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    Ventelation cures

    The only transducer is off to the side, nothing else there, my grandson drove while I looked and yes the plate appears to be at or slightly below the surface of the water. There is alot of spray comming up from around the back , not sure why.....if I tuck the motor all the way down and throttle...
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    Ventelation cures

    No real marking on the prop other than pitch. Being a 92 could be anything, it is aluminum,I know that. My Islander was no barge, she topped 34 mph with two men and fishing gear, easy to make trim adjustments as it wasnt touchy and adjustments were very noticible!! On my 16' the slightest...
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    Fuel tank size on 92 Sylvan 16' Sea Troller

    Tried that route but no fuel capacity info, just the fact that it has a built in tank. Went out and looked deep inside my boat...not pretty....fuel tank is under the rear live well and completely covered except for hoses going in and out. Even tried sticking my phone under there to see if...
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    Two batteries for small fising boat

    Cant run or charge two batteries together unless they are the same type of battery. Install a switch then run/ charge each one seperately. Your best bet for overall health of your batteries is to charge them at home and keepbthem on a battery maintainer. That is how I keep my boat and...
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    Two batteries for small fising boat

    Dual purpose batteries will not maintain as long as a true deep cycle!! If your serious about using your trolling motor for hours get a true deep cycle group 27 or 31. If you have an issue with weight, get a small utility battery such as a wheel chair battery as a starting battery for your 15...
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    Fuel tank size on 92 Sylvan 16' Sea Troller

    Have to ask what KBB is?
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    Fuel tank size on 92 Sylvan 16' Sea Troller

    It is buried with hatches on both sides like many are. Appears to be aluminum so I hope I never have to replace it. Getting some dimensions and calculating was on my list, hoping someone might know. Thanks
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    Questions on recent purchase of Mercury OB

    Thanks !!!!
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    16ft Lund aluminium boat rivet size for bottom hull?

    In the past when replacing rivets, I usually went with oversize rivets if the holes were sloppy. Years back they were easy to find. I made my own bucking tools and could make the rivets a tight fit. However, I still added some sealant to make them water tight. All jokes aside I have found "...
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    Caught another boats anchor, whos fault?

    Last time I was stopped for a safety inspection ( 3 yrs back) I has discussed this with the officer as I had been almost run over while at anchor perch fishing. The officer pulled out a phamphlet and showed the rule where a boat under power must maintain a distance of 100 feet and slow down to...
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    Ventelation cures

    Hull looks perfect, no hook, nice straight keel, barely a scratch. Boat gets up on plane well as long as you manipulate the trim. Just never had a boat where the trim is so sensative....just wondering if cupping or a slightly larger prop dia might lesson the venting
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    Fuel tank size on 92 Sylvan 16' Sea Troller

    Just bought a used Sylvan Sea Troller 16' aluminum boat. Previous owner does not know how big the fuel tank is, the most he ever added was 10 gallons. So....does anyone know the actual tank size of the built in fuel tank in this model?? Thanks in advance...
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    1992 Sea Troller question

    Just bought a used 16' Sylvan Sea Troller side console model, very nice boat!!! Prevuous owner was not sure of fuel tank size, the most he ever put in was 10 gallons. My question is, is it really only 10 gallons ?? Does anyone know the actual specs on the built in fuel tank? Thanks in advance.
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    Two batteries for small fising boat

    Yep, poor battery.....I had a group 27 deep cycle battery powering my accessories in my 16' boat, could run my trolling motor for 4 hours with power left over for other accessories.
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    Ventelation cures

    Ok, guys here goes, recently downsized from a 22' with I/O to a 16' with 40 hp OB. All is in excellent condition, motor runs great, my issue is the prop ventalates ( sorry if spelling is off) very easy. I can over come the issue with the power trin but boy is it fussy!! Cav plate is right at...
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Try adding more weight to trailer tongue, easy try and being overly heavy is not an issue but being light can be. Your on the right track in your plans....I have saw cheap tires get bad flat spots on them and after a run, mabey 1/2 to an hour they will round back out. Checking that E brake is...
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    1992 Mercury 40 hp 4 cylinder information

    Thanks, I will look up my engine......
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    Caught another boats anchor, whos fault?

    It is in the boating regulation paperwork you get when you get your boat registered. Probably look up Ohio boating regulations
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    Outboard mounting problems

    Relocate the weight in your boat....just sold my 83 Islander, it wasvthe 22' model. Previous owner replaced the steel tank in the floor with an aluminum tank and moved it further forward. Excellent move, also relocated batteries and other items to make the boat more level. Had a 9.9 kicker on...
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    Questions on recent purchase of Mercury OB

    Thanks, been searching for a manual but not finding anything. Most places say " no longer availiable" , figure I would try ordering thru my local marine dealer. Hate to guess the cost if it can even be ordered.
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