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    Crusaders 454XL electric gremlins ?

    I have a weird electrical problem. I mostly troll Lake Superior, Silverton 34c 1992 with Crusaders 454XL. The PORT motor starts and will run all day with no issue, 1 battery is connected to it and powers some electronics. But every hours or so (of trolling at idle) the STARBOARD motor battery...
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    Trojan 10 meter express or sedan, anybody has any experience ?

    I am looking at several brands and models, and this one caught my attention. Anybody has any feedback on these ? Thanks
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    Great Lakes large fishing boat opinions.

    I would like to hear opinions from people owning large (28ft and up) boats with flybridge, and they use them for fishing. How is it (trolling, lakers, salmon, etc) from flybridge only, or do you miss an interior helm ? Reason I am asking is I am in the market for a sportfishing boat with...
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    Fishfinder / Sonar which one is a good unit for deep waters ?

    I am in the market for a new fishfinder. I mainly fish deep waters of Lake Superior. I am retiring (finally) my Lowrance LCX 27c, and because of this unit and Lowrance bad customer service I don't want to go back to the same brand. Here in MN, the dominant brands are Lowrance and Humminbird...
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    Anybody installed a lower helm station on a Silverton or any other large boat ?

    I am looking to purchase a 1989 SIlverton 34 Convertible. Great layout, very spacious, but unfortunately it does not have a lower helm station. I mainly fish here in the northern states, spring and fall are always chilly. Anybody tried to install on same boat or any similar ?
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    Thompson plowing at full speed.

    I have a 1991 Thompson Adventurer 288. We love the boat, the roominess, etc. I have twin Mercruiser 260hp, which gives me 25mpg cruising speed and 30plus mph top speed I only have a problem, when I push boat at full speed it starts to plow and, of course, it gets "squirly" and wanders all over...
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    Fishfinder sonar combo, what's a good brand ?

    I have a Lowrance LCX 27c that drives me crazy, always changing reading, never to be trusted except for the GPS part. I tried all sorts of possible troubleshooting and fixes possible, the unit still does not perform as I would like to which is to be able to show fish and related. please don't...
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    Sportfishing / Sedan / Convertible boat with 2 staterooms

    My wife and me are looking to upgrade our Thompson 29ft boat into a 32ft to 40ft boat with 2 separate staterooms or more. Which models are out there in the sportfishing / sedan / convertible boats ? Keep in mind budget is limited, don't point to a 2005 40 ft Hatteras, of course I cannot afford...
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    Lowrance radar, which dome will work

    I have a Lowrance LCX 27c, it has Lowrance Radar capability but I was wondering if anybody knows if I can use any other dome or do I have to get a Lowrance brand (very expensive) ?
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    Is it more convenient to drive a boat or haul it ?

    I am going to buy a 30ft to 36 ft mid '70s sportfish boat in Lake Michigan area, to be moved to Minneapolis, MN Would it be easier and cheaper to drive boat through the lake, through Superior and end up in Duluth, MN then haul boat last 200 miles or have it hauled all the way for 750 miles ...
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    120 Mercruiser, no spark

    I just bought this used boat, hasn't been run since 2005. 1974 Mercruiser 120hp motor oil is very clean, I assume it has been winterized and never used then. Motor cranks fine but I have no spark. -I disconnected dist. center post, grounded it, and no spark at crank. -I opened dist, points close...
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    Honda 25hp 4 stroke, which year is it ?

    I have this Honda 25hp I would like to know which year is it:<br /><br />BAJL 1004109<br /><br />I tried the Honda forum but I didn't get any answer.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Honda 25hp 4 stroke, which year is it ?

    I have this Honda 25hp I would like to know which year is it:<br /><br />BAJL 1004109<br /><br />Thanks
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    2001 150 XR6 carb hose routing problem.

    I just finished rebuilding a '01 XR6 which had light fire damage.<br />I have all the hoses connected (fuel, bleed, oil) but there are 2 sets of small hoses I don't know where they belong.<br /><br />1 hose is on right bottom carb, and starts from top carb, tee to middle, tee to bottom, then...
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    How to de-carb an Optimax

    I have a 1999 Optimax 150hp, how do you decarb a fuel injected motor ?
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    1999 Mercury 150 Optimax clicking noise

    I recently purchased a boat with a '99 Merc Optimax 150hp, motor runs good except for 2 issues:<br />1- Clicking noise when running, sounds like injector noises, do they go bad after a certain time ?<br />2- Sometimes I can't shift into gear, from idle, without motor killing.<br /><br />Anybody...
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    Will a 1996 powerhead fit a 2000 merc ?

    I found a good 1996 2.5l powerhead to replace my bad 2000 2.5 150hp XR6.<br /><br />Does anybody know if it will fit on middle section without problems ?<br /><br />Thanks
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    1992 Mercury 115hp Tilt & Trim blows relays

    I have a 1992 Mercury 115hp OB. I replaced the tilt & trim assembly with a good used different type. Originally it had a single ram, now I have the 3 rams model. I connected wiring to existing relays on side of motor (sealed type), and it keeps blowing them. Actually if I connect just 1 relay it...
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    '91 Yamaha VMax 150 beeps when taking off

    I have a 1991 yamaha V Max 150hp on a 18ft bass boat. When I take off trimmed all the way down, remote start beeping and all 3 little lights on gauge flash, if I keep on going, motor goes in "limp" mode and won't go over 2000rpm.<br />If I just trim motor up half way it's fine, but since boat...
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    New project, re-build a bow deck and rails

    I just bought a 2000 Kenner 21ft center console. It was a storm damage and it has a big hole in the left side of bow deck and part (approx 4ft) of rail support is gone (and I mean g-o-n-e).<br />It looks like a simple construction, one piece fiberglass mold (I call it a big fiberglass bath tub...
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