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    Trophy Fishing Boats

    »  Hello, Zebramidge [ log out ] iboats Bulletin Board   » General   » Engines and Motors   » Trophy Fishing Boats <br /><br />    <br />Author Topic: Trophy Fishing Boats <br />Zebramidge <br />Captain <br />Member # 2615 <br /><br /> posted January 25, 2002 01:42 PM             <br...
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    Trophy Fishing Boats

    Anyone had any experience with these boats made by Bayliner, specifically the smaller 17 foot model. Looking for a fresh water large river and lake boat. Thanks.
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    Block Freeze

    Live in Phoenix. Bought 1st boat this year. 115 i/o omc on 15' Boston Whaler. Thinking about heading up to Colorado River for winter fishing. Typically would layover night before leaving boat on trailer before putting in the water at first light. Nightime air temps can and often do get below...
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    fuel line vacuum test

    Planning to troubleshoot fuel system tomorrow morning on i/o boat. Limited mechanical experience. Need to vacuum check fuel line before vro pump for possible air in system and fuel restriction. Motor manual says to do it at full throttle for two minutes. Can I do this at full throttle in neutral...
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    OMC smoker

    First boat. Boston Whaler Rage OMC Turbojet 115 inboard/outboard. Use it as flyfisherman taxi on skinny river water from bar to bar. Benchmarking maintenance. New plugs. Tightened up a couple leaky fuel fittings. Changed out leaky VRO. Replaced fuel filter, lower unit gear oil. Did comp test...
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    jet vs. prop performance

    15 ft. Boston Whaler, 115hp VRO OMC i/o with jet foot. took it up on colorado river above lee's ferry. ran it upriver into current about 15 miles with side trips to flyfishing bars logged about 34 miles total. boat performed well and jet is obviously a plus in skinny water, but used 17 gallons...
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    fly rod rack

    need vertical rack/holder for fly rods (6) to mount to center console. would be great if it also worked for spinning rods. any ideas?
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    VRO problem?

    new boat owner. 15 ft. 1995 boston whaler "rage" jet drive w/115Hp in/out OMC motor. smokes like crazy at startup, a bit sluggish to start, requires lots of choking at ingition key. smoking diminishes later, but still is there. restarts are quick and responsive. boat performance seems okay, but...
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