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  1. rrkyle

    Fish and Skis.. Anyone got one? Got a few questions

    Ok first let me say i have searched the forums and havent found the info im looking for. I am considering getting an 18ft bowrider with in/outboard. But i have seen a couple mid 90s fish&skis in my price range. Mostly 18-19ft Astros and Cajuns with 150hp to 200hp outboards. That have the two...
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    Dodge Factory Receiver Hitch almost fell off!!

    First off my truck is a 2005 Dodge 1500 LoneStar that i bought new with the factory tow package. On Saturday we were about to head to the lake and when i hitched the boat up i noticed something didnt look right. It was at a weird angle. So i unhitch and get under the truck to check it out...
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    Friend made a very expensive mistake.

    I have a friend that had never been on a boat before but after going out on mine once and me telling him how i tinker and turned one for a profit decided to buy his own boat. He spent 1400 on an one of the old narrow 16 ft tri hulls with a 50s Johnson 40 horse. After finally getting the boat...
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    Bowrider vs. Old Ski Comp style

    Im almost finished fixing up my bass boat to sell it and i am going to purchase the next boat to mainly use for kneeboarding and cruising. What Im wondering is which of these boats will make a better wake for kneeboarding? Im going to put a tower on whichever one and probably add ballast Im...
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    Finally Came Up With A Name!!

    I think i have decided on a name for my new boat. INSUFFICIENT FUNDS I think its great because im a college student that would rather live off tuna and have toys than be comfortable without them. Haha Does this seem like a good original name?
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    Got one!

    I have a 1983 Glassstream 1550 Pro Bass With a 70 hp Mercury works great.
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    Question about kneeboard strap

    I recently bought a HO neutron. Does anybody know how the pro guys stay strapped in so good? Im constantly having to pull the strap back up and retighten after every spin or jump
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    Thinking about installing a ski pylon need advice

    Im thinking of installing a ski pylon on my bass boat and have been looking at the Swivel Eze. But the rear pedestal seat on my boat is on the part of the rear deck that folds up for access to the batteries and bilge. I really dont think i should attach a ski pylon to something that is only...
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    How long should the rope be?

    First off the tow boat is my bass boat and we dont have a ski pole. Just the transom hooks. We were using a 75 foot ski rope and when cutting out wide and then going back in to hit the wake the rope would drag in the water. What i was wondering is how long the rope should be? And im wondering...
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    My Experience With a Shady Marine Dealer

    I just want to share my story about a shady marine dealer in Waco. A couple of months ago i bought a 1966 20 hp Johnson from a "reputable dealer" in Waco. I will not say the name but there is only one Johnson/ Evinrude dealer in Waco. I bought the motor got a receipt and waited for the title...
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    Got a question about stern shape

    I own an 83 glasstream and i love the sort of v shaped stern, I dont know why but ive always that it looked cool since i was a kid. I was looking at it today and it occurred to me that i have no idea why its shaped like this or what it does? Anybody got an idea about this?
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    What anchor do i need to use for rock bottoms?

    I know this sounds pretty dumb but Lake Belton is completely rock bottom and we cannot get an anchor to stick. Ive tried the guardian style and a semi mushroom type anchor and neither of them do anything but drag across the bottom. Is there any type of anchor thats better for rock bottoms? Im...
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    Any mechanics in central texas? Newbie needing some help

    Hey i just got done playing football and im living in the belton area now. I got a new/old boat and im wondering if i could find somebody who would be willing to sort of help/teach me how to do the basic maintenance such as waterpump impellor and cleaning carbs? Im not very experienced with...
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    Just bought a new (old) boat have some questions

    I finally found a good deal on the type of boat i wanted. I bought a 1983 glasstream 15 ft fiberglass bass boat with an 1983 mercury 70 hp in really great shape for the age. I have a few questions. What is the correct fuel mixture? 50:1? I should run premium in it right? And anything in...
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    Need advice about kneeboards

    Im looking at getting a kneeboard. Ive kneeboarded all my life but never actually owned one. What i do know is i prefer kneeboards without fins. Im 6'2 and about 255. Im wondering if they make different size kneeboards or if any are recommended for heavy guys? Ive noticed the biggest problem...
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    1987 Force 85 hp questions

    Im looking at motors and came across a 1987 Force 85 with all the controls for 900 and he says it runs good. Is there anything in particular i need to know about these motors before i go look at it? Is this motor made by chysler or was it after the mercury buy out? And are these good...
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    Looking for a used outboard wondering about "overpowering"

    I have a 17 ft aluminum bass tracker that is rated for 70 hp. I am looking at putting a new motor on and have come across some 85 and 90 hp motors. Has anybody done this? I am wondering if this would actually be dangerous? The reason i have this question is i would like to also tube/kneeboard...
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    Didnt Pull the Trigger on the trade. Got a few questions. Wondering if i was smart

    I did not pull the trigger on the trade sunday. Although the owner was chomping at the bit for my boat. PRO's The boat cranked up on almost the first turnover and ran fine. It honestly looked a ton better than in the pics. I was expecting a disaster but it wasnt bad. Con's When we took it...
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    Thinking about trading for this boat. No exp. with chrysler

    http://waco.craigslist.org/boa/1689534168.html I have a Lone star 14 ft with a rebuilt 66 johnson 20 on it and trolling motor. My boat is in great shape and runs perfect. I dont know anything about chrysler boats or motors. And how fast could this boat go, any ideas about gas consumption...
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    Motor tilt on 66 johnson 20hp

    I was wondering what to do about tilting my motor up when im towing the boat. I have looked all over it and i cant seem to find anything that holds it up. My merc 35 has a little lever that you flip down whenever you want it to stay up. Also wondering which of the trim holes will offer the...
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