This Old Boat

5,465 topics in this forum

1. Wiring downrigger best practices 1 2

   By tannero, February 2, 2013
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   • nlong27
   • February 28, 2018

2. 14ft boat set up 1 2

   By suttontroller94, June 10, 2015
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   • jmaggio93
   • June 12, 2015

3. Kicker help 1 2

   By fishinfreak, September 8, 2018
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   • CatskillBob
   • September 11, 2018

4. What is this black stuff out of I/o with muffs... 1 2

   By FishingTheFL, July 23, 2016
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   • slow rollin
   • July 26, 2016

5. Mercury 80 hp 3 cylinder 2 stroke 1 2

   By Henry D, August 5, 2023
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   • Henry D
   • August 12, 2023

6. Bunk versus roller guide one 1 2

   By tim, February 16, 2018
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   • Bozeman Bob
   • November 28, 2020

7. Eythenol 1 2

   By Has Been, March 1, 2011
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   • Misty IV
   • March 8, 2011

8. Oil for I/o? 1 2

   By BALLS DEEP, April 5, 2014
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   • lrg355
   • April 10, 2014

9. 88 crestliner sabre restoration 1 2

   By Chautauqua Tony, May 1, 2012
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   • MarkNY
   • January 9, 2013

10. Wider gunnels 1 2

    By Xxx, November 6, 2017
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    • Xxx
    • November 11, 2017

11. Hot engine 1 2

    By Bad Habit, April 12, 2012
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    • buckboardjr
    • May 18, 2012

12. Trying to get on plane 1 2

    By Flygaff, September 1, 2022
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    • sherman brown
    • April 5, 2023

13. Post Guide On For Trailer 1 2

    By Landshark, May 8, 2017
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    • RodBuster
    • May 12, 2017

14. Primer ball won't stay hard...need help! 1 2

    By IUP30, May 28, 2014
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    • CaptSpike
    • June 3, 2014

15. Mercury optimax - opinions wanted

    By f1sh-0n, August 19, 2011
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    • Tribetroller
    • September 22, 2011

16. 2018 Targa V-18

    By ERoice, September 4, 2018
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    • ddubs3
    • October 3, 2018

17. Marine Batteries

    By Reel Doc, March 5, 2010
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    • Reel Doc
    • March 21, 2010

18. Question; Pros/Cons of using a trolling plate?

    By Todd in NY, June 6, 2016
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    • Todd in NY
    • July 24, 2016

19. Anyone with a autopilot that trolls...

    By charb, September 22, 2019
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    • dgfidler
    • January 31, 2020

20. Not real happy

    By hookedupf7, October 10, 2018
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    • Xxx
    • October 11, 2018

21. Terrible, inept,EXPENSIVE outboard service rant

    By bulletbob, August 7, 2019
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    • tuffishooker
    • August 12, 2019

22. Putting brakes on a boat trailer?

    By power dive, April 27, 2014
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    • joe crow
    • April 29, 2014

23. Boat and trailer mods

    By stoneam2006, September 10, 2017
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    • garrymny
    • September 20, 2017

24. New boat opinion

    By Wise77, September 14, 2025
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    • Shakemsam
    • September 17, 2025

25. Anyone use a tablet for navigation?

    By JTowne, April 11, 2018
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    • sjhags
    • April 12, 2018

26. Track Mounting Question

    By Labguy32, April 21, 2020
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    • nhjim
    • April 24, 2020

27. Need help.

    By lily, June 20, 2019
    • 24 replies
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    • whaler1
    • June 25, 2019

28. Replaced floor and foam in 19' deep vee

    By VooDoo, March 31, 2019
    • 24 replies
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    • VooDoo
    • April 4, 2019

29. Throttle Control slow speed trolling - 115hp outboard - recommendations?

    By Netbender, September 24, 2017
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    • Netbender
    • October 7, 2017

30. Spark plug wires for boats

    By Gotta Bite, February 9, 2016
    • 24 replies
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    • lrg355
    • February 11, 2016

31. CHIRP Transducer Recommendations?

    By Pierless, February 3, 2021
    • 24 replies
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    • Andre wallyandre
    • February 5, 2022

32. best great lakes boat

    By Chinook Chaser, September 13, 2017
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    • Bearcat
    • September 21, 2017

33. Boat won’t start. Anything easy I should check?

    By Hachimo, February 4, 2021
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    • wrinklestar
    • February 24, 2021

34. Acid Wash

    By tannero, September 29, 2015
    • 24 replies
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    • lost a lure
    • March 5, 2016

35. 1990 24ft Bayliner Trophy?????

    By Richard, March 4, 2011
    • 24 replies
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    • lakebound88
    • June 8, 2011

36. Aluminum Boats

    By spinnerspooner, December 10, 2011
    • 23 replies
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    • Knotlost
    • January 18, 2012

37. Safety equip ?s

    By chowder, January 10, 2010
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    • Dance the Tides
    • January 18, 2010

38. Crestliner Eagle Owners.. Fuel Sending Unit

    By dt5150, May 24, 2018
    • 23 replies
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    • pukingdog
    • May 19, 2021

39. Best boat trailer bearing grease?

    By Dipsey, May 1, 2014
    • 23 replies
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    • pokepole39
    • May 8, 2014

40. I just replaced motor, transom and outdrive brand new

    By dbitting, March 19, 2020
    • 23 replies
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    • dbitting
    • May 19, 2020

41. Boat carpet

    By steelie1, March 18, 2014
    • 23 replies
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    • steelie1
    • April 4, 2014

42. Mercruiser 120 over heat

    By FishingTheFL, June 10, 2017
    • 23 replies
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    • rlconverse
    • June 16, 2017

43. Kicker control

    By tim, October 27, 2019
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    • tim
    • November 3, 2019

44. Rigging the new boat

    By lakebound88, October 9, 2014
    • 23 replies
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    • fathobbit0074
    • October 12, 2014

45. Cable steer Autopilot report {simrad AP14r}

    By Fishstix, May 2, 2009
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    • HPORT
    • June 12, 2009

46. Twin 9.9 Suzuki outboards on a 16 ft Sylvan

    By Flygaff, January 4, 2022
    • 23 replies
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    • Flygaff
    • May 13, 2022

47. Transducer mount plate

    By hookedupf7, March 8, 2018
    • 23 replies
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    • Tyee II
    • March 13, 2018

48. Rehab for an old SeaNymph

    By Meals-On-Reels, June 16, 2013
    • 23 replies
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    • DtD
    • August 26, 2013

49. cockpit heater for early spring fishing

    By Dublin Up, January 3, 2017
    • 23 replies
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    • jimski2
    • January 10, 2017

50. Seized spark plug

    By Hawkeye50, November 1, 2020
    • 23 replies
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    • DtD
    • November 30, 2020