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    9.9 questions carb vs fuel injection

    I have a 1236 Jon that I use on a occasional basis. I currently have a 5 horsepower Nissan on it but really need to upgrade to a 9.9. If I buy a new motor am I better off with fuel injections or stick with a carburetor like the 9.8 Tohatsu ? It seems I have to get the carburetors cleaned once...
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    Jackplate for 1236

    I have a 1236 Alumacraft currently running a Nissan 5 horsepower 2-stroke. I am thinking about upgrading to a Tohatsu 9.8 HP and I'm wondering if adding a Jack Plate would help with performance. Any ideas appreciated
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    Freshwater trolling motors in salt water

    Now that's Interesting :shock:
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    Freshwater trolling motors in salt water

    Thank you sir. Will check it out
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    Freshwater trolling motors in salt water

    Freshwater trolling motors in salt water Does anybody use freshwater trolling motors in salt water? I know to wash them down really good after use but I’m having a very difficult time finding a saltwater motor for my boat. Not much available other than freshwater. Of course they are much...
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    Center console or stick steer

    I’m beginning to look at new boats and I think it’s definitely going to be a tin boat with a slight V in it around 16 to 17 feet. I’m fishing inland saltwater right now but may be moving to East Tennessee and then it will be crappie and bass fishing in larger lakes. I will retain my 12 foot John...
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    Help me with 9.9/9.8 choices

    Are the tohatsu and mercury 9.8/9.9's carbureted? I thought tohatsu for sure went to EFI on that size a while back? The 9.8 is carbureted and the 9.9 is injected
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    Help me with 9.9/9.8 choices

    I can buy the Tohatsu for $2200 new but Yamaha is low to mid 3s. Love Them but not that much and WAY on back order. 80 lbs leaves only Tohatsu and Merc which is a Tahatsu with Merc badge, carb, and tiller shift control rather than on motor. About 150 more. If Tohatsu cut corners so did...
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    Help me with 9.9/9.8 choices

    Thanks. 9.8 uses the smaller block of an 8hp so is lighter. 81.5 lbs. also mechanic tells me that the pull will be similar to my 5hp Nissan. 9.9 on other hand has bigger block and harder pull start.
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    Nostalgia question

    My first boat was a 14 foot Ouachita jon boat with a Johnson 25. Can anyone tell me the thickness of that hull? I have searched all over the Internet and I cannot find that information. Might love to have another one to restore
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    Simple Jon floor

    I decided not to do an entire floor in my boat but I did want something non-slip and rather solid that is removable for about three rib sections. After looking at all the alternatives I decided on some commercial Restaurant flooring. It comes in 3x5 Section so it will have to be cut. Pretty...
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    Suggestions for 1236 redo

    Thank you sir. Will research materials :lol:
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    Suggestions for 1236 redo

    Jim what is a “floating” floor? Cushion?
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    Suggestions for 1236 redo

    I’ve been through all the threads that are saved on redoing Jon boats and I don’t see many for a 12 foot Jon boat. I think there’s one that I found. Anyway I would love some suggestions on what would make sense on redoing a stock Alumacraft 1236. Red fishing and bass fishing for 2 people. Tiller...
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    Help me with 9.9/9.8 choices

    I have a very nice standard Alumacraft 1235 with a 5 hp Nissan. I would like to upgrade to the maximum horsepower which is 10 hp. In helping me with this choice I need to tell you that I’m thinking about modifying the boat with decksCarpets and floors but I do not have any design in mind right...
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    Thinking about upgrading to a 9.9

    Good idea thanks =D>
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    Thinking about upgrading to a 9.9

    I have a 12 ft Alumacraft 1236 I bought new about 6 years ago. I have a Nissan 5 horsepower mounted on it and it works okay if I'm alone. If I have two people it slugs around and barely gets up on some sort of plane. I mostly fish alone so unless I have someone that's not that big of a problem...
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    Just got Ouachita 10' Jon

    I don't know about your state but in Georgia I had a similar issue. I bought a 10ft Jon Boat and there was no serial number and it look like there never was a serial number. I called the DNR because they will not register a boat unless it has a serial number. They actually came to my house...
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    Ideas on rod storage.

    I was faced with the same problem on a jon boat I bought. I took a very simple approach that works great. I always take a 48 qt cooler with me so I screwed in 6 plastic rod holders. 2 for each side except for the front. You could do more but 6 was plenty for me.
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