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  1. JimS123

    Tahoe Q5i VHF radio

    I have had a VHF since 1968. Still have one. Today, it's almost useless. Nobody where I live uses them any more. The USCG monitors them, but nobody is on there any more. The cellphone has taken over. Do a google search and get the phone numbers for all the agencies that you might need...
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    Small inline exhaust resonator?

    Jetskis already have noise reduction systems. That's why they are naturally quiet. For example, SeaDoo's patented system is called D-Sea-Bel. If you have a noisy jet boat / ski I suspect something is broken / cracked or missing. Fixing the OEM would probably work better than rube goldberg.
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    Adding a kicker motor

    I've heard all the bad stories for sure. What I've seen I'd that those guys never heard of using threaded rods ,thru bolting and backer plates. The panther Is simply the best. My boating Is above and in view of Niagara falls. I do have a towboat membership, but they cant get to me in time...
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    Adding a kicker motor

    Bolt on the bracket and measure down to the bottom of the boat. You might need a short or long or extra long. The measurement will tell you.
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    Rebuilding the trailer

    I did the same thing eons ago. Except I pre-primed with rust reformer before using the fishoil primer. I sold the trailer 21 years later and the rust had still not come thru.
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    Considering moving and changing my type of boat(ing) and want opinions

    Forget about what what others say about politics and taxes. NY state has some of the finest FRESH waters anywhere. The Niagara and St. Lawrence rivers, the Finger Lakes, and of course the Great Lakes. We have a 13.5' Tinny with a 9.5 OB and with 4 of us on board we never feared going...
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    Three hole (female) old evinrude dual line fuel connector

    They are available on e-bay. Also repair kits. Just be sitting down when you view the prices. The tanks come up frequently at garage sales. Its usually cheaper to buy a whole tank and then just rebuild the plug with a repair kit.
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    Help identifying a Sea King Outboard

    It doesn't look like a Sea King (Monky Ward motor made by the Gale Products division of Evinrude Motors) and the numbers don't match the SK database. I don't know what you have. Sorry to be of no help.
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    Help identifying a Sea King Outboard

    There is a metal plate on the transom bracket. Post the model and serial numbers and we can answer the question in a flash.
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    Considering moving and changing my type of boat(ing) and want opinions

    I have been a boater since age 5. I bought my first boat at age 19 and have been an avid "boatman" now for 53 years. A recent Bassmasters article indicated that my waters were in the top 5 in the world. My vacation spot (4 hours away) is what I consider the best fresh water boater's paradise...
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    Bow plowing at high speed.

    Plowing at high speed is UNsafe.
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    Swim deck kicker mount

    Looks like a good workable setup. When you are on the highway, if you must leave the motor on the bracket, I would advise you to have it in the down position to minimize the torque on the system.
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    Wanting to sell boat need advice and info

    My son just got transferred 4 states away. No boating there. He sold his house in 2 days, and then he called his dealer about his 3 year old garage kept boat. They took it back, no questions asked, didn't need a sea trial or even an inspection. The commission was 10%. He had been dealing...
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    Wanting to sell boat need advice and info

    As Gerry would have said: "Now we're gettin somwhere". So, I'll repeat what I said in the first place.... - A Dealer can tell you the hours with his laptop and appropriate software. - NADA will give you an idea of selling price. Add 20% +- because its a sellers market now. If you're really...
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    1957 Evinrude Fleetwin pricing?

    That's true, for sure. But restore one to period correct, with E10 compatible parts, and you'll have a ton of fun flying down the river at mach speeds.....LOL.
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    Bow plowing at high speed.

    A 90 on a 125 is no where near UNDER powered. You won't be the fastest boat on the lake, but with the right prop that boat should run circles. Look at the pics. Its not a really big boat and its a tinny besides. IMHO putting a 125 on it would make it squirrely. My fishing boat is bigger...
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    Adding a kicker motor

    Bolt on a fixed Panther 550030 Swim Platform OB bracket and mount a 15 HP on it. That should be adequate for your boat. Whether the swim platform is capable of that duty, you'll have to contact Regal and ask them.
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    Bow plowing at high speed.

    I had the same problem on 2 different boats. One had a hook in the hull, the other was just over-powered. The hook was at the stern, so I could not find a fix. To fix the other one I just put on a smaller motor (just under the capacity spec) and all was well. Since your hook is far forward...
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    Trim tab adjustment. Why can't I get my head around it?

    The owner's manual tells you what to do. Just follow the directions, even if you don't understand them, and you'll be OK.
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    Wanting to sell boat need advice and info

    If its a newer engine a dealer / mechanic can access the computer and find the hours. If its an oldie no way to tell unless you have an hour meter on the dash. Biminis are expensive. You will probably not recoup your cost for a new one if you replace it. Just leave it off but leave the...
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