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    Overpriced?

    I am looking at 97 Sea-Pro 190 WA 1996 Evinrude112 Venture bunk trailer boat ran great, compression was good lower unit oil was fine, tach did not work right and the center roller on the trailer (bunk with two 12" center rollers) was shot and the bunk boards needed to be replaced. No damage to...
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    Bayliner Trophy 1802 Full of water!!!!!

    Hello All Boat shopping is scary!!! Went to re-check a boat I looked at a few weeks ago. First inspection turned up some engine troubles that were supposed to be fixed. On arrival the mechanic brought the boat around, I jumped in and opened the cabin door to find the porta pot floating @...
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    1999 Bayliner Trophy1802 WA versus 1997 Sea Pro 190 WA

    Hello All Looking for opinions/advice. With both boats being in the same condition and asking price ,which boat would you buy?......Thanks ...J
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    1997 130 Hp Evinrude

    Hello All Looking at a new to me boat that has 1997 130hp Evinrude on it, I have heard over the years that Johnson/Evinrude had a few bad years as far as engine quality was this one of the years ? Have owned two Evinrudes in the past a 1976 135hp and a 1988 110 hp other than having to bypass...
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    Mounting a kicker bracket

    Hello All Looking at getting a new auxiliary motor mount (kicker bracket) looking for opinions on towing with the motor on the bracket. Planning on getting the GARELICK 4-Stroke Auxiliary Outboard Bracket which looks to be a solid bracket. My kicker is a 8 Hp. Mercury that weighs 73 lbs...
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    Used boat??

    Hello All I am looking at a 1999 Trophy 1802. I went to take the boat for a test ride and noticed water coming from the drain as the mechanic went to back it down the ramp (prior to putting the plug in which he almost forgot) . When I questioned him about this he said it must have been setting...
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    Dixie Boats??

    Hello All, does anyone have any info/ opinions on Dixie boats.Have seen a couple on the boat trader serches I've done but never seen one in person.Are they well built, reliable? Found one that looks good outside but's a little rough on the interior, not a bad deal if the deck isn't rotten. Any...
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    Kicker Motor Update

    Not really a new topic, just a THANKS to Roscoe,Rickdb1boat& Mooner for the advice given back in March when I first joined iboats. The kicker motor installation went smooth and works great. Pushes the boat at 9mph WOT and makes slow trolling very easy and quiet!Have since added a bow mount foot...
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    Foot Control?

    I just installed a 46lb thrust Motorguide foot control on my 17' fish & ski and used it for the past week camping and fishing seems to work fine but the foot control seemed to be extremly sensitive. I looked thru the owners manual to see if there was and way to add a little "stiffness" to the...
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    Foot control trolling motor?

    Looking for advice on mounting a foot control trolling motor ,how big of area is needed for the mount ? Does it have to be right on the bow or can you mount them to one side? Always used transom mounts but just added a kicker and am thinking about getting bow mount foot control so the whole...
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    110 Evinrude?

    I have a 1989, 110hp.Evinrude.The Vro pump and alarm are disabled. The engine runs great at at higher RPM'S but loads up bad at trolling speeds, seems to be running smooth but can smell gas after about fifteen min. of trolling, as soon as I throw the coals to her for a minute or two it clears...
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    Kicker Motor ?

    I am planning on mounting a 8Hp. Merc. on my 17.5 foot Starcraft (fiberglass). Main power is a 110hp. Evinrude. Planning on using a retractable alum. mount thru-bolted on the stbd. side of the transom. After reading some recent posts, I am concerned about the stabilty of these mounts. Will it...
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