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    I had repair work done on my 9.8 mercury - did i pay too much?

    The 9.8 mercury is an o/b (is that obvious? see who you're dealing with here?) I just payed about $250 ($180 in labor) to a local guy, that i trust very much (he's helped me in the past and even helped me put my bearing buddies on). I would never question him about the price (to his face)...
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    Transom getting rotten, need to replace

    What type of wood should be used to make a new one? I have a 14' Lowe, aluminum, semi hull that's at least 20 years old. 9.9 mercury. I imagine I can just unscrew the old one and use it as a template for a new one. I heard of something you guys refer to as marine plywood. I'm just...
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    Props: How much does condition matter? 9.8 Mercury

    Just wondering how much does it matter, "performance wise" if my old prop is missing paint, chipped up a little bit, but otherwise spins real well....
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    Bull Shoals Lake (first trip)

    I'm heading to Bull Shoals on the Mountain Home side (east) of the lake. Any tidbits you can share with me? I'm renting a small jon boat with a 15 horse on it (because I don't want to haul mine down there) and I'm a little concerned about getting blown out of the water by fast boats, jet...
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    Trailering the boat options

    My wife thinks I'm an idiot for standing knee-deep in the water and pulling my little 14' john boat up on the trailer instead of motoring it up like she's seen other people do.<br /><br />I don't trust my skills in this manner and I'd rather not drive up on the back of my truck trying to perfect...
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    Newbie question about having bearing buddies installed

    I don't know (and I don't trust) myself to pay too close attention to grease in the hubs. I have an older set up and it just occured to me that I haven't done anything to them in the two years I've owned the boat. I've read so many horror stories about leaving boats on the road side that I'm...
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    Homemade Trolling Motor Mount

    I've got a 14' Lowe V shaped boat and have the perfect metal plate on the front of the boat with some pre-drilled holes (I assume someone had a trolling motor mounted there before). <br /><br />I would like to make/create something a little sexier than just a 2 X 4 strapped across the front of...
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    Home made trolling motor mount

    Lazy President's Day question: I've got a 14' Lowe Semi V and have the perfect metal plate on the front of the boat with some pre-drilled holes (I assume someone had a trolling motor mounted there before). <br /><br />I would like to make/create something a little sexier than just a 2 X 4...
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    Warning from IL Conservation Police about my trolling motor battery

    Getting ready to go camping this week and finally had a chance to get my boat out for spin on a small lake near my house (Horseshoe Lake, Madison County IL), anywayz....... I just trailered it and was approached by a couple Conv. Police who immediately started looking thru my boat and ran down...
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    Leaving Tank Connected to Engine? (Merc 9.8)

    All last summer I left my tank connected to the motor (via the bulb pump tube thingy). Even when it was sitting on the side of my brick house, in the sun with a tarp over it.<br /><br />I bought it all used (boat/trailer/motor/3 gal gas can) and wondered if it's hurting anything or if I should...
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    How big a trolling motor do I need?

    I have a 14 1/2' semi v hull and wondered if the 30 lb minnekota would do me just fine.<br /><br />I've been used an old Shakespeare model (relic) last summer and it got me around okay (barely), but it was a hand me down model and I'm ready to buy new.<br /><br />I'm using it basically to troll...
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    Shakespeare Wondertroll 606 Trolling Motor

    I used this relic last summer and it got me around okay (barely), but it was a hand me down model and I'm ready to buy new.<br /><br />Anyone know what this Shakespeare Model had to offer as far as thrust numbers?<br /><br />I have a 14 1/2' semi v hull and wondered if the 30 lb minnekota would...
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    Used Trolling Motor (what to look for?)

    I saw a 35 lb thrust trolling Motor in our local paper for $40. --- I know the price is good, but I really don't know what to look for to determine if it's any good. Does anyone have any simple rules on what to look for? (besides the obvious checks on condition, looking at the prop and...
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    Safety chain question

    The chains on my trailer (bought used) practically drag the ground. -- I always loop them thru one of the links on the chain before I hook them to the frame of my truck (dodge dakota) just to shorten them up.<br /><br />My question is. -What's the proper length? -- Is it best to just use the...
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    Trailer Tire question about dry rot....

    My trailer has sat motionless pretty much all winter. --I had the tires positioned on boards on the ground (instead of the ground) and was wondering if I could have done anything more to prevent any damage to them? <br /><br />My boat isn't that big/heavy and the weather isn't that harsh in...
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    Pre-tied Hook effectiveness

    I know there's a term for them, but from time to time I've used some pre-tied hooks that are already tied to about 6" of line. They come in a bag of 6-10 or so. --I've just connected them to the swivel hook at the end of my line. --Is that the correct use for them? <br /><br />I mean, they're...
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    Cigarette adapter connecton to a battery

    Is there anything out there that will allow you to mount a cigarette type adapter to a standard non-starting type battery? --Just in case I want to use something like a plug-in type spotlight so I can find shore or look for stumps at night. Or even for a cell phone (not for use on the lake...
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    small lake fishing tips

    Although my Dad's a veteran and I grew up fishing, I quit for about 20 years (guess I got busy? I know, I know, too busy to fish...?) Last year I bought a used lowe semi hull 14 1/2 ft w/9.9 Mercury and small/old trolling motor w/trailer for $800. The guy I took it to to have a new water pump...
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    Mercury 9.8 Winterizing ?

    I'm new to the game. I bought it used and had the water pump replaced and the lower unit all greased/lubed (or whatever). ---I've been running it fuel stabilizer in it and just ran it for about an hour last Sunday (in some so-so water).<br /><br />What do I need to do before I put it away for...
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    Pin broke off on truck side

    Anyone ever had to extract a broken pin out of the truck side of the lighting connectors? I knew it was getting loose and it finally broke off. :mad: --now the right side of the trailer lights don't work (obviously).<br /><br />Also, if/when I get it removed, I guess I need to replace the...
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