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  1. Stinnett21

    Fix gel coat or use keel guard

    Also depends on your situation. If you trailer and launch a lot, launch solo at busy ramps for example as I do, the Keelguard comes in very handy. I consider it one of the best additions I've made to the boat. I try to avoid using it but sometimes it's called into action to get the job done.
  2. Stinnett21

    Need advice for getting boat on plane

    Assuming you and your buddy sit in the back, two batteries in the back, gas tank in the back, etc. Guessing you badly need to move weight to the front somehow. 40 horse is not a lot for that rig. Take a look at Nauticus Smart Tabs.
  3. Stinnett21

    Prop sizes and pitch

    Nice looking old SR.
  4. Stinnett21

    How to wrap carpet on side bunks

    I left mine bare wood on bottom and side bunks. Steel sitting against wet carpet for most of the summer is a bad idea. Maybe you don't have steel.
  5. Stinnett21

    Help with decision and direction . . .

    I would post this question on TheHullTruth forum. I suspect you'll get more response over there.
  6. Stinnett21

    Docking outboard stern to dock

    I've seen this in the Caribbean. What you're describing is not possible unless some kind of special docking apparatus I used it seems to me.
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    Docking outboard stern to dock

  8. Stinnett21

    What are the best ST225/75R/15 boat tires?

    Had a flat early last year. The wait for the Goodyear was months. Bought a Hankook Vantra instead. So far so good.
  9. Stinnett21

    Are wheel locks the way to go?

    If there's an option, park on an incline. It seems that would make things more difficult.
  10. Stinnett21

    Boat leaning

    Water trapped below decks? When you correct it runs the opposite side and seesaws back and forth
  11. Stinnett21

    Noisy water pump? 4.3MPI

    Not sure I hear anything wrong with it. My 5.0 MPI makes a lot of noise down in there also. it has for 1500 hours.
  12. Stinnett21

    Torque Roll?

    Do you have two batteries? Relocate one to starboard.
  13. Stinnett21

    SEI OUTDRIVE

    Is the drive new to you? Did the vibration just develop with the installation of the SEI? Are you using same prop? Have you trimmed up to look at it?
  14. Stinnett21

    Centering boat on trailer (solo) without trailer guides? or DIY guide advice

    I had an 18' bowrider that would rarely ever load right. Bunks were not adjustable. Finally just learned to live with it. Sometimes after getting home I would take a floor jack and a 2x4 and jack up the low side and shove from the other side to get it straightened up. Sounds nuts I know but...
  15. Stinnett21

    Best prop for 2004 Chapparel 204 SSi 5.0 mercruiser

    Check out Nauticus Smart Tabs to tame the porpoising.
  16. Stinnett21

    Water leak to the bilge from transom please help

    From the looks of the pic it's a constant flow. Agree that the only way to use the boat the rest of the season is to trailer it. Even then, as Scott says, double check that your water extraction system, i.e. bilge pump, battery, etc., is running top notch. I would also carry a hand held...
  17. Stinnett21

    2002 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI rich Condition

    The cap & rotor are an easy tune up for less than $100. I buy NAPA ECH RR207 cap $65 and ECH RR256 rotor $20. Requires torx bits T15 and T20. Easy job. Just don't get the plug wires screwed up.
  18. Stinnett21

    2002 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI rich Condition

    Replace cap & rotor. The cap is a known problem maker.
  19. Stinnett21

    Winterize

    Trust but verify. I always follow up behind any contractors work the best I can. If I have the oil changed in a vehicle I always check it afterwards. Case in point: I had new HVACS installed at the house. The basement one is high efficiency meaning it has the PVC pipes running outdoors...
  20. Stinnett21

    Securing batteries in Supreme trout boat

    If you don't want to screw it use 3M VHB double sided tape.
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