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  1. JimS123

    Can anyone help me identify this boat model

    The metal plate may or may not have a dent in it, but the embossed HIN on the hull's transom clearly is M791. Or do my eyes deceive me?
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    Trust the dealer?

    Not nowadays, but it was ALWAYS that way. OMC owner's manuals always referred to the term "cruise throttle". When at WOT you would merely back off the throttle a bit until you heard a slight reduction in engine speed. At that point you were saving a lot of fuel, but the speed reduction was...
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    Need help IDing my first boat

    Yes, for sure. I can see the pics very clearly. And I don't need info re. capacity. The 9.5 you have on the back is the perfect engine for that boat. Adding all the amenities you desire would be foolish. That little boat is suitable for 2 people, a tackle box and a couple poles. Adding...
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    Foldable Boats

    Google Porta-Bote. I think they are still in business. It might be good for a very small lake, but I personally wouldn't want to power it in waves. I only recall ever seeing one in operation, and that was 30 or more years ago. Kinda scary to me....LOL.
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    Can anyone help me identify this boat model

    The HIN on the transom AND the SN on the interior metal plate both show the last 2 letters to be 91. That boat was NOT made in 1978.
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    1966 Starcraft

    Based on the pics it looks like too nice a boat to sell. If you do you'll get only a fraction of what its really worth. If you simply don't want it, or don't want to go boating any more, that's one thing. But, if you are only selling it because it won't start, at least give the points thing a...
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    Trust the dealer?

    My old Starcraft Utility weighed 450# (deluxe model with floor) and it would reach 25 mph with a 25 HP 2-stroke and 2 people. Propped right, your 20 will "perform" OK, but not at your desired speed. Go with a 30.
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    Transom heights....why are some lower than others?

    Transom heights are 15, 20 or 25" (+-1) and vary depending upon the height of the motor the boat is designed for. Some, for example, may be purchased in either configuration, and are suited to people who already have a motor and want a boat to use it with. If a second step is used, its...
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    Need help identifying this inboard boat - anyone can help?

    Its a SeaRay, circa 1966. The railing and Plexiglas windshield are a dead giveaway, plus you can see the molded side spot where the logo would have been. Obviously, it also has a lot of other odd hardware added on.
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    Transducer installation query

    The chirp is a transom mount on my Whaler. The thru-hull on my SeaRay is not. I was just commenting how well a thru-mount works.
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    Rec gas prices???

    Haven't had a donut in a long time. Just stopped in a donut shop while driving thru PA and they were $2.49 each. When I was in grammar school they would let us out at lunch time if the weather was nice. I often walked across the street to the bakery. They were a nickle then.
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    Transducer installation query

    Aha! Never heard of that before. I just looked up one for my Raymarine chirp downscan and the cost was outrageous. After all, the spray is out back and it really doesn't hurt anything. Nevertheless, it piqued my interest. Are there low priced generic models available? My SeaRay has a...
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    Transducer installation query

    I realize lots of people do that and are satisfied. But, have you tried it both ways and compared performance? It just seems to me that the hull and epoxy would somewhat reduce sensitivity.
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    Transducer installation query

    10 mm below is going to cause a roostertail. You might not like it. OTOH, that might just be low enough that the weld won't bother you. Most mounts are adjustable up and down. Try it, adjust it, set it where you get good results. I have a chirp transducer on one boat, factory mounted, and...
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    Boat covers

    IBoats sells Carver Covers. They make generic, semi-custom and custom covers. Check it out - maybe they have a custom cover for your actual model. I'm on my 3rd Carver (3 different boats) and they have outperformed any other cover I ever had. The only cover I ever had that DIDN'T need a...
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    1994 Ranger boat w/ 150 xri mercury.

    A Mercury or Quicksilver marine grade ignition switch. They are sold here on IBoats. There are several versions available. Look at the pictures and simply match the one you already have. If you don't have one now, go to Mercury Marine.com and look up the part number, then come back here to...
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    new mercury 60HP fuel connection

    I have a new Merc 60 and a new Merc Kicker as well. I've been running multiple tanks and multiple outboards for over 50 years. My personal operating philosophy is the opposite of yours. I simply hate disconnecting fuel lines because there is always a drip, plus often there is pressure which...
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    Rec gas prices???

    So, on a purely cost basis, the E0 should cost 3% more. But that isn't the case. It's MUCH more, at least where I live. Thus, if your car runs satisfactorily on E10, that is more "cost effective" fuel. I have an older car and the Owner's Manual says it requires "Unleaded Gas".....LOL...
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    Deep cycle battery

    I have an older Sears brand charger (Craftsman) and a West Marine Smart Charger and both work well. Since I have a bunch of batteries to tend to last year I bought a Schumacher (brand) charger. Awesome performance and the best one I ever had.
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    Deep cycle battery

    Yes, that's the proper way, but some people don't know any better and let it trickle for a long time.
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