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  1. JimS123

    Miss marked prop?

    I just figured out what the true story here is. Its not ocean or fresh or salt or lakes and rivers, or tohitsu plates, its all about the equator. Boats, motors and spark plugs were all invented by Americans. We are above the equator. The japans merely copied us, they never invented the stuff...
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    Opinions on winter storage?

    In my youth, Grandpa's boat had to be kept outdoors in Buffalo, NY winters. He always used a double canvas tarp, which was re-waterproofed every few years. In later years, they came out with these plastic ripstop tarps and all the old geezers said NOOOOO, never on a boat. I personally have...
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    Dry Launch

    Mine has a metal pin that can be inserted to deactivate the brakes. Regardless, if you have LEDs, no need to unplug.
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    Dry Launch

    I had Wesbar submersible (bell jar principal) on my last trailer. I unplug every time (can't possibly forget because its on my checklist). After 35 years I sold the boat and it still had the original bulbs. Right now I have about 10 years on a pair of marine grade LEDs.
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    Tilt Trailer -- How Effective?

    I used tilt trailers on 14, 16 and 19 foot boats. Best idea since sliced bread. If they still made them today I would be first in line to buy one. The caveat is that I have no experience with a 22 footer. The other caveat is that all my trailers either had a stop bracket or a chain that...
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    Lone Star 1962

    Start your research on fiberglassics.com
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    Removing an Attwood Hydro Stabilizer

    If you leave it off, don't worry about sealing up the holes. You won't know the difference if they are sealed up or not. The metal parts of the motor won't care. However,..... If you DO put on smarttabs, you should worry big time about sealing up the 16 holes on your Boat's transom. 5200 is...
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    Keel roller not centering

    Its a bunk trailer. The bunks should be set up, so the boat's strakes line the hull up centered when loading. They are not set up that way. Crappy trailer. With no adjustments possible, jut live with what you have. A little crooked won't be all that bad.
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    Small cheap roof for storage?

    My 2 main family and fishing boats cost a total of $100000 plus. The garage I built to house them cost a measly $15000.n Cost effective.
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    What new prop to buy?

    No need to apologize. I was not upset. I just assumed that you didn't know how to access the prop selection tool, so I thought I would save you the trouble. If you had a bigger boat with a lot of HP and the potential for speed, there are a lot of options to consider. Mercury makes some...
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    Minimum MPH Boat/Motor?

    Sorry if I sounded negative. For 50 bucks I would buy it too. But not any more - but only because I already have one, plus his Johnson cousin. I also have matching 5 horses, and tens as well. Good motors and parts are available. Just be prepared to maybe have to spend 100+ more. If the...
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    Minimum MPH Boat/Motor?

    Carb needs attention means it dont run...lol 50 bucks is unusually cheap I believe a 63 is 24.1 oil If so, its gonna be a smoker.
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    What new prop to buy?

    Here, I did it for you... RECOMMENDED PROPELLER FAMILIES (1) Results Propeller Material Blades Diameter Pitch Rotation Part # Black Max® Mercalloy 3 9.25 12.5 RH 896900A40
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    What new prop to buy?

    Go to Mercury Marine's prop selector web site and enter your info. The data they provide should be quite close to what you need.
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    Moving from IO to OB experiences?

    In my youth we had OBs because that's what we could afford. Finally, with a family and a good job we upgraded to an I/O for our family boat. Had I/Os for 35 years. When I upgraded my fishing boat I went to a 4-stroke OB. Loved that rig. Two years later we upgraded out family boat as well...
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    wont trim up under load

    First I would verify that the fluid level is correct. Second, if under warranty, have a certified mechanic check the pump. If not under warranty, have a certified mechanic check the pump.
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    Prop torque induced list/roll?

    Its normal for a single engine with a RH prop. You can install expensive trim tabs or simply adjust the trim tab on the engine. Easy peasy.
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    Well I hate to be difficult as well, but I usually am. I just am quite bothered when common items are omitted because we just don't care or just don't know. When I first got into boating eons ago and didn't know crap I went to the library and read a book. Awesome technology. It was a...
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    A little cornfusing here. Now I see we are responding to 2 threads, someone must have hijacked the other. Rollers are meant to roll. As such, they have a sleeve busing and they are intended to be installed loose enough to do as intended. OTOH, bow stop rollers are intended to be fixed. If...
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    Yesiree, intodeep. That's the proverbial problem 90% of the time. It's not hard to figure out. The angle of the dangle is of lesser importance. Its the depth of the water at the tires that counts. Novices are often afraid or don't want their wench to get the job done. That's what she's...
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