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    Is tilt/trim necessary?

    I'm new to pontoons and haven't had a chance to slpash mine yet since restoring it. Everything has been repaired or replaced except the trim pump. Is there any advantage using the trim while underway? A pontoon isn't exactly a planing hull. Clearance while on the trailer isn't an issue and...
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    Trolling motor ID

    Just bought a older boat that came with a trolling motor. I've never seen one quite like it. Says "Ram" on the head. I've searched and found no results on this manufacturer. The thing looks like it was made for the military, even the foot pedal weighs about 20 lbs, all stainless steel. Anyone...
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    The mystery of the table

    Maybe someone here can solve this mystery, it's driving my wife nuts. There is a built in aluminum table on the boat that has several keyhole slots on one end and several 1/4" holes on the other end. I've googled everything I can think of and no results (pictures, etc) What in the world attached...
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    '89 Evinrude 40 doesn't idle

    I recently purchased this boat and for the past few weeks been removing alot of "southern engineering". Main issue was the fuel pump. The fuel/VRO pump was gone. Previous owner had an electric inline fuel pump run by a light switch that had to be turned on manually to start the engine. This...
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    1989 Evinrude 40 tell tale?

    This is my first outboard, but I do know there should be a tell tale stream of water from the lower shroud. Not in this case. Once I got the boat home first thing I did was replace the impeller and housing. It was not in horrrible shape, but I changed it anyway for piece of mind. The fitting on...
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    New member and new to toons

    Hi all, wonderful forum here. Have learned alot so far. Well after 40 years of boating I am now the proud owner of my first pontoon. A Lowe 189. First outboard engine also, I'm quickly learning to be an outboard mechanic (about the only engines I've never worked on). I should be done with...
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