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    universal bolt hole patern?

    I'm wondering if anyone has a drawing or template that shows what the industry standard is for hole spacing for a universal transom/outboard mount. I need to make a full sized shim for my outboard before I can raise it up and would like to have it made before I loosen the motor. Any links...
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    Shifting CG to rear.

    I have a 16' aluminum boat that rests on a (Yaght Club) trailer that i would like to lighten the tung weight on by 25- 50# or so. ( It's got maybe 150# now) The boat (maybe 800# fully rigged), as positoned now, sits on the (300#)trailer so that 2" of the bunks are sticking out from under the...
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    Help raising engine for new prop

    Per an earlier thread /suggestion I've bought a new (11x 103/8") Turning Point Rascal and hub to replace the factory (9.9x10) prop on my new 30hp Nissan 4 stroke. Here's the issue. As you can see, by the first pic, my cavitation plate is a good 1.5" below the keel so no doubt, the motor can come...
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    Nissan 4 stroke idle questions

    Finally got a chance to run the new 30 4 stroke this weekend. Overall, very pleased!. Starts in a heartbeat, purs like a kitten. Sipped 1.5gal of gas over two 3-4 hr fishing trips!. I did notice two minor quirks though. Not sure if this is normal or not. First, if ideling for a good 10-20 min...
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    Liquid Rollers- Holly Goose Snot!

    Just completed my first couple of launch/hauls of my new rig on a pure bunk trailer. I have to admit , I was a little nervous that the bunk set-up would be a disapointment. First lauch: I backed the trailer up so that the bunks were about 1/3 wet. My (16' aluminum900#) boat slid off with a...
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    Bilge plug- in or out?

    Ok, I know the standard answer is to install the bilge plug from the inside but my new boat requires that I get on my hands and knees, remove the gas tank, then reach down/in/back to get the plug in. ( Read; it's burried) I'm thinking that the T handled type 1" bilge plug , installed from...
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    Alternitive to transom saver?

    I've got a 16' aluminum V hull with a 190# 30 hp ( with power trim) hanging on the transom. Issue is that with the (long) leg down, the skeg is 4" off the ground. I trailered the rig home with the trim pin moved to the top hole which bought me maybe another 2" clearence. I'd like to get the skeg...
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    WM MAXX series battery availability?

    Went battery shopping yesterday. I like Wall-mart for price and because i've always had good logevity out of their car batteries. I want a size 24 duel purpose for starting (30hp) and house loads and a 29 or 31 Deep Cycle for the troller. After visiting 4 different stores I found that the only...
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    LED bulbs. Any more durable/survivable?

    Rigging the new trailer this week and I came across a set of Piranha LED trailer lights at my local Wall-Mart for 50% off. Package says they are subermersable and claims no bulb breakage. Normally, I would just mount my ( standard type ) new lights high on the guide ons ( so they don't get...
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    theoretical question.

    Assuming the same motor, hull and prop design (basics) what is the expected difference in going to a : 1) Stainless prop of same pitch? - Should RPM's stay teh same? Go up? down? - Expected performance change in mid and/or top end? 2) 4 blade prop of same pitch? -Should RPM's stay teh...
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    Solas prop is factory?

    Just picked up the new 30 HP Nissan. Was suprised to see that they (Nissan) shipped it with a Solas vs OEM stamped brand for a prop. Not gripeing, just shareing.
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    alternitive to Tiny Tach?

    I was thinking about geting a Tiny Tach for the new 30 hp , 3 cyl Nissan (4 stroke). The only time I would really want the tach feature is for trouble shooting props early in it's life. From then on , I think the hour meter feature would be more important. My thought process was to get a Tiny...
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    Thrust/draw steps for MK Riptide 55SM?

    Somewhere I saw the specs that show what thrust is produced/current is drawn for each of the 5 speeds on this bow mount motor. Now I can't find it :-( Anybody have this info or a link? Thanks in advance! Dave
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    Bolt for anode trim tab?

    Anybody know the bolt size for the anti torque anode (under the cavitation plate) on a new Nissan/Tohatsu 30? Mine came without the anode which is fine becasue I have one to install with my Rascal prop kit.. I just need the bolt. Anything special about this bolt that would warrent ordering and...
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    New prop for a 30. Worth "steping up"?

    Just bought a (brand new leftover) boat with a Nissan 30 4strk, long shaft. Dealer did a test run yesterday and it's getting 30mph @ 6020rpm on a 10 pitch prop. The leg/cav plate seems to be low so I'm gueesing that raising it a notch will even improve that. ( and I will.) Anyway, I think I'll...
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    Nissan Warrenty compliance?

    My dealer was telling me that Nissan now requires that maintenance (including oil changes AND YEARLY WATER PUMP IMPELLERS) now be done at a certified dealership in order to keep the warrenty valid. Not sure if he meant standard 3 yr or extended. In either case it seems like it would cost...
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    Offset/ adjustable post for 2 3/8" base?

    Just bought a new (mirrocraft) boat that has 3 pedestal bases for 2 3/8" straight tube posts. The boat came with 2 seats (with posts) but I'd like to set up a "butt seat in the bow to fit one of the bases. Having trouble finding a adjustable height ( 22-30" +/-) 2 3/8" post to fit the base. I'd...
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    power trim switch on Nissan 30?

    Just went and got a look at my new 09', 30hp Nissan, tiller, with power tilt and trim option. It has a switch on the lower cowling to control it but nothing in front, on tiller or remote. I'm trying to figure out how you are supposed to trim the motor while underway (without hanging over the...
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    best rod holder for fly AND spin?

    I want a rod holder that will hold either a fly rod or spinning rod with equal security. I don't care about other features other than havign an adjustable angle. Has anybody got any experience to report with any brand? Thanks
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    Dimentions for the 6.6 Nissan fuel tank?

    I'm building a rear platform/seat for the new boat to cover the battery and fuel tank. I need to make sure I leave room to slide a (new production) 6.6 gal Nissan fuel tank in there. I thought I saw the dimentions for this tanks somewhere on the net but now that I need it my memory has failed...
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