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  1. J

    Is this engine oil good?

    eh.....fwiw.
  2. J

    Trailer Load musings

    sorry, I don't intend to imply tongue weight is not important because it is. But if you have no problems towing, then what does it matter. If it's too light, you'll know it.....if it's too heavy, you'll know it. my axles are not welded, but I think my spring mounts are. Regardless, moving them...
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    Trailer Load musings

    yep. I went from a 60 hp to a 115hp, and wondered if it would mess things up for trailering, but it didn't. So I don't care exactly what my tongue weight is. It'a tandem. I don't know what my options would have been if it messed things up as my bow stop is not adjustable.
  4. J

    I was just four months old

    ......and living long and prospering. 🙂
  5. J

    Transom saver or no?

    you're not The tilt latch is not to be used for trailering according to my merc. manufacturer. Even for my 60 the manual said no. Doesn't mean you can't, but....My placard says 115hp max, doesn't mean I can't physically put a bigger motor on it, but...... my saver twists into the center mounted...
  6. J

    Transom saver or no?

    I don't know how much flex on an aluminum transom is too much as a repetitive force that would fatigue the aluminum. Some is allowed, I guess. Aluminum wings flex all the time and don't break....so I dunno. My point was with my boat, just to use as an example for someone asking a question. My...
  7. J

    Transom saver or no?

    with all do respect: The original merc 60 4stroke on my pontoon did balance fairly evenly over the transom using the latch on the motor, which I later learned was not to be used for such. Regardless, any hand bouncing I did reflected the weight was centered over the transom. I didn't use a...
  8. J

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    ".the only vehicles taken off the road were the ones that were worth less than the buyout amount." I don't believe that for one minute...🫤
  9. J

    Transom saver or no?

    I can't speak for a 35. That's a lightweight motor. For my 2021 Merc. 115hp, I use one. I was surprised at the bounce and flexing of the transom on my pontoon just by using my hands .
  10. J

    28' Pontoon with 3.0 Mercruiser Prop

    It's the miracle prop. Solves all issues. Just put that stainless prop in the trash. And it's only $4999.95. !
  11. J

    28' Pontoon with 3.0 Mercruiser Prop

    why not go all out and get the sharrow...🫤
  12. J

    28' Pontoon with 3.0 Mercruiser Prop

    agree. Garmin with updatable map. Depth finder. helps.
  13. J

    Prop problem

    well, I'm no engineer and no training in metallurgy, so ya'll can have at it, but I do understand metal/mineral/substance hardness ratings. And common sense. (lol, my opinion🤓) So a stainless steel prop at the moment of impact will transfer a lot more of that kinetic energy downstream to...
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    28' Pontoon with 3.0 Mercruiser Prop

    "If you need to gain 400 rpm to reach your rpm max then subtract two inches of pitch on next prop. The general rule is 200 rpm for each inch of pitch and 100 rpm change for each inch on the diameter. If you carry heavy loads or tow toys, some folks adjust prop pitch to increase wot rpm beyond...
  15. J

    Enough is enough

    14 charges....battery of a cop...and still walking? tough call to make though, sorry for your wife.
  16. J

    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    I wanna clarify my "hub ring" statement. The '05 Merc. 60, 4stroke I had was missing that ring. There was a lot I didn't know with the boat purchase in 2017. My new re-power, 2021 Merc. 115 hp, I think (ass-u-me d) that it has that ring. I bought it brand new so I never looked, I don't know...
  17. J

    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    yep. The exhaust exits through the prop hub instead of around the outside.
  18. J

    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    and also, my 2021 Merc 115hp has a plastic ring that snaps into the gear case for exhaust gas sealing. Maybe that's in sterndrives also?
  19. J

    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    jesus buddy, you get on here and ask questions and for help then start dissing all the answers. So just go run the prop, it's that simple.
  20. J

    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    yes, the gases will take that path. do what you want, but 41/4" prop hubs don't work with 4 3/4" gear case diameters. That's why they make props with 4 3/4" hub diameters.
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