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  1. JimS123

    Flotation foam

    Nothing cooler than a boat with a mahogany transom with 8 or 9 coats of spar varnish. It's the classic look. Not everybody has that opportunity.
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    Mounting Bolt Compression of Transom

    We'll just have to agree to disagree. I've seen a complete transom fall off on the highway, taking the motor with it. I've also read manufacturers' recommendations. As I implied I would rather err on the side of caution. What does it cost? Pocket change. If you put it on and don't need...
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    Mounting Bolt Compression of Transom

    A manual tilt motor will certainly "Flop" around, i.e., experience up and down movement as the trailer bounces down the highway. A motor secured half way up with power tilt, but cantilevered way out there will certainly add stress forces to the transom because you've changed the center of...
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    Short shaft kicker?

    10" is about what they all are. I never saw brackets that had higher or lower travels. But, maybe. Look it up. Again, I've had SS kickers on every boat I've ever owned since 1968. Never had a problem pulling the cord. Having all that extra weight and complication isn't for my tastes. If...
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    Short shaft kicker?

    If you mount it right at the rubrail (in other words, it can't go any higher) and the long shaft is still hanging in the water, then you got a problem. That's why several here have suggested a ss.
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    Short shaft kicker?

    This is a Panther, so I can speak from experience. Different setup, though, because a fixed mount works better with my transom.
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    Short shaft kicker?

    Do as you wish. IMHO, an over the gunnel strap is not suitable for a boat as big as yours. Also, if an emergency comes up and you have to help another boater with a tow, if you try to use your deck cleats you will be risking life and limb. Look for the other thread on this site: "Installing...
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    installing a kicker bracket

    Well, I guess we all have different ideas and some are better than others. The video was well prepared, but I had to cringe in a few cases. The initial footage showed a boat with the kicker tilted up on the bracket. That's worse than driving down the highway without a transom saver. Silicone...
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    1939 Montgomery Ward Sea-King 8.5 HP outboard

    4335 is an 8.5 HP short shaft Evinrude Fleetwin made between 1939-1941. 8811 is the same hp and years, and it cross checks to a 'Rude model 471. I find no reference to the "a".
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    Short shaft kicker?

    I had a 9.9 on an OMC gas cylinder retractable bracket for 35 years. Absolutely awesome piece of equipment. Unfortunately, OMC is out of business. At the time it cost double what their competitors were charging. Most bracket manufacturers advise to not travel on the highway with the motor...
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    Short shaft kicker?

    That's the answer you need to take heed of.
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    Short shaft kicker?

    The eye is necessary for proper trailering, mooring, docking, emergency towing, etc, etc. You might be able to move it, but it needs to outboard of the kicker to be useful, and that might not be possible. Remember, the main and kicker need to have full turning independent of each other. In...
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    Short shaft kicker?

    I had a similar size boat with a SS kicker and it worked fine. Do lots of measurements. In the down position the prop must be below the boat. The waterline should be as "normal" for a SS motor. In the up position the motor should be out of the water on plane. If you have to remove the...
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    1939 Montgomery Ward Sea-King 8.5 HP outboard

    I'll be happy to help, but I need more info. My Q&D check of my "book" only shows a few '39 SeaKings. The motor should have a metal tag on it somewhere, probably riveted on the mounting bracket. It would have a 4-digit model number. With that I can look kit up and pinpoint it exactly. In...
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    Mounting Bolt Compression of Transom

    Whalers have never had any wood in the hull except for the transom. Vintage models were cored with foam that would eventually soak up water. But, an unmolested boat should not pick up water anyway. Many failures were due to drilling holes to mount stuff, and not sealing up the fasteners...
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    Transom straps

    At age 35 I bought a brand new boat. It was the largest I owned up to that date. I cranked it on a roller trailer once. The second time was after I had installed a Powerwinch (brand). Thirty Five years later we upgraded even bigger. It had a fancy schmancy 2-speed winch. Same scenario...
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    Caddy XT5 Towing Capability

    Thanks to all for your insights...
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    Caddy XT5 Towing Capability

    Sounds like a plan. But how do you do it? Is there a user controlled setting in the setup program?
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    Caddy XT5 Towing Capability

    After reading your reply I did a little research. It looks like most of the GM V6's have that feature. I was surprised to know that my wife's 2023 Traverse's 3.6 engine has it as well. I certainly didn't notice any change when driving in city conditions. Googling reviews I can't find any...
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    Caddy XT5 Towing Capability

    Whatever I get will be an order car. The auto braking and other crap is a technology package that I wouldn't buy anyway. I DID take a test drive and I thought the seat was perfect. I have back issues and I need a firmer seat anyway. The variable displacement feature surpised me. I saw...
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