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    hard starting after changing plugs....

    i changed the spark plugs on my 1999 115 yami.(non oil-injected). the new plugs were supposed to be less likely to interfere with radio frequencies. same number, just had an "r" in there (i believe). anyway, it started right up in the driveway with the muffs on. three days later i go to the...
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    hand held or fixed mount vhf

    I use my boat ( 19' c/c) 99% of the time in lakes in north carolina. i do however plan on going to the inter coastal waterways of north carolina. It is a bay boat , so i don't see my self going off shore more than a couple of miles in ideal weather. i somewhat understand from searching this...
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    drain holes in floor to bilge area..................

    here is the situation...i have a '99 palm beach 185 cc. it has two scuppers on the transom. i use the boat 95% of the time in fresh water lakes here in the piedmont area of north carolina. while fishing in the rain, the boat has no where for the rain water to go so it ends up at the rear of the...
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    cleaning carbon from yamaha 115

    I was at a local boat shop today geting new plugs for my 115 yamaha 2 stroke. the service person noticed the build up on my old plug and informed me that i need to do a "shock treatment" with a product i believed was named ring free...( may be wrong with name)....i was told that i need to treat...
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    poling platforms

    anyone build their own? where would i get my materials and better yet, should i use aluminum or another material and have it powder coated? how about the decking material?
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    adjusting tounge weight....

    how far back can i let my boat hang off the back end of the trailer bunks? I need to take some weight off the tounge, but am cautios as to how far is safe for the boat to hang off the rear. right now, the boat sits approx. 8"-12" off the rear of the bunks. i was thinking os sliding the winch...
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    changing the fuel/water seperater

    HOW? really, what is the procedure for changing the filter? <br /><br />yamaha 115 2-stroke.<br /><br />thanks.
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    flounder lights

    has anyone made their own submersible fihing lights? if so, can you pass on your idea? thanks.
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    new VA state blue cat

    http://www.kerrlake.com/whiskers/INDEX.HTM hope this link works
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    deck plates for bow seats

    does anyone know if there are plugs i can put in the deck plate for my bow seat when the seat is out? every time it rains or when i wash the boat i get water in my bow storage. any suggestions would be much appreciated, i'm tired of my tackle and extra life jackets staying damp.<br />...
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    fender spacing

    i went from 13" to 14" tires, now how much space is needed or recommended between the fender and the tire? i have approx. 1" at the top and 1.25" on the sides.
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    BENT AXLE?????

    here's the deal......both tires(single axle) lean in at the top pretty far. i put a jack under the center of the axle and the tires straightened out. however, one straightened out more than the other. i also notice that the rear spring hanger on the side that leans more is broken. so what do you...
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    rust in tackle box

    anyone have a sugestion how to stop rust from forming in my tackle box? the treble hooks on some of my crank baits are extremely rusted. i plan on doing a lot of salt water fishing this fall and know how damaging that can be.
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    problem with used boat purchase...need advice

    here's the situation.<br /><br />i purchased a used boat from a local dealership. after many weeks of troubles and frustrations and investigations this is what i have come up with...the boat is to heavy for the trailer, by approx. 600-700 punds. this is the trailer that came with the boat when...
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    problem with used boat purchase...need advice

    here's the situation.<br /><br />i purchased a used boat from a local dealership. after many weeks of troubles and frustrations and investigations this is what i have come up with...the boat is to heavy for the trailer, by approx. 600-700 punds. this is the trailer that came with the boat when...
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