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    Bass Question

    The river I fish is inhabited by Northern strain bass. What size does a Northen strain bass grow to? We seem to catch in the region of 4 lb which is deemed a good catch.
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    Year Of Motor

    I hope someone can assist:<br /><br />85 HP Yamaha<br />serial # 688L402418<br /><br />Tx in advance
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    Yamaha 85HP - What year?

    Serial # 688 L402418<br /><br />Any other spec info regarding the motor would be most appreciated.<br /><br />Tx in advance
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    Knotts conversion to mph

    I tested a boat I want to buy. The speedo is calibrated in knotts. Any idea what 25 knotts is in mph?
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    Mid 70's 85HP Yammie WOT

    Can anyone perhaps tell me what the max WOT rpm should be on this motor. I do not have serial #'s yet to determine exact year.
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    Deck Complete : "The Yellow Sub"

    [/IMG] <br /><br />Firstly I want to say a "big thank you" for all the info received by various posts on this forum. It assisted me in making the better decisions and eventually finding the guts to tackle the task of building a fishing deck. Six days of hard work mind you but worth all the...
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    Oil Mix Ratio 1975 25 hp Evinrude

    Just to check if the ratio is 50:1. I know some motors from the 70's were 100:1.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.
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    What year are my motors?

    Hoping someone can assist.<br /><br />Evinrude 25 hp : serial # 255B62B B5764<br />Yamaha 8 hp : serial # 8A 647S 26688<br /><br />Thanking you in anticipation.
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    25 HP Evinrude Peeing Problems

    I have just bought a 70's 25hp. It has been standing for 3 years but after a little pulling starts and runs well out on the water. I noticed that water squirting out of the outlet does not stream but gushes with a lot of spray. The motor does not get too hot (no steam and can touch)<br />The...
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    DIY Deck Building Info Needed

    Are there any sites that offer step by step (with my ten thumbs)guidance to bass boat deck building? I would appreciate any other advice in this regard.
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    Fuel Hose Length - How Long?

    I want to move the portable fuel tank from the rear of the boat to the front which means that I will have to extend the length of the fuel hose to at least 12 ft. It is currently 4ft. Will this cause a fuel flow problem?
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    Feedback - Excellent Advice For First Timers

    JB - I know you encourage feedback and possibly my experiences may assist some other first time boat owners. The great advice and vast amount of information I have had access to via these forums has truly been invaluable.<br /><br />I have been able to get my 10ft tri hull to plane under load...
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    Info Needed

    Firstly, to all the advice received so far - thanks to all.<br /><br />I have contacted by local dealer regarding some specs for my 1979 8HP yamaha but claims to only have specs from 1984 onwards.<br /><br />I have three questions: :confused: <br />1)What is the correct spark plug for this...
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    1979 Yamaha 8hp prop

    I have a 1979 Yamaha 8hp motor and have battled to get my 10ft bass striker out of the hole. The motor has a 9x9 prop and I would like to know what is the standard. I would like to know what size prop would I need to get the boat onto the plane. I do not have a rev counter but the rev's are...
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    Holes in Prop

    I have been advised that instead of decreasing prop pitch, drilling a hole in each of the prop blades will have the same effect. The hole is apparently drilled in the centre of the blade.<br /><br />As to the hydrofoil issue - will I see a benefit on a 8hp motor? I cannot get my boat to plane!!
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    Tips Needed

    I have a 10ft Bass striker (square bow) and a pre 1980 Yamaha 8hp tiller arm motor.<br /><br />I have tried numerous things to improve performance which include sitting further towards the front of the boat and adjusting the trim. The boat now almost planes but are there any other adjsutements...
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