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  1. matt167

    Lake Ontario

    Been out on Ontario in multiple tin StarCrafts. 18-21’ and a fiberglass imperial VC230. The imperial was by far the best ride. Even going out in a small boat advisory on it., but the StarCrafts always get the job done. Ride out in the rough weather and fish with the waves on a rough day
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    Tips On Replacing Starter

    What engine?
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    You certainly can over rev an outboard. You can have the wrong prop and spin it way out of spec. A 110v rectefier for USB may work. Check fuel in tank by in screwing cap
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    The local lake is non power only and about 10’ deep on average. It’s like 2 miles to walk around the entire lake. I will probably bring a paddle just in case which I could either paddle or shove bottom with if need be.
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    Best way to gain a little speed with 40hp engine

    Easiest way is to replace the 16’ pontoon with a 16’ fish and ski. You’ll gain 10 mph on the low side. To go above displacement speed, you need to get ontop of the water. The boat needs to be able to climb its own wake. A pontoon without lift strakes and a lot of hp won’t do it. Back in the...
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    Replacing bulbs with LED

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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    I wound up picking up the Water Wheeler. Gave them $160 for it. If I’m reading the HIN correctly, it’s a 1995 model and by the capacity plate is rated for an electric motor. Not sure where it would go but Water Wheeler did build electric models. It is a Water Wheeler junior
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    Jet Star Rotary Steering Cable Length and hp help

    IMO, if the cable drum is working good you would be wasting money because it gains you nothing. I have original cable/ drum on my Holiday 14 OB with a Suzuki DF25A and it works perfectly. 25hp is a little small for a 15’ but it’ll work.
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    Depth Finders?

    I have a Stryker 4 GPS which is the older model. You can find people who have written contour maps but nothing official as far as I know. It’s good for what it is, but not if you need maps
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    The Argo App, The Waze Type App for Water Navigation. Free

    I tried to use Argo on my Erie Canal trip last year ( launched out of montezuma and went 10 miles up past the aqueduct ruins almost to cross lake. ) it did not work well to the point I used Google maps for my navigation and just ran with it.
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    I’m not 100% sure they are out of production but I can’t find much info. This has a large bench seat and space for coolers and stuff behind. I’m not sure where the wheel is https://www.facebook.com/share/tTtX9wqNikbCcFPL/?mibextid=79PoIi
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    The boat in question is an older Water Wheeler. I’m not sure how old, but I don’t know when they stopped making them
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    I don’t think it’s quite square below the waterline. I know all pedal boats are somewhat inefficient hull designs. The intended lake we have in mind is down the road from her parents, and the hiking trails around the lake might take an hour to hike. not sure how big it is, but it’s not very big...
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    I’ve seen that. I think Pelican makes one now too. At least Marty Zoffinger showed a promo for them a couple years ago.
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    Alpha gen 1 shift cable adjustment.. cannot get reverse.

    I have new control and new Teleflex cables. I guess the lower shift cable might be gummed up. I left the gimbal complete when I swapped it to my StarCraft Fwiw, the cables were $50 each for 14’ cables
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    Alpha gen 1 shift cable adjustment.. cannot get reverse.

    Yup I can shift fully by pulling and pushing the cable
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    Alpha gen 1 shift cable adjustment.. cannot get reverse.

    I got it to shift into forward and reverse. It’s still not adjusted to spec but seems fine out of water
  18. matt167

    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    I had a similar issue. My old mercontrol was literally opening the throttle with a forward shift, so I replaced it
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    Advancements in peddle boats?

    My wife and I were talking on our vacation and she said she wants a peddle boat for the local non power lake. Her parents have kayaks that we could use any time but she doesn’t like them much. Searching I found they are now $700 for a decent one new. I found a used older one for $200. Are...
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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    That is to make sure it’s clicked in for adjustment. If the shift lever actually moves after the detent for forward, something is sloppy in the shifter. Put the shifter in forward. Measure and adjust lower shift cable to 6”. Install in shift plate. Put upper shift cable in holder/ adjust to...
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