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    Single battery setup

    Hello, I’m trying to wrap up some final items on my 14/40 Jon build and looking for recommendations for a single battery setup. Trying to keep it safe, simple, and convenient. I understand the advantages of a two battery system, but have reasons to keep it down to one if possible: This is a...
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    New Mercury 20HP system question

    Flushing the engine: Why does the manual say to limit this to 3 minutes? I’m assuming it’s because of overheating but why? With water going to the foot it would seem that it’s getting the same amount of cooling as in the lake. The book also says to limit the engine speed to idle. I’m just not...
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    New Mercury 20hp hitting the rev limit

    Hello. I put the boat in the water yesterday. First time with the new motor installed! Accomplished two hours of the break in procedure. She ran great except it reaches the rev limiter about 1/8” to 1/4” prior to reaching the mechanical stop. My dealer’s mechanic says to lower the tilt. I...
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    Exactly how high should I mount my outboard

    I’m in the process of mounting my new engine and someone posted on another thread that I might have this engine too low. I never thought about the height, figured it’s a short shaft and one size fits all. Can someone give me advice as to the proper height and how I should go about adjusting that...
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    Lowe 1440M project coming along nicely

    Here’s a few pics of the progress. Rebuilt the trailer (huge job) and painted with single stage urethane. Cut the transom out. Laminated an new wooden transom spar. Incredibly strong. Sealed it to last for years. Had a new spar cap welded on. Then I fabricated angular transom support braces to...
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    How low should my motor ride?

    Just finished a full trailer rework and hung a new 20hp. Question is how much clearance should the foot of the motor have from the ground? I’ve got just over 8 inches clearance with it the down position. The axle (with 12” wheels) has over 9” of clearance so maybe that’s normal, just seems low...
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    Lowe 1442M bow mount TM

    Hello, Anyone know offhand the best shaft length for a Lowe 1440M bow mount trolling motor? Seems that a 36” or 45” would work. No one appears to be making a 42” anymore. We mostly fish large fresh water lakes. Thanks!! Jim
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    20HP selection.

    Hi, first time poster here:) We (my son and I) have a 2012 built proof Tahatsu 9.8 four stroke on our 1440M Lowe. We’re wanting to upgrade to a new 20HP. I’m shopping and trying to compare Mercury v Tahatsu. I know Tahatsu makes the small motors for Mercury but they don’t seem to be exactly...
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