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  1. dingbat

    Replacing Keel rollers

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rust-Oleum-Economy-Spray-Grip-Paint-Sprayer-1-Each/17011118
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    Understanding the numbers on my boat?

    Your model and serial numbers backwards J50PLSS is the model number. The G number is the serial number One source says the 1998-2000 models were all 4 strokes. Others say 2 stokes
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    That is simply not true. Finding “skilled” labor anymore is next to impossible. Been that way since they took vocational training out of the public schools. We spent an average of $40k just to hire someone between advertising, interviews and travel cost. Then easily spend upwards of six...
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    Mounting Bolt Compression of Transom

    On my 200 HP outboard, the center of gravity in the down position is just forward of the pivot. When cantilevered up, the center of gravity actually moves onboard if only by an inch or two, which perfectly balances the motor on the center line of the transom in the "trailer up" position. If you...
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    Poppet valve

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1995-force-120-cooling-flow-path.600754/
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    Mounting Bolt Compression of Transom

    Transoms savers are for designed for boats without power trim to keep the motor from flapping around while trailering. Does absolutely nothing for the forces at work in your situation
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    Replacing Keel rollers

    While your at it, when was the last time, if ever, the bunks where adjusted for the boat? The hull isn't sitting on the outside, starboard bunk in your picture. Would suggest that the bunks are out of alignment and or not the boat is not loaded properly. I would call Seafox and see if they...
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    Mounting Bolt Compression of Transom

    With no protrusions below the water line like an I/O, outboard transoms tend to rot from the top down. A leaking transom cap is usually the culprit. The algae growing on the cap seam in your picture suggests yours is doing the same. Pull one of the lower motor mounting bolts to see how far...
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    Cleaning fishing rods

    Yet some swear by spraying their baits down with WD 40 for use as an attractant. I used to keep a bucket of dish soap, fabric softener and water to clean baits during the day. The fabric softener makes it easier to comb out the hair on bucktails and parachutes before putting the bait back out...
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    2000 70 hp Low rpm under load

    That “crud” looks like the remains of the inner liner of a fuel line.
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    Cleaning fishing rods

    If it works for you, more power to you. Just passing on 18 years of experience in the rod building and repair business ;) Dish soap in good. Simple green is not compatible with all rod finishes
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    Tandem axle trailer weight?

    Guessing https://tn-trailer.com/
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    Cleaning fishing rods

    I would not recommend washing a rod of any value in the shower. Sooner or later, moisture gets under the finish, reel seat and grips causing problems. Moisture get under the seat and grips causes the cardboard and tape bushings under the real seat to turn to mush and twist. Moisture trapped...
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    First boat - 60hp Bigfoot - trim won't stay up during above no wake operation - what is normal?

    Sounds like you have air in the system. Needs bleed
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    VHF antenna

    Never seen a mount that will take the abuse (pounding) that is remotely easily to remove. I use stainless steel, dual ratchet mounts and antenna clips to hold them in the down position. Always….technically the solder connector is the “best” but few have the skill to make the connection...
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    VHF antenna

    VHF is line of sight. Whichever location raises the antenna the highest off the water. I have a 5225-XT (8’) antenna is mounted on a fold down mount on top of my hardtop. Puts the top of my antenna at roughly 18’. Gives me roughly 7-8 miles of range
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    Checking power trim sender

    If your sending unit is like mine, follow the blue and green wires coming from the trim sender back to the relay. Disconnect either wire from the relay. Connect meter to either wire and ground. Manually move the trim lever up and down. I don’t care about the reading as much as the linearity...
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    Cleaning fishing rods

    Dishwashing soap and a soft scrub sponge or denatured alcohol on a paper towel works great on cork and EVA. If a customer’s rod is too bad, I chuck them in the rod lathe and hit them lightly with dry wall sanding screen. Once dry, apply per instructions...
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    Suzuki DF60A Throttle body.. Is this fully open when in WOT???

    The 2” drop in pitch will get you roughly 200 rpm Four blades are great for pushing or pulling lots of weight at reduced speeds and reducing “blow outs” when running in slope. Problem being, they waste a lot of HP due to their inefficiently at the top end. The last thing you want to do is put...
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    Exhaust Riser?

    Magnaflux is a much better process
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