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    I'm buying one tomorrow, 2004 w/mercury 150. I'll...

    I'm buying one tomorrow, 2004 w/mercury 150. I'll have to replace the carpet but I hope it's my last boat. I wanted one for a long time and couldn't afford one but I'm pulling the trigger on this one.
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    small cracks in console

    I just bought a Triton v186 magnum and the console has small cracks in it. What would be the best way to fix them in a way that would look ok? I have no idea what caused them but they're 2 to 3...
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    I hadn't heard about awlgrip but I will...

    I hadn't heard about awlgrip but I will definately look into it.
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    I'm sorry I don't have pics. It feels very rough...

    I'm sorry I don't have pics. It feels very rough to the touch if that helps. I'm pretty sure if it was sanded it would get the flake. Any idea what would a wrap would cost for a 19' skeeter?
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    what can be done with gel coat?

    I'm looking at a older boat and the gel coat is in pretty bad shape. What can be done to make it look better? I don't think wet sanding is going to help, it's beyond that. I just want it to look...
  6. Thread: will it help?

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    It doesn't want to plane with 2 people in the...

    It doesn't want to plane with 2 people in the boat. I am way under powered.
  7. Thread: will it help?

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    will it help?

    If I go from a 9.5 pitch to a 8 pitch will it help a boat get up on plane quicker?
  8. Thread: 25hp mercury

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    25hp mercury

    I have a 25 mercury 4 stroke on a tracker pro 170 boat. It will plane out fine with 1 adult in the boat but it will not plane with 2 adults. What can I do to get it to plane out? 4 blade prop? change...
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    How long will a fiberglass boat last?

    If a fiberglass boat has been taken care of and not left in the elements how long will it last. I see some old bomber style boats still going and I am just curious. I have aluminum now but was...
  10. Thread: Is it worth it

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    Is it worth it

    Will a stainless steel prop make enough difference on a 25 hp 4 stroke mercury to notice? Also what pitch will give it more boost to get it up on plane? Thanks in advance.
  11. Thread: prop ?

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    prop ?

    Will I notice a difference in performance in a 4 stroke Mercury 25 if I go to a 4 blade stainless? It is on a pro team 170 bass Tracker and it doesn't want to plane out with 2 big boned boys in it....
  12. Thread: 25 4 stroke

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    25 4 stroke

    I have a 25 hp 4 stroke that cranks great, idles good but when you get on the gas it lugs like it is at 1/4 throttle. Every now and then it will open up for a second but right back to lugging. This...
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    I got some several years ago on ebay. It was...

    I got some several years ago on ebay. It was factory over run for basscat. I was pleased with the quality and the price was very reasonable.
  14. Thread: pro 17 ?

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    It wasn't threaded but it took oil, pipe...

    It wasn't threaded but it took oil, pipe wrench,crowbar and sweat to finally get it out. I nearly quit but I wanted that pro pole bad. This boat is fighting me every step I take.
  15. Thread: pro 17 ?

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    pro 17 ?

    I just bought a 2006 170 pro and I need help. Is the pedastal in the front threaded? I haven't got it to move at all and I don't sit to fish. Thanks in advance.
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    I am going to make a offer on the boat and if he...

    I am going to make a offer on the boat and if he takes it I am going to repower it. Local boat shop has several outboard trade ins with warranty. Also going up to a 90hp instead of 60. Thanks for all...
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    The Mariner 60 will not crank and has low...

    The Mariner 60 will not crank and has low compression in 1 cylinder. I am considering buying the boat but don't know if I will fix or replace with a different motor. Lots of people around my area...
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    rebuilding a powerhead

    Can anyone give me a round about price on a powerhead rebuild on a 60 mariner 2 stroke? I know it will vary but I'm just looking for round about.
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    stupid ? about wiring

    I have never wired anything in my life so I need help. I am running new wire for bow light, my question is do I run wire to switch and then to power or what? I don't have a clue so any help will be...
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    I don't know how, but you are at the right place...

    I don't know how, but you are at the right place to find out, these guys are sharp and don't mind giving good advice. Don't give up on the old boat just take your time and follow these guys advice...
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    new carpet,new trolling motor,new depth finders,...

    new carpet,new trolling motor,new depth finders, new clear coat, new powerhead, and sold that sucker before some thing else went wrong. Oh yeah new tires also.
  22. Thread: Fishing Alone

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    I fish alone most of the time and really like it...

    I fish alone most of the time and really like it that way. I do fish with my Dad some times but it is easier by my self.
  23. Thread: new project

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    new project

    I started my new project today with a tear down of the deck and the floor is next. The boat is a 15-1/2' landau aluminum. It has a 28 Johnson outboard that runs good. I am trying to do this one more...
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    When I sold mine I was paid in hard cold cash...

    When I sold mine I was paid in hard cold cash before transfer was made. I just don't trust people any more. I guess a certified check would be ok but I would take them to the bank with me to cash it...
  25. Thread: new project

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    new project

    I am attempting to restore my Dads 15-1/2' Landau aluminum boat. I am going to replace the deck and floor. I have some 24 oz carpet from my Ranger that I restored last summer that I will get to get...
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