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    2009 40 hp Mercury 4-stroke low RPMs

    My cousin just bought a 2009ish Tracker 175 TX aluminum bass boat which has a 40 hp Mercury 4-stroke. The boat had sat outside for years unused. He got the boat from the original owner who he knew. All the gas was changed. The boat starts good and runs good except he can not seem to get over...
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    What color led light will not attract insects?

    Thinking about putting an LED Flex Strip rope light on my boat for night fishing. What color (green, red, white, blue) will attract the least amount of gnats and insects?
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    adding a steering wheel to a tiller

    My Father-n-law has a 16 foot aluminum starcraft with a 25 hp johnson tiller I believe he bought new back in 1990. Due to shoulder surgery he is interested in installing a steering wheel. What parts or kit does this job take and where do I get those parts or is he better off going to a marina...
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    lower unit plug issue on 9.9 johnson

    I noticed some lower unit oil on my outboard yesterday not long after using it that has to come from the upper plug. I figured the plug got loose and I would check to make sure water did not get into it and put the new lower unit oil (or gearcase grease) in. To my surprise (or horror) the...
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    How much does a sheet of plywood weigh?

    How much does a sheet of plywood weigh? I'm thinking of butting in an aluminum deck when my swimming pool goes. Just trying to figure out if there is any significant weight benefit before I start.
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    Johnson 115 4-strok and weeds

    I know a few weeks ago I pulled some weeds out of the grill for the water intake. I noticed today it peas but the stream looks a little scattered and not as strong. How worried should I be about this? Will it solve itself as the vegetation dries and shrinks and becomes more brittle ( if it is...
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    Are today's 4-strokes more powerful than the old 2-strokes?

    Someone told me at a marina a 9.9 is a 9.9. It sounds simple enough, but don't they measure today's 9.9 at the prop or crankshaft compared to how they use to measure them back in the 70's and early 80's. My question is since there is a difference in how they measure the horsepower today, does...
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    Garmin GPS/Fishfinder for night time?

    I am looking to get a new GPS/fishfinder in the thousand dollar range. I was looking at Humminbird but was worried I would be blinded by it when I'm using it at night. I have a Lowrance that is several years old and I like how you can easily switch it to night time mode. I know the new...
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    Johnson 9.9 vs 15 rpm question

    I know the 76 through 93? models were basically the same motor with the exception of the carb, exhaust tube and a shim. I also realize the rpms of the 9.9 were set about 1000 less than the 15 in which the carb provided the extra ponies. My question is this, with these motors basically...
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    How fuel efficient are the inboard/outboards?

    I know you can only find inboard/outboards (which I assume are 4-strokes) on a few of the larger aluminum boats, but how fuel efficient are they compared to 4-stroke outboards of the same horsepower? Just asking for curiosity sake.
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    which fishfinder/gps to get

    I'm debating if I should upgrade from my $100 Eagle fish finder next year. My questions includes is does down imaging and side imaging that much of a difference when locating fish over what was out several years ago? Does this make any difference over 200 feet of water salmon fishing as...
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    johnson 9.9 lower unit oil is milky

    The lower unit oil in my 1976 Johnson 9.9 looks greenish-white. I'm thinking that can't be good. Does anyone know what seals kit I need to get? Also if it is my first time changing the seals about how long should it take?
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    two new 12 volt batteries wired in series for trolling motor

    The deep cycle battery is getting old. Since I tend to use my 12 volt trolling motor a lot, is it wise to get 2 New deep cycle batteries and wire them in parallel. According to an article in Great Lakes Angler this would keep the voltage the same at 12 volts, but it would double the amp...
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    Yamaha F 9.9 vs T9.9 or Mercury 9.9 vs 9.9 Big Foot

    As I look for a new 9.9 to get next year, I've looked at all the major brands in my area. I've eleminated Nissan/Tohatsu, Suzuki, and Evinrude because there are no dealers that are near by (two local Evinrude dealers refuse to carry the 9.9 made by Tohatsu). Ok that leaves me with a lot of...
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    74 Johnson 9.9 spark plug issue

    My 74 Johnson 9.9 sounded like it was running only on one cylinder the other day. The first two time this year, it ran great. The third time it struggled like one cylinder was not firing. The other day (4th time) it worked like it had one cylinder firing. At home I figured out the bottom...
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    Alternatives to flotation foam?

    I know many people want to put floatation foam into their boat when they put in a deck during a conversion. Are their any alternatives to keep the boat a float in case it gets swamped? I recently read when Howard Huges flew acorss an ocean, he loaded his plane up with ping pong balls with the...
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    2005 Johnson 115 4-stroke

    Does anyone know what the rpms are at idle or when you first put it in gear?
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    outboard speed and water temp

    Over the last few years my 15 hp Johnson seems to run about 3-4 mph faster right after ice-out when the water temps are in the upper 30's to low 40's compared to the 70's of summer. I have heard that outboards may run faster in colder water because the water is more dense, but I did not expect...
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    Arkansas Traveler decking options

    Ok part of the carpet on my Arkansas Traveler has worn out and I have a few days to fix it. I am open to opinions. I can simply replace it with more carpet. I could prime and then paint (which has sand mixed into it for traction). If I paint it will probably cover up the heads of the screws...
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    70's Johnson 9.9 rev limiter block is binding on the timing

    The 70's Johnson 9.9 when you shift gears and put it into forward, you have the full range of the lower rpms and then the twist grip is hard to turn. The problem is not with the twist grip, but with the part in picture 1 does not seem to be locking the gear all the way down (but it is still in...
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