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  1. zippy83

    DTS Controls or no DTS Controls

    Thanks... What is the trolling function?
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    DTS Controls or no DTS Controls

    HI all, I am getting ready to purchase a new boat and motor and the motor I was looking at comes with an option to add DTS Controls for an extra $1500. I have done some research and know that it's Digital Throttle response system and that it's very jumpy. My current boat is a 50HP and is cable...
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    IDLE Adjustment

    Hi All, I was wondering if someone can help me figure out how to adjust my idle. I have a very old 1973 Mercury 2 Stroke 50HP outboard. It has been running like a champ for the past 47 years but recently it has been stalling when I turn it on and when it sits in idle for more then 2 minutes...
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    1973 Mercury 50HP Thunderbolt 2 Stroke

    Hi All... I am getting ready to sell my boat and motor but where I'm getting stuck is the value of the outboard. I'm not joking when I say this but this outboard turns on the dime don't matter how long it has been sitting. I just had it sitting for 6 months due to this COVID crap and turned on...
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    New boat question

    HI.. I'm looking to get a brand new boat.. Looking to get a Tracker v19 Targa Combo. Standard boat comes with a 150 Mecr 4 stroke but the dealer is insisting to upgrade to a 200 for additional 6k. The boat has a gallon gas tank and weights about 2250LB. Is the upgrade worth the $$? as for speed...
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    New Boat purchase question

    HI all.. I will be in a market of buying a brand new boat. I really like the new full aluminum deep V tracker boats 19' with a 200HP outboard. The only dealer I really have around where I live is the Tracker Store and Bass Pro. So my question is can you go to them and negotiate a price like...
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    Question about boat cover repair

    Hi All, I just found out that I have a big rip on my boat cover two days before I leave for Wisconsin on a fishing trip. This rip is pretty big, it almost seems like someone took a knife and cut a peace of it out. It is about a 5" x 5" hole. what is the fastest way to patch this up? I would...
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    Trim Motor

    HI All, I really don't know what type of trim motor do I have... A few years ago I wanted to install a trim motor on my 1973 Mercury 50HP. I took it then to one of the boat shops in the area and he installed what then seemed to be a good working (used) trim motor. I have used it for about 5...
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    Plywood sealer

    HI All, I am re-doing my decks on my boat and will be using 3/4" plywood. I know not to use pressure treated plywood on aluminum hulls so my question is what would be the best product to seal the plywood for maximum durability? I know there are sealers and stains you can get from Home Depot...
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    Boat Carpet question

    Hi All, I am getting to the point where my 93 Lowe 1706 needs a new carpet job. my question is should I spend a small fortune and get marine grade carpet from somewhere or is some home depot outdoor carpet good enough? Thanks Zipp
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    1973 mercury seal leaking gas

    Hi everyone. I have a 1973 Mercury 50 hp outboard. Today when I was putting the boat in the garage a noticed that it was leaking some fuel from the outboard. Its in the upper part above the exhaust. There seems to be an rubber seal that goes around the whole thing. Here is a picture does...
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    Adding an additional fusebox

    Hi All, I have a Sierra Marine FS40640-1 Fuse/Terminal block. My plan is to run a set of cables positive/negative from my new battery to it. However I am not sure which side to hook up the positive/negative wires. here is a picture for better visual
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    Need to move some items from one battery to another

    Hi All, I have a little upcoming project ahead of me, and would like to see if I can get some ideas. Currently I have way too many items hooked up to my battery. I have the Depth finder, Radio, phone charger, aerator, bilge pump, horn, lights front and back as well as inside the boat. I would...
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    found a very small amount of water in LU

    Hi All, I recently drained my LU oil and the first this that came out is a very small amount of water. I would say less than 10ML (0.33814oz) and after that it was dirty oil. I took a picture of all the oil that came out. This is on a 1974 Mercury 50HP outboard Should I be concerned? If so...
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    Fish finder interference

    Hi all, I have a problem with my two fish finders. I have two lowrance sonars one is hds12 and the other is hds9. I have networked them together and both have separate power sources. Hds9 is hooked up to the trolling battery and hds12 to the main outboard starter batterie. When I turn on my...
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    Keeping batteries fresh in winter months

    Hi all, What is the best way to keep batteries fresh in the off season. Like many of you I have two deep cycle batteries on my boat. The boat is garaged and I have two chargers with maintainer built in that I keep on throughout the winter. Is that enough or should I look for some better...
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    Lowrance LSS2 ideal transducer mounting location

    Hi All, I have had my HDS Gen 2 unit for a while now, and someone at the ramp told me that he thought my mounting configuration might be wrong. After I did some research I see a lot of people mount it different spots. Some people say I should have the 83/200 on the right side of the LSS2 and...
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    water pump issue

    Hi All, I have been noticing an issue with my water pump latley. I changed it out in the winter months and used the boat 3 times so far. Did not notice any issues out on the water. Today I wanted to turn it on because it hasn't been used in over two moths and noticed after it turns on it...
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    How to deal with little water in the hull?

    Hi All, I was wondering how to deal with a little water in the hull after a day of fishing. We are talking about very little water (20oz or less), at a very steep boat ramp there isnt enough water in the hull to be drained through the drain hole... Any suggestions? Thanks
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    Greasing the drive shaft

    Hi all, When I was changing my water pump I put everything together like it was. Later I saw a post here and someone said that the drive shaft needs to be greased. Do I need to take it apart again and get that done? Also this was my first time replacing a water pump. I got all parts replaced...
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