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  1. JimS123

    Bow stop vs bow roller

    You load too deep. V stops dont flip. The stem touches them and then you're done. The problem is that your transom is floating.
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    Is 90hp ob enough??

    I apologize. Most people here understand the basics. WHAT's (or What is) WOT means "Wide Open Throttle". In the context of this thread it means that if a boat (or engine on a boat) is set up to achieve maximum specification RPM at WOT, then the boat will perform optimally. To make it even...
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    Is 90hp ob enough??

    An old buddy of mine has been a boater forever. His last boat had twin 454's and he said it was a dog. Now he upgraded to FOUR 300 HP outboards. If he isn't the fastest boat on the river, and can show up EVERYBODY, his boat is a DOG. I resemble that remark. We had a 3.0 Merc for 35 years...
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    I've had "orange poly rollers" and had them mark the boat and need to be replaced after only a few years. Then, I bought a STOLTZ poly roller and have been using it for many years. I think they last longer. I have used a bow roller and a V-roller. Makes no difference to me. If the V form...
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    Suggestions for a Phone Mount?

    Ram makes a claw type clamp mount for rods as small as 5/8". It could be adapted to a phone mount.
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    Is 90hp ob enough??

    When I was a kid we skied with a 35 HP 'Merc. We thought we were in heaven. But,.....Dad changed the prop out for power, and another for speed. Your 90 will do just fine if you prop it right. Unfortunately, today if you don't have the newest or the fastest or the most expensive you must be...
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    Where is the lowest prices for new outboard engines?

    Go to merc's prop selector and enter all your data. That will give you a good start. Personally, I prefer SS as well.
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    Anti Cavitation Plate Height

    Based on your numbers it should be more like a 10 pitch. But the prop selector guide says a 15 is what your boat needs. Obviously, the tach is wrong or the motor isn't running well. Aside from the rpm dilemma, are there performance issues, like hole shot.
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    Anti Cavitation Plate Height

    The AV plate is already above the bottom, maybe even fine for a 5" setback. If the engine is raised with it still trimmed out it will most likely make things worse. Sure, try raising it, but start with it trimmed in and then move it out, not visa versa. As I said before, the pitch and rpm...
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    Anti Cavitation Plate Height

    I use AC plate and AV plate interchangeably, depending on what the OP says. I DO know the difference, but when I reply to someone that doesn't, I don't want to cornfuse them. Just like mag and clip, or 45 colt and long colt.
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    Anti Cavitation Plate Height

    Even though you are getting 5670 (a proper number) if it cavitates you are trimmed out too far. Trimmed out one hole is "usually" where a manual trim motor likes to run. But at 4810, looks like you have the wrong prop. However......, a quick search of the Michigan Wheel site, and what they...
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    How much kicker hp do I need?

    A 5 HP Sail Pro outboard would get the job done. A 7 would be better and a 9.9 would give you tons of oomph. However, your boat design is really not suited to add a kicker. If it were me I'd join BoatUs, switch to their insurance, and avail myself of their low cost towing service.
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    Bow of boat hits winch when loading onto trailer

    For many many years I had a dedicated tow car and the winch electric cable was threaded thru the interior and connected to the battery. I retired that classic Bonneville a few years ago and now its just used for Cruise Night. Currently I have several boats, all equipped with a Powerwinch, all...
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    Bow of boat hits winch when loading onto trailer

    You learn something new every day. The only 2-speed winches I ever owned were 40 years ago and they didn't work like that. Gotta love my Powerwinch (brand). No cranking, just a button.....LOL.
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    Where is the lowest prices for new outboard engines?

    What kind of prop are you looking for? A SS upgrade? If you know the pitch, google it. There are several discount sources, including right here.
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    Where is the lowest prices for new outboard engines?

    My SF14 was a 2009. It was the FLSS model, meaning it had a floor, live well and vinyl covered seats. The max Hp was 25. The side console version was 40.
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    Bow of boat hits winch when loading onto trailer

    That makes no sense. High or low speed gearing always go the same direction.
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    Would Smart Tabs help with the pounding?

    That's what Grandpa taught me back in 1954. Works every time. HIS reason was that Grandma yelled at him if the boat bounced too much...
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    Would Smart Tabs help with the pounding?

    I am an anomoly in that I keep my boats a long time. My last family boat was 35 years old when I sold it, and some of my current boats are 57, 61 and 69 years old. As such, for me cost is no object, within reason. But that's not the norm today. Most people I know are quick to upgrade. In...
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    Would Smart Tabs help with the pounding?

    No doubt a set of Bennetts is the cat's meow. My son has them as std. equipment on his $96,000 boat. Its all about how much you want to spend. Is a $500+ investment cost effective for a $2000 boat? Over the last holiday we had relatives out on our boat on a busy day. The waves were heavy...
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