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    What is this called and where to find?

    Also on Fleabay and Amazon
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    How to tell a replacable hub prop

    As I am learning about these, I am inclined to think the same way. Only ever sheared one shear pin in over 50 years of boating, haveing plastic drive tabs doesnt sound like a better plan....and they are not cheap in any way !!!
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    16ft lund aluminium boat add kicker motor

    Either a bracket or move the 25 hp over further....
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    How to tell a replacable hub prop

    So that plastic insert will come off in yur hand?? Wanted to know if it might be pressed in.. looks like my prop is a regular non replaceable hub.. oh..by the way....WOW.. have props increased in price !!!!
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    How to tell a replacable hub prop

    Recently bought a 1992 40 hp Mercury 2stroke, 4 cylinder outboard motor. Started looking at spare props, I have been told the came with fixed hub and replacable hub props, how do I tell the difference?? Took the current prop off, poked, pushed, pulled but not finding a hub that comes out. Is...
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    What does the inside of my transom look like?

    They seem to out screws anywhere thay want, so keep looking, probably buried in the carpet where you cant see them
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    type of prop for 40 hp merc

    Ok guys, I have recently aquired a Mercury 1992 40hp 2 stroke 4 cylinder outboard motor. It does not have a spare prop so I went looking for one. It seems these came with a prop with a replacable hub or a prop with a fixed hub. I pulled my current prop but cant tell. Have been a boater for...
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    I am updating my live well.....

    My bad, thought it was just the lid......not sure I would trust any paint inside where the fish will be !! Just like an aquarium, you may need to use a vinyl stick on backdrop....
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    Size of outboard

    Probably not very accurate, I use my gps for all speed tests. Cant believe you would get a 5 mph drop for adding one passenger. With a gps, you might find a better spot for your trim setting which could gain you some mph....
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    I am updating my live well.....

    I was assuming he was painting the top outside of the cover...no issue for the fish there..
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    Boat tool box

    Might be a better lesson to put a paddle in there !!
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    Concerned about Hull Config / Cramped Engine Bay

    Toss up....have had both, here is my thoughts...I/O..easier to work on, parts are cheaper, more maintenence, usually better fuel economy. With an OB....more room in the boat, OB is more expensive up front, parts are more expensive, however easier to repower even though more costly. They each...
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    I am updating my live well.....

    Krylon and rustoleum both make a rattle can spray that is made for plastics, stated right on the can. If you planning on looking thru the cover you will need a special see thru spray paint. Cant think of the name of it.....sucks getting old !!!!
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    Boat tool box

    Good point, my trolling motor is supposed to run for 6 hours at wot and my kicker gas motor has a 4 hour run capacity in fuel. Between the two I have 10 hours of run time....at 3-4 mph..... 30 plus miles, guess I am good !!
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    What are the best ST225/75R/15 boat tires?

    At 12 years it was well beyond its life expectancy!!! Just had a flat repaired last week....the tire shops will not touch any tire over 7 years old, other than to replace it!! Supposed to be a new regulation...some shops now consider 1/8" tread as worn out, so no repair on those either.
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    Towing a boat with 9ft beam...

    State Hwy Patrol neighbor says 102" is a federal width so state only controls length. Would be a big gamble...what woyld it cost to have a company bring it to you?? Not cheap I know, but what would the fine cost if you get caught??
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    How to wrap carpet on side bunks

    Just like wrapping a christmas present, I let my wife wrap and I just hand her the tape....err in this case I handle the staple gun
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    04 Crestliner Super Hawk 1600 bow trim switch.

    Pictures ??
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    What does the inside of my transom look like?

    Yep, your gonna gave some work to do to get all the panels out of the way, might not be much fun but do it right the first time so you wont have the headache of having to do it over.....
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    Size of outboard

    I have a very similiar boat, mine is a Sylvan 16' side console. Mine has 3 group 31 batteries and a marine starting battery ( heavy). With two adults and my gear mine will do 30 mph and 32 with just me. Gets up on plane well and actually performs quite well. I have a 1992 40 hp Merc 2 stroke...
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