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    Stringer rotten

    There are U Tube videos and online info that show different methods to repair the transom. I have seen articles were the transom cap is removed, the rotted wood core is removed between the fiberglass skin a new piece is fitted and then a generous amount of expoy is used to bed and install the...
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    Stalling at Idle and Idle Speed

    The fuel assembly (quick connects, primer bulb and fuel line) gray fuel line has a inner liner the degrades and breaks apart. My fuel line inner liner came apart this summer. I replaced the fuel assembly, engine filter and external mounted spin on filter. The spin on filter did not look that...
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    Tie down caliper mounting bracket

    New not repaired brake part always best choice. No exposure to liability
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    Merc 4 stroke sank

    Have you removed the spark plugs and rolled the engine over and slowly by hand. That will push the water out if it is hydraulically locked up. The engine should roll over unless the gear shifter is in forward or reverse engaging the safety lock. Gear shifter and linkages need to be in neutral...
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    Vin number on a trailer

    If you find your state unfriendly. Google trailer registration in Maine. There are companies that specialize in helping people register trailers in Maine.
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    Bone headed move - put the plug in with 3M 4200

    Think outside the boat
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    36 tournament / Cummins 555 VT

    Saw this and copied it from Downeast Boat Forum "First thing, is the boat loaded the way it normally would be when you took these RPM readings (full fuel, gear, four fat guys, ect)? Or was it lightly loaded? Wide open throttle readings should always be taken under normal/worst case load. Next...
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    36 tournament / Cummins 555 VT

    Whats the engines full Rpm at no load (out off gear) and the engines full Rpm in gear wide open? Both engines have same WOT? What does it cruise at X mph or knots? How fast is it at full throttle? Cheap easy test and checks, beginning of a good baseline before hauling the boat. Take a mechanic...
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    9.8 Merc 110 not spraying water

    If not sure how hot the engine block use a cheap heat gun. Reasonably accurate and works great last for years and prevents bad burns.
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    Can skeg damage cause vibration/noise on plane?

    I worked for a marine contractor for several years. We ran only aluminum props on the outboard powered work boats and I/O boat because the props were sacrificical to protect the prop shaft and bearings. Props are cheaper and quicker to fix then drive components. Some of the props on the skiffs...
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    '04 Merc 25hp dead(ish) cylinder

    Thanks for the update.
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    Can skeg damage cause vibration/noise on plane?

    Props can have more damage then can be seen by eye. If you have a spare prop/get your prop reconditioned and try that before hauling for the winter. Cheap test and may give peace of mind?
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    1998 15HP 4-Stroke Water in engine oil after impellor change?

    Looks like a milkshake.
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    9.8 Merc 110 not spraying water

    Often the telltale tube is blocked. Mud dobblers are often the cause. My first course of action is to make sure the fitting and the attached hose is clear.
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    Parking boat in driveway

    Keep that Ace in your hand to play at another time to your advantage. “that if the boat is still hitched to my truck than it is not considered parked.” Friendly of the HOA to tell you that.
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    1999 Triton Tr19 open or closed cell foam?

    Assuming you have a stern plug raise the bow at a good rake, pull the stern plug and clean the limber holes let the boat drain for a couple of weeks and air out the interior. If your still concern weight the boat and compare factory weight taking into consideration boat equipment in the lockers...
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    Trying to determine proper engine/ trans/ prop pairing

    You have: Tested speed of 17 mph at 3000 rpm Reported boat cruises at 18 mph and tops out at 23 5.7 MPI Engine mfg spec 4800-5200 rpm Recommend “upper end of the WOT RPM window for a carbureted SBC or BBC, that is in the 4600-4800RPM range.” So you have unknown potential for mph from 3,000rpm...
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    Trying to determine proper engine/ trans/ prop pairing

    What is the factory approved full RPM for that engines? You should do another sea trial and confirm for your self it does “boat cruises at 18 mph and tops out at 23.” and the engines reach full rated RPM. This would give you a clearer idea of the engine and prop pairing. Couple hundred bucks...
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    Trying to determine proper engine/ trans/ prop pairing

    How big is the boat, weight and length? What does the tach read at cruise and wide open throttling? Do you have pictures?
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    Throttle arm slop

    Good description above and good point to setup engine engine not running. Similar Mercury O/B controls when the handle is pushed forward the first section of the arc pushes the gear into Forward once it is in Fwd, then the handle starts the rest of the arc lifting the carb. throttle arm from...
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