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  1. JimS123

    New Boat

    Its a freekin brand new boat. The OP shouldn't be asking the web, he should be complaining to the dealer.
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    NEED Stern LIFT Prop Suggestions

    If it doesn't have a fin on now, adding one might help correct the problem. I didn't suggest that in the first place since for your specific issue trim tabs may be the better option. If you DO have a fin on now, removing it will probably make it worse.
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    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    My short shaft Mercs measure 17", my long shafts measure 22" and my one Extra Long shaft measures 27". That's measuring from the lowest possible mounting hole to the AV plate. If the 26" dimension in your pic is correct, if you visually scale the picture the setback looks more like 18", not...
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    NEED Stern LIFT Prop Suggestions

    Easy fix - trim tabs.
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    What is involved in removing center live well from 2017 tracker panfish 16?

    In addition to the other good comments, after removal you may need to install a board or something on the deck where the livewell used to be. There probably will be some holes there, plus you don't know how far the carpet goes.
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    Whats the consensus using plastic slips under an aluminum painted hull!

    Yes, they are very hard. But they do "wear" a bit on the surface. The best way to describe it would be to use the analogy of chalking of house paint. There is a slight "dust" film on the surface that is easily wiped off. I see no affect at all on the boat's hull.
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    Absolute Noob seeking advice and knowledge.

    Boats are not "positive displacement" like a car. For example, if you are moving at 6 mph against a 6 mph current, you are standing still while burning up a lot of gas. Thus, lots of factors to consider. Also, as the boats get larger and the engines bigger you don't calculate MPG you...
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    Absolute Noob seeking advice and knowledge.

    Back in my youth, over 50 years ago, I bought a boat as well. At the time, I didn't even drive a car. In those days they had a building in each town that had racks of paper things with words written on them. I used to go to mine to study things. Haven't been there since 1982 when I got my...
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    Whats the consensus using plastic slips under an aluminum painted hull!

    In some respects launching has to do with the depth and angle of the ramp. My experience is that most people back in TOO FAR, and thus have the boat floating when they pull it out. The, go back in over and over again and never get it straight. I never see anyone that doesn't back in far...
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    Whats the consensus using plastic slips under an aluminum painted hull!

    My opinion is don't, but not because of Amazon. I once bought a brand new Starcraft tinny. It came with a bunk trailer. The boat was my fishing rig and it had to be a solo launch. I could not push that sucker off the crappy carpeted bunks by myself. Since I had stellar performance on my FG...
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    Evinrude motor Purchase?

    Truth is nobody really knows what's in store. BRP was very clear in their press release. They are out of business and won't be handling outboards any more, not even warranties. They "hired" Brunswick's Mercury marine to handle that for them. I would guess that when the last warranty runs out...
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    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    Pictures are not showing all that is needed to be seen. It looks like the motor is mounted on a "bracket" of sorts, mounted / built onto the back of the hull. Thus, the 15.7" is a meaningless number, and does not really represent the "transom height". Does the hull protrude below the bottom...
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    2005 16' Duroboat won't trim up

    Yup. That's why we said to use a straight edge right at the beginning. I don't personally know of a fix here, but maybe someone more experienced in aluminum boat repairs will chime in. The boat is still usable, just don't go too fast. If it were mine, and in the absence of a recommended fix...
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    Evinrude went out of business in 2019. More OMC parts are available than any other outboard. That said, the cost to fix a 42 year old motor with that many problems will be more than it is worth.
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    2005 16' Duroboat won't trim up

    What do you mean by cavitating? From the pics, it looks like the motor is too low, but the picture angle isn't right. Take a pic from behind the motor, showing exactly where the anti-ventilation plate is in line with the keel. Looks like a real nice rig. We'll get her figured out!
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    2005 16' Duroboat won't trim up

    If possible, move some weight aft. Also, you might try a set of fixed trim tabs. That may sound counter-intuitive, but you might be surprised. I had a boat once that wouldn't accept ANY trim. With the tabs adjusted slightly downward it would take FULL trim. Granted, my problem was...
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    2005 16' Duroboat won't trim up

    It may have been built straight, but improper storage may have deformed the hull. You need to crawl under the boat and make a close inspection with a long straight edge. What is the maximum rated HP for the boat?
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    max Horsepower rating

    The requirements may be state specific. My homeowners insurance will only cover boats with an outboard of 25 HP or less, and a max boat speed of (I think) 35 mph. So, I have free riders covering my little boats, but all the others need separate policies. And of course, my PWC is a case all in...
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    max Horsepower rating

    The manufacturers test the boats they sell and set the HP based on what their engineers / safety experts tell them. They want you to buy their boats, but they also know that if its unsafe and you have an accident because of speed you will sue the pants off of them. Sure, its partly weight on...
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    max Horsepower rating

    According to the internet it's illegal. If you want a second opinion, ask your attorney and/or the captain of your local marine police patrol. I was going to say call your insurance agent, but nix that. Just call up Geico marine and ask them.
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