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  1. JimS123

    What new prop to buy?

    Here, I did it for you... RECOMMENDED PROPELLER FAMILIES (1) Results Propeller Material Blades Diameter Pitch Rotation Part # Black Max® Mercalloy 3 9.25 12.5 RH 896900A40
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    What new prop to buy?

    Go to Mercury Marine's prop selector web site and enter your info. The data they provide should be quite close to what you need.
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    Moving from IO to OB experiences?

    In my youth we had OBs because that's what we could afford. Finally, with a family and a good job we upgraded to an I/O for our family boat. Had I/Os for 35 years. When I upgraded my fishing boat I went to a 4-stroke OB. Loved that rig. Two years later we upgraded out family boat as well...
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    wont trim up under load

    First I would verify that the fluid level is correct. Second, if under warranty, have a certified mechanic check the pump. If not under warranty, have a certified mechanic check the pump.
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    Prop torque induced list/roll?

    Its normal for a single engine with a RH prop. You can install expensive trim tabs or simply adjust the trim tab on the engine. Easy peasy.
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    Well I hate to be difficult as well, but I usually am. I just am quite bothered when common items are omitted because we just don't care or just don't know. When I first got into boating eons ago and didn't know crap I went to the library and read a book. Awesome technology. It was a...
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    A little cornfusing here. Now I see we are responding to 2 threads, someone must have hijacked the other. Rollers are meant to roll. As such, they have a sleeve busing and they are intended to be installed loose enough to do as intended. OTOH, bow stop rollers are intended to be fixed. If...
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    Yesiree, intodeep. That's the proverbial problem 90% of the time. It's not hard to figure out. The angle of the dangle is of lesser importance. Its the depth of the water at the tires that counts. Novices are often afraid or don't want their wench to get the job done. That's what she's...
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    You load too deep. V stops dont flip. The stem touches them and then you're done. The problem is that your transom is floating.
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    Is 90hp ob enough??

    I apologize. Most people here understand the basics. WHAT's (or What is) WOT means "Wide Open Throttle". In the context of this thread it means that if a boat (or engine on a boat) is set up to achieve maximum specification RPM at WOT, then the boat will perform optimally. To make it even...
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    Is 90hp ob enough??

    An old buddy of mine has been a boater forever. His last boat had twin 454's and he said it was a dog. Now he upgraded to FOUR 300 HP outboards. If he isn't the fastest boat on the river, and can show up EVERYBODY, his boat is a DOG. I resemble that remark. We had a 3.0 Merc for 35 years...
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    I've had "orange poly rollers" and had them mark the boat and need to be replaced after only a few years. Then, I bought a STOLTZ poly roller and have been using it for many years. I think they last longer. I have used a bow roller and a V-roller. Makes no difference to me. If the V form...
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    Suggestions for a Phone Mount?

    Ram makes a claw type clamp mount for rods as small as 5/8". It could be adapted to a phone mount.
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    Is 90hp ob enough??

    When I was a kid we skied with a 35 HP 'Merc. We thought we were in heaven. But,.....Dad changed the prop out for power, and another for speed. Your 90 will do just fine if you prop it right. Unfortunately, today if you don't have the newest or the fastest or the most expensive you must be...
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    Where is the lowest prices for new outboard engines?

    Go to merc's prop selector and enter all your data. That will give you a good start. Personally, I prefer SS as well.
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    Anti Cavitation Plate Height

    Based on your numbers it should be more like a 10 pitch. But the prop selector guide says a 15 is what your boat needs. Obviously, the tach is wrong or the motor isn't running well. Aside from the rpm dilemma, are there performance issues, like hole shot.
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    Anti Cavitation Plate Height

    The AV plate is already above the bottom, maybe even fine for a 5" setback. If the engine is raised with it still trimmed out it will most likely make things worse. Sure, try raising it, but start with it trimmed in and then move it out, not visa versa. As I said before, the pitch and rpm...
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    Anti Cavitation Plate Height

    I use AC plate and AV plate interchangeably, depending on what the OP says. I DO know the difference, but when I reply to someone that doesn't, I don't want to cornfuse them. Just like mag and clip, or 45 colt and long colt.
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    Anti Cavitation Plate Height

    Even though you are getting 5670 (a proper number) if it cavitates you are trimmed out too far. Trimmed out one hole is "usually" where a manual trim motor likes to run. But at 4810, looks like you have the wrong prop. However......, a quick search of the Michigan Wheel site, and what they...
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    How much kicker hp do I need?

    A 5 HP Sail Pro outboard would get the job done. A 7 would be better and a 9.9 would give you tons of oomph. However, your boat design is really not suited to add a kicker. If it were me I'd join BoatUs, switch to their insurance, and avail myself of their low cost towing service.
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