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  1. roscoe

    Force 125 Anyone recognize this part?

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    2 stroke longevity?

    So now that the BIL is hooked, he should go buy a newer-bigger-faster one. Then he can sell you his old one (cheap) :) so you can decide if its something you want to do long term.
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    Trouble launch and loading boat

    Say what precisely. Why are you talking about inboards? Clear, concise , and complete sentences please.
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    Caffeine good for sleepy old guy ?

    Get a pint of that Lucerne 18% cream from across the border in Canada.
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Went from a 13 p to a 9 p Plate is 1/2” above the bottom. Had to go that high to get the plate out of the water on plane. Right now, about 3/4” of the tail end of the plate is touching the water when on plane. Right on the edge of blow out in high speed turns now, but not quite. I don’t...
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Update……: So I bought a 16’ Alumacraft, similar to the one above, 1 year newer. Ordered up a Suzuki 30 hp efi with power tilt. Initial performance was not great. Had to raise the motor, then plug the holes and redrill so I could raise it some more. Replaced the prop, going 4 pitch lower...
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    Performance chips

    I have one on my vehicle. Most newer vehicles have it. Came from the factory. Push the button and the shift points are changed, along with fuel injectors are restricted. It does get me better mileage, but really isn’t nice for driving. Gas pedal needs to be pushed down 80% or more, to get...
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    DESPERATE situation

    "" the top vent hole "" The exhaust relief port on the back side of the midsection ?????? ""uncork the impeller plate"" ???? Not sure what that means, but yes, drop the gear case and have a look around. Might as well install a new impeller while you have it opened up.
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    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    Why do the frogs want to be in your boat?
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    daily music fix

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    Great loop speed record attempt

    video of the final minute and 43 seconds. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19id1u6XoV/
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    How would you answer this question?

    No.
  13. roscoe

    Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s)

    New axle doesn't have to come from ez loader. Just need to get the measurements right. $360 complete with hubs and bearings. And free delivery to Kalispel by Aug 7th. Many options available. Shop around and call their customer service people to make sure you get the right/good stuff...
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    Great loop speed record attempt

    Appears to be sitting in a boat yard, off the water, in Arcadia MI
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    Fisher bosts

    Fisher boats WERE top of the line UNTIL they were bought out by Brunswick. Brunswick cheapened them up. Pretty much took the Spectrum boat line and slapped the Fisher name on them in about 1996. They were no longer indestructible but they looked prettier. Did not like the way that welded...
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    No I haven't. Dad used it on a few trips and did have to use it once and put it on the transom, but not in rough water. His little boat, and mine, don't go out on big water. And if a storm kicks up, we usually head to shore and shelter under a 10x12 plastic tarp.
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    My 15 hp kicker is bolted to the transom, no bracket, always is on the boat. Used for trolling or emergencies. The other boat , 4 hp kicker, is in the boat, strapped down. Only used for emergencies. No towing or Good Samaritans available where I usually boat.
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    Making a 16' Aluminum fish boat TOO LIGHT.

    I've been trying to find a better spring, something to give a bit more travel. Something like the coil over from my Honda trail 70.
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    Making a 16' Aluminum fish boat TOO LIGHT.

    They also make kingpin style seat mounts that have a spring in them.
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    Need help with my prop

    Definitely under powered. I had the same boat model and year. 65 hp was not enough, as you discovered. You need a more hp I believe it is rated for 125 hp. Put a 90, 115, or 125 on it and enjoy boating.
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