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JTM203SOUTH

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  1. Four years ago I had the carborater  and fuel lines replaced. No major work needed since I've owned it. Previous owner had motor rebuilt  about ten years ago.  The out drive has had the water pump and hoses replaced three years ago. The motor is a Merc 140 which is actually a four cylinder Chevrolet four cylinder chevrolet engine- very simple maintanance - plugs, points & condenser.The out drive has much the same needs an an outboard with respect to lubrication. It is also important to visually check for cracks in the hoses on a periodic basis. What I like best about this size I/O is that it will run smoothly at 550-600 RPM   which allows me to troll anywhere from 1.75 to 2.5 mph  without the hassel of drift bags and stiil  do 30-35 mph when you want. Hope this helps. 

     

    Jack

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  2.  Not enough use to justify the expense of the slip at the marina and the 500 mile round trip, often solo. I also own a 1999 Starcraft  Superfisherman 196 which I use to fish Lake Champlain occasionally and Quabbin Resevoir on a regular basis. I enjoy fishing lake "O" and will probably make an occasional trip with the Starcraft.

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  3. Somehow lost the port side vent window while trailering to Mexico bay. I've spent some time looking on the web and also contacting local Auto Glass Companies. NO LUCK ! 

     

     Does anybody know of a company the deals in used boat windshield parts or someone that will do the glasswork.

     

    Thanks,   Jack

  4. The kicker is intended for backup, but I've never had to use it as such. I used it for tolling only a couple of times when we were targeting lakers. Normally I use the main motor for trolling as the motor will run forever at 650 - 700 RPm. Speed depends on the wind and waves of course, but I have never had a problem keeping it in the 2.0 to 2.5 MPH range that I use. Have never used a drift bag. 

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