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  1. J

    Advice needed: to repair or not to repair

    In the old days, Lead used to be used as body filler on auto's. I never tried it, just remember watching a guy using it once, about 40 years ago.
  2. J

    1998 Merc 25hp...Motor rev during weed excursion

    IN either of your experiences, did it seem like you were in neutral while reving the motor? Mine started pushing the boat then just seem to jump into neutral when I gunned it. I just read in another thread ( the guy buying an ebay prop and was asking about painting it ), and he talked about...
  3. J

    1998 Merc 25hp...Motor rev during weed excursion

    Took the 1998 Smokercraft 14/68 with a 25hp Merc that I am thinking of buying off my cousin. While out testing the boat/motor in Houghton Lake ( Mi. ) we ended up in either a Milfoil or Hydrilla patch. I slowed down as soon as I seen some weeds floating. When I tried to throttle it up, the...
  4. J

    Trim my rowboat...HELP!

    1st time out with my boat, my cousin was with me ( 675lbs combined ). At full speed ( 15/60 Richline & 9.9 Merc ) we was able to hit 13 mph. I thought that was great and the boat ran level with my cousin in front. Then I wondered how fast the boat would go with just me in it. Well, that was a...
  5. J

    Would you upgrade?

    I just recently purchased an older Richline 1560 on an old TeeNee trailer equipped with a 2003 Merc 9.9hp 2 stroke. I paid $1350. I have invested another $150 putting carpet in the bench seats, new tires, trailer lights and wiring. So I'm in it for $1500. My cousin comes over and see's my ( new...
  6. J

    How acurate is NADA.com?

    According to nada.com my 2003 Merc 9.9hp 2 stroke pull start is worth $780 and a 1998 Merc 25hp 2 stroke electric start is worth $720. Both prices are for average retail ( both motors are low hours, in mint condition ). How can the 25hp be worth less for only being 5 years older and electric...
  7. J

    First boat... need fish finder suggestion

    try walmarts online, better choices. And free ship to home if your order is over $100.
  8. J

    New project 1963 Richline semi-V

    I have an old Richline 1560. Where did you find the serial number? I cant located any spec plate on mine.
  9. J

    Noco Genius Battey Charger 50% off HURRY Ends shortly

    only offered me $5 off, bummer.
  10. J

    First boat... need fish finder suggestion

    I'm in the same boat, but was trying to stay at $100. I think I'm going to get the PiranaMax 175 ( $91 at WalMart ) Humminbird PiranhaMAX 175 Dual Beam Fishfinder: •Tilt and swivel bracket design •This Humminbird fishfinder is backlit for night time use •Waterproof construction •Temperature...
  11. J

    How did you mount your fishfinder?

    Now that's pretty cool. Could you give me a link the ram bases you used? Will the bases tighten up enough to keep the arm in the air where you want it?
  12. J

    How did you mount your fishfinder?

    Color would be cool, but 3.5" screen might be a little harder to see than the 4" on the Piranhamax 175. I know when I upgraded my cell phone from the Samsung EVO with a 4.3" screen to the Samsung S3 with a 4.8" screen, the difference is quite a bit larger. Also, the Piranhamax 175 has 200/455...
  13. J

    How did you mount your fishfinder?

    I'm looking for idea's on mounting a small 4" screen FF ( I'm leaning towards the Piranhamax 175 ( mostly due to price range of under $100 )). 3 seat rowboat with tiller steering, so I'd like it to be where I can see it while steering, obviously. Only thing I can think of is the seat in front...
  14. J

    *****HOW MUCH FOAM DO I NEED*****

    Doesnt the foam board used as building material dissolve in gasoline? And So if I am understanding this correctly, the building material type foam board can be used, but must be 4" above the lowest point of the boat. Giving I have 9" - 11" deep seat wells on my row boat, I could get some...
  15. J

    2003 Mercury 9.9 two stroke..where is the water inlet????

    Thank You. I found an inexpensive muff for it. https://www.duskyonline.com/12612Q-2-p-engine-flushing.html Of course I found it for 1/2 this price on ebay, just wanted to leave a good reference incase someone else wonders the same as I did.
  16. J

    2003 Mercury 9.9 two stroke..where is the water inlet????

    2003 Mercury 9.9 two stroke. Just bought the motor. Before I bought it, I asked the guy to start it up. There was no place for muff's, like I have seen before. Guy said it in-taked the water from the middle of the prop. Ok, so why no weed guard? I can see the prop nut. Do I have to use a 1/2...
  17. J

    Mercury 9.9

    I am totally new to this, but on my 2003 Merc 9.9, I have to either have it in neutral or in gear on the tiller throttle ( cant remember which ) in order to move it up and down.
  18. J

    My 1st boat ( and post )

    I'm 53. I retired awhile back due to health and wife just retired. We went out and bought a couple fishing poles and I remembered how much I hated fishing on shore. 2 weeks later, I'm the owner of an old Rich Line 15' row boat. It came with a trailer that is just as old ( if not older ). Trailer...
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