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  1. JimS123

    Engine options

    The beauty of a 4-stroke is that the maintenance is so easy. Unless you were totally 2 thumbs anyone can do it themselves. The components are expensive, though. But everything is available online with free shipping at prices that beat the local dealer. Time will tell, but my experience is...
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    Engine options

    Hey, I resemble that remark! That's my saying. At any rate, here's MY comparison: 25 HP, 1953, 2 stroke - gas hog 18 HP, 1974, 2-stroke - same boat, same trip - just about half as much gas 25 HP, 2007, 2-stroke - different boat (~2x heavier) - same gas as the 18 60 HP, 2017, 4-stroke -...
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    Any clues to what these are?

    You might just be right. But why would anyone put that stuff in a freaking boat?
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    That's not rocket science either. Since the dealer is involved he must have asked appropriate questions....or am I being totally naive?
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    G3 isn't exactly a stellar boat. It wasn't set up at the factory for everyday use and your dealer doesn't have a clue. The dealer can access the engine computer to see if the tach is not correct. Not that it isn't possible but its likely that the engine is running fine. You are overloading...
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    Considering New Boat

    It all comes down to personal preference, plus having a good dealer nearby to work with. I don't like Tahoe. Those that I have seen don't have the aesthetics, plus poor use of space. They look cheap to me. No Regal dealers near me any more so no recent experience. You first 2 choices are...
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    You are correct. See the step by step procedure in post #14. That'll get optimum performance, provided that the engine has no underlying problem. Foils on I/0s can be iffy because the outdrive has a fixed position. However, I have never seen an outboard boat that didn't see a huge...
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    Big heavy plastic boat with no ability to optimize the engine except for different props. Ideal trim tab situation. Apples and oranges for the OP.
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    Trim tabs are great and will help you a lot. But its questionable if they will be of value on a little tinny outboard. Position the motor so the AV plate is about equal with the water level when on plane. Then change prop pitch so that you run nearly equal to the max rpm spec for the engine...
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    Mid 70s Ebbtide Interior

    The Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) is now considering accepting classic plastic boats into the foray. At 45 years old it's certainly "classic", and as a tri-hull it's certainly an oddity these days. I went to several boat shows pre-covid (including the world international show, and...
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    Buying a boat with a rebuilt sterndrive??

    Used boats are great. They are lower cost. Depreciation is considered by many as a deal breaker. Maybe you get a good one, maybe you don't. To me, boating is my life. The absolute worst thing that ever happened to me was that the boat broke down on vacation. I bought it used. Looked OK...
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    Buying a boat with a rebuilt sterndrive??

    "Rebuilt" to me means don't buy it. Its going to be a nightmare. Boat motors if properly maintained and cared for should last the life of the boat. Boats have a service life of 15 years. That's because people don't care for them. A fiberglass boat should last a lifetime. If the previous...
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    Mid 70s Ebbtide Interior

    If the plan is to show the boat, then originality is the key. Antiques and Classics must be as they came from the factory. Something as simple as "new" seats will cause a point loss that will basically disqualify the boat. The Judges in Boat Shows are very strict. If the plan is merely to...
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    First time buyer

    Okey Dokey. A 24 year old plastic boat is not a good buy. A 24 year old I/O is even a worse buy. If the boat were a saltwater boat, it would be yet more worser. Those are just opinions.
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    First time buyer

    Yea verily. I've had many a Chevy, and the wife has one now, but I've always been a Ponch guy. I never should have sold my'67 Catalina with the big block 400. I still have a 1980 V8 Bonne and I swear it is a better towcar than any pickemup truck built...
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    First time buyer

    Interesting how different people can look at the same thing and have a different opinion. The I/O is basically underwater and is a 100% hazard to anybody jumping off the boat. Ever see a person split their foot open with a prop? OTOH, an OB can be pulled up completely out of the water and...
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    First time buyer

    The best advice yet... Thirty Five years with an I/O. Never again. I used to dread winterizing. Had to do it in driveway, so it had to be a nice day. Took 3 hours. Sucking out the oil, filling the nice dry bilge up with drained hot water. Standing on your head in a small place. The OB is...
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    Boston Whaler Portable Boarding Ladder

    Back in the day when closed bow runabouts were the norm, we all had what you are asking about. The storage space under the bow had ample room to store it. But even more important was that the typical OB boat had a full width transom splash well, so there was no room to put your feet and a...
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    Prop boat to jet boat?

    Yup, don't touch down. Aye, there's the rub. I would ask, since you owned 6, how many needed repairs before you got one that was trouble-free? Second question, why do own an I/O now? Why not another jet?
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Wow. We seldom get unanimous responses.
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