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    How to find a leak in my Jon Boat?

    I didn't see a "boat repair" section so I hope this is the right place to post. I have a small leak in my 14ft aluminum jon boat. I'm not certain where exactly the leak is, but I know it's very small... doesn't keep me from fishing, but I'd like to fix it before I try and sell it. I've seen...
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    trouble starting my outboard

    1981 7.5hp Merc outboard. Over the last month I've had an increasingly hard time starting this motor. At first, it would only take a few pulls. Just last week, it took about 20 pulls... waited 5 minutes... 10 more pulls (all the while with the choke out) and then it finally turned over. My...
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    what year is my 7.5 Merc?

    7.5hp Merc 2-stroke The serial number is 5700193 (I think), only number I could find on the engine block. And when/if anyone replies with the answer, how did you get it!!?? Seems as if there are magicians on this forum. Thanks guys!
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    How can I keep my carb/fuel line dirt free?

    I recently bought a used 7.5 merc 2 stroke outboard. (year/model unknown). It's in tiptop condition but I had a problem starting it when I brought it home... turns out that a piece of dirt got in the fuel line. Now, I'm worried of getting dirt in there again because I have to remove the fuel...
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    noobie questions about my outboard

    It's a late 80's/early 90's model Mercury outboard, tiller, 2-stroke 7.5 hp. (although I don't think this matters concerning the questions i have). ...(sorry, don't know the year/model) This is my first outboard motor, it seems to be in decent working condition, when I get it out on the lake...
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    can I build a deck for my narrow jon boat?

    Hey everyone, I want to put a small deck at the bow of my boat to serve as a casting platform, trolling motor mount area, and a seat. I own a 14' flat bottom but the beam is relatively narrow; 46 inches at the widest, around 32 in at the bottom. I have a 7 1/2 hp outboard in the back, and the...
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    10 best bass lures

    I read a great article while waiting in my doctors office one morning; it listed the authors 10 favorite bass lures... I wish I had kept that article because I hadn't heard of any of them. So I bring my quest here... I want to know what the best bass lures out there are. I'm stuck using only a...
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    simple question

    I just bought a rebuilt mercury 7.5 hp outboard. Can I store the engine (for short period, 1 week) on it's side? I want to build a stand for it, but it will take me a week and I need to take the engine off the boat. Thanks.
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    trolling motor mount location (jon boat)

    Hey everyone, just joined the forum. Bought a 14ft jon boat and I want to put a Trolling Motor at the bow. Unfortunately, the boat is not stable enough to stand all the way at the bow in order to reach the TM handle. My question is; can I mount a trolling motor on the side of the boat? Any...
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