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    Winch replacement suggestions

    I am going to replace the winch on my trailer, looking for suggestions (brand) and verification of the weight. Total weight of boat, motor, etc. is 1100 lbs., rounding to 1500 to account for tackle boxes, etc. My understanding is you take the total weight, divide by 2 for the winch capacity. If...
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    Upgrade Tracker trolling motor from 12v to 24v

    Another thing to consider is how long the wire is. I don't have a lot of experience but I just finished rewiring my (new to me) boat. 16 ft SmokerCraft. Motorguide X3-65. Previous owner had it set up with 12volts, I used it this summer but it was way slow. Batteries in the back, 12 gauge wire. I...
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    Slip Bobbers

    Thanks for the heads up, I just enjoy making them. Usually make up a bunch in the winter........helps feed the fishing addiction when its colder than I like fishing in!
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    My friend forgot to lock the hitch. Doh!

    Years ago, was in a hurry, didn't lock down the trailer hitch. Hit the gas to get through a light, had to hit the brakes because another car failed to yield the right of way. Next think I know, the trailer is passing me. All things considered, I came out okay. About $2k in damages, no one hurt...
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    Free laugh

    Lol!
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    Slip Bobbers

    I'm cheap and make my own rigs. I get coffee stirrers at McDonalds or a gas station, use some braid line, pick up a pack of beads in the Walmart craft section and the bobber will be your choice....I use some cheap Walmart styrofoam ones. check out this video by Bankpole Joe. I usually prepare 50...
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    Found a new fishing hole

    Love those kind of places!
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    Carb kit question

    The troubleshooting done has been on the water pump and wiring. Motor seemed to be running smoothly last time I fired it up, but no water coming out. I think the carb kit was suggested due to not knowing the history of the motor and is more preventive than performance issues. Tested on muffs...
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    Carb kit question

    2003 50 ELPTO, serial # 0T681654, new to me. Bought it last January, used it a few times this past summer. Fixing issues now that its cold. I have been advised to rebuild the carbs and treat it with Seafoam, preparing to do that while fixing other things. Part # for the kit I found is 1395-82365...
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    Free laugh

    I just joined the group, really enjoying all the information and help I'm finding. I'm ex-Navy and noticed there were a lot of folks listed as Master Chief, First Class Petty officer, etc. As a Second Class Petty Officer in the '70's I thought "Wow, there are a bunch of fellow squids here" and...
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    2003 50 HP 2 stroke water pump question

    Will do Airshot, thanks to all of yall for the help/advice. Got to let the weather get better before I can do anything, I'll get the lower unit ready to go while I wait for Middle Tennessee to thaw out, :)
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    1995 Mercury 40hp 2 stroke- It Cranks, Has Spark & fuel. Won't start!

    Hogs, I'm a rookie here too, just want to add my agreement this form is awesome. One of the things I like is no one makes you feel stupid for questions that are probably routine for them!
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    2003 50 HP 2 stroke water pump question

    No, this is freshwater only. I wrapped a wet washcloth (not one of the wifes good ones - I like breathing and sleeping peacefully, lol!) around the shaft. Wiped it off earlier today and it appears to be mud. I've never seen anything like this but it has been a long time since I had an outboard...
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    2003 50 HP 2 stroke water pump question

    yes it's in place.
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    2003 50 HP 2 stroke water pump question

    Thanks Airshot. I get what you are saying and that makes sense. Got another question. It seems that if I had put it in a tub initally rather than relying on muffs, I may not have gotten the water out the telltale based on what it was doing. Does that sound about right? The key was in place so I...
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    2003 50 HP 2 stroke water pump question

    Thanks, just posted one.
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    2003 50 HP 2 stroke water pump question

    I have attached a picture of the old impeller, have not cleaned it. Seems okay but ya'll might see something that I don't. All responses are appreciated by this rookie!
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    2003 50 HP 2 stroke water pump question

    Purchased a boat last winter, '82 16' Smoker Craft with a 2003 50 hp 2 stroke. Fired up but did not run on the lake due to high winds and low temps. Took it out a few times this summer but only on a lake where I couldnt use the outboard. I fired it up once a month with ear muffs and would verify...
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    Water keeps filling boat cover, please help!

    I have an '82 Smoker Craft 16' fishing boat. While they are not the same, we have a similar problem. My next attempt will be new cover, the support device and pool noodles for cushion/protection at points of contact. On the support device, I had one but it kept tipping over in different...
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    12/24 wiring question

    Thanks for the response, i've attached two pictures from a manual I was able to find. I'm basically re-doing a lot regarding the wiring on this set up. I think I know what the previous owner was going for but they failed. The first picture is they way I have just set it up, the second picture is...
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