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    Deck hatchs???

    I am thinking of adding 2 small access hatches in the deck of my 18ft runabout. The boat always seems to have water in the bilge, even though its trailered. I just would like a small opening in the front below the bow deck(NOT a bow rider). And in the back, in front of the bilge well. <br />I...
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    First time FishFinder Installation Question???

    I am about to install my first fish finder, a FURUNO LS6100 with a AIRMAR P66 Tri-ducer.<br />ANY mounting tips for the trans/tri-ducer??? Should I just follow the mounting instructions that came with the unit??? I'm not to keen about drilling the transome below the waterline. The boat is an...
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    Engine Oil???

    I'm sure this is opened to debate, but I would like some thoughts.>>>At my local Boat shop, they sell Quicksilver Premium, and Quicksilver Premium Plus 2 Cycle oil. Its only $4 differance for a 2.5 gal jug. The counter man said one is synthetic oil (I assume the Plus).<br />I have a "fresh"...
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    Engine Hight Question???

    Where should the Anti-Vent./Cav. plate be set in relation to the bottom of a Modified Vee hull??? I'm looking for the best all-around performance/handling.<br />Boat in question is a 1971 18ft with a 1978 Johnson 115. The way it was set up when the engine was new, is the plate even (maybe a...
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    Replacement fuel tank???

    I am looking at replacing the BOW Mounted 18 gal.steel gas tank in my 1971 Westwind Modified Vee.<br /> I have found 2 tanks>>>a Polyethelene "MOELLER" tank from Overtons for $119.99--- and a 19 Gal Aluminum tank by "RDS Manufacturing" for $239,99.<br />Both tanks are roughly triangular shaped...
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    FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT

    I was told to repost here, I put it in the wrong spot I guess>>> :p <br /><br />I have to replace the old gas tank in my 18ft 1971 WestWind. The tank thats in there now is a steel "VEE" 18gal tank under the bow deck, mounted on top of the floor. I have found a replacment plastic 19 gal VEE...
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    FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT???

    I have to replace the old gas tank in my 18ft 1971 WestWind. The tank thats in there now is a steel "VEE" 18gal tank under the bow deck, mounted on top of the floor. I have found a replacment plastic 19 gal VEE tank, but was thinking of putting a larger tank under the floor instead. I could...
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    Thermo replacement

    I have a 1978 Johnson 115, that sat for abt 22 years. I had it checked and the carbs rebuilt last year>>>Ran well! The mechanic that rebuilt the carbs & tuned it DID NOT change the thermostats, and I don't think they ever have been changed (The gaskets still have the factory paint on them).The...
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    Trim Tabs to SLOW my troll???

    Hi>>>I have a 18ft deep vee runabout with a 115HP. I would like to slow my trolling speed from idle, and have been thinking of getting trim tabs (bennett sport tabs). Will deploying the tabs all the way down create enough drag to slow the boat a knot or two??? Also>>are these the tabs for a...
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    1988 DONZI 18' 2+3???

    1988 DONZI 18' 2+3??? A friend is purchasing a 1988 18ft DONZI CLASSIC 2+3.<br />Does anyone know of any inherent problems with these boats>>>or anything to look out for??? Its his second boat(with alot of years between)and he said everything looked good>>>solid floor & transome, fresh 5.7L...
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    Shopping for a new shop???

    I was NOT happy with the shop I used last year to get my 1978 Johnson 115HP running after sitting for the last 20 years. They seemed to charge A LOT, NEVER had the work done when they said (I'm talking WEEKS behind), and I had to return for work that I was told was going to be done, but wasn't...
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    TILT/TRIM Question???

    I have a Question about Tilt/Trim on my 1978 115HP Johnson. Should the power trim pump shut off automaticly when the engine hits its limits of trim or tilt??? In other words>If I hold the trim button for up, should the pump shut off when the engine reaches the top>>>or should it keep pumping as...
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    OMC or AFTERMARKET REEDS???

    I am thinking I may need new reeds on my 1978 115hp Johnny. Last year when I had it tuned after being laid up for many years>> the mechanic said that he found acorns (apparently from mice making a winter home) in the carb and one stuck in the reeds. The engine ran fine, but I noticed it idled a...
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    Oil for older 115HP

    If money was not a consideration, only quality, what oil should I run thru my 1978 115HP Johnson??? Also from a practical point, what would be the most cost effective/quality oil to use??? Although its an old engine, the hours are still light on her (under 300).<br /><br />THANKS
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    Replacing decking & stringers with composists??

    I am in the planing stages (thinkin' 'bout it alot;) ) of replacing the flooring and possably the stringers in my 1971 18Ft Westwind. The boat sat in my dads yard for alot of years and the transome rotted out. I had a shop replace it in the summer and had some fun with the boat. Towards the end...
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    H.P. Ratings???

    I have a 1978 115 Johnson. I have read that the way they rated Horse Power back then is differant then how it is rated now. I was just wondering what the equivalent hp rating on a modern engine would be??? If I repowered to keep the same performance, what size engine would I choose???<br />Thanks
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    Winterize "IN WATER" boat with outboards???

    A friend at work was asking what she sould do to winterize her boat if she keeps it in the water here in New York. The boat is a 26Ft REGULATOR with twin outboards??? ANY SUGESTIONS??? :confused: <br />Thanks
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    How do you know when to rebuild???

    Well, my 1971 18ft boat had the transome replace this past summer...but the floor seemed solid.<br /><br />Now I'm noticing a few slightly soft spots>>>nothing real bad, but you can tell its not 100%.<br />The thing is>>> how do you know when to rip it apart??? Is it dangerous if the stringers...
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    Transome/bilge drain plug???

    I had the transome rebuilt on my 1971 fiberglass WestWind this past summer. When the shop redrilled the transome/bilge drain hole, he drilled it to high. He drilled from the outboard side and wound up about 1.25 inches off the bottom. Now the bilge always has some water in it. Should I leave it...
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    Figuring Cruise speed??

    I have an older (1971)18ft fiberglass Modified Vee (deep bow) with a 1978 Johnson 115.>>> W.O.T. is 5500rpm with a 17" pitch prop. <br />What would be the "cruise" RPM ??? Do I just find the lowest throttle setting that will keep the boat on plane?? Some where higher then that??? And will this...
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