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  1. JimS123

    What Prop on my Yamaha 9.9

    It never occurred to anyone TODAY either.... My friend has a Formula with twin 454's with bravo drives. Every time a new prop design comes out he goes and buys them to see if he can eek out another 0.5 mph so he can be the fastest boat around. The rest of us that have a 14' tinny with a 9.9...
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    9.8 hp vs 9.9 hp outboard engines

    Tohatsu is a relative newcomer in the outboard biz. Back in the Day Merc always had a 9.8 while the 'Rudes were 9.9. Probably a marketing thing back then, one just trying to distinguish themselves from the other. Its not just a lake requirement thing, but also an under 10 HP racing class.
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    What Prop on my Yamaha 9.9

    We were all new once. Not everyone had Ole or Karl for a father.
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    Bearing buddy O-rings - is there a size chart anywhere?

    OK, my bad. But that's an internal part. These things are so cheap, why would you want to rebuild one?
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    Bearing buddy O-rings - is there a size chart anywhere?

    Whats you taking bout Willis? I have used BBs for many years and none of them had O-rings"
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    TEXAS MAID Boats Owner's Club???

    Fiberglassics.com should have literature for you to review.
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    How could I identify my boat online?

    In my state Vehicle registrations have the manufacturer's name abbreviated to only 5 or 6 letters. My guess is that your boat is a "V******Master" brand. The HIN will provide a researchable code.
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    Unknow device on back of Glastron Sportster XL

    Brand new, right out of the box, a pitot tube speedo will give +- 1.0 MPH. Two problems. First of all, its simply a pressure gauge calibrated to mph. Because it takes a lot of pressure to move the analog dial, they don't work below about 5 mph. Secondly, they need to be fully sealed to work...
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    Where to mount my transducer?

    The portable bracket is for a portable unit like what you would use on a rental boat. It's not really all that secure. You won't be happy with it.
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    Where to mount my transducer?

    This is the correct answer. That's the proper location. It should not be directly behind the little fin thingy because that will cause turbulence and affect the readings. This is a Garmin, not a cheepy $89 unit. The owners / installation manual should be QUITE detailed and provide all the...
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    Anyone know anything about Corvair(?) or maybe Traveler boats?

    Though not particularly popular, we DID see boats made by the Arkansas Traveler Boat Company back in the '70's and 80's. I don't know, but I suspect that Corvair was a model number.
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    Bow riders with best engine access?

    That was always my choice as well. Then I changed my mind and on a whim bought a OB. Our new boat goes faster, uses less gas, is smoother with no vibration and has TONS of more space and is so easy to maintain that its now a joy to service it. Did I mention it goes faster? You couldn't...
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    About to buy new, can someone advise me on pricing

    Most dealers add a "set-up" or "dealer prep" charge in the accounting. It should be a line item on the bill. Find out what it is and insist that they discount the bottom line price by that much. That worked for me with the last 2 boat purchases.
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    First Boat - 1967 Starcraft Speedqueen (??)

    You have a nice classic boat. Not many around any more. Only a classic boat aficionado would appreciate it. Strip the paint as best as you can, sand it smooth and then prime the aluminum with zinc chromate (acid etching) primer. Top coat with any marine grade topside paint. Tip and roll...
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    Possible boat purchase!

    It all depends on what your pleasure is. Do you want to sweat taking stuff apart and then wait at home for people to come to you to buy the parts? Is your motivation to make some extra cash? Personally, my spare time is spent out in the boat swimming and drinking beer.
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    Cosmetic question

    One of my hobbies is restoring old outboard motors. I have painted many outboard covers. Not just that but the whole motor as well. By the picture yours doesn't need restoring. But if you insist its no trouble. Pull off the clips holding the side panels and remove them. Strip the paint off...
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    Can't get boat even on bunked trailer.

    Plastic? Yeah... Its made out of a high density polymeric ethylene based material. I've used Ironwood's E-Z Slides for about 20 years now on several trailers. I have been so happy with them that I would never consider an alternate brand. The bunk enders make for a slick job. I see some...
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    Can't get boat even on bunked trailer.

    If its a factory trailer, then the bunks should be adjusted to allow the boat to self-center. Your issue is a classic excuse for backing in too deep. We see it EVERY DAY at local ramps. If you cannot physically crank the boat on, then you need to put EZ-Slides on the bunks. Silicone spray...
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    Fender clips, source or part number?

    Yes, perko is all I have. The od is 1.5, so it would likely cover the old holes anyway.
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    Fender clips, source or part number?

    That was my thought as well. I don't know who patented them first, but if the second one found out the screw hole spacing was the same, it might be cause for litigation. Just for grins and giggles, I measured mine....1" center to center. I'd be curious to know what the other one was...
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