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    Need help with mounting transducer to trolling motor??

    Hi Folks, I have a Garmin 160 FF that is three years old. Bought a new Lowrance and I would like to move the Garmin to the bow mount trolling motor. I purchased a bracket to do this that was shipped from Garmin and there is no way that it will mount that transducer. It just does not work...
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    Can a foot controlled TM be converted to hand control?

    I have a 2004 Freshwater Bow mount foot controlled Motorguide the cable that runs from the foot pedal to the Motor head is a bit short and difficult to use on my Lund as I don't have a forward casting platform. Can this otherwise nice motor be converted to a hand operated one by some miracle...
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    Lowrance LMS 332c or Humminbrd 87C??

    Hey Folks,<br /> Its decision time again on purchasing a new FF for the boat (freshwater only) and I want GPS with the sonar. Looked over the above two and ??????. Any suggestions and WHY? Thanks again, Wally
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    Mounting two transducers on transom???

    I currently have a Garmin 160 mounted near the stern of my Lund 16' Alaskan (Tiller model) which I use when operating boat & while trolling. I also have a less expensive Bottom Line mounted at the bow with a trolling motor transducer that I use when casting for Bass. I want to put the Garmin on...
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    Where can I find a prop for 10-spline shaft?

    Does anyone know where I can find a prop that will fit my 10-spline shaft on my 2004 Johnson 25 hp 4-stroke. That is, other than the stock OEM aluminum prop from Johnson? The manual says the correct size is 10 1/4 X 11. I have tried several places including iboats and nobody seems to have...
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    RE: Can't find a composite prop for my motor?

    RE: Can't find a composite prop for my motor? I have a 2004 Johnson 25hp 4-stroke....Other than the stock alum prop from the dealer, I cannot find a prop that will fit this motor due to its 10-spline prop shaft!!! All the props seem to be 13-spline. I asked about ProPulse, Michigan Wheel, etc...
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    Dinged prop on new Johnson 25 4-stroke??

    Hi Folks,<br /> I just ran into a gravel bottom while fishing and got one blade of my prop slightly dinged. It is bent in about 1/8" at the tip. Seemes to run OK but I detect a slight vibration at full throttle. The manual says the size is 10 1/4 X 11. I would like to get this one repaired and...
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    Prop on new Johnson 25hp 4-stroke just got dinged??

    Hi Folks,<br /> Ran into a gravel bottom going very slow with my new 25 4-stroke. One blade slightly bent on tip of blade....no cut or tears...seems to run OK but does have tiny bit vibration running full open throttle. I'm sure I could get this fixed up but would like new prop and keep this...
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    No help on Motor Guide unit???

    Hi Folks,<br /> I have a new MG bow mount and have been trying to get help on adjusted the very loose steering tension. I could not find help here after two posts, so I called Motor Guide in Tulsa, OK and explained my problem. They said a dealer could fix the problem, but could not tell a...
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    Need help on adjusting steering for MG??

    Hi Folks,<br /> I posted several days ago but could not get a reply, trying again. I have a new Motor Guide FreshWater Bow mount 54lbs, 50" shaft. It has a breakaway mount. When I go to let it over the side or more importantly bring it in, it just spins around wacking the bow. To get it to lay...
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    How to tighten steering control on MGuide??

    Need help guys! I have a new Motor Guide FW54 Bow Mount motor. The steering is way too loose! When I pull the rope up to swing it in the water, the head spins around. When I go to retrieve the motor, the head does not align with the mount unless I keep my foot on the pedal in the exact...
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    RE: Can you re-use isolator bolts???

    RE: Can you re-use isolator bolts??? In moving a trolling motor to a new location, can the screws of the isolator bolts be backed out and reused again?? Never had to do this before. If not, whats the best way to remove them? Hacksaw??? Thanks, Wally
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    Help? Messed up mounting Motor Guide on bow!

    Hi Folks,<br /> I just mounted a new Motor Guide 54 lb thrust with 50" shaft and breakaway mount on my new Lund boat. I thought everything about position was good and when done found out the motor head just grazes the bow light which is screwed down in the bow. I can lift it over and use it but...
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    Opinion of Johnson 25hp Four-Stroke?

    Just got a new rig, 16' Lund Alaskan with Johnson 25 Four-Stroke. Won't be able to use it until spring. Anyone out have one??? If so any complaints or Praises...Thanks, Wally
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    Mounting MK Power Drive???

    I have a 16' Lund Alaskan (New) I need to put a trolling motor on the bow. I've owned 2 motor guides that I installed myself without problem. I saw thw MK in a store but as usual the salesman did'nt know anything about it. Looking at the display model I did not see any mounting holes along the...
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    Johnson or Honda 25hp four stroke

    Hello, I am in the process of getting a new Lund 16' Alaskan Tiller for fishing I'm torn between what motor to buy, but it must be a 25hp four-stroke. Johnson, Honda are choices. Any comment or experiences with these motors would be appreciated. Thanks, Wally
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    Garmin 160 Problem?

    I have a Garmin 160 Fishfinder about 1 month old. It seems to work fine, but every day that I use it, it shuts off by itself. To get it to work again, I simply unplug the data cable in back and replug it and Presto. This however is getting to be a pain......Anyone know why this is happening? It...
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    Help? Trolling Motor Fuse Size?

    I have a Minnkota Riptide 40lb thrust motor that is transom mount but I have it on my bow. this is a 12 volt motor and today for some unknown reason the in-line fuse blew. I don't know what size to buy...the one in there said 40!!!! Can this be right. The only other device on the battery is a...
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    Lithium Grease for Prop Shaft?

    Just put new Michigan Wheel prop on my '96 Evinrude 15hp motor. I used white lithium grease applied liberally to shaft and splines. The manual does say use OMC Triple guard grease for this. Is lithium OK? I ran it with muffs on for 4 minutes and shifted gears, all was OK, but I did note grease...
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    Idle Adjustment on '96 Evinrude 15hp

    Bought used motor 2 months ago, runs great, but on the tiller twist grip handle if I twist much below the shift point (arroes face each other) the motor stalls. I just got a Clymer manual for it, but a friend said not to touch it or I may have problems running under full throttle. I'm not much...
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