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    long shaft conversion parts for 1977 15hp johnson/evinrude

    Spacer, shaft and water pump tube. Converted mine to short shaft. Just thought I would check to see if anyone needs these parts. Yukon Okla. (suburb of OKC)
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    1977 15hp johnson. how to remove upper driveshaft.

    My old long shaft lower unit the shaft came right out of the lower unit when I pulled, The other lower unit it stays in. I am trying to put the short shaft in my other lower unit. Any advice. been looking on yuotube buy no joy
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    Catfish homebrew baits. What do you use?

    Just started getting back into catfishing. Wondering what everyone uses for bait. Tried Punchboats, but they all seem to suck. Cut shad seem to be the go to. But are harder to come by and I have no way to keep them for the next outing if I don't use em. Anyhow what is your recipe or secret...
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    Trolling motor platform and mount on the front of a Tin

    I believe I saw it here on this forum somewhere, It was a vee hull boat (older I think) and the guy had made a platform with a transom mount style troll motor with the handle facing back. hard to explain it. I trid telling my dad as he clips the motor on the die of the boat and it doesn't...
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    What is the "go to" sealant for riveted hull boats.

    My boat is welded. but dads old 1959 is riveted. I noticed it was taking some water last trip.. Want to seat the rivet rows. What is the go to stuff to use. Keep in mind he is cheap so please recommend accordingly.
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    Dual purpose battery, yes or no

    I am trying to keep my boat light as possible but my deep cycle battery is dead. been running dual batterys (start and deep) till last night. I ran one battery deep cycle all night. Worked fine. When the power got low I pull started the 25 (had external pull cord so no issues there. Anyhow I...
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    I have an idea...

    I have al my electrical ran tot he rear of the boat to the batteries. Been hooking them up manually but its time to finish the center console install. So here is my thought. I leave everything ran positive side to the battery thru fuses, and use the negative to run to the switched in the...
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    Got her back up and on the water.

    Took her out for her maiden catfishing trip. the new led lights passed the officer at the launches inspection. Boat handled awesome even on pretty choppy water. Me (175 lbs) and my fishing buddy (225 lbs) gear and cooler for water and Gatorade and the boat handled it all with ease. new trailer...
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    Finally got my dad back on teh water.

    His dad passed away and the boat sat for about 15 years without use. Now dad (72) wants to fish it again. I decided the old 18 seahorse was not a keeper since it was way to hard to pull start. I picked up a Honda 9.9 4 stroke for him and we took it out yesterday. Just enough power for him and...
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    LED bow lights.

    my lowe came with a stanchion setup for a bow light I took it off to install a trolling motor. In trying to find new lights I found the led strips thru Academy and installed them. they seem fine. But I read a review where someone posted the local wardens were writing tickets for these since they...
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    sold

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    Lowe 1652 from tiller to center console.

    Bought it with an anemic 9.9 4 stroke electric start but the motor sold fast at $1800.
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    Finally got her out on the water. Lowe roughneck 1652

    Started out with a 9.9 tiller setup. Couldn't get up on plane by myself. Not a tiller motor fan either but I got the boat for less than the hull is worth. Sold the 9.9 for $1800 and bought a 2001 merc. 25 two stroke. Ordered up a console, steering and controls. Got out ont he water last...
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    2001 mercury 25. Help me understand the yellow /black wire

    I know its the kill wire. But I am guessing ti needs a ground to shut the motor off? I got my cables and universal control in today and will get them installed tomorrow. Can pull start the motor (2001 mercury 25 2 stroke) but how do I shut it off. I don't have a wiring harness yet. just the...
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    WIRING A MERCURY 25 (2001 S STROKE)

    I got my controls ordered, now for the electrical. I have an 8 prong plug on the motor. I know one is the kill switch that I need to shut if off, and I can figure out the starter wire fro electric start but not completely sure what all the other wires are for. Any help. gonna make my wiring...
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    center console controls for a 2001 mercury 25

    I am in need of controls for my motor. Boat had a tiller setup but I just ordered my console and steering. just need controls Just thought I would check here first.. If you know where a good place is to get a deal on this that would be awesome as well. Boat safe everyone. Red right return.
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