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    Motor for 12' Hi-Laker

    I currently have a 12' Hi-Laker with an 8 hp Evinrude engine. The engine starts first pull almost every time and I have just had the water pump completely redone. I move at a good speed but the motor isn't enough to get me on plane. A 20 hp is the stated max. What is the minimum size I would...
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    Location of Bulb in Fuel Line

    I got a 12' Hi-Laker a few weeks ago and it came with an 8 HP Evinrude. After using SIBs for years, this is a very nice upgrade. A problem I have when driving it solo at some speed though, is that the bow rises, causing me to plow through the water and obstructing my visibility. I'm sure this is...
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    Help: 1980 Evinrude 2 stroke, 8 HP throttle/handle/grip repair

    I just bought a used boat/trailer/motor combination and when I went to put the motor on the boat for the 1st time, I noticed that the handle/throttle/grip seemed to have been pulled off the arm, and was attached only by 2 wires. At the seller's, he started the motor on the 2nd pull, put it...
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    Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips

    Re: Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips AK: My floor is 15/32" and in 3 pieces. The back 2 are 4' long and there is a nose cone piece that is about 1' long. They all have about 3 coats of good quality latex paint, no piping and no carpet. The edges are well sanded/rounded. I don't use hinges...
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    Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips

    Re: Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips MrDr: I am very pleased with the way my floor is working without the slats. For perspective though, I only occasionally stand in mine, usually only to get in & out and to stretch. The floor is 15/32", and is in 3 separate pieces, from the back, 4', 4'...
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    Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips

    Re: Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips Lukki: So that's YOUR boat! Very nice and thanks for sharing on the Amazon site. Your photos were very inspirational and helped lead me to buying that boat! Finally! I think I am about finished modifying my Mariner 4! Though those seat pedestals sure...
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    Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips

    Re: Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips My post on May 17, 2013 commented on the much greater floor space there was in the Mariner 4 compared to the HF-360. Since I am in somewhat a unique position, having owned both boats and having made solid wood floors for both, I hope to be able to...
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    Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips

    Re: Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips MrDrH99: I've been chomping at the bit, trying to get things ready to show it off, but am still not there yet. I have the floor cut and painted, with the back seat affixed to the floor. The front seat needed positioning, which I did yesterday. I've...
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    Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips

    Re: Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips Some very nice work there Gents! MrDr: Interesting putting the 1/4" on top of the slats. I'd considered something like that but had hoped to have the floor weighing no more than the slats and so am trying just the 15/32" plywood floor. I've included a...
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    Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips

    Re: Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips Geo: Here we go as promised: The 1st photo shows my boat bottom, with slits in it and cinch straps in place. The 2nd photo shows the crate in place and the cover that goes over it, with the 1"x2" firring pieces on the bottom, tokeep the seat from...
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    Intex Mariner 4: 2013 Model vs 2008 Model

    I have recently decided to purchase an Intex Mariner 4. The reviews make this the obvious choice for me. But now I see that there is a new 2013 model. The color on the grey hull has been changed from yellow to red and it seems there are now 4 Boston valves, instead of the original 2, presumably...
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    Solar Battery Maintainer - Use while trolling

    I have a sib and like to spend long days on the water, when I can. Some of that time is spent trolling, and some, still fishing. Only occasionally does my battery get low on juice toward the end of the day but that's something I'd like to avoid if it can be done relatively cheaply, easily and...
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    Template for factory Sevylor Fish Hunter Floorboard

    Re: Template for factory Sevylor Fish Hunter Floorboard One last post (barring new comments), as I said I would, either in the text above or in a couple of private messages. Here is the boat with the front seat installed. The rear seat has also been moved forward 3-4 inches by adding 4 new...
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    Template for factory Sevylor Fish Hunter Floorboard

    Re: Template for factory Sevylor Fish Hunter Floorboard Finally! This is a photo of my now-modified seat. Another is planned for the front of the boat. The crate is positioned with the longest dimension running bow to stern. The battery sits in the front half, with motor cables entering the...
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    Template for factory Sevylor Fish Hunter Floorboard

    Re: Template for factory Sevylor Fish Hunter Floorboard I was able to take the measurements we discussed and photograph my new floor boards. The 1st photo shows my stern (L) and bow floor boards (R). These are based on the diagram posted elsewhere in this forum by dobbs571, on...
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