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  1. JimS123

    Moisture meters & used boats

    I dunno. It all depends how dry bone dry is. Regardless, if its a budget boat and the cost doesn't command a survey, and it's more than 10 years old and was built with a wood core, you can expect it to be rotten unless the owner kept it garage kept and dry. I am reminded by a boat down the...
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    Moisture meters & used boats

    I have been using moisture meters for 45 years. Not the model you cited, but a professional grade. If the surface is at all wet or even moist, you won't get an accurate reading. The last time I bought a meter it cost $850.00. For 44 bucks you'll be taking your chances. Maybe contact a...
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    what is make and model?

    Sounds like we have similar backgrounds. I remember my Ponch Tri-Power with great fondness. Later I had a Cat with a 400. Both had Rochesters, not Hollys, and both were factory setups. As much as I reminisce, the old days weren't the "good" old days. Tune ups every 1000 miles, constantly...
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    what is make and model?

    What do you feel is the advantage to a 4 stroke outboard in the performance area? I am not wanting to start debate on here, but I just dont see it. I am open to opinions. Quieter, smoother, starts instantly, less gas usage, easy maintenance, don't have to add oil to the gas, can run at idle for...
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    what is make and model?

    Getting the right prop isn't rocket science. With RPM and GPS data you can dial it in right the first time. If you want performance go with a cupped SS performance prop. Lots to chose from. The internet is full of opinions. Some good, some bad. So take everyone's with a grain of salt...
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    Ruger single six

    A Single Six is generally a fixed sight model. The Super Single Six is an adjustable sight model. The "Convertible" model has both a .22 LR and .22 mag cylinder. To add to the confusion there are old models (3 screw) and new models (2 screw with safety transfer bar) available. May of the...
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    Live well

    The 2 live wells that I have owned both had pumps to fill them. One had the inlet on the transom, thus would not draw water unless the pump was on. The other (a Whaler) had a scoop pickup on the bottom. The line was fitted with a ball valve. If the valve was open, water would draw to the...
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    Inboard Engine Cover is Really Heavy

    If the cover is equipped with gas shocks, the shocks need to be replaced.
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    My boat in saltwater

    OK, I'l be the odd man out here. 65 Years boating in fresh water. My engines last almost forever. Many years ago I had the opportunity for a huge work promotion. It would have put my beloved boats in salt water. I said heck no, I won't go. My buddy took all the extra cash. Turned out...
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    What year was my 3.5 hp Sea King made?

    It was made by Clinton and its a 1970. http://www.laingsoutboards.com/referencelibrary.html
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    New pistol for carry

    Surely, every thing is a compromise. I don't personally compromise. My garage is 44' long, it contains 3 boats and 2 cars, plus I can park the boat while attached to the car so I'm ready for boating tomorrow. If your garage is truly 12' long, and thus will only handle a lawn tractor, either...
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    New pistol for carry

    My P90 is also one of my favorites. I agree about its performance. I DO often carry it, though. It's my open carry when I go for walks in the woods. Our cabin is in bear country...
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    I/O Characteristics

    Don't listen to the "experts", read the freekin owner's manual. Mercruiser says you can run an I/O up past the trim section as long as you keep the rpm below 1000. Our sandbar requires us to go several hundred yards in shallow water. Eons ago, with the boat on the trailer, I raised the...
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    Engine Mount Trolling Motors

    Surely, the advent of TCW oils was a great improvement. But the change to 50:1 was more about the engine upgrade to roller bearings. Some of the oldies had brass internal parts. I run a couple of motors on 24:1, and I even have one that I use 16:1. Right now I'm using std. Quicksilver oil...
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    Trolling

    I troll with a 9.9 Kicker, equipped with the lowest pitch prop available, so it runs as high an RPM as possible. It has borderline problematic plugs. We also troll at 1.8-2.2 mph. In my opinion, running a big 40 HP 2-stroke at slow speeds, no matter how you modify it, will cause unacceptable...
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    Engine Mount Trolling Motors

    Looks is subjective, so that's up to you. Hooking it up to the main motor so you can steer both engines from the helm is easy peasy. You can even add a control box so you can shift and work the Kicker's throttle from the helm. Your motor is designed for 24:1 oil ratio. Regardless of what...
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    Trolling

    The answer is yes, you can buy props to go slower. Butttt, not slow enough. A slower prop on a 40 2-stroke will not give you what you want. You need a 6 HP kicker with a "slow" prop. That will allow the engine to run at higher RMP and it won't be bogging down and getting fowled all the time...
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    NEW TIRES!

    I always thought ALL tires need to be rotated, regardless of vehicle or type tire. Eons ago, when radials first became popular, they recommended that the direction of rotation should not be changed. In other words, front to back but never side to side. I kept that up for years, until a dealer...
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    NEW TIRES!

    Obviously, we all drive differently, and have different vehicles, thus we all have different opinions. In my case, I can't count the number of tires I bought over the past 53 years. The worst I ever had were Coopers. Followed by Uniroyal, Dunlop, General, Firestone and Hankook. Michelins...
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    NEW TIRES!

    As I said, the last 2 tire replacements on my wife's car were Tripletreads. When we sold the second one and traded for a 2017 Traverse ( HD suspension and class 3 trl package) it came equipped with Forteras. At the time, not knowing what they were, I R&D'd it and found they were the new...
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