Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
07-20-2017, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,838
Failing fuel pump
I experienced a similar problem and it turned out to be a failing fuel pump. At low rpm the pump was able to provide enough fuel, but at WOT it was failing to push enough fuel. I could still run wot,...
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Forum: Boating
06-05-2017, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 167
Views: 151,471
The owner is just planning for the future.......
The owner is just planning for the future.... when a rock rips off a prop or two he'll still be able to get home without a tow
I too saw this on the road Saturday morning, as I was trailering my...
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Forum: Winni Wildlife
04-26-2017, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,360
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
06-08-2016, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 38,788
Thanks and I agree about keeping old machines...
Thanks and I agree about keeping old machines running. This engine is too clean not to rebuild. In fact, two of the three mechanics I've been to with this problem offered to buy the engine. Which...
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
06-07-2016, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 38,788
Update for What its Worth - turns out that the...
Update for What its Worth - turns out that the top of one piston had started to melt leaving a 1/4 inch ball of melted metal on the head. The piston was still able to move, but hit the melted metal...
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Forum: Boating
06-01-2016, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 27,782
Different situation. Police do not have to...
Different situation. Police do not have to physically stop and see what's in a car to assure safe operation. They achieve similar results with seatbelt check points, DUI check points, Radar/ Speed...
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Forum: Boating
05-31-2016, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 27,782
Quota Saftey Stops
This may just be a quota issue, need to get those safety checks in to support the on-the-water funding.
I've never been stopped on Winni, but frequently have been stopped for safety checks by the...
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
05-23-2016, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 38,788
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
05-18-2016, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 38,788
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
05-18-2016, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 38,788
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
05-18-2016, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 38,788
Seize Outboard or something else??
Monday afternoon I was out on my local river an felt my outboard bog down (Mercury 200 EFI). I immediately dropped it into neutral at which time it stalled out (no alarms went off)and I could not get...
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Forum: Boating
04-07-2016, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 119,167
Second,
Well it is 1986 we had just moved...
Second,
Well it is 1986 we had just moved from Washington, and where at Winnipesaukee staying at my Aunts camp, with the boat for the first time.
We had a map, and where learning our way...
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
03-24-2016, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 16,724
Cheaper oil = more smoke
I ran Merc oil for many years. Last year I figured I give Cabela's oil a shot as it was half the price. I ran through 2 gallons and while I had no problems with the engine it was blowing off much...
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Forum: Boating
02-09-2016, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,214
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Forum: General Discussion
10-06-2015, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 21,443
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Forum: General Issues
06-04-2015, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 82,341
This notion that its a hoax makes no sense. If...
This notion that its a hoax makes no sense. If any contained system is over populated by a species, environmental change will occur as a result of that species. If you put 100 fish in a 25 gallon...
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Forum: Boating
05-15-2015, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,925
electric motor
I guess it depends on how fast you want to go during the calms. If your mountings allow the motor to fully submerge with the shorter shaft the 40 should be fine.
I have an 80lb MinnKota on my...
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Forum: Boating
09-29-2014, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 23,995
No Clue both on the ramp and in the water. Of...
No Clue both on the ramp and in the water. Of course since neither are power operated the people sitting in these craft generally have not had to take any type of boater training or safety classes.
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
07-31-2014, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,799
Is this happening every day?
I have a bass...
Is this happening every day?
I have a bass boat that on days with heavy wave action will take on more water while at the dock- either spray over the bow or around the low transom. However on...
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Forum: Boating
07-22-2014, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 23,018
As a waterfront owner you do have more rights...
As a waterfront owner you do have more rights than the general public, e.g the ability to occupy the water adjacent to your property (with proper permits). The state through the permit process...
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Forum: Boating
07-22-2014, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 23,018
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Forum: Boating
07-21-2014, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 23,018
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Forum: Fish Tales
06-02-2014, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,732
Fishing
I was up this past weekend and found the bite challenging. We saw many smallmouth still on their beds, but they were unwilling to come off for anything.
Water temperature was in the 57 degree...
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Forum: Boating
05-28-2014, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 84,745
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Forum: Boating
05-27-2014, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 84,745
This one is important to remember. A few years...
This one is important to remember. A few years back, I had two guys follow me out of the channel by Dow Island... it did not occur to them that I was heading into the rock pile to fish. (Even thought...
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