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    Trouble launch and loading boat

    Long flat launching ramps ?? Are always a problem. Add in wind and current? No really experienced helper. You have a serious problem to overcome. Finding a GOOD dock somewhere ?? Can be more of a problem. If alone with a a lightweight Aluminum boat in wind and currents. Sometimes I need to...
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    Next time anchor.

    He risked his life. So another might live. Tough call. (y)(y)(y)
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    How to completely soften those tiny false rib bones by cooking.

    What is the secret. Without over cooking the meat. Temperature and duration ?
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    Nobody fishing?

    I like any shelled seafood cooked in a cream and cheese sauce. At about 170 F. Checking with a instant reading electronic thermometer. Same temperature to do a reheat of any survivors. Do those tiny secondary rib bones ever soften and become edible? How ?
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    Marine Sea Foam

    You will not be injured. D O A
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    Marine Sea Foam

    Only .....idle and WOT ..... speeds in all bass boats.
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    cowl air inlet on mercury 9.9.

    It runs better. By chance is there any SOUND INSULATION glued to inside of the cover in front of the air inlet to the engine ? it can come loose at high airflow rates. And block some of airflow at WOT. Then swing back to cover surface as engine speed drops.
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    Marine Sea Foam

    It definitely DOES slowly dissolve a buildup of varnish and other modern gasoline deposits. That is how you SHOULD USE IT !! Not 5 or 20 times the rated amount in EFI systems. You do not want bits of build up suddenly breaking off. I do a 1 time each year with a 6 gallon tank and Seafoam...
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    2 stroke longevity?

    Loads of state and USA law enforcement use Hondas In my area.
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    A couple more I/O questions...

    Dealers make a nice profit ?
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    2 stroke longevity?

    Why do we have troublesome Turbo chargers in many small engines. Mine dies at 12,000 miles. No charges by Accord.
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    Next time anchor.

    He could have walked on shore to keep up with the boat? Did he become fish food after dying ?
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    The HULL SHAPE is ment to convert ALL horsepower into a PLOWING boat. Speed is wasted to create a big wake. What other hull shapes TELL you to order a HUGE water filled bag to prevent the boat from planing ???
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    I used to be this good

    When I went to the 2 props for the 5.0L engine. The guys and 1 gal stopped saying. HIT IT !! If they held on ? Slammed them onto the surface. G force compressed some air in my lungs. Out of my lungs.
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    cowl air inlet on mercury 9.9.

    Dying... Fuel pump ? sparkplugs ? loose / worn throttle linkage / Linkage rubbing on something with cover in place ? pinched fuel line by cover ? Or a little of all ?
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    Caffeine good for sleepy old guy ?

    My first day of 2 morning cups. Feeling great and doing little jobs & exercising
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    Best rust loosening material

    Very dry threads. Super thin liquid. lights taps of a small hammer. Tighten and loosen nut very carefully many times without stretching the bolt threads. I have lost a couple trying.
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    Mercruiser 409 engine severe vibration issue

    By chance does that engine have a engine dampener on the front of the crankshaft ? Is it the correct one ? And correctly timed to TDC of piston ?
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    Best Outboard Motor Brands for Reliability and Long-Term Use

    Having ANY motor pull a very heavy continuous load continuously. Is a sure way to a troublesome motor and transmission. I did that to a snow blower. R I P
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    Mercruiser 409 engine severe vibration issue

    We now understand why the previous owner sold the motor. Good luck with a very unusual problem.
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