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I have a Motorguide 24V Tour digital 70lb thrust trolling motor. The issue I am having is that the trolling motor randomly cuts out. Doesn't seem to matter whether on min or max. Basically I will be moving along the bank and the motor cuts out. The go button no longer works. If I hold the go...
I'm primarily looking to increase my knowledge of my outboard motor. I read a few spark plug articles that stated you could read a plug and determine the characteristics of your motor. I.E. running lean, rich, etc. I've had a few issues the last time out with the motor being...
I have a 1993 Mariner Outboard 135HP. First thing in the morning it still cranks over first or second time and purs at idle. However, as the day progresses and the temp gets higher (particularly over 85) it becomes more difficult for the motor to idle without dieing. Even after running down...
Working on my transom rebuild for a 1993 18' Procraft. The original design of the transom had two 3/4" plywood laminated together. The plywood goes from the bottom of the transom area up until it is flush with the top of the hull. However, there is approximately a 1/2" or so gap (by design) that...
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The splashwell area is still a work in progress. I'm stuck and could really use anyone's input. Here's some pictures:
The first pictures shows the general area I'm working on. Marked with "A"
The second picture shows the view from the inside. I couldn't...
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Well it's being REALLY slow going. The boat is framed up and I've made two A frames to assist in pulling the cap off. I've cut the tabbing behind each rear storage compartment and under the passenger seats (these are the only places I've found it). Now I'm...
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After cutting away some of the inner skin the leak looks like it's been happening for a while...probably since that transducer was first installed 10-15 years ago. The 2x4 that supports the weight of the right gas tank is rotten. And the plywood that the tank...
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Drilled a few test holes and this is the result (red-bad green-good wood). I'm not planning on fishing until March, so I'm thinking about just packing silica gel around the area to pull out the moisture. Change it out every couple of days and then finish the...
Hello all,
My name is Chris and I own a 1993 17' Procraft bass boat. After winterizing my boat I started inspecting it to see if there were any small projects I could work on over the off season. I came across this leak towards the transom of the boat:
Upon removing fasteners from where an...
