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  1. Sea Rider

    Submerged Engine

    A friend of mine flipped his rib with a 2 stroke 18 HP attched on transom while towing it behind a sailboat, This happened off coast on clear sea water, don't know for how long the engine was submerged. When the engine was taken back to terra firme hours latter had both plugs removed and...
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    Primer Bulb Assy.

    What's the cost of a Tohatsu Primer Bulb Assy code 3B7-702003 ? Happy Boating
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    Prop Maximization.-

    For the experts, scenario ; 450 Rib Deep V hull 400 Kg : Rib, driver, engine, fuel (minimum loaded) Engine Tohatsu 2 stroke 18 HP engine Well trimmed and deck ballanced Wot rpm range : 5200-5800 Data : To maintain plane 20 Km/H Cruise speed : 35 Km/H 4.5K rpm Wot : 5600 rpm Wot speed ...
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    Electrical Bummer

    This sea misfortune happened yesterday miles off coast, seems that their electrical installattion wasn't in a proper wortking order, no lives were lost to regret, boat was total loss. Was boating nearby to document the tragedy. Fish will have a new home to live in and me 3 nice recovered...
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    Garmin LCD Issues.-

    Have a Garmin E-Trex GPS which LCD inside screen fogs badly in hot days while at use, no issue on non sunny days, should I tear it apart and dry the interior, place LCD screen under a lamp that produces very low heat, take it to service or just throw it away ? Happy Boating
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    Susy 30 HP

    Hi, Was wondering if the newer 2 strokes Suzuki 30 HP outbord is a reliable engine, are there any flaws to be aware of ? Happy Boating
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    Tech Definition

    If porpoising is when boat alternately rises and submerges bow, what do you call when a boat plunges bow to sea and rocks sideways ? it's difficult to control at speed, has erratical water behaviour, no matter if trim and weight ballance are set spot on. Meantime just good for fast displacements...
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    Seamax Ocean 430 Alu Floor Sib.-

    Was wondering if someone owns this model sib ? If so what's the manufacturer keel PSI recommended pressure ? A friend of mine bought one, has awfull water tech flaws. Will post complete water test so to be aware about this crappy sib. Happy Boating
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    Tohatsu Electric Start

    Is there a conversion kit to convert a tiller driven 2 stroke M50 D2 engine to be electric start ? Happy Boating
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    Old Fiberglass Fuel Tanks

    Been having leaking issues on old fiberglass fuel tanks, before we went E8 no issues, so E8 is the problem literally eating those tanks inside out, was wondering if aplying a new exterior fiberglass coat to complete tank will hold the leaks at least for some more years. A new tank is out of...
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    Hours Comparison

    How many miles/kilometers would you say is one meterd worked hour equivalent to if comparing an outboard use to a car ? Happy Boating
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    Pulling Inflatable Toys

    How many of you guys have pulled inflatable toys with your current boat/engine combo ? what's your experience as opposed to normal boating ? Forgot that had a packed inflatable banana for 4 passengers, so driving alone pulling just one passenger will be just fine at around 30 Km/h on flat no...
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    TC-W3 Certification

    We're having a shortage of TC-W3 reputed brand oils, there's a local Company which is importing 2 stroke oil in barrels and re packing it in small !/4 bottles. The label states TC-W3 outboard rated. Should I ask the local importer to provide a copy of the importer's TC-W3 certification, the one...
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    Quadrafoil

    Check this new water toy : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooAAnZIgj8o#t=34 See if you can guess what's going on at back of quadrafoil ? At 22,500 Euros thought these guys had it resolved. Happy Boating
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    Cylinder Issue

    Would like to know which could be the cause for a 2 stroke 70 CC cylinder with low hours from new to present a light oval shape (arrows) which let's small light to pass through wall when ring is piston aligned inside cylinder and block is placed against a even light. What happens if a new...
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    RPM & Speed Relationship

    Sorry for the dumb question : Is there a direct relationship between rpm and max speed ? Scenario a given boat/engine combo running 25 knots at max wot 6,000 rpm with 13 pitch factory delivered prop. Iif changing prop to a 14 pitch, definitely will lower max wot rpm to say 5800. Will the max...
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    Soldering Issues

    Need to bolt down a 50 HP onto transom. Once bolted would like to solder some weld points nut to pin body to avoid passerby or night thieves stealing the engine. Was wondering if it would be good to remove all grounds from block as there will be a ground electrode attaached to engine when...
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    Tongue Weight

    Was wondering if there's a rule about proper tongue weight, assume will vary accordingly to boat size and weight, right ? I'm finishing a trailer for a 14.5 footer rib with attached OB which weights around 250 kilos (Rib + Engine), Somebody said that 10-15 Kilos at tongue would be more than...
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    Strange Carb Issues.-

    Paul, Is it possible to have issues on the idle carb circuit specially at first starts or cold restarts and no issues once engine is warm. I'm a big fan or running carb bowl and sometimes fuel filter dry. When outing next day or days after, go through the entire process of opening tank vent and...
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    Mixture Screw

    Paul, Does this makes sense : I'm not a big fan counting mixture screw turns when removing them from carb. Preffer measuring the height between crew head to carb base at 6 o'clock position with a vernier tool. Usually comes factory adjusted to 10 mm, after 2 stroke engines are sufficiently...
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