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  1. JimS123

    latest aquisitions.....

    I've been a "jetskier" for 30+ years, and have owned several since 1999. So, I may not be an expert, but I kinda know some things. A 29 year old Yamaha or Seadoo 'ski is an iffy proposition. A Polaris of any age is bad karma. Don't spend a dime and offer them for free.
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    Thinking about building a boat this fall

    As a 19 year old college kid in 1968, I simple HAD to have a boat. I bought a plywood pre-cut "kit" for $165. Another $60 for paint and glue, $50 for running hardware and another $50 for misc. She was built in about 5 months. I have to say, though, that it was built in Grandpa's garage and...
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    Why would an outboard Mechanic?

    The performance benefit is that the mechanic didn't have to admit he screwed up. You need a new mechanic. Get a new bolt. Coat the threads with anti-seize. Push it n covered with JB Weld and once it cures you should be OK.
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    Back in 1986 I bought a fixerupper rig. I still own it - its the Sea Nymph in my signature. The motor had just been serviced, so that wasn't an issue. We used Aluminum jelly and new decals and the boat was now perfect. The trailer was another issue. 100% rust. I sanded and applied rust...
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    Where you buy gasoline is critical.

    Our local marina is in a particularly important location, and was the only horse to ride. They currently only have two above ground tanks, one for gas and the other diesel. But, back in the day they had underground tanks and one was for 50:1 2 stroke outboards. It had a sweep to keep it...
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    What torque for my prop?

    I may be of only minor help here because I have CRS. Also, my engine is a Merc. 60 Command thrust. Nevertheless,.... Bought the motor brand new on a Boston Whaler. It suffered from prop chatter from day 1. I did some R &D and found it was a common problem, even though it was torqued...
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    Fuel question(s)

    When they "introduced" ethanol fuel they told us about draining the tanks, keeping the tanks full, replacing the fuel lines, yada, yada. Then...............they admitted that they have been sending this stuff for a couple of years before telling us. We didn't have problems before we knew, now...
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    Brand New Boat Owner- Prop Question

    1. Take a boater safety course. 2. Buy a chart of the waters you intend to boat in and memorize it. 3. While on land raise the engine to that the prop is bellow the bottom of the boat and note the position. When at or near the launch ramp go very slow and raise the motor to that position so...
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    Cut or replace?

    You can go too small and have issues. But you can never go too big. If you have problems with your car pulling it, get rid of it. If that's not an issue be thankful that you have a great rig.
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    Boating with small children ( Toddlers ) Best Life Vest.

    My earliest recollections of life was at age 4 sitting next to grandpa holding the tiller. But then again, my Mom was not a boater, so I was early constrained. Early on we never had the bimini up. After pregnancy and delivering my wife had sun issues so now the top is up 100%. My oldest was...
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    Boat buckle tie down location

    You are correct. They will only prevent the boat from moving back. The bow tie down needs to be angled toward the back to keep it from moving forward.
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    Boat buckle tie down location

    I can't get a picture because my boats are in Winter storage. I think Quik Lok is one of the preferred brands.
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    Boat buckle tie down location

    Of course, bouncing around needs to be avoided. But that's not the only purpose. A well designed "system" includes both bow and transom tie downs. They must ensure that the boat cannot move forward OR back. On the bow, I'm not talking about a winch or a safety chain, but a true bow tie down...
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    Boat buckle tie down location

    Your second picture shows the strap rubbing on the trailer frame. I would avoid that. Too much wear on the strap. My preference would be to install a SS eye bolt thru the frame and use detachable straps. I question how solid the "buckles" are, plus the mechanism can't last as long since it...
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    Winterize carb

    Absolutely correct. My 1950's outboards have had their fuel lines replaced with ethanol compatible rubber. No problems since then. Our oldest SeaDoo was a 1999 and we didn't have problems with that either. I believe most manufacturers upgraded to the appropriate rubber when the problem...
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    Repainting lower unit

    My reply was friendly. I don't know the answer, and apparently no one else reading your question knows either. Since you know the model number, go out and buy a service manual and then you don't have to be snotty to people that are simply trying to help. If you don't know how to buy a service...
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    Repainting lower unit

    Sorry if I offended you. Just trying to make the job easier.
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    Repainting lower unit

    The bolts are easy. But then what do you do with it? You can't hold it in one hand and paint it with the other. Some kind of stand / support must be made to work on it. The motor is already on a stand. Just tip it up and go for it.
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    Repainting lower unit

    If all you want to do is paint it, why go thru all the trouble of taking it apart?
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    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    When I had my I/O I did most of the maintenance myself as well. Same back in the old days when I had 2-stroke outboards. Also, it involved a lot of tinkering at times. I realize that short of oil changes and such, most modern 4-stroke outboards are not DIY engines because of all the...
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