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  1. 88evinrude

    Got a couple nice deals.

    Just as the title says I came across a couple good deals. The first being my new Lews.Its the lfs speed spool model msrp is 99. Ii got it for 80. Next is the rod I was at Academy sports and found a tp1 7' med/heavy for 60 bucks when the original msrp is 99. Now I'm a big fan of Shimano but for a...
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    Winter night bass

    I hadn't planned to go fishing tonight but at about 4:00 pm I got a call asking if I wanted to go and of coarse I went. We went to Barren in Ky down around the dam. The bite was slow during the daylight but after dark things picked up some.I used a underspin with a swimbait on it.This is also a...
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    More winter bass fishing and a tilapia or two.

    Well basically as the title says I took a buddy with me and we decided to fish a warm water discharge for tilapia but after catching two in about three hours I said the heck with it and started bass fishing.Well the water temps in this small stretch is in the high 60s year round so its a magnet...
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    Steel flex and other coatings

    So I have a couple of questions about this Steel flex coat it and the like.My first question is can it be put on with out flipping the boat since that is not an option? I can however raise it off the trailer enough to work around the bunks.My next question is there any special steps I need to...
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    Chased some crappie today.

    Did a little crappie fishing today 6 total.Caught a couple decent yellow bass to.
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    First day on the lake for the Starcraft.

    The boat did well and as expected a few rivets leak but its not bad at all and it needs a little bit of adjustment engine wise.The bite was ok I lost more than I caught.
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    1974 50 hp Evinrude cooling problems.

    Ok folks I need some help. First off do any of you have a clear picture of the impeller housing installed on your lower unit. My engine has an over heating problem and even after a new impeller housing and plate the issue persists. I'm thinking maybe I have something installed wrong Ive...
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    cold water bass

    any of you guys like to bass fish when the temps drop. i really like bass fishing in the cold as it forces me to slow down and fish things i normally wouldnt.
  9. 88evinrude

    evinrude sizzler

    my current boat has a 50 hp sizzler and it runs well. my question is what is the difference between this engine and say a normal 50 hp. ive heard some conflicting answers
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    new to me starcraft.

    ok folks ive finally gotten a replacement for the bumble bee that was totaled. the boats a pre 72 star craft. its been decked like a bass boat and seems to have been done well. i dont think the woods pressure treated ive drilled a few inspection holes and the flakes are light and have a nice...
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    tracker boats questions.

    as the title says i have a few questions about tracker boats.the first question i have is about the revolution hulled boats. the questions being when was this hull first used and do they used wood in the transom. ive been told all revolution hulled boats have a all aluminum transom but if they...
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    lost mold process?

    i was reading about a gentleman's rebuild on another site and he mentioned using this process. he mentioned that the stringer was rotten but that the old glass was still good so he glassed over it to stiffen it. would this not be a band aid.
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    bumble bee rebuild

    i have a 87 v154 bumble bee that i am rebuilding i got the boat for dirt cheap with a running 90 hp v4 evinrude. i bought the boat as a winter project. i have began work on it i have it in 2 pieces as of now. here is my list of need to do. 1 replace the transom i havent made up my mind yet on...
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