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  1. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 - Part Missing

    Just picked up a 77 Rude 25. Model 25702S Looks like a runner to me, but am I wrong or shouldn't it have some kind of air breather on the carb? Is it OK to run it this way? Think I see a CDI box on this so no points right? Those coils look fairly new too I'm thinking.
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    Gear Oil Pump Storage

    Got me a pretty nice one and used it for the first time yesterday. Worked really well and hardly spilled a drop. Should I try to clean it out now or is it OK to let sit with lube in it? Only easy way can think of cleaning it would be to try to pump some kerosene through it, but it still wouldn't...
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    Slip Bobbers

    Want to try out fishing for crappie with slip bobbers. Are they all pretty much alike or are some better than others? Do they come with the beads and stuff or do you buy that separate? Thinking of grabbing these ones...
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    Boat Disposal

    Maybe I'm nuts, but plan to buy a boat for small money just because I want the motor. 12' glass boat with no title I want rid of. Suggestions?
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    Upholstery Work?

    I keep finding boats that seem pretty decent except the upholstery is shot. Just wondering how costly it is to get this kind of stuff fixed. I mean is it a few hundred or thousands? Is a boat with an open bow and vinyl down the sides even worth considering? Also anybody here do their own...
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    Mystery Part - Help!

    Found this half ring thing lying on garage floor near where was working on the gear housing yesterday. Did it fall out??? Can't figure out where it goes. For '66 McCulloch 14.....maybe?
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    Nasty Lube

    Knew had a leak in the lower unit, but only ran this guy about an hour last year before getting my Fastwin. Quick question and pardon me if this is the wrong forum, but it's not motor specific. I drained the grease and man what a yucky mess. Milky and kinda clinging to everything. Is it OK to...
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    Fish Finders

    Never had one. Don't know anything about them. Don't know if need one. One thing I do know is don't want to spend a fortune on one. Some guidance from you old pros would be appreciated. Plan to mainly fish in a small lake and a nearby river. Would it really do me a lot of good? If get one with...
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    Help IDing a Johnson

    Can anybody tell me the size and approximate year of this one?
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    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    Yeah, I know. It's and old glass boat. Well past it's prime. The floors are bare though so no hidden rot. Thing is the upholstery looks pretty worn out. Any idea what it could cost to get it redone? I've made covers for some snowmobile seats, if I bought a decent sewing machine would this be a...
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    Worm Bed Anyone?

    Decided to get back into fishing and started a worm bed last year. Buried an old recycling bin that is about 2' deep. Our compost bin is full of red worms if you dig down to the bottom so I put a bunch of those in there. We get pretty cold winters here so wondering if the worms will still be...
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    Which Side Left???

    I applied to the state of Indiana BMV and obtained a Motor Vehicle ID No. for my home built trailer. Stamped a tag for it, but am not sure where to put it: "MVINs affixed to trailers must be fastened to the left front side of the trailer tongue and be in plain view." Checked my other boat and...
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    First Year Electronic Ignition?

    Like the title says, just wondering in what year Johnny Rude went solid state? Anyone like points better?
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    Gamefisher 7.5 Grab it or Run?

    So a guy I know wants to swap me this for a set of headers. I didn't give a lot for the headers so I'm up for the deal, but would really like to know who made this motor and if I can get parts for it. He says no ID plate on the motor and it ran when it was used last. 10 years ago. I know it was...
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    Yamaha 150 ProV? Yay or Nay?

    Considering purchasing a Crest Liner pro with a Yamaha 150 ProV. Guy seems honest. Says the compression is low at 90 psi per cylinder. I'm just wondering what I could be getting into if the motor turns out to need work. What is a motor like this worth in good condition? Worth rebuilding? I'd...
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    Simple Floor Ideas?

    I have a very basic aluminum fishing boat. Think it's what you call a deep V. It's a bit difficult to walk around in. Especially towards the front where it's deep and narrow. All I'm after is making it a little easier and safer to walk around. Don't want to add much weight, don't want to...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    As some of you know I have a small alum fishing boat. An older 14' MirroCraft. With all the weight in the back when I'm running solo it doesn't like to plane at low speed. Was thinking if I was sitting further forward it would perform better for me. Is it feasible to install a steering wheel...
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    Boat Cover Ribs/Braces

    Not sure what you would call them, but looking for a simple idea to keep the cover on my 14' Mirrocraft from caving in from rain and snow. Have bucket underneath it now to raise the center, but it's less than ideal. Been thinking of using some 1/2" PVC for bows in 3 places, but can't figure out...
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    McCulloch Leaking Filter Bowl

    My 14 HP McCulloch seems to like to leak around the gasket. Replaced it earlier this year with one I cut from cork/rubber stock from the auto parts. Worked like a charm. For awhile. Then it started leaking again. So I cut another gasket and doubled up. Worked fine for the rest of the season...
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