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  1. wallychaser

    Motorguide Battery Life

    Greetings, I have a Motorguide W75, 75lb thrust, 24 volt system. I'm curious how long I should expect to get at approximately 70 - 80% power. My batteries are new interstate deep cycle batteries. On my last outing trolling downriggers for lake trout I got approximately 4 hours at that rate. Does...
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    Moving Axles

    I have approximately 350 lbs on the tongue, I would like to get it to 150lbs ish. Any idea how far I will need to move them? It is a single axle, 19' alum boat. Is there a ratio I can use, or just trial and error? Thanks, Nick
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    Trim/Tilt Oil Leak

    I have a new 2012 Yamaha 150 4 stroke, 7 hours on it. I noticed a small oil stain on my garage floor that appears to be from power trim/tilt. I have my engine approximately 3/4 down during storage due to space. Would this be normal for brand new engine? Is it temporary? Should my engine be all...
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    Needing Spare Prop

    I just purchesed a 2012 Yamaha 150, it came with a 19M 3 blade prop. I'm the kind of guy that believes that you should always carry a spare, just in case. I'm glad I did once before, saved a fishing trip. The current 19M gets me out of the hole extremely fast and I dont have to trim down far at...
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    Bow Mount Trolling Motor

    Not sure if this is the correct area for this question... if not please redirect me. Wondering what length of shaft I should have for my boat. I measure 24" from the top of my bow to the water, this is calm water. Thanks, Nick
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    Expensive Speedometer Pitot Tube

    So this past week we were visiting our son way up in Northern Saskatchewan, Laronge. We spent some time out on Lac La Ronge and Nemeiben lakes, this is amazing Canadian shield country, check it out some time, BEAUTIFUL. I had my Javelin 379 Fish & Ski/ Johnson 150 out n about. My wife never did...
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    Fibre Glass Cleaners

    Just wondering what I should use to clean my fibre glass boat and lower part of engine, there is a dull film on it, (oxidizing???) I can rub it off, but was wondering if here is a cleaner I can use. I want my boat to sparkle again. Thnaks, Nick
  8. wallychaser

    Seafoam Use

    Greetings, I have a 1999 Johnson 150 Faststrike Ficht ,runs excellent. I use only premium grade gas, should I use seafoam (spelling?) as well? This was recommended to me by a fellow boater. Thoughts? Nick
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    Damaged Skeg, To Fix or Not To Fix

    Hi, was out fishing with a group of fellow worker last weekend. One of the other boats (new boater) hit a rock fairly hard, bent the prop (alumn) which is getting fixed, it also damaged the skeg, took a good sized chunk out of the front of it and bent the whole thing to the left a good inch or...
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    Erratic Fuel Gage

    Hello, I have a fuel gage problem. When I turn the key to the ``on`` positions, the gage registers fine, it stay s stable, when I start the engine, it goes crazy, bouncing all over erratically. If it make any difference, it is on a 1999 Javelin Fish n Ski. Any suggestions? Thanks Nick
  11. wallychaser

    GPS Recomendations

    Hi, Im looking to purchase a handheld GPS with the intentions on using mainly in my boat. Any suggestions as to make and model that would be adequate for this application? I live in the province of Saskatchewan (Canada) and fish large lakes, some with lots of islands to get lost on. Not looking...
  12. wallychaser

    Bunks or Rollers???

    Looking to put a new trailor under a 1995 18' Larson with 3lt Merc inboard. Any opinions on bunks or rollers for this boat? It currently sits on rollers so that is my first instintive choice, but I thought I would investigate the bunk option. Thanks...
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    Fuel Gage Problem, 1999 Javelin 379 Fish n Ski

    Hi, my fuel gage on my Jav is not working properly. It regestesr gas level fine when engine is not running, key just turned on, when engine is running it is erratically bouncing all over from E to F, any suggestions? Nick
  14. wallychaser

    1999 Johnson 150 Fast Strike Ficht

    Greetings, I'm new to this forum. I have read much on the Johnson Ficht motors and the some of the problems this motor has had. I purchased a 1999 Javelin 379 Fish n Ski with a 1999 150 Fast Strike Ficht on it. I did my research on the boat, but not the motor. I have owned two Johnsons in the...
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