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    Water coming over transom

    Why did they make the transom so low on boats like this? I have water coming in when running full throttle. Is there a solution to this problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Motor too low?

    I placed a metal rod on the top fin to show the height. It’s about 1” lower then the bottom of the boat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Capacity and Motor size... operator responsible?

    So I have a boat that has no capacity tag on it, and I cannot locate any like it online. Should I put O.R on the side or does anyone have an information on this maker/hull number? Polar Kraft PLR84442D888 17’ long modified V Floor width 52” Across the top 72” Any help would be appreciated...
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    Hull identification help please

    Close thread problem solved
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    Idle adjustment screw?

    I'm haveing low idle problems and have to rev the motor in neutral and transition into drive just to get going. Is this the idle adjustment screw? The model #is VE40tlenm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Throttle box...what is this switch?

    The top circle is for the key, but what does this lower knob do? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Seat position offset question?

    So I own a Lowe 1600, The front pedestal seat is to close to the bow. In the picture you can see the dotted line is my livewell, The square with the dot is where my pedestal seat goes. To the right is my foot pedal for the trolling motor. I cannot move the seat back because of the live well...
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    Depth finder suggestions please

    Looking at adding a fish finder to my boat can anyone recommend a good one for under 160$? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    1989 Lowe 1600V

    Anyone have a wiring diagram? Struggling with figuring out what the toggle switches run. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Bow mount options?

    So I bought a 60lb thrust bow mount trolling motor. I'm in need of a mount now and was wondering will any mount work? Does it need to be motorguide brand? Any suggestions on which mount to purchase? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pontoon floats?

    Well I just received a call that said my rusted out toon cannot be fixed. Does anyone know of a good place to purchase a single toon or have plans to build a new one? Any input would be great.
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    Online boat parts??

    Wheres everyone get there boat parts from online? Is there one online store better then the other? Any suggestions would be great. I'm about to order an impeller kit and wiring harness and it would be great to order from a credible store. Thanks
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    25hp Meecury question/advice

    I recently bought another boat that came equipped with an 1979 20hp Mercury. On my first test run the motor gave me some issues, it starts good but will only start and throttle up in full choke. If I throttle all the way up and then take the choke off it will rev up ok then shut down within a...
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    20hp mercury-key???

    I bought a new project today and the the old 20hp mercury didn't come with a key. Is there a way to get a key made off the vin #?
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    Opinions/help needed

    I recently purchased a Bimini top at a garage sale for my flat-bottom boat. I'm not quite sure yet how I'm going to mount it to the boat or how far forward or how far back. Here are some pictures of the fittings on the end of the mounting poles. Also since the sides of my boat are angled I'm not...
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    Clean under the shroud?

    Any advice to cleaning under the hood? I traveled a lot of gravel while pulling my flat-bottom and its dust/dirty all over under the shroud. Would a good motor degreaser and power washer be the best bet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Where to start?

    I have a 15hp Johnson that runs great once its warmed up but takes 10 pulls to get it started when cold. Most of the time i have to put it in gear and turn the throttle jus enough to not engage the stop ear on the flywheel to make it start. Any suggestions on where to start to make this a little...
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    Jon boat covers

    Looking for a good jon boat cover. The issue I'm running into is the ones i find are for boats that don't have any chairs sticking up.Any suggestions? I'm wondering if I should buy one for a bigger boat so it will cover everything.
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    Abu Garcia reel help

    So I recently purchased a reel from a member on this forum. After using it a few times it became very rough to reel. After taking apart I found a piece of wire in with the gears. Does anyone know where this might've came from?
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    What year us this motor?

    Anybody have an idea of what year this motor could be? The only numbers that i can find Are 871-8337
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