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  1. JimS123

    1990 Sea Ray 160, Mercruiser 3.0 with Alpha one gen 1

    I can't compute the data here. Somting fishy. We had a 19' Stingray that was originally propped with a 21 pitch Michigan SS prop. It was extremely good, but not perfect. I had then prop re pitched to 20 and it ran close to 4800 rpm, literally jumped out of the water and ran in the high 40's...
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    Trailer questions for vintage Glastron Tri-hull

    That trailer was NOT the correct one for that boat, no matter what motor is on it. It was wrong from the beginning. Trailers are rated by boat weight and length. Even if the weight was correct, it was designed for a much shorter boat. You need a new trailer. No way to modify that one...
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    Bow Trolley on Trailer instead of Winch, stock

    Interesting concept for sure. I would be interested to hear if anyone else ever saw such a thing. What country was it built in? Brand? Boat brand? Since power loading is highly frowned upon in my area because of damages to the ramp, if I liked the boat that trailer would be the first to go.
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    Just bought this pontoon from dealer, got home with no straps on back !

    Here's a follow up. Look at the thread below: "think of when towing a boat". If that doesn't convince you about trailer straps, you just are confused.
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    Bow Trolley on Trailer instead of Winch, stock

    In my 65+ years of boating, that's the strangest contraption I have ever seen. Somehow, the bow of the boat needs to be attached securely to the trailer. Also, the "trolley" needs some way to be pulled all the way forward. Based on the pics, I don't see either.
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    Just bought this pontoon from dealer, got home with no straps on back !

    I did a quick google but couldn't find the right web site. Every state has their own requirements re. trailer brakes, lights, length, width, speed, etc. The last time I saw the chart I believe many if not most states REQUIRE transom tiedowns. Regardless, its simply common sense. Case in...
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    Just bought this pontoon from dealer, got home with no straps on back !

    When I took delivery of my last 2 new boats, both dealers had me sign a paper swearing that I would not drive down the highway without transom straps. One boat came with them standard, the other I brought them with me (I got a rebate for not accepting the safety package because I already had...
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    Add kicker to fm 1775 wt can it be done

    If you are asking about putting a Merc on a Lowe, the answer is probably yes. But you are going to need the correct bracket and the installation will need many many calculations and would probably need to be done by a pro.
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    I'm advised to change Tohatsu MFS9.9El's prop...

    Trolling at low speed and running full throttle to get you home in an emergency are the same requirement. The engine needs to run WOT at the engine's spec rpm range. In "most" cases, the lowest pitch prop available for that motor will be the one required for your application. Buy that prop...
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    Freeport Boat

    I have had budget boats that had pointy bow and flat transom diagrams and no other info. I have also had upper scale boats that had comprehensive owner's manuals, including electrical and mechanical diagrams. Of course, the engine manuals are a separate book. Google the manufacturer from you...
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    Second fuel tank

    I have run 3 portable tanks many times in the past. Google 3 position fuel valve. I would simply run one tank to completely empty, and thus the engine would die. Go aft and switch the valve to tank #2, hit the button and it would start up in a few seconds. Now, if I was in view of Niagara...
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    planning first trip to thousand islands

    Targeted boats are the ones with teenagers in control, or if several bikini babes are on the bow. Also, boats that are obviously overloaded. Gofasts that are disobeying any law are given a pass because the officers certainly don't want to offend the rich guys.. Family boats being operated...
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    Running outboard during freezing temps?

    Notttttt Meeeeeee.....LOL. Serviceable old metal tanks are readily available, and all the needed gaskets are cheap. As long as the inside isn't totally rusted any outside rust is easily fixed.
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    Running outboard during freezing temps?

    Fuel pumps were added to 'Rudes in the late 1950's. Certainly, that was an improvement because maintaining a pressurized tank was no loner needed. May poopoo the old tanks, but in fact they were quite reliable. As a matter of fact I regularly run one to this day. Obviously, the tank and...
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    Running outboard during freezing temps?

    Mentioning Martins, I had a consecutive serial numbered pair of Martin 60s (7.2 HP). They were bought together by my FIL and Great Grandpa back in the late 1940's for use at the family cottage. Knowing them both, they must have been cheaper than Evinrudes and Mercurys since they were both...
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    Running outboard during freezing temps?

    I have been duck hunting when icicles were forming at the end of the peehole. When you take the boat out of the water, just tilt the engine down and the water will run out. Whatever is in the block will still be warm.
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    planning first trip to thousand islands

    If you stay within the Clayton to Alex bay area (the true Thousand Islands) the ships are on a speed limit and their wakes are small. Certainly less than a 30' cruiser at full tilt. Canada DID get porky a few years ago and made you go thru a lot of hoops if you crossed the line. As I recall...
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    Is it feasible to straighten a prop shaft?

    Had a similar problem. The certified dealer said it was OK. It wasn't. Had another certified dealer straighten the shaft. It wasn't. Continued with issues and finally replaced the shaft with a new one. Problem solved.
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    planning first trip to thousand islands

    You see kayaks out there. Sundays are crowded, Saturdays aren't too bad. Weekdays the water is relatively calm and not many boats. The waterway is pretty long and generally the boats are spread out. We never felt uncomfortable even in our little tinny. In contrast, I would never take her...
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    planning first trip to thousand islands

    Before kids we took a vacation to Alexandria Bay for a week. Not knowing what to expect, we put a 10 HP OB in the trunk, but left the boat home. On our first day we took the Uncle Sam's Cruise. Later that day we went to the Thousand Islands Bait Shop (you gotta go there if nowhere else) and...
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