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    trolling motor selection

    There is a quick release available for the MN Edge. I have it on my boat (1542 flatbottom) and love it. Sure makes taking the motor on/off the boat easy. "composite scissors quick release MKA-23" is the name of the quick release. If you are considering the Edge, I recommend you check it out...
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    PFD

    First thing that you should think about when it comes to cost of a PFD is: Its purpose is to save your life, so if the one you decide to buy is a bit costly, ask your self If your life is worth that much. hope there might be a bit of info here that you will find useful EVEN BUYING A "PFD" CAN...
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    TM Thrust info

    Just sent you a PM
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    TM Thrust info

    I recommend that you read the article " Choosing A Trolling Motor" at https://www.bassdozer.com/articles/crawford/trolling_motor.shtml before making your decision. Also take the extra time it will take to read more information on the net before you make your decision I personally have a 1542...
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    where can i find thin aluminum mount for BOW TM

    There is one shown on this site: https://www.autolifeinc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=war_eagle_accessories
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    FYI

    News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2009 Release # 09-151 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 345-4407 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908...
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    Blowing fuses

    I had the same problem a few years back with a truck. Finiallly solved the problem by changing the flasher in the truck, you might look into that
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    Transducer Problem

    If you are looking for the alum. shoot thru hull transducer, you might want to check out Vexilar.com they have them, and looks like a fairly good price to me. They come with a short cable adapter for various types of locators. Its easy to check on their site to make sure it will work on your...
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    What is this?

    I am going to guess that you have a 1970 DURACRAFT 1542 or 1442 MV, forget how long you said the boat is. Why Duracraft? The gunnels of the Duracraft, were made to hang their accessories on. consisted of a slot, fore and aft and an oval folllowing that towrard the inside of the gunnel. In...
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    Good fiberglass color restorers?

    I have always had good luck with West Marine when it comes to fiberglass materials, etc. and they have always been very helpful with any questions I've had. you might check them out: Westmarine.com
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    fishfinder ???

    Flounderhead have you checked out the Vexilar Edge 2/3 they might be what you need for your type fishing
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    Help with motor choice

    Victor I use a 1542 jonboat and run an endura 30 transom mount on it, and it handles the boat just fine... however, don't expect a lot of speed out of any trolling motor. you ask about the Meaning of Thrust. Go to https://tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3410 and go down the page until...
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    Navigation Lights

    Where to take some type of Safe Boating Course
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    What # thrust t-motor

    Scott, based on what your plans for the boat are, and having 21 years experience with a 1542 jon boat, I would say that the 30# will work fine for you. Having said that, the best advice I could give you is LET YOUR WALLET be the deciding factor. Other than that, reading the following, and see...
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    Flotation in boat hulls

    I thought that the information contained at : https://www.glen-l.com/weblettr/webletters-7/wl55-flotation.html might be of interest to all that are remodeling their boats.
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    Fishfinder ??

    Glad you found the information on the Cuda. I assume you noticed also that you can also down load the manual for it, if you didn't happen to get one with your used unit.
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    Fishfinder ??

    https://www.eaglenav.com/en/Downloads/Product-Emulators Forgot to include the URL... both the Eagle and Lowrance work identical
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    Fishfinder ??

    I have both the EAGLE fishmark 320 and 480. The only difference between the and the Lowrance units is that the eagle has a little less power, and less of a price tag. The one thing that I do not like about the fishmark 480 is, that like the lowrance 480 you are looking at, is the amber back...
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    Anchors

    FYI Fish-on, I have been useing the deckhand 15 since Mar 01. Love it. the only problems I have had with it, is that a couple of times it wouldn't lower. If that happens to you (and it will eventually) its the momentary switch located inside the housing, you will need to take the switch off...
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    pic test

    Yeal, that is a weather radio setting in a cup holder. Actually there was nothing actually mounted on the top at the time. I was trying to figure out where I wanted to place everything. Notice that both the gps and sonar was turned on, so I could see how it looked while sitting in the seat and...
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