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  1. roscoe

    Best fuel consumption

    Maybe number 2, but both would be much better at about 3800 rpm. And even better would likely be about 5 mph over planing speed. Then, the first one would be better if you do a lot of short hops, starting out and getting on plane repeatedly. So how you use the boat will affect the mpg more than...
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    Is it worth fixing up?

    ""Just replacing the engine really isn't a possibility because they bolted this engine to the transom and used four bolts."" Almost every engine over 20 hp is bolted on with 4 or more bolts. Thats the way its done. Gonna need to remove the engine to work on - replace the transom. Whats your...
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    Newbie owner looking for boat specific details

    glad you're all getting better. But you're still not thinking straight. Off work for a month.... Thats just the amount of time you need to get the boat finished. :)
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    Need info on this specific motor

    Really can't make out the first digit in serial number. Looks like a 7 but it can't be. But yes, probably early 80's
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    Starcraft Superfisherman 196 2000

    Buy it, with new batteries installed :)
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    New boater trolling motor question - Triton 186 Escape

    Your boat was available with either a 12v trolling motor, or a 24 volt or 36v motor. So there is room for 1 starting battery and up to 3 separate batteries for the troller. Earlier models had the starting battery on the starboard side in the rear of the boat. The trolling motor batteries were...
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    How to hook up my fuel line to gas tank

    Tank should have a fitting on it. like in the photo below. Looks like you have the fitting on the tank, but they put a metal hose barb in the fitting. You need to remove that metal hose barb and screw the fitting with white sealant on it into the tank . Then you can use the quick...
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    My new steering system

    Cool. Got to in yet? How's it work?
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    Steering maintenance

    Consumer reports.. LOL Can't believe they're still publishing their ads/commercials. And people are still believing them.
  10. roscoe

    Mainer 25E Outboard

    motor is a 1982
  11. roscoe

    Fix hull damage.

    The first 2 photos are the transom ???? If so, check it carefully for rot.
  12. roscoe

    1990 2 stroke Evinrude or 2003 2 stroke Yamaha, both are 70 HP

    Yamaha
  13. roscoe

    Whats the best hydrofoil

    Ah, drilling is fun. Realizing you drilled in the wrong location is not.
  14. roscoe

    Map of waterways available?

    I doubt you will find one that covers the entire earth. So..... which little corner of the world are you interested in? Don't know if you will find exactly what you are looking for. Most rivers are navigable, but there may be a dam smack dab in the middle of it that prevents your passing...
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    Whats the best hydrofoil

    Does the boat need any modification, or do we have an inexperienced boater? There are lots of new boaters out there that don't know what is "normal" for a boat. What we need is more info. What the poster needs, is an experienced bass boater to assess the situation. Jack plate, trim tabs, foils...
  16. roscoe

    Trailer balance questimate?

    Just try to get 75 - 100# tongue wt and you should be good. Much less than that and the trailer is gonna sway all over.
  17. roscoe

    Whats the best hydrofoil

    A 17'er with 200 hp should pop out of the water if propped right. Trim full down, 3/4 to full throttle, touch the sky for 2 or 3 seconds and then it should come down. And no, hydrofoil ain't gonna do carp for you. Jack plate maybe, or trim tabs. Oh, and this would be the best hydrofoil. Has...
  18. roscoe

    Can’t find age of second hand Merc outboard

    You need to look at a chart that covers Canadian built motors. Serial numbers 7173723 thru 7182107 are 1981 https://maxrules.com/models/Merc_model_files/15-25.php
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    Trailer balance questimate?

    The rollers need to stay where they are. Last roller needs to be under the edge of the transom. Otherwise you are asking for trouble, like creating a hook in the hull. Or even cracking it. Move the axle back a foot. They sell all kinds of trailer hardware "U" bolts. No need to fabricate them...
  20. roscoe

    Bow of boat hits winch when loading onto trailer

    Hook should be BELOW the roller. Winch post needs to be raised. NOT lowered. Safety chain should be BELOW the roller. Ideally safety chain or strap should go down to the frame/tongue. If possible, winch mounting surface should be angled up, so the rollers are higher. This will also drop the...
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