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    Expected Life of a Trailer Tire?

    I have a 2006 King Trailer rated for 1200# with 4.80x12 tires. After looking it over this weekend, I noticed the tires are starting to show some very small cracks in the sidewalls. The cracks are approximately ? to ? inch long. My question is: What?s an average service life of a set of...
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    New Motor, Where to Start with the Prop?

    So I'm in the process of deciding between 2 motors for my boat but am wondering what pitch prop I should consider putting on either. Boat Specs: 16' Lund WC, 5'9" beam, weight of hull is about 325lbs, weight with people, gear, and motor is about 1000lbs. Motor: The motor will either be a...
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    Short to Long Transom...Why Even Make a Short?

    So I have a couple questions and just want to open a discussion on this subject. I have a 16' Lund WC aluminum V-hull utility boat with a 15" transom. It's nothing fancy but it's my fishing/crabbing machine. It's equipped with a 15hp longshaft Suzuki motor mounted on a 6" riser block...
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    Repowering a Lund WC 16

    I am looking at repowering my Lund WC 16. Currently, I have a 15hp 2 stroke Suzuki. It pushes it alright but it seems like the bare minimum power you'd want on that size boat. I often use it in lakes and sometimes the Sound. I don't feel it has enough power for rivers. The boat is rated at...
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    Trailer Tire Pressure

    Got a simple question and just need a quick answer on it: What tire pressure should I be running on my trailer tires? I have a Lund WC 16' with a King Saltwater 1210 trailer. The trailer has 4.80-12 tires and the whole set up weighs approximately 950 lbs with boat, trailer, engine, and gear...
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    1997 Suzuki DT15C Spitting Water

    I have a 1997 Suzuki DT15C that came with my boat when I bought it a couple years ago. The engine has always ran well with plenty of power but I do have one concern: I dont' know if it's just the brand/model or if there is truly something wrong. When the engine is running on the hose or in...
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    Yamaha Used Prices

    I'm looking at a '99 Yamaha 25 HP 2 Stroke Longshaft and was wondering what a good price is for it? The engine has only been run in fresh water with all the maintenance records to back it up. The guy is asking $1600 for it. Is this a good deal? Also, is there anything to look for in...
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    Buying a Yamaha Online?

    I am looking at replacing my 1997 Suzuki DT15C with a Yamaha 25hp outboard. Both are and will be longshaft engines. I'm just looking to maximize the power that my boat can handle. I plan to sell my engine on Craigslist and come up with the rest of the money to buy a new Yamaha. My question...
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    The Variation of Weight with Prop Slippage

    I've got a 16' Lund WC short transom, aluminum fishing boat. It's got a Suzuki 15hp 2 stroke, long shaft engine with a 3 gallon gas tank. I'm trying to get the most speed and power out of this set up as I can and need some ideas or guidance. I figure the boat, engine, gas, and battery weigh...
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    Aluminum Boat Wiring from Scratch

    Here's the scoop on what I'd like to do to my boat. I have a 16' Lund WC that is a no frills fishing boat. I am planning to have the battery up front under a deck that I built last year. I would like to run a main set of +/- wires to the rear of the boat to run a Minnkota Endura 30...
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    Trade Suzuki Engines

    Currently, I have a 1997 Suzuki 15hp longshaft that I use to push my 16' Lund. The engine is in great condition with regular maintenance, proper flushing, and kept very clean. I found a guy on Craigslist witha 1995 Suzuki 25hp longshaft wanting to trade for a smaller engine. Here are my...
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    Bow Hatch Complete

    I have a Lund WC16 and was looking to add some much needed storage for my fishing and crabbing outtings. I found this board and started researching materials and designs and here's what I came up with: I used 3/4" marine grade plywood, 1"x1" angle aluminum, and a 10"x20" hatch that I found on...
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