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    "Everything you need to know about propellers"

    Update: The above booklet, by Quicksilver, has been available for download, from my site, for a while. I scanned two versions, one lo-res for browsing and one hi-res for download (for printing). Those can still be found - along with a prop estimation spreadsheet here and now Mercury has put...
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    How to remember plug

    For some reason I've never forgot the plug. Most likely just plain luck, but as I've heard a lot about how even clever folks miss it, I've done a little something to stay lucky:<br /><br />I drilled a hole through plug's square and fitted a shackle with the crosspin through the plug. The shackle...
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    Easy conversion: Temperature, Pressure, Torque, Dimensions, Area, Speed, Acceler

    For those confused by measures given by international members, this Online Conversion Table is a great help.
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    Tell tale - why hesitation can be OK

    As an explanation to those who feel unsecure about the tell tale 'pisser' if it does not show immediately - especially after some time of sitting still or having the boat out of the water:<br /><br />On some motors the hose that leads the water to the tell tale outlet is connected to the...
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    Sloopy - pushing limits

    Obviously this Sloopy character has an urge to insult and has no sense of offending.<br /><br />Sloopy is acting as an understimulated teenager finding negative attention better than no attention, and I tend to direct no attention at all to posts where this member contributes.<br /><br />May be...
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    Tohatsu 2-stroke beats all others by 34%. True ?

    According to Tohatsu their TLDI system (http://www.tohatsu.com/tech_info/tldi_faqs.html) both solves the environmental problems and gives all the 2-stroke benefits and even gets lowest consumption.<br /><br />Although this kind of info always is to be taken with a grain (spoon) of salt, it IS...
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    Does anybody want to sell a handheld GPS?

    I'd like to own one. Just can't justify to spend too much as my use is only 4-5 times per season.
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    Wisdom of propellers.

    To all those who want to know more about propellers in theory and practise:<br /><br />Quicksilver sells a 55 page booklet called 'Everything you need to know about propellers'. <br /><br />Even though they're focusing on their own range of products, it is very good and explanatory for all.<br...
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    Boat cover, Sea Ray 160 CB

    Does anyone know if<br /><br />Boat Cover (Silverized) <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Manufacturer: Gulfstream <br />Leaves warehouse within: 3 days (plus shipping time) <br />Price: $63.82 <br />Part Number: 07110001 <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br />offered by iboats will fit a Sear Ray...
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    Honda 35 - 45 or 40 - 50 upgrading

    Owning a Honda Four at 35hp I've hunted for info on the differences to a 50hp. Honda people will not give any info on this. All available documentation/photo shows identical engines except for top rpm. Does anyone know what the difference really is? It's outside warranty so there is no worries...
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