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cyclops222 replied to the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer.

Remember to use waterproof sealant on anything passing thru the hull surfaces. Transom rot land.

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Draining gas tank questions -- Is this thing a vent? How does my tank look in general?.

I always empty gas thru the engine if possible Is there a constant smell of leaked out gasoline ? The picture is odd with those black...

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Need different prop for pulling.

22' must have CUBIC INCHES to not need different prop changes. Sadly most new boat buyers are tod to buy the smallest motor. Better...

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Tensionless Timing Belt Replacement?.

Where are the bad teeth ? Lots of casting posts there with holes in them.

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread How do you trim?.

A badly designed hull is a fish jumping around. PERIOD Other possibility is really bad placement of gear stored in the boat. Or the...

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to jimmbo's post in the thread How do you trim? with Like.

I have never understood why so many People have Trouble with Trim Settings. Heck I learned how to do it before I was 14, and it took all...

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Let's talk skill....

I could dock that low, heavy boat in a hurricane.

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread 454 mag mpi chuggles/stalls.

Post # 59 tells a specific set of problems. Have you checked for odd colored sparkplugs ? Damaged sparkplug internal parts ? Loose H V...

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to vroom ZOOM's post in the thread 454 mag mpi chuggles/stalls with Like.

On my running engine the pulsewidth is 3.5, and map is around 21. BUT the port engine did decide to idle today at one point, albeit very...

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to vroom ZOOM's post in the thread 454 mag mpi chuggles/stalls with Like.

Ok, as I dig through this things get super wierd. in diacom, there is a parameter called "Troll Mode input". I disregarded it at first...

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread aluminum prop comparison.

The driver is responsible for NOT OVER REVING the engine at any time. If the Rev Limiter is not working. Or the engine does not have...

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to airshot's post in the thread aluminum prop comparison with Like.

If your engine is not capable of reaching its max wot rpm, then it is lugging down, using more fuel than necessary and putting excess...

Jul 29, 2025
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cyclops222 posted the thread Need a 2 low cost electric light duty anchor winches. in Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics).

Arthritis finger cramps lifting a 5 pound anchor are getting much worse. Very fast. The old Deckmates where terrible. Sounded like...

Jul 28, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to Lou C's post in the thread salt water in single cylinder with Like.

Might want to evaluate what the boat’s worth to you and decide if installing a reman 4.3 would be worth it. Check out Michigan Motorz...

Jul 28, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to Stinnett21's post in the thread aluminum prop comparison with Like.

Even within the same manufacturer when you switch prop families, e.g Mercury Vengeance to Mercury Tempest Plus, you cannot count on them...

Jul 28, 2025

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