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    Getting trailer depth just right!

    Anybody trailering a boat knows that their rig launch's and hauls best with the water at a certain depth as compared to their boat/bunks/rollers. Put the trailer too deep and it floats on crooked and /or push?s off hard/slow. Too shallow and it may bottom out on launch or come on hard/slow...
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    M5B- driveshaft won't seat

    Ok, stuck the new Wp impeller in so I could use the boat this week while on vacation. ( The old one had two of six vanes left! I'll order a complete kit and do it right in a few weeks before my ME trip. ) Everything was going GREAT and quickly until I went to reinstall the lower leg. Put the...
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    tricks to Wpump rebilid of M5B?

    Seems to me I've seen something here in the past on the difficulties in replacing the impeller on a Tohatsu/Nissan 5 hp 2 stroke. ( but can't find anything now that I need it. ) My motor ( 92' vintage) is not spitting watter out the tell tail when it's idling or wide open. Seems to pump OK at...
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    problem with tiny tach on 30 Nissan 4stroke

    Purchased a tiny Tach commercial unit to help with some prop selection. Instructions that came with it are lame. I got it intalled and now it seams that any of the 3 ( 180, 360, 720deg) available settigsg give me questionable readings. Got it set to 360 ( which seemed to give me the closest to...
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    Help with older Yamaha 5hp

    Hi, new to this particular forum but not to Iboats or outboards. A friend just recieved a Yamaha 5Cs with Id plate markings of a small N, then 6E3 and finally S133880 (which I'm guessing is the serial #.) He seems to feel that the motor is a 1984. Anyway, the motor looks OK and was...
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    New tires leaking- Tube them?

    Bought a new leftover BM&T package last year with 5.30x12' galvanized rims. Tires are new with no dry rot or anything but I've been plagued by a slow leak in one and a a slower leak in the other. Boating time is short enough without havign to drag out the compressor with every trip. I was...
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    Tiller outboard shift extension

    So before I go reinventing the wheel..... I have several small 4-6 hp outboards that I frequently use on small Jon's or square stern canoes. Often the front of the motor is 2-3' behind me and the boat too narrow to move freely. Operating the tiller is no problem but I'd like to buy/make some...
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    Part# for Merc tach for 3 cyl 4 stroke

    I'm looking for the factory part # for the tachometers that are used on the 2005+ 25 and 30 hp 4 stroke motors? Can anybody help me out? I know I can order a tiny Tach Commercial but was interested in one matched to this motor. ( Hoping it has a replaceable battery too.)
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    Winterizing bilge pumps?

    Running my first ever freshwater boat that has both a bilge pulp and live well system. I'm wondering if they pump dry or if I should be thinking about running some antifreeze through them before parking it (outside)for the winter. What do you other northerners do?
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    Which TinyTach for 3 cyl 4 stroke?

    Getting ready to reprop and figure an hour meter would be handy anyway. Went to teh TT website and I'm not seeign anything clearly. Any help appreciated. Dave
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    Factory PSi on 90's 8 hp?

    Anybody know the factory spec on cyl compression on a 99' nissan 2 stroke 8hp.? Seeing 105 and 115 on a buddies, and don't know what I should be seeing. The difference makes me suspect a leak/crack ( and the motor does run rough when it warms.) Thoughts welcome.
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    gear oil, Type C or other? Guru-PVANV

    Getting ready to do my 20 hr maint (09' 30 4stroke). The dealer (who was clearly multitasking /distracted as we spoke), handed me Sierra Type C lower unit oil. Now, In reading the label, it specifies use in electric shift outboards. Did he mess up or is this a wash?Should this be used in my new...
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    Does stainless change RPM's?

    Thinking about putting a stainless prop on my 30 hp 4 stroke. Same (10) pitch. Generally speaking, should I expect a RPM change with the material change? (Understanding that there will be other design differences that may weigh in as well.)
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    standard mount spacing/pattern?

    Does anybody have a diagram of the industry standard transom bolt pattern for outboard mounting? I need to make a shim before I raise mine. Thanks Dave
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    MK Traxxis Trolling motor opinions

    Looking to upgrade my transom mount TM. The Traxxis advertises one hand stowage (which is a feature that is long overdue IMHO). Anyone try this particular series TM? If so, how would you rate the mount and stow system for function and ease of use? Thanks in advance!
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    Best boat cover patch?

    I've got a brand new (this year) cover for my boat that was supposed to be trailerable. I took the boat for a trip this week and got two small 2" cuts in the fabric near the transom edge. I could return it under warerenty but figure it's easier to patch since the cuts are so minor. Duct tape...
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    Evenrude 4 . Is this spray normal?

    OK, I recently acquired a 98' Evinrude 4 in Mint condition. ( About 10 hrs total run time, stickers still on prop.) It runs sweet and you can see it's pumping water good by the steady stream from the P hole. However there is more water spraying out under the cowling too. I'm wondering if this...
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    Charge rate for Nissan 25/30

    Being that I do some remote boat camping (where Trolling Motor battery charging is the limiting factor), I contacted Tohatsu to find out what the output for the (16amp) alternator was at less than WOT RPM's. It took them a few days and a call to Japan to find out but they followed through and...
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    formula for prop calcs?

    I'm looking for the formula to calc prop slip, speed etc using RPM, gear ratio, etc. I've seen it around here but a search isn't producing. Also two other questions: a) What is a reasonable expected prop slip? b) Is there anyway to ID the pitch of a prop if it has no markings?
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    Converting 80's 6hp to 8hp?

    Sorry if this has been asked before but I've searched a few times and can't find the answer. I have a 85' ( if memory serves, Johnson 6 hp which isn't a beauty queen but has very low hours. I'm thinking she'll be due for a carb rebuild soon and was wondering what it would take to bring it up to...
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