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  1. JimS123

    Quicksilver nemesis prop

    If you have a prop repair shop in your area, take it to him and he can measure the pitch.
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    Considering upgrading this season - prop exchange programs

    My Whaler has a Vengeance. It runs the boat to max spec RPM, the speed is just fine and the fuel usage is as good as my former tinny / 2-stroke. Maybe I could do better, but I don't see the need. I'm happy. No prob. My SeaRay came from the factory with a 14x19 Black Max. The RPMs were...
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    Looks like a salt water motor. Before you give up on the old thing, pull the lower unit and remove, lubricate the impeller. If you're lucky that might be what's binding, not the powerhead. Also, doesn't look like a 'Rude. Post the model and serial numbers off the ID plate and I'll look it up...
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    Mercruiser identify

    That's what you should have asked for. Concise sentences always work well. Googling Mercruiser outdrive diagrams would have given the results in several seconds. It' a pre-Alpha drive, long outdated, haven't been in production for 40 years or so. Some parts are available. If you google the...
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    Mercruiser identify

    I don't see a prop, so I can't ID it.
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    Mercruiser identify

    You didn't post any.
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    Cup holders?

    I googled it and had 2MM hits. Look at the pics and see what you like.
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    Mercruiser identify

    It can't be done. Show it to your dealer.
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    Outboard Painting

    I do all my painting in the Winter, inside, with a temp of ~70 F. "Outside" can be a chore. Even a very slight breeze screws things up.
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    What pitch prop for Carolina Skiff J14 with Yamaha15 2 stoke?

    I was wrong. I like Michigans. My old catalog showed 3 pitches. I just looked at their current offerings in their online catalog and now they only carry 2. I realize some people like Solases. I tried one once and didn't like it. Regardless, you have to love those online prop selection...
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    Help me pick some batteries!

    Deka made a good jetski battery and I was happy with the one I had. Then, I switched to Dekas in my car and boat. Had lousy results. One crapped out during the warranty period and the dealer wouldn't give me credit unless I bought another Deka. Even then the new battery would have still cost...
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    Help me pick some batteries!

    I used to swear by Die Hard. Now, my goto is Auto Zone. Best current batteries at a reasonable price, IMHO.
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    Fishfinder help...

    My current 2 boats each have a Chirp sonar / plotter and both cost over $1000 each. I will admit that the screens are a few inches bigger than I had in the past, and the side imaging is great, but if I want to find fish I go to the "Fish Finder" screen. My last fishing boat was a little tinny...
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    AOL Broken

    Here's a late model follow-up..... Its working again. Did y'all do something on your end, because nuthin happened on mine?
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    Outboard Painting

    There are differences among different products. The degree of harmfulness varies. Rattle can paint is harmful. It can cause skin or lung irritation, etc. However, it is not an acute toxin. Chromate is a known carcinogen. In some localities it is not even allowed to be sold.
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    Outboard Painting

    Zinc as a mineral is beneficial to the human body. Just like the mineral Sodium. The problem occurs when the mineral is chemically combined with other elements and the new compound is toxic or harmful. It's the chromate and chloride versions that we need to be aware of.
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    Considering New Boat

    Don't discount Bayliner. Their new boats are actually pretty nice. Not what you remember from the 1980's. I live in a major boating area. 15 Mercury Dealers, 1 Tohatsu, 1 Yamaha. Guess which brand I own? Kidding aside, I think Mercuries are the best anyway, but nothing wrong with a Suzy if...
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    Outboard Painting

    Its a substitute. Whether its good or not is subject to debate. I find it to be "acceptable", but its durability isn't as good. You get what you pay for. OTOH, the zinc is highly toxic, so if you do use it be careful and wear proper PPE.
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    Adding kicker motor to a Lowe FS 175

    I just measured my Merc 3.5 4-stroke and the clamp discs extend just 2.5 inches below the transom cap. So, if the 9.9 is the same you can probably mount it with no add-ons. At worst, maybe just put a 1/4" shim in the transom cap under the motor. You will still have to temporarily remove the...
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    Adding kicker motor to a Lowe FS 175

    Here's a second best option. In this case the transom wasn't flat so a riser wasn't an option. A fixed mount Panther IMHO is a far better choice than a retractable bracket.
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