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    Prop' set suggestions for Bravo 3x coupled to 250hp Vetus diesel 4,200 rpm max. (UK based)

    Some realistic and safe assumption figures for you Peter. Sensible margins I’d think, if you agree ? 24’s definitely a good starting point I’d think
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    150 Hp 2 stroke Optimax will not run at low idle.

    Agree. Try another good gauge. Be a hell of a thing if those figures were right and accurate. Was that a warm test
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    Mercruiser Oil Gauge pegged KOEO

    I think you maybe have a mix match between the gauge and sender
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    Prop' set suggestions for Bravo 3x coupled to 250hp Vetus diesel 4,200 rpm max. (UK based)

    Excellent. You did so well at that price. A odd pitch size like 21” might be a strange size for a b3 I’d think. Any I’ve known have all been even increments I’m sure.
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    Prop' set suggestions for Bravo 3x coupled to 250hp Vetus diesel 4,200 rpm max. (UK based)

    Got you. Peter, do you think she will be as heavy as the 7000 lbs ? She likely will be a heavy old girl eh. Probably not far off. I think I’d look for a decent set of 22” or 24” (given the low ratio and mid 4000’s rpm you’re after) props and then try her out. If you get them for anything...
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    Suzuki Dt16 Starter

    Hi. Just thought I’d ask and make sure you were also aware that the pin is held in place with a retaining locking screw…in case your one wasn’t still there is missing perhaps. That’s what holding the pin in place.
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    Suzuki Dt16 Starter

    Excellent result. Yeah. Think I might of mentioned that these are apparently well known for doing just that. Was a friend with one that told me as much.
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    Yamaha 130 hp 25 inch on 20 inch transom

    Yeah, cleanest I have seen for sure. Stunning thing for sure. Strong power from her too. She can push that 17ft campion along at nearly 50 mph. I think some of the 115hp badged later models are likely more around the 130hp figure and/or have had the conversion done perhaps.
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    Yamaha 130 hp 25 inch on 20 inch transom

    Here is my friends LS v4 (she’s a nice as they come). Very noticeable difference in the length of the mid section eh ? Sometimes it’s just an extension piece between there and the gearbox that’s the difference. But these look like it’s the whole mid section and driveshaft too perhaps. Could be...
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    Yamaha 130 hp 25 inch on 20 inch transom

    Totally up to you, but I think I would rather not drill extra holes in my boat and change the designed dynamics of it either. Are there not any parts for sale near you, to make her a LS instead ?
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    Yamaha 130 hp 25 inch on 20 inch transom

    Ah...got you. That will be what is throwing me.
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    Bogging acceleration

    sure sounds like you have water in the fuel.. Check the fuel filter for water after letting it settle in a glass. You'll need to get the carb off her too, for a proper clean. Is she a TKS carb model ? Check that the TKS system isn't causing issue too, but that usually causes a bogging over...
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    Yamaha 130 hp 25 inch on 20 inch transom

    Hi, I may be wrong, but is the Yamaha definitely an XL size for sure ? Only asking because (again may be wrong) looking at the picture of the boat with the Yamaha on it there, I am on the fence about wether or not that transom is original to the boat....and not a diy inboard to outboard...
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    Prop' set suggestions for Bravo 3x coupled to 250hp Vetus diesel 4,200 rpm max. (UK based)

    Hi Peter, I think we may have discussed this previously on the uk forum perhaps. Loads of serious knowledge here in this forum for sure, but I think the difficult bit around your situation is one of the contributing factors to the usual parts of the puzzle, being the diesel engine you have. Be...
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    1984 Bayliner Ski with 94 Merc Black Max 150HP 2.5 V6 Outboard

    eh...did Brunswick not have ownership of Mercury Marine and even Sealine, at one point ? Maybe still have with Mercury ? certainly at one point I am sure they did ? Not that I am saying this particular Bayliner is of any real quality, but should maybe be known that it was likely considered a...
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    boat

    Hi...its a difficult situation to make comment on or judge, just depending on assumptions, experience or even cynical thoughts. The latter thinking, might agree with the above (and usually correct) thinking. First thing to mind from what you've mentioned might be around the evidence of the...
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    Volvo Penta ecms

    That's a good call. I have definitely read of such a thing previously AD. No means an expert on such things, but certainly aware and been witness to other ecu governed marine engines to have apparent ecu issues or suspected ecu issues, that are caused by or result in a short to earth somewhere...
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    Volvo Penta ecms

    Hi...likely that you've diagnosed the ecm to be the item at fault, no doubt...but is it worth me asking what the symptoms are, if that isn't the case ? It isn't unknown (unfortunately) or even uncommon for the ecm to be an easy to blame item when ideas or a level of ability from a dealer has...
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    lower unit oil seeping out of water intake

    how sure are you that its gear oil ? Especially if the boat is either new to you and/or it has been fogged before winter perhaps ? Just a bit of optimistic thinking for you...even more optimistic thinking might hope that we are talking about a 2 stroke outboard and you've posted in the wrong...
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    Boat is stalling and primer blub sucked tight

    is the primer bulb going the right way ? these are almost exclusively uni directional. What about any fuel filter along the way ? also going the right flow direction ? You have a situation where the engine is starving for fuel and trying to suck against a restriction somewhere...Or a vent is...
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