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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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    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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