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  1. JimS123

    Are newer 4 cycles vastly improved?

    I don't know the answer to your question. Nevertheless, since technology is ever advancing, even a 5 year old motor won't be as good as a new one. Regardless, anything 20 years old is going to be a question. Parts availability? Everything has a limited practical life span. Some say that a...
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    16' Cape Craft lists to port

    Your "engine"trim tab is not properly adjusted. Move the trailing end slightly to stbd and try again. Then move it again until you get steering neutral at your usual boat speed and trim. Its a trial and error procedure. Auto trim tabs won't solve your problem; their benefit is for planing...
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    Questions about starting a marine repair business

    He's still in business, so I guess he makes enough money to live. Maybe I was naive to think that he would do better for an old customer.
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    Hydrofoil for Inflatable Seamax 430

    The purpose of any fin is to raise the aft end. That's why, considering your "problem", I recommended against it. A fin is a fin. I'm not sure that the aerodynamic design will do the opposite if you run it upside down. Your choice. It's a real cheep option, so if it doesn't work you haven't...
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    Value of a 1970 StarCraft Chieftain

    New motors are likely sold out for the model year. A good used one is selling for more than its worth. way too much junk out there right now, all in need of repair.
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    Questions about starting a marine repair business

    I dealt with the guy for 25 years. In later years he worked so much that he didn't have time to answer his phone. It took sometimes weeks to get an appointment. My dealer takes 1-2 weeks and the boat has to sit outside in his parking lot while I wait. Nevertheless, its done right every time...
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    Questions about starting a marine repair business

    You need the COC for your insurance. Nobody can survive without a group plan. My mobile guy was great. Did a fantastic job and his prices were good. Then, he got a huge clientele. Then, he saw the light and raised his prices to be competitive. Still got good business. Then got so big he...
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    Cockpit Covers 86 1950

    OEM covers went out of stock 25 years ago. Since your pics show installed snaps, yes it did come with them. If you find a canvas shop that will make them for you for $1400, jump on it if you truly need them because that's a good deal. The best option would be to store the boat in your garage...
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    2 cycle stored for 20 years

    There can be no better statement from a Grandpa. Bless you and your family....
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    Through hull transducers

    If you keep the boat moored all the time, then a thru-hull might be of some advantage simply because of marine growth. If it's a trailer boat, it makes no sense because they are so easy to install. Why suffer with poorer performance.
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    Value of a 1970 StarCraft Chieftain

    When restoring an old boat, if you do it right and make it safe, it will always be worth less than what you put into it.
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    Sea King

    Look closely at the plate. A 15GG-9015 is a 1951 5 HP.
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    Yamaha 15 mounted too high

    Hiccups and bite and go, and yet hop on plane quick are 2 different scenarios. Take it back to the dealer, splain it all to him, and let him make the appropriate mods under warranty.
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    Prop ?

    That expensive change will serve no purpose until you can verify that your data is correct.
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    Sun Tracker 22' DLX pontoon Fishing Replacing Tubes where to Buy ?

    Those toons are not salvageable. Even if a repair shop can make them leak proof, they will look like **** and possibly even affect performance. I doubt that OEM tunes can be obtained from Sun Tracker. Even if they could be, the cost of parts and labor would likely exceed the value of the...
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    Prop ?

    You were not very specific so I can only guess. My assumption is you have a "Std." 4-stroke that runs at 5000-6000 rpm. Thus, for optimum performance you need to increase your prop pitch by 1 increment (2 inches). That will put you into the proper range. You have a toon, not a speedboat...
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    Help! Can't find HIN on Chris Craft Scorpion 210

    The HIN is on the upper stbd side of the transom. If the swim platform was OEM it should be there. If it was installed after-market, shame on the guy who mounted it because he obliterated it for future needs. Forget your mechanic - he's not interested in helping you. Go out and look for...
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    Yamaha 15 mounted too high

    I'm totally cornfused. Why did it need to be taken back? Two months setting is insignificant. Giving it more throttle to start it up is usually normal. what in tar-nation is hour 2000 and under, and even more than that what could possibly mean the next 8? November gas should be just fine...
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    Yamaha 15 mounted too high

    What does "got it back" mean. "Break in period" indicates a brand new motor. "Pain to start" is confusing. You need to provide more data. "surging" doesn't compute
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    Center console Invader O/B

    Boats that have sat out in the elements for years and years are a questional proposition. Restoring a family heirloom is a labor of love....and certainly worth more than the time and expense it takes. Restoring a boat model that was identical to what Grandpa had when you were a youngin is also...
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