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  1. Still going strong. Owned my 97 since 2003 or so....

    Still going strong. Owned my 97 since 2003 or so. Still one of the best riding boats I’ve ever been in.
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    My 97 can be seen from time to time in middle...

    My 97 can be seen from time to time in middle Tennessee. There are still plenty of us around
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    I PMd him to see if I can get one. Thanks!

    I PMd him to see if I can get one. Thanks!
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    True, the manual calls for an ignition diagnostic...

    True, the manual calls for an ignition diagnostic tool. Have to see if I can find one online somewhere.
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    Rebuild complete, no more leaking carbs. Took it...

    Rebuild complete, no more leaking carbs. Took it to the lake starts great and idles great out of gear. As soon as I put it in gear it dies. If I gas it a little before putting it it in gear, no...
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    Finally got my kits to replace bowls and other...

    Finally got my kits to replace bowls and other parts that come in the rebuild kits. Having trouble getting to some areas so far on starboard side down low. I figured if I can remove the lower pan...
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    First off, welcome to the area. I am an Indiana...

    First off, welcome to the area. I am an Indiana transplant as well, been here for about 12 years. I live a little down river from you in the Defeated area. The hull has a good population of LM and SM...
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    It ran about the same on the lake. I had a hard...

    It ran about the same on the lake. I had a hard time starting it with the motor trimmed down. I trimmed it up to get the mouth of the prop close to the surface and it did start but it still doesnt...
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    I removed the oil tank and cleaned it, it was...

    I removed the oil tank and cleaned it, it was actually spotless on the inside, zero sludge in the bottom and the filter was in great condition. Put it back together, primed the VRO and replaced the...
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    Same, mine is a 97 and it states 245 as well.

    Same, mine is a 97 and it states 245 as well.
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    Finding a good mechanic is proving to be tough in...

    Finding a good mechanic is proving to be tough in this neck of the woods. PM me his info if you get time, I appreciate it.

    thanks for the priming info, I will get the tank full and prime it This...
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    I feel ok with the actual rebuild part, it is...

    I feel ok with the actual rebuild part, it is getting them off and back on that makes me nervous. I might tackle it, just a little uneasy.

    Thanks, yes it is really called Defeated!
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    First, thanks to you guys for the replies! I...

    First, thanks to you guys for the replies!

    I believe it is a J175GLECD. I unfortunately didnt uncover the level of incompetence until he had me for over $1000.

    I suspected a carb issue as...
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    97 175 Fast Strike Issues

    I have had this rig for 15 years or so and just recently started to have some issues. Starting this season an issue developed where the boat would start and idle great but at WOT, it struggled to get...
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    I have a 97 205e, wood transom and floor

    I have a 97 205e, wood transom and floor
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    i bought some aluminum stock in L shape 1x1 I...

    i bought some aluminum stock in L shape 1x1 I think at lowes. Drilled holes 2" apart then screwed to the underside support of my front tackle compartment lid. Holds a bunch of baits and never had one...
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    I have never tried the nucllieye brand,...

    I have never tried the nucllieye brand, personally only owning cheapo BPS models which actually work quite well they just aren't terribly convenient. I have fished out of buddies boats with sloans,...
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    Yep I would say high 50s/low 60s

    Yep I would say high 50s/low 60s
  19. just be sure to post pics of your new seats, look...

    just be sure to post pics of your new seats, look forward to seeing them.
  20. Glad to help up man. My windshield has 5 screws...

    Glad to help up man. My windshield has 5 screws in it. By the way I did find some pics; I put an article together for a website when I still lived in Indiana, you can find it here:
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  21. I searched, I cant find the damn pictures man....

    I searched, I cant find the damn pictures man. That is how my factory seats are mounted, there are two L brackets that mount the bench to the vertical portion. There is some clearance there, I cannot...
  22. I have a 97 205 and removed the seats and seat...

    I have a 97 205 and removed the seats and seat base when I did carpet a few years ago. The tank under the sets has very little clearance from the base where the seats are mounted. I would NOT screw...
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    XD 45 compact here. As another said, look and...

    XD 45 compact here. As another said, look and shoot as many as you can. The one you like the best is the best one.
  24. The heat isnt too bad, as others said you get...

    The heat isnt too bad, as others said you get used to it. The flipside is I have fished in shorts and a tshirt in mid november more than a few times. Pick your poison; you can fish year around here...
  25. looks good man, look forward to the finished...

    looks good man, look forward to the finished product pics!
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