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    New Etec info?

    A TV add was showing the new Evinrude E-tec motors... I confess, I am not a "engine" person and some of these new power plants are new to me... ...Looking for your experience, info, good and bad on these new motors. Thanks.
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    Fluorocarbon Leaders For Salmon

    Last summer I started trying some fluorocarbon leaders when the fishing got tough with some success...(Chinooks) Has anyone had any problems using fluoro? What are some of the pros and cons when using this line? Has anyone tried using this line with a "flasher" rig?
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    Another upgrade...Need your advice

    I have been looking at some of the newer fishing rigs lately and need your help and/or experience. One set-up is an "off-shore" boat 19'-21'. Whaler etc. with either a merc. o/b or Yamaha. (This boat will be trailered most of the time.) Another option is one of the newer Alumacrafts or Lunds...
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    When to add grease to bearing buddies?

    How often do you add grease to your bearing buddies? What is recomended? Miles...etc.?
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    Trim Vibration?

    At the dock I had the trim up more than I like...(Shallow water) and noticed a good vibration coming from the lower unit @ low rpm and neutral.. Minutes later in deeper water/ trim down etc. everything ran very smooth...Question: Should I be concerned with anything here? 5.0 Volvo i/o
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    Gas odor in bilge...Normal?

    Just a quick safety question here guys. This past week has been HOT here in the north country. I was doing some basic cleaning, inspection, etc. of my 1996 Four Winns in the drive way. Pulled off the canvas and opened the cover on the 5.0FL (carb) volvo. "Strong" fuel odor??? Is this normal...
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    old fuel? Advise

    First day out after storage (last week) boat ran great. All service had been done. Filter, timing, new plugs, etc. <br /><br />Yesterday went out and had problems (keeping it running at start up) After finally starting, ran fine?? Is this a classic case of old Fuel? Any Advise? Thanks in...
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    Update on winter storage advice?

    I am reading alot of posts lately on cracked manifolds. Water in oil. And leaking blocks etc.<br /><br />I know this maybe a loaded question: But what is the "best" way to make sure that the engine (and maifolds) are well drained for storage next fall? <br /><br />Is the answer as (simple) as...
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    Smallmouth Bass Advise?

    A friend has invited me to go fishing this summer in "a prime smallmouth area." Conditions are: small rock-filled stream (river) running into a large (deep and clear) lake. <br /><br />Do I stay with the same baits that have worked well for largemouth? e.g. Texas Rig? What other tactics should I...
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    Your choice for cleaning (hull)?

    Just wondering what everyone likes to use for cleaning "mild" lake scum and Road tar? Is Simple Green safe to use on gel coat?
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    Basic Battery Question?

    The battery in our used 19' Four Winns is not original and (probably) should be replaced before that first day of summer arrives..I am not running much for elecronics, except for the basic gages and depth sounder, plus cd and radio.(Rarely used) <br /><br />Looking for some good advice on dual...
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    Easier way to change spark plugs

    Greetings to all..I am a "newbie" to iboats.<br /> I just purchased my 1996 Four Winns last summer. (Sweet Boat!) 5.0 Litre FL Volvo Penta.<br /><br /> I winterized it myself this past fall and with manual in hand, everything went very well.(I have owned o/b's before.) The only problem was...
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