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  1. J

    Marine hand held radio

    +1
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    Where to run anchor line?

    my anchor rides on the front, short deck section of my pontoon boat when underway, attached to a retractable cleat I just added. Previously attached to a built in "cleat" on the top of the pontoon nose. Chain then rope, as suggested above. When towing, the anchor rides just inside the fence...
  3. J

    Best boat lettering removal?

    heat gun/hair dryer...really nice if it has variable temp settings.....
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    Good...I'm unfamiliar with how the valve is supposed to work, or if passages could be blocked........I just know the solenoid has to click........
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    Outboard height

    from my limited experience plus what I've read on this site.....that looks perfect to me...vent plate is riding at top of water...
  6. J

    Fiberglass cracking - BRAND NEW R4 Surf 2023

    easier said than done, but I'd be demanding a new boat.
  7. J

    87 Mercury 70 HP beeps

    here...maybe this..
  8. J

    Ski bar recommendations

    like I said...
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    Ski bar recommendations

    I use a turboswing ski bar....not cheap... I understand there is an inexpensive, "y" rope device that attaches to those pontoon points....Overton sells them, I think..? .... I used those points on my toons using a single rope for each for some years but as the grandkids got bigger, The flexing...
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    just goes to show ya..

    duh....really!...do I need to pull up standard rpm/torque/hp charts that I've known about for decades?...or what.... neither does my 115 merc make max hp at 4500.... was't the point of my post...and didn't ask about hp... It was about max throttle numbers.....
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    didn't say it operated a choke valve..show me where I said that.... I SAID it was called a choke solenoid that CLICKS and that's what the op should listen for.... It's also called an enrichment valve..... one in the same........hope you can see the pics.....
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    No... It uses a solenoid to operate the enrichment valve that serves the same purpose as a choke....some call it a choke solenoid.... just like I said.... thats what he needs to check...not the enrichment valve.... and it makes a noticeable click......which is what he needs to hear.....when he...
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    just goes to show ya..

    another nail....didn't think of that....
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    just goes to show ya..

    you hit the nail i think....when we were anchored, I looked for strakes and it has none.... just surprised....
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    just goes to show ya..

    we all discuss performance, engine hp, speed, tri toon , twin tube, props, .....do this, do that...which is better..... I rented a 2023 godfrey 22', tri-toon , with a yamaha 150hp motor equipped with a 3 blade prop...no idea as to pitch or diameter..... I had 11 other adults, no hefers, on...
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    2011 Bennington 24 ft. Pontoon

    has it always done this? how long have you owned it. is the motor in good condition? just when you are aboard? ...water in toons?...as mentioned... helps to answer these questions... diameter, pitch, # of blades, cupped prop or not., load in boat...all affect max throttle rpm..
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    Evinrude 60hp - 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop Pitch

    a 60 hp motor on a 16' boat needs a different prop than the same motor on a 24' boat...I know for a fact. A prop ad that says it will fit a motor doesn't mean that's the prop you need for that motor on your boat. But that's the message I got from you posting that ad...... I believe you know your...
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    Evinrude 60hp - 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop Pitch

    "I decided to buy a new stainless prop and went from the original 3 blade aluminum to a 4 blade." # of blades, diameter of prop, pitch of prop, cupped prop or not, all affect rpm. Not just # of blades.
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    these engines use a choke solenoid.....like these..... should be an audible click when pushing the key in...
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    New prop for my boat

    jeez... most assuredly it can..........I hope you don't find more "stuff".... I haven't had to pressure test my toons....so far all I have to do is loosen the plugs especially on a hot day and listen for expanded air to escape.....or the opposite on a colder day.....I did have a seam leak...
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