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  1. 79 Exciter

    Hello all!! Today is Feb. 4th. 2012, spring & summer is coming.. I really want to find a great...

    Hello all!! Today is Feb. 4th. 2012, spring & summer is coming.. I really want to find a great speed but good all around prop for my 79 Exciter 18' w/merc. 175, no jack plate. I heard the Laser 2 19 pitch worked really good on this boat.Anyone agree?? Thanks!!
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    86 Checkmate Exciter For Sale

    Very nice boat, you shouldn't have any trouble selling it. Prayers are with you, you can beat it!!!
  3. 79 Exciter

    Boating After Dark...

    Sounds Aweome!!! Thats great and I would like to do that too but i'm a little nervous about boating in the dark. I've had many chances but always passed. After reading your experience i'm going!! Always wanted to but just haven't yet. slow and easy I guess and I did just buy a 5,000,000...
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    Thanks 175, yes I do work the throttle & the choke. That makes sense w/ what ya said about the...

    Thanks 175, yes I do work the throttle & the choke. That makes sense w/ what ya said about the reeds & I will definately look into that. I have been using a can of starting fluid and it really likes that!! I don't give it too much but a healthy shot in each carb seems to do the trick. I hear...
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    Hey Jon, was wondering if you got the Laser prop you were looking at or if you went w/something...

    Hey Jon, was wondering if you got the Laser prop you were looking at or if you went w/something else. I have a s/s powertech 4 blade on mine right now and LOVE the handling & out of the hole power it offers but I didn't gain any top end over my 3 blade aluminum. I didn't plan on a speed GAIN w/...
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    Hello 175, I had such good luck w/ your suggestion w/ the fuel pump diaphram being the cause of...

    Hello 175, I had such good luck w/ your suggestion w/ the fuel pump diaphram being the cause of my 175 cutting out at wot that I decided to pick your brain again. 1st. Thanks that was exactly the problem and is fixed and great!! I am now addressing the issue with starting. The first start of the...
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    Hey Jon, looking at some posts on props this morning and I came across a couple of yours from...

    Hey Jon, looking at some posts on props this morning and I came across a couple of yours from last year. Did you ever get that Laser II?? Did you go w/ another prop and how'd your choice work for you??
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    Hey 175, hope all is well. Thanks for your opinion on the fuel pump issue. There was a tear in...

    Hey 175, hope all is well. Thanks for your opinion on the fuel pump issue. There was a tear in the diaphram. I replaced the diaphram & put it in the water yesterday ( 6-10) and didn't seem to have the problem anymore!! It was a bit choppy so i'll have to wait for a calm day & really test her...
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    Hello John or should I say "Admiral".Well we made it through the winter and it was a good one at...

    Hello John or should I say "Admiral".Well we made it through the winter and it was a good one at that!! Hope all is well with you and family as things are great here. I won't have my boat in the water until mid may but we have an annual Walleye tournament in 2 weeks from today.I always go w/ my...
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    Anyone have a 3 point ski bar for a 79 Exciter they want to get rid of? I'm looking for one so...

    Anyone have a 3 point ski bar for a 79 Exciter they want to get rid of? I'm looking for one so if anyone knows where I can get one please message me. Thanks!!
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    Hey blkz28, I just saw your profile. Cool boat, i too have a 79 Exciter. I bought mine last...

    Hey blkz28, I just saw your profile. Cool boat, i too have a 79 Exciter. I bought mine last spring & worked on it until I got it in the water in almost September. What's the true weight on that boat. I've got a merc175 on mine and it's a great ride but seems like a heavy ass boat. Shoot me a...
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    Hey John, how ya doing?? Any snowmobiling yet? Here in Cicero N.Y we just got 43" over a 4 day...

    Hey John, how ya doing?? Any snowmobiling yet? Here in Cicero N.Y we just got 43" over a 4 day stretch. We actually just missed the record of 44.3" set in 1966. I know you probably laugh @ that total living in Canada but it"s alot for here where we average 140-160" for the season. We are...
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    Hello 175, how ya doing? This off season for boating sucks!! I had just got mine in the water...

    Hello 175, how ya doing? This off season for boating sucks!! I had just got mine in the water for 1 month before having to take it out for the season.I'm happy I got it in the water because now I know it floats & the motor runs great except for the fuel pump problem that I am going to...
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    Thanks, i'll let ya know what I decide and how I made out.

    Thanks, i'll let ya know what I decide and how I made out.
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    Thanks for the info. Is it possible to replace just the diaphram if I decide to go that route...

    Thanks for the info. Is it possible to replace just the diaphram if I decide to go that route, or do I have to replace the whole fuel pump.I'm glad your modification worked for ya and I may do the same but I want to weigh my options. Thanks again!
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