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  1. JimS123

    Used 40hp two stroke value?

    A 29 year old motor that hasn't been run in eons, vs an oldie JohnnyRude that runs good. Personally, I want to spend my free time boating, not trying to resurrect something laying in someone's garage that has unknown parts to replace. But that's just me. I'm sure the japan motor is...
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    1984 Starcraft CSS160

    There are wires coming from the engine. Follow them - they lead to the battery. Maybe it has no battery because someone took it out. In that case there may be an empty black battery box, or a red and black wire is hanging somewhere.
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    I am also a believer. Back when I didn't know any better I also left my hubs untouched for 10 years. When I finally opened them up and found no water intrusion and perfectly shiny bearings, I was mad that I wasted the time to repack. OTOH, I don't think the relief valve hole works. Any time...
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    AM/FM Radio Issue.

    If its fixed, OK. If not, what is your #1 priority? If you have an issue and both don't work at the same time, turn one of them off.
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    Just Another Day on the Water

    "Owned my own boat for 53 years". Not THE boat, but A boat. The boat in question is on her 3rd season. Bought brand spanking new. The battery was installed by the dealer, and never removed yet because of an on-board charger that keeps her cozy all Winter. My bad for not checking the...
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    Just Another Day on the Water

    This is my embarrassing story. I’m posting here just in case it helps someone else. I’ve been a boater for 67 years, and have owned my own boat for 53 years. I consider myself to be proactive and thus always prepare ahead. In my youth I did a stupid trick and lost power once. But the boat had...
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    What Prop on my Yamaha 9.9

    Quote: I have a 2005 9.9 Yamaha on a 14ft V hull aluminum boat. End quote. You even replied to him. You must have forgotten. Makes no matter. I don't have a 9.9 Yami, nor will I ever, but my 2 little guys (Tohatsu Mercs) only have 2 or 3 different props available. Tomorrow is a boating...
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    What Prop on my Yamaha 9.9

    The OP did indeed post the boat specs, and based on his data the pundits here made some excellent recommendations. Us guys with "big" motors have lots of options. There are 1, 2, 3, 4 and even 5 blades to chose from. Plus countless manufacturers. In many cases we can even dial in the pitch +...
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    Weight of my boat

    Single axle boat trailers go up to about 3100-3400 pound capacity (boat TOTAL weight). Penn Yan data is basically non-existent. When they went out of business no records were retained. Your best bet is to have your rig weighed.
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    Help! Need advise!

    Simple answer. Your boat should be running more or less a 40HP motor. With a 9.9 you are not under powered, you are Grossly under powered.
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    What Prop on my Yamaha 9.9

    Since he hasn't come back, maybe he already did!
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    What Prop on my Yamaha 9.9

    The comparison is a truly simple way to explain the issue. A guy that spends 100 grand on a speedboat probably has the fortitude (and maybe even the technical background) to eek out every last drop of performance. OTOH, a newby with a 10 horse tinny may think that getting all that complicated...
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    What Prop on my Yamaha 9.9

    It never occurred to anyone TODAY either.... My friend has a Formula with twin 454's with bravo drives. Every time a new prop design comes out he goes and buys them to see if he can eek out another 0.5 mph so he can be the fastest boat around. The rest of us that have a 14' tinny with a 9.9...
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    9.8 hp vs 9.9 hp outboard engines

    Tohatsu is a relative newcomer in the outboard biz. Back in the Day Merc always had a 9.8 while the 'Rudes were 9.9. Probably a marketing thing back then, one just trying to distinguish themselves from the other. Its not just a lake requirement thing, but also an under 10 HP racing class.
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    What Prop on my Yamaha 9.9

    We were all new once. Not everyone had Ole or Karl for a father.
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    Bearing buddy O-rings - is there a size chart anywhere?

    OK, my bad. But that's an internal part. These things are so cheap, why would you want to rebuild one?
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    Bearing buddy O-rings - is there a size chart anywhere?

    Whats you taking bout Willis? I have used BBs for many years and none of them had O-rings"
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    TEXAS MAID Boats Owner's Club???

    Fiberglassics.com should have literature for you to review.
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    How could I identify my boat online?

    In my state Vehicle registrations have the manufacturer's name abbreviated to only 5 or 6 letters. My guess is that your boat is a "V******Master" brand. The HIN will provide a researchable code.
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    Unknow device on back of Glastron Sportster XL

    Brand new, right out of the box, a pitot tube speedo will give +- 1.0 MPH. Two problems. First of all, its simply a pressure gauge calibrated to mph. Because it takes a lot of pressure to move the analog dial, they don't work below about 5 mph. Secondly, they need to be fully sealed to work...
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