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    Battery For Trolling Motors

    Currently, I have a MinKota 40 which seems to work well for me. The problem I have is the battery. I have seen some postings in other areas that mentioned what type of battery is used but I thought it would be helpful if we started a dedicated thread. I am presently using a deep cell...
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    Removing painted name

    I am going to change the name of my newly purchased 1990 14.2. The old name, Sparkling Drive (yuk!), is painted on the transom. Not wanting to do any harm to the finish or fiberglass, does anyone have a proven product or method to remove? Conversely, what not to use? I'm thinking about...
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    Magazine/Publication

    Does anyone know of a magazine or regular publication that is published for people like us, small boat sailers? I can't seem to find any. Thanks, Bigsky
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    Hiking straps

    Looking to replace my hiking straps, can anyone recomend a web site to order them from? So the story goes, I took my brother-in-law out this weekend and he wanted to lean out as I was so we can get more wind. As he did, he looked at me and with that twinkle in his I said "This is great!"...
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    Fiberglass Integrity

    A "friend", while getting "his" boat and trailer off its winter blocks, used "his" sholder to lift the side of the boat and trailer (there tied together) and slide the wood blocks out. As "he" was doing this, "he" heard the crunching sound of the fiberglass compressing. When "he" put the...
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    Northeast Winter Blues

    Each week I visit this website to see what may be the new topic or story of the day. I look forward to it and enjoy the vairous photos of warmer days gone by. But there has been very little the past few months. A new boat for sale here, a web site update notice there (by the way, it looks...
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    Electric Troller

    I have read all about the motoring options in this Forum. Have decided to go with and electric troller vs. gas engine due to cost. That being said, I'm confused on how much "thrust" I will need to get in and out of tight areas. Not looking to cruse all day on it (that's not why I bought a...
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    light bulb for trailer

    was wondering if anyone may know, I am about to purchase a '90 14.2 with trailer. The seller said the light bulbs on the trailer need replacing and gave me the following code of the current bulb: GE 20575DG. I can't for the life of me find one of these. The seller pruchased the boat and...

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