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    hydrofoils....do they help in any way?

    i was looking at putting a stingray hydrofoil speed xp on my 140 evinrude replacing the trolling plate i have on it and have no use for anymore.i am pushing a 22ft starcraft islander.i was wondering if anyone has had any benefits from the use of a hydrofoil.i can tell that the aluminum trolling...
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    motor got decarbed yesterday

    i decarbed my evinrude 120 friday for the first time.i used a can of omc engine tuner through the 4 carbs.a couple of the cylinders really bogged down and smoked a lot.when the can was empty i shut the motor down and let it soak for 6 hours.i changed my lower unit oil as it soaked and noticed a...
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    first time decarb on 1990 evinrude 120

    i went to the shop yesterday to get a can of engine tuner.the mechanic sold me a preventive maintenance valve to replace the other and a injection can to hook it up to he said it was much easier doing it this way instead of trying to squirt it into each carb.it says to run motor to normal...
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    michiganwheel vs omc props

    is one prop made better than the other or is there not really a difference in the quality between the two.i am going to buy a new stainless prop for my evinrude 120.cabelas has the rapture by mich-wheel for $239 and the evinrude dealer has a omc sst prop for $339.a difference of $100 is why i...
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    carbon build up?

    if your motor has a lot of carbon build up and u have never decarbed it in about 7 years will it effect your max rpm's at full throttle?i do 90% of my time on the water trolling.the motor runs great (evinrude 120)but i have lost 200 to 300 rpms.i was going to buy a new sst prop and drop down in...
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    to decarb motor or not?

    i have a 1990 evinrude 120 that i have owned since 1996.it is used 90% of the time trolling on the great lakes.it is the best trolling motor i have had and had many comments on it from people that fish with me on how great and smooth it runs.i have never decarbed this motor.it never fouls plugs...
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    boyesen reeds

    i was wondering how much difference these have on the performance of a outboard.i have a 1990 120 evinrude pushing a 22ft starcraft islander that is used mostly for trolling.and it trolls excellent never loads up or fouls plugs.i read a lot about these reeds and would it be worth paying a...
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    best SS prop for 120 evinrude

    i am getting a new ss prop for my evinrude 120.does anyone have any suggestions on what makes are the best for perfomance.my boat is used 100% offshore fishing on the great lakes.michigan wheel has the rapture and ballistic props.and i see omc has the viper prop for that situation.any...
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    speed difference in props

    i am currently running a 13 1/4x17 stainless and at full throttle i am barely getting the bottom of my motors rpm range 5000-6000.its top end speed is 35-37 mph.to get my rpms up which i am told is better on the motor i would have to drop to a 15 pitch.how much top end speed would i lose doing...
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    120 evinrude

    buying a used boat with a 1990 evinrude 120hp.can any one tell me if this motor is reliable and dependable and did the 1990 models have any history of troubles.<br />thank you
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    radar arch

    has anyone bought a arch from atlantic towers?i am looking at putting a arch on my boat.they are the cheapest i can find out there.wondering what the product is like and how easy it is to install.i live in mich and cant find anyone who builds them so atlantic seems to be my only option.i would...
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    paint needed

    can anyone tell me where i can get touch up paint for my 95 starcraft islander.<br />thank you
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    trailer paint

    can anyone tell me if there is a place out there i can order paint for my 96 escort trailer.also looking for touch up paints for my 95 starcraft islander.<br />thank you
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    need help in choosing right prop

    i have a 90 evinrude 120hp pushing a 22ft starcraft islander aluminum boat.the motor is in excellent shape inside and out.i was using a michwheel aluminum prop 131/4x17 and it was getting 5500 to 5600 rpm's.then a couple years ago iput on a new stainless rapture 131/4x17.i am getting great...
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