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    What amp fuse?

    I've mounted a 100 watt halogen running/fog light to the front of my boat for night fishing. For power, I've come off the accessory (purple) terminal side of the ignition switch, same place where all the gauges are daisy-chained.I have spliced in an in-line fuse holder between the switch and...
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    Removing carpet

    My boat is a Crestliner TS 172 with carpet over wood decking. The carpet is good but I thought about having it sprayed with a Rhino liner type of material. Carpet in a fishing boat doesn't make much sense to me. What is a good solvent to help remove carpet glue?
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    Yamaha 80HP 4-stroke

    I'm considering a boat with a 2002 Yamaha 80 HP 4-stroke engine. Are there any peculiarities with this year/engine? Anything I should look out for? <br />Good engine? Leave it alone?<br />Thanks,<br />JD
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    Johnson System Check Commander

    I have a 2004 Johnson 140 4-stroke engine with the multi-function System Check Commander gauge, new last year. I recently transferred engine, gauge, harness & controls from a hull I just sold to the replacement boat.<br />First four times on the water everything was normal. The fifth time out...
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    Boat Buddy?

    Have any of you used this thing and if so, how do you like it. Would you recommend it? Advantages/disadvantages?<br /><br /> http://www.kodiaktrailer.com/redswish/boat_buddy.htm
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    Rigging kicker controls

    I just purchased a Crestliner TS 172 Tournament and have a Suzuki 9.9 4-stroke Electric start w/remote controls I would like to use as a kicker. The steering, mechanical, fuel and wiring is no problem at all. Problem is finding a place to mount the controls. The boat's side panel is about all...
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    Corrosion

    I have a Minn Kota Power Drive with co-pilot remotes. there's a male/female connection plug where the trolling motor connects to the co-pilot/foot pedal that gets corroded. Is there a product that is made for marine electrical connections that will help prevent corrosion?
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    2001 Suzuki DF 9.9 electric start

    Engine has been sitting for a while, (6+ months).Engine will not rev beyond 2500 RPM. If I choke it a little it will go 3000. Makes a kind of popping backfire sound like its running out of gas or too lean. There's a brass cap/plug where an enricher/mixture screw would be with no adjustment...
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    Prop Swap

    I just changed boats from a Bass-type @ 1500 lb. to a Crestliner TS 172 V-hull that weighs around 1120 lb. I put my Johnsu 140 4-stroke on the V boat. On the Bass boat I used a Stiletto 14" X 24 P SS which worked well. A little slow out of the hole but would reach WOT, trimmed out 50 MPH GPS...
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    Screw holes

    I just purchased a used late model, deep-V aluminum boat. It has a aluminum/wood laminated transom. The transom has three screws holding the speedo water pick-up on, two for the transducer, two for the thermo-sensor, etc. I plan to remove all this crap and re-rig. Is there a good waterproof fix...
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    Trailer w/Rollers

    I've previously owned Bass-type boats and trailers with bunks. I just purchased a Crestliner V on a Load Rite roller trailer. It has a total of 16 rollers but no center roller for a guide. Unloading went great but trying to load the boat was quite an experience to say the least. No problem...
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    Suzuki DF 9.9

    I purchased a used one with extremely low hours. I submerged the lower unit in a 30 gal drum of water, covering the water intake holes by several inches. When it started, water almost immediately started coming out the tube (pisser). After awhile the water slowed and pulsed intermittently. The...
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    Jack Plate/Hole Shot

    Question:<br />I added a 6" jack plate which helped handling and top end but hurt my hole shot, made it seem a little more sluggish. Without the plate, hole shot is much stronger but I get porpoising, less range of trim, handling and top end aren't as good. I'm using the same prop.<br />Is this...
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    Lowrance Fishing Hot Spots electronic maps

    Anyone know where I can order one for area 5? on line? Can't find them locally and even Lowrance/LEI has them back-ordered.<br />JD
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    slow draining live well

    My boat has a 45 gallon live well with two fill pumps and two recirculating pumps. With both pumps running it will fill in just a few minutes but because of all the plumbing and the small drain outlet, it takes forever to drain the way its set up (gravity). Would there be an easy way to make it...
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