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  1. dingbat

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    Best bang for the buck is a change of hull design. Going to a "rough water" (coastal) hull design will increase ride comfort considerably w/o increasing the length.
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    Pump Box (sea chest) and water pickup install mid boat??

    "add a double bilge pump box".......never heard of such a thing My raw water wash-down and bait well pumps are both feed via scoop type thru hulls 24"-30" fore of the transom. My only concern mid-ship would be if the intake is still below the water line on plane. Have to watch out that you...
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    Help me place garmin transducer

    Hard to say w/o seeing the underside of the boat at both locations. Suspect either location would suffice
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    New starter, new battery, still just clicks when key is turned. 1990 3.0 mercrusier.

    Starter to battery cable is in tact. Solenoid circuit has an issue. Check the wires at the starter solenoid for 12.7 VDC when turning the ignition to start. If that doesn’t work, pull the wires off the ignition switch and jump. If the starter turns over the ignition switch is bad. If it...
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    2005 175 Evinrudes

    Pretty sure 175 HP E-tec wasn't released until 2006-2007 model year A 2005 model would be FICHT
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    Nada Guide

    As noted above, experience with the local market. I live in a high rent area on the coast.....can't give a "lake" boat away yet "coastal fishing" boats go for top dollar. Having said that, just checked the NADA value of my now "past useful life" fishing boat....lol Suggested List $40.8K - High...
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    Waste Tank Level Indicator - Options?

    Need to thoroughly clean the PCB denatured alcohol and replace the missing tracks.
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    Assuming setup on the same as my 200 hp your idle is set too low Should be 750-ish in the water, in gear. Will idle 1200-1400 on a hose.
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

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    Shorelander Trail Brakes seized.

    I made it with Dacromet calipers for 5-6 years of little to maintenance before water got into the boot and froze the caliper up over the winter. Replaced them with Koda-Guard calipers for "what the heck....". Still running the original Dacromet rotors. Plenty of meat left to have them turned...
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    Running Out of Fuel - Half Full

    I've had something similar thing happen with my forward reserve tank. 54 gallon tank....would start acting up when things got rough. Would leave a 1/4 tank of fuel when it ran out Never got completely to the bottom of it but resolved the issue by removing the anti-siphon valve, replaced a...
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    Shorelander Trail Brakes seized.

    The Kodiak Disc brake kit comes with mounting brackets. Bolts to the standard 4 hole pattern on the end of the axle. Lots of combinations (mix and match finishes) with prices all over the place. Kodiak 10" Dacromet (zinc/Alum) finish - $386.00 Kodiak 10" Dacromet (rotors) and Stainless...
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    Lake Association

    Lived in a HOA community (town house) once in my life. Told me I couldn’t keep the boat parked at the house overnight. Left it parked out front for the winter…lol Lived there 3 years. Never again.
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    Shorelander Trail Brakes seized.

    As you found out, flushing isn’t all its made out to be. I get 5-6 years out of a set of Dacromet (freshwater) calipers and don’t flush at all. What brand of brakes. Sounds like Tie-down from your description. If so, suggest switching to Kodiak. Much, much better quality brakes. Rebuildable...
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    Epoxy for "over drill and fill" for exterior screws

    If you really want to cheat the drill and fill ideology, mask off, then drill your hole just a hair over the outside diameter of the screw and a 1/4” deeper than the penetrating depth of your screws. Counter sink the hole(s) to prevent the gel coat from cracking Now, spray your mounting...
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    I/O to outboard conversion

    Big difference between “pods” and brackets. Brackets add boyancy to counteract the weight. Let’s not forget that the I/O weighs (~ #750) verse #470 for the F150 outboard
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    I/O to outboard conversion

    In effect your adding 2’ to the length of the boat. A 21’ doesn’t ride like a 19’ What is the issue?
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    1976 Mercruiser 233 Fuel Type

    No......The federal Clean Air Act establishes national fuel emission standards, but allows states to adopt unique fuel programs to meet the need for sufficient flexibility to address air quality issues at the state or local level.
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    Boathouse Length vs Boat Length

    If tied up properly you will not need the bumpers. Compensates for water level changes
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    Any lasting proven method of painting a prop ??

    The is an proven but expensive method….Sherwin Williams Polane T polyurethane enamel. Used it for years to paint industrial equipment. Follow the application directions and let the paint cure for several weeks before using. You can hit it with a hammer and it will not chip. Problem...
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