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had...
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    Spray on Bedliner !!

    I love this stuff ! I have used it for several projects on my Jeep, trucks, Bikes etc. to create an indestructable Non skid surface. I just wondered if anyone has used it on a fiberglass boat. I am re-doing the front Bow seat area to create a fishing Friendly area up there. After Spending...
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    Boat will not run Straight !!..ARGGGHHH!!

    16.5' Sunbird bowrider/ 88hp Johnson.. I replaced the trim tab because it was completely Missing. Though it didn't help this problem, I can adjust the tab to a point where the boat will "Pull" Right or left. But my problem is going straight. Boat turns slightly left, I correct slightly...
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    Boat Interior, Padded rails and backpads etc..

    When restoring boats how do you deal with the Padded sections, Bowseats etc. Seats you can buy, What about the rest of the interior? Mainly I'm thinking of making some new Backpads for the bow area, and even some seat cushions for the stern seats etc. I have found tones of info on seats etc...
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    Fuel Gauge, Tachometer, Speedometer ??

    None of the gauges work in the old boat. It's a 86 Subird Bowrider W/88hp Jihnson BTW. Can someone explain the basics of how these gauges work? And how to troubleshoot them?? The Speedo I think I understand, It may just need the Plastic piece that rides in the water and Maybe even a hose...
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    Some Really Dumb Questios I'm Sure !

    Took the boat out for the first time toady to do a shake down ride. BTW Its a 86 Sunbird bowrider with 88hp Johnson V4. When I take off the boat will PLOW the water I mean like it is Dragging an ankor. Then as I slowly bump up the throttle until it levels out and "Floats" Then I back off just...
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    Found a Great Site for Online Service info ! ( Not Just for Boats !)

    Another forum I use a lot posted a cool Site with Service info and Data sheets etc on Darn Near everything. I found service info specific to my O.B. as well as for my Motorcycle, Car, Even my dag gone Lawnmoer...LOL It is a Free service and open to public and LOADED with helpful Information...
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    Johnson 88hp V-4 O.B.

    I have a johnson 88 on a recently aquired bowrider that I'm making into a fishing boat. At idle the motor shakes back and forth (fairly slow), Almost like something not ballanced or something bent etc. It's not horrible and the motor still runs good. Just wondering if this is a charactor of the...
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    How to Measure the steering cable ??

    How do I get the correct steering cable length, Mines measures 16' TOTAL including the rack. But how are they odrered. By length of the cable only, The total length etc??? Mine feeds thru the engine mount and has a big nut on the inner portion and the rod goes thru to the other side and is...
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    I have an 1986 Johnson 88hp O.B.

    On my recently aquired Sunbird bowrider that I am converting to a fishing boat for the lake. I rode in this boat last year with the PO and the old motor impressed me as it ran very good and very strong. I understand there can be problems when trying to find parts etc. But in general it seems...
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    New to the Forum !

    Glad I found this forum there are tons of info here. I recently traded for an 86 sunbird bowrider with an 88hp johnson OB. It is old and worn (like me!) But I am trying to convert it to a fishing boat. And make it Fish Friendly. You will likely see a lot of stupid questions from me until I...
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