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    Advice needed on 12'-14' jon boat purchase.

    Lund has the best reputation, probably cost more as well . The upside is the resale value is much higher than the other two brands and will be easier to sell when it comes to that . That hull would be my first choice , would not buy either the Lowe or Tracker , have not read anything good about...
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Why don't you take it for a sea trial, that'll tell you all you need to know.
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    You mentioned everything but your actual HP .
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    60 hp 4 stroke Mercury on a 16'7" Lund XL Rebel ,side console ,not a tiller , hits a bit over 30 GPS with 2 people, full gear ,trolling motor ,two batteries and gas . .
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    What year is this campion explorer 492

    Boat , trailer and motor are usually sold as a package so the odds are they are all the same year , meaning the boat is more than likely a 06 , as the seller stated .
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    What year is this campion explorer 492

    Maybe not in Canada, which the plate clearly shows it was built . What does the paperwork say ? What year is the motor ?
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    trim tabs

    I've never heard that is part of the reason the wheel is on the starboard side . I do know it's there because it's easier to see oncoming traffic when you are supposed to give way to starboard vessels . Along with most people being right handed , it's easier to turn and when backing up you get a...
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    trim tabs

    Time to replace your stern anode, and the prop shaft ,if it has one . Batteries,location, hot water/holding tanks , tools ,fuel tank location , seating , all come into play when it comes to listing . Along with prop rotation while underway , as noted in a post above . Tucking up one side and...
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    HYDROFOIL

    If the performance gains , fuel burn ,trim angles , are that much better or are suited for most of the small boat ,cruisers etc . Why isn't Mercruiser, Volvo , any Out Board mfg integrating them into there housing as one piece? And it would be slimmer than a bolt on , meaning even better...
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    Where can I post on engine topics?

    Engine repair and Maintenance forum ,listed a bit below this section on the main page of community forums . There are "side" forums listed for the different mfgs.
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    2002 Sea Hunt 172 vs Key West 1720.

    Going of shore in a 17' boat is a crap shoot . How far is offshore ? 10 miles ,20 miles or more ? Unless the water is glass and you've been sitting under a high pressure system for days , I wouldn't venture more than a few miles from shore in a 17' ,unless it was a Whaler ,for obvious reasons .
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    Opinions on 2005 Hydra Sport 23’ WA

    I believe the " exhaust " issues are for salt water engine's. Engine life used to be a lot shorter , things have changed over the years . More frequent oil changes, tolerances being more precise, materials used , research and development, addressing what and why , broke on previous models ...
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    Opinions on 2005 Hydra Sport 23’ WA

    I would be hiring a surveyor , they will give you a fair value and more importantly , check for moisture in the hull and decks . They usually don't go through the motor , but check everything else out . Depending on where you live , 4- 600 $ to have it done . If your going to insure it , make...
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    Fuel capacity for 1990 sea nymph

    Should be a tag or plate on the top of the fuel tank by the sending unit with the capacity marked down . If not you need width , length and height of tank ,then math 101 . Keep in mind 10-15% of the tank is not usable , depending on height and location of pick up tube .
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    Lake Decatur - good for boating & fishing?

    Under those circumstances I would be looking at a jet drive boat , Yamaha comes to mind . Or a outboard converted to jet drive . As far as fishing goes , probably a Facebook page on Lake Whatever Fishing group.
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    Transom plate sealant question

    Usually when metal plates are added the transom itself is rotted out . This would be the first thing I would verify ,one way or another . As far as sealant goes , 3m4200 is what I would use . It's the same as the 5200 except not permanent.
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    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    A shaker siphon hose will reach as far as you want. You can put the shaker device on any length hose as long as the portable tanks are higher than your boat ,gravity works . Start the siphon and you can stop it at any time at the tank it's going into , with zero spillage .
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    Trim sender

    I wouldn't even bother trying to fix it . If I'm in a boat with a working gauge , I never look at it . You should be able to feel what the hull is doing in relation to the trim of the drive . In most cases ,once on a plane , you trim up until you hear the rpms pick up to the point where it's...
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    Hull damage while lifting? Donzi

    Most hulls over 24 ' do not have " cross ribs " , usually a bulkhead serves that purpose. With a cabin type boat that is usually located right in front of the helm , or where the stairs are . It's pretty much the only location to tie the two sides together , besides the stern and bow . You...
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    Hull damage while lifting? Donzi

    The lifting points would be where the Z or I is in Donzi and between the aft and midship portholes , closer to the midship , as near as I can tell . Twin I/Os is going to have most of your weight in the stern . The stern strap should be pretty much under the engines. I don't think the Marina...
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