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    2017 F-150 3.5L NA w/355 rear end-report

    Hard to find info. I just bought a 2017 XLT crewcab with a 3.5L non-eco boost. It is rated to tow 5000#. I am towing my 2500# Triton Aluminum. It tows the Triton very nice in the city and on the highway. Enjoying the truck. Getting a consistent 14.5 mpg towing. It’s not easy finding real world...
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    Tin Boat leaning posts.

    I am looking for a leaning post for my 1870 Bay sport? Anyone make their own or have a dyi way to make one? Or any companies selling them?
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    Adding a set back? Yes or no?

    I have a 1870 Aluminum Triton, 115 Yami four stroke. Runs a nice, WOT full load 43 mph. My machanic sujested a set back to improve performance and ride? How much set back if any would you add. And would you consider doing this. Mechanic is not selling me this set back, just talked about it in...
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    One that got away. Or this case, two that got away....

    Flipping creator baits in Kissimmee grass on Lake Kissimmee, large bass blowing up large shinners! Two Bites left us fishless. Photo explains my first fish lost. I have flipped bass up to 8.7lbs with this reel combo. But not today. My second fish lost on 65 braid braking after a 10/15...
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    Lake Seminole, ramp, hotel, fishing?

    I’m looking to venture out to new fishing lakes! Lake Seminole. But dislike the learning curve involved with the logistics ie, where to stay, ramps and local lake knowledge. I like to earn and learn fishing the lake, but a little help to know local knowledge is always a plus. Like most here I...
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    Still biting. Healthy fishy’s

    New pond/lake..... Pretty is what I call em!
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    Maybe an old one. Joke

    But new to me
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    Another Flippin big.

    Fun public lake in Florida.
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    Galvanize spray substitute?

    I am going to rework my boat trailer, which will result in some gavlvanize being cut off the trailer. Thus having open metal/galvanize after the cut. I have tried using the canned galvanized spray in the past to try to avoid rust, but the spray always fails, with rust as a result. Do you have...
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    Easy toung jack.. replacement...

    I am looking for a new boat trailer tung jack. I wish to have one that is comfortable and very easy to crank. I’m feeling my age and would to spend my energies on fishing not boat prep. Thanks for your real world info. Tomm
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    Trailer repair, rusted bunk supports....

    As the photos show, This custom Triton trailer , per the companies marketing, made for a Bay Boat, is rusting!? It looks like to be responsible and safe, it is time to fix or replace the uprights that hold my trailers bunks. As these are welded in place, what options do I have? Do I need to cut...
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    Spinning rod, flipping....

    Central Florida. I’ll post a few. Returned from Saltwater to Fresh water and brought all my trout/snook/red spinning rods with me. No back lashes for me. Just upped the Braid size!
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    Vertical rod holder holders.

    I enjoy bass fishing and wish to carry more rods. I have three rod holders on each side of my center console, but wish a total of 6 more. Gunnel mounts do not work on my boat. I am thinking of placing a rod rock in front of the console for these added rods. I know they sell premodern holders...
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    Wire and transducer cable plugs. See photo..

    what are these called and where can I buy them? The white plugs where transducer wire passes thru to below deck? See photo.
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    Bow mount for Humminbird Piranha max4

    I am adding this depthfinder to the bow of my Boat. I just wish the basics. I have two options to mount the unit. Mount directly to the Boat, Or buying a ram mount? Do you all have any other ways or ideas on me mounting this small unit to the bow? Thanks Tomm
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    Type of screws and such mounting a trolling motor?

    I took off an old Motorguide trolling motor. The screws were long Stainless Steel. I plan to use the same screws to secur the new motor. Should I put any type of liquid or glue on the screws prior to re-installing them? Thanks....
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    Motorguide mounting holes in the same place?

    Motorguide mounting plate holes all the same? I have a new Motorguide bow mount arriving tomorrow. I had a Motorguide on the boat. Will the new one have the mounting holes located in the same place? Hoping for easy installation?! Thanks
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    Battery and charger under water?

    Irma, left my boat full of water. The water went over the battery and the onboard charger. What should I exspect from this happening? I look to turn on the battery switch tomorrow, to see if the battery discharged? Would it be dangerous to plug in the onboard charger to see if it is still...
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    Shopping a new Motorguide, x5 80lbs, 45 inch

    where would you shop a trolling motor?
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    Trailer bulbs breaking?

    I have had no problem with wiring or lights on my trailer, until a few months ago. I have begun to unplug the plug prior to launch, but still no luck. Went out yesterday with working lights. Only to find both bulbs were broken when towing home, thus towed without tow lights, not the way I like...
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