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  1. ACAMS

    Motor Size for Alumacraft 1232

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    Motor Size for Alumacraft 1232

    15HP or bigger .... especially if you can find a good used 15HP 2 stroke. I ran a 25HP on my 1236 until I sold it on another boat and thought my 15HP would be good enough ...... looking for a 40 Mariner 2 cyl 2 stroke now, and every time I see one on Craigslist, it is gone by the time I respond!
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    74 Johnson 50hp any good?

    Cranks quicker, idles better and runs smoother throughout the RPM range with increased RPM and same prop. (really night and day difference) I will admit I heard they wear out quicker, but have not noticed a difference on the 1974 50 HP motor in question that hits the river quite often and has...
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    74 Johnson 50hp any good?

    I don't argue, unless I get a chance and then I will argue with a fence post! Like I said , AND I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE ...... Put Boysen reeds in it and one size bigger jets and it will really wake up! Those engines usually have "C" jets in them, put "D" and order some Boysen reeds from...
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    Lowe 1852 Bass Boat Mod - Electric Only

    Are you sure that is gonna be enough deck?
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    74 Johnson 50hp any good?

    It is not electric shift and a very good motor .... you will love it. Put Boysen reeds in it and one size bigger jets and it will really wake up!
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    first of many questions

    20 HP????? 20HP???? 20HP is for old people with 10' and 12'.
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    9.9 prop recommendation

    put a 40, 50, or 60 HP (or bigger if you have the balls) and be done with it!!!!
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    Just Downloaded Windows 10

    I blocked it LONG ago on my laptop and REALLY, REALLY messed up and "tested" my desktop with windoze 10 ..... BIG mistake. 8.1 is the same as 10 without the crap!!!!! 10 has something called " Windows Insider Preview" on my computer that updated weeks after my install that CAN'T BE UNINSTALLED...
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    Evinrude 40 (1994) Idle Issue?

    LOL ... (not funny tho) ..... sounds like you went to the boat mechanic in my town, probably charged you triple too!
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    Remote set up

    $200 will get a steering wheel, steering rotor and cable at Overtons. Consoles are on Craigslist, or can be made out of the old seat you remove to place a console.
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    Parts for sale

    How many Swivl-Eze SP-67749 do you have to sell ...... I need 6
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    23 gallon aluminum fuel tank

    I may be interested .... will you ship to me? What is this round dark circle, your pics are tiny?
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    Motor size for modded 14 ft jon boat

    My buddy has a 1448 Lowe with a 50 Johnson, but it has a remote steering console. I am sure a 40 tiller would make you happy.
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    Model number tag

    THANKS!!!! I got my answer on another forum before that one approved my membership, but now I have some more good reading. Turns out they are actually tiny little screws with hex heads holding the plate on.
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