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    Humminbird help

    I am replacing the broken transducer on my 565. The old transit had built in temp and the cable has only 3 pins. The new one has an seperate temp probe and has 5 pins. It states its for all 500 units. Will it work? Why the extra pins? XP 9 20 T is model I believe. Thanks Will
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    Tilt Troubles, Need advice

    Was out on a lake fishing over the weekend and while running down the lake I took the old boat up close to WOT for about a mile run. It was then that my son and I both heard a strange noise, like something had flown out of the boat or hit something. I lowered speed and we continued on our way...
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    150HP XP2 Motor any good?

    I am looking at a Basstream bass boat, boat is in great shape, and has a 150hp XP2 Merc on it. Friend said those motors were bad motors but unsure if he knows what he is talking about. Any body have experence with them? This boat is a 2000 model, but I think the motor is older than that, maybe...
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    2000 Chaparral 245 SSi, Good Boat?

    I do not know anything of this type of boat. Its for sell locally here for 8900.00, looks beautiful inside and out, even the engine is clean as a pin. 5.7L Merc v8. This boat shows only 2 light rub spots on the port side rub rail and has spent most of its life on the trailer. It sounds like a...
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    87 Stratos worth 4200?

    87 Stratos bass boat, 150 Merc, Jack plate, and Pwr steer. Boat looks brand new, trailer in in new shape along with the tires. The asking price is $4200.00 but the age has me wondering if its worth that. Any advice you can give is great. Thanks Will
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    Dual Props?

    I am in the market for a ski/pleasure boat. While I am looking around I run accros a 4W that has an outdrive (Volvo I believe?) and it has what looks like 2 props that turn counter to each other. The guy says its more efficient and gets you out of the hole faster. Can someone explain the pros...
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    Fixing a "Spun Hub"??

    If I spin a hub, which I have done twice in the past, can I press out the old and press in a new on my own? I have a hydro press just have never seen how the prop is put together. It would save an hour trip each way plus the wait time for the nearest prop shop to repair it. Just thinking I...
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    1975 25HP Carb Rebuild

    Quick question for those who have rebuilt your carbs on the 25HP. I see two different kits listed, one is a Sierra (18-7222) and Mallory (9-37107) Can someone tell me which is best to use? I have used Mallory ignition parts before and know them to be a good brand, but not sure if they are one...
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    Service Manual, Which one?

    I am redoing a 1975 25HP Johnson. 25R75B. I am going to need a service manual and I seem to find several on the internet. Can some of you guys tell me the best one to get? I am also looking short term for any pics of the wiring for the points etc. I pulled my points and the pic I took with...
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    1975 25HP Johnson, Flywheel broken

    I have a 25R75B outboard. I was trying to use it this weekend and could only get the top jug to fire. I swaped plugs and it was still only the top jug. I was going to pull the flywheel and check the points as I have in the past. This time, it broke around the steel spider that is cast into it...
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