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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Sorry about that...40 hp
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Gonna need to balance that weight out, I would guess about 25 mph as well under ideal conditions. Just to give you some comparison...I have a 16' Sylvan side console, wide and deep. Built-in 18 gallon tank, 4 deep cycle batteries plus other gear, the boat with gear is about 1000 lbs plus any...
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Yessir.....we have gone way beyond a second opinion.....most are on fourth or fifth opinion !! Each doc gets a few hundred to analyze you only to send you on to the next guy. All insurance company required !! I am required a GP for coughs and colds, a then a reumitologist guy for my...
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    Sea King 5 hp Questions from a newbie

    Sorry, missed that part.......my old motors were from the 50's and made by what was OMC back then...( Evinrude and Johnson)
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    Leaky boat

    Does your transom have wood in it ?? Old wood in a transom will seep water in from the wood compressing over time. Tightening the mounts only makes the problem worse. Often you find folks caulking around the transom mount in an attempt to stop the seep. This is a sign the wood needs...
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    What fuel to run?

    It does....may not be noticeable in your setup. No one says it will make a big difference but when your motor needs to work its butt off, always best to use what is designed for it !! Go talk to some racing folks, they will tell you the differences when the proper octane fuel is used. Just...
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    What fuel to run?

    Because premium fuel burns slower where lower octane fuel burns faster. When an engine is set up for 87 octane fuel and the owner uses slower burning 93 fuel, the engine will loose some effiency. Look up any of the numerous written on this issue. An engine will never create more power by going...
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    What fuel to run?

    Whatever fuel you use, be very careful where you buy it.....most fuel issues start at the sellers place. In our area we have monthly fuel tank inspections on the in ground tanks and the findings are available for public inspection. You would be surprised at how many brand name fuel stations...
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    Sea King 5 hp Questions from a newbie

    Post model m amber and serial number so the motor can be better identified. Had a couple Sea King out boards in my youth, smaller 5 hp. Motors...great engines but mine had built-in tanks. Good luck in your search.
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    What fuel to run?

    Use the grade your mfgr recomends...without question ! A couple ounces of fuel stabilizer removes any issues that you might have with E fuels. Using a higher octane fuel than your engine calls for can actually reduce engine performance. Many articles have been written by engine engineers...
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    Leaky boat

    Aluminum of fiberglass hull ?? Each has there own areas where water can leak in. 5 gallons is a lot of water, should be no issue seeing that much coming in.
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Ahhhh....play time...get the toys out !!
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    I forgot the name of a recommended E10 gas tank cleaner.

    Yep....I do use a stabilizer over the winter and over the summer in my snowblowers. After decades of using E10 fuels, no issues. Have two neighbors into old cars, over 18 cars between the two of them....E10 fuels with stabilizer and no problems.....
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    I forgot the name of a recommended E10 gas tank cleaner.

    No worries, just fillup and go !! People make issues over E10 that are not really there....been using it since it came out...follow simple directions and no issues...not one !!
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    transducer mounting

    Yes, many mfgrs tried it on aluminum hulls, but you see very few today and the few you do see do not work well
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    transducer mounting

    Shooting thru an aluminum hull ? According to my local BP shop, they have never shot thru an aluminum hull except for depth reading only!!
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    transducer mounting

    Does not work well with aluminum hulls, but do fine on glass hulls.
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    Random

    Bob does have legs, he could have knocked with his legs......!!
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Why not buy one or two of those aluminum bell light bulb lights. When I had my I/O I used a couple in my doghouse to extend the season before winterizing. Even with only one 100 watt bulb the engine compartment stayed almost 50 degrees when outdoor temp was below 20 degrees. With two bulbs (...
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    Need some help just bought 96 chris craft

    Didn't happen without pics to prove it !!....lol.....
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