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    Nmea 2000 ?

    Anyone ever hook up a yamaha to a garmin ff wanmea network? Any tips?
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    starting battery charge times.

    pevious setup, 12v dc, grp 31, grp 24 cranking battery. noco mini genius 2 bank 4 amp charger. deep cycle charged pretty quick, cranking battery sometimes to all nite to show green. always showed green. new setup, noco genius 3 bank 4 amp charger. grp 24 dc, grp 24 cranking . both dc charge...
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    led reccomendations

    anyone have a brand they prefer. looking to replace my optronics bulb type. need rectangular style.also can anyone list a good website.
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    Tm lay down?

    Dumb question, which way do u stow ur tm and why. Prop to outside of boat,left, or prop to right side. Any reasons why? I store mine to outside so prop doesn’t hit deck if accidentally turned on.
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    New tm

    Well sold my hated edge trolling motor and installed a new minn Kota maxxum 70# variable speed. What a difference! Rock solid mount, easy stow and deploy.plenty of power. Should hav spent the money up front.
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    Rubber isolators for

    Yippee, sold my 55# minn Kota. Got a maxxum 70# on the way , does anyone use a lanyard kind of rubber isolators between ur boat deck and tm mount? Motor going on my g3 1756 thought about cutting a pc of Eva foam to sandwich between deck and mount. Any opinions or ideas welcome tia
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    minn kota edge

    if u live in ga and are looking for a trolling motor 250$ gets u my edge 55# 12v 42 in foot control and an everstart grp 31 deep cycle w battery tray and strap. im upgrading. motor is 1 1/2 yrs old . battery has been on an onboard charger since i bought it. im in the walton county area
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    Minn Kota maxxum

    Mk is discontinuing it’s maxxums. Found a 70# on sale at cabelas for 749$. Wouldn’t u know , not in stock can’t get it. I ask for an 80# for that price and don’t have that either. Dang by time I get enough saved to cover full retail they will hav disappeared completely. Looks like u can get an...
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    Hydro turf pattern

    I see everyone that has hydroturf using the grooved pattern. I wonder the reasoning, I or think the flat is better on ur toes.anyone hav opinions on flat vs grooved vs diamond? The flat should be easier to clean . Tia
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    motor guide closeout

    anyone hear if motorguide is go hav a closeout on their x5 motors because of the new tour and tour pros?
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    fixed vs variable.

    as i slowly ponder my new tm, i wonder which would be best fixed or variable speed? worth the money to go variable? more failures? opinions requested. looking at a maxxum 70#maybe an 80. thanks
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    mk or mg?

    so, fed up with my edge 55# mk. gonna go w a 70# variable speed foot control. quetion is which one? last 3 motors were mk. all 3 were edge models. brother swears by mg. mg a little bit cheaper. any and all opinions on either are welcome. leaning towards a maxxum or an x3. thanks
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    tm troubleshooting

    G3 1756 CC w A 70 hp.Minn Kota edge 55# 12v bow mount. 5 spd. i think it isnt running right. does not pull boat well on any speed but 5. 4 is barely adequate. have checked battery, connections. pulled prop. loosened seal on motor and looked for water intrusion. none. single large grp 31. one yr...
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    diy leaning post

    ponderiing a leaning post for my G3 CC. anyone ever make one out of emt?seems pretty easy, couple compound 90 degree bends and some homeade cushions.
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    diy leaning post

    been searching the web. am pondering a diy leaning post for my 1756 cc. mayber emt bent and an upholstered plywood backrest. maybe bend the top back to make a little seat. anyone ever done it? something similar? thanks
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    bearing throwing grease

    was heading home from lake and noticed grease on front of one of my trailer wheels.hub was cool after 50 mile trip at highway speeds. grease came out front of wheel . hub has the rubber cover over it that pops out to grease hub. got home and cleaned wheel up. thin pink grease in hub. wiped it...
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    tube towing for beginners

    would like to tow a tube w my grandkids. never done it before. rig is a 1756 cc G3 w a 70 hp yamaha. what do i need to know? any and all advice is greatly welcomed. ropes i need? safety etc. thanks
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    bimini for my g3 1756 cc

    im pondering a 6 ft long by 54 in high bimin in camo for my gator tough 1756 cc. i have the t rails and am wondering if i can use them to mount my bimini hardware. the hardware i see can be angled to match the t rail. i can then slide it forward or back. has anyone done this? slide mounts are...
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    Retractable tie downs that last

    Old rig had retractable tie downs, one quit retracting about 3 months in. Looking for a set of them that will last. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks
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    break in complete. first impressions.

    finished my break in on my G3 1756 CC. no issues at all with my yamaha 70 hp 4 stroke. i installed a cheap outdoor carpet on decks with 2 face tape and spray adhesive. easy to remove and replace. deck will be too hot in summer in GA. installed noco genius 2 bank charger. had an issue and...
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