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    Looking for my first boat and dwelling too much on the I/O vs Outboard question...

    I owned a 22' Islanders for over 10 years and the family loved it ! Porta potty space and a dry place to store stuff. Mine had the 140 hp 3.0 engine that pushed it to 34 mph ( gps). Fuel economy was great, my 25 gallon tank would last for over 100 miles. Yes maintenance is higher but if you...
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    Recommended wood for trailer bunks?

    I always used 2x4's from the number yard. Never carpeted the bottom, left that area open for water to escape. Used galvanized roofing nails to hold carpet on and plated fasteners ( had access to a metal plating service)...they usually lasted about 6-7 years, then had to replace them.
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    My boat needs to run real good on the 4th of July. FIX IT !!

    You can't really fix stupid, but, you spend a lot of money trying !!
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    I'm back with a 1994 Islander 221V!

    Even if yours is rated for 9.......remember they figure 150# per person, so how many are over that 150# ?? A few 200# folks and you need to subtract one....etc ! Weight distribution is always a problem when the boat is at full capacity.
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    Water in the Lower Unit

    Is there a possibility of internal sweating from all this heat and humidity ? Have saw that happen in the past. Doesn't appear to be that much is my reason for saying this. I would replace this oil and run it for a while then check it again. After a few changes, is there still signs of water...
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    Boat Recommendations

    Yep, even if rated for 8 people, having a place to put them to keep the boat balanced is a bigger issue. Remember 8 people bring lots of extras along for the ride, where is that stuff gonna go ? I had a 22' boat and I would not try to bring 8 on board !!
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    tahoe 1950 trailer guide pole

    No need to buy a " drive on" trailer, most any trailer can be turned into a drive on trailer with a few addons and adjustments.
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    I'm back with a 1994 Islander 221V!

    My 22' Islander shows a max load of 7 adults @ 150# each....perhaps a little overloaded ? Getting that much weight properly distributed is difficult at best. If your going to be hauling that much weight, trim tabs are your only option.
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    depth sounder replacement

    The silicone will fail, in my 60 yrs of boating, I have never saw a successful silicone use. Then when it fails, it is very difficult to get anything else to stick in that area. No silicone anywhere near my boat...
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    depth sounder replacement

    2000 yr old Lowrance 3500.....?? Was it used by Jesus ? Couldn't help having a little fun with your typo....
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    tahoe 1950 trailer guide pole

    Poles are good, but many years back, I had a trailer with side guides that were the same as a carpeted bunk added to the poles. They were perfect and makes centering a " can't miss" situation. I launch and load by myself, with self centering rollers and side guides, my boat never fails to...
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    1972 mercruiser water issue

    What about the water pump on the engine ? Clogged hoses ? Yes you should be running a thermostat in the engine. Is there a scale buildup inside the engine block...or mabey a blown head gasket ? What are compression numbers ?
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    NEED PROP ADVICE: '78 Johnson115 2stroke/ '82 Ranger 330V

    A " hydro frisbie". Wish I would have thought if that !
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    Fish finders

    Still do a similar thing today. Around here yellow perch are a hot item in the summer. With lots of boats spread out over the lake it is hard to tell where the schools are at. My secret is to look for seagulls sitting by the boats. When folks are catching and throwing the small ones back...
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    NEED PROP ADVICE: '78 Johnson115 2stroke/ '82 Ranger 330V

    My suggestion is to get all the facts in order, or your just guessing. Need that max rpm at wot and also what is the max wot rpm rating on the motor ! Be careful with that fin, while they can help, they are also known to break cav plates on out boards when in excess of 40 mph. How much are...
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    Fish finders

    Cool....self unhooking fish !! Not good for me because we eat em.....
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    Bad day for this guy

    And don't go far !!
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    UUUUGGGHHH

    Sorry to hear that, mine has not been that bad yet. So far just freezing the surface and peeling off the top layer. Best wishes for your father !!
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    Bad day for this guy

    Scary thought about going back out into what looks like the ocean with a boat patched with caulk and bondo !!
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    Fish finders

    In my area, I am glad that we can catch normal limits every day due to the abundance and good healthy population of our fishery and do not need to rely in hi tech, expensive electronics to reach our goals. What has happened to just fishing for fun and enjoyment ??
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