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  1. JimS123

    Plywood cover for open bow

    If I were to ever post an odd idea on a forum, and were to get lambasted up and down 100% by everyone on the forum, I would then either take the sage advice, or go ahead and do it anyway.....quietly. To post on another forum to try and get validity from a different group of people fits the...
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    What is involved in removing center live well from 2017 tracker panfish 16?

    I trip over tackle boxes, fishing rods, PFD's, etc., etc. Not just because I'm in my 70's; I always was klutzy....LOL. The Livewell in my current fishing boat was an option. Never put a fish in it, but it's an awesome seat and it holds an abundant amount of "stuff" that won't be tripped over...
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    Marine Growth Took Over.-

    Been there, done that. The all roller trailer, power winch and ease of backing into a 5 car garage, for me, trumps all the necessary cleaning, taking stuff home and struggling with a cover while the boat is in the water. When people looked at my 35 year old garage kept boat and commented that...
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    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    From the pic I can't tell where the wash is passing. If it is truly under #2, then OK, the boat should run acceptably without the churning identified in the first post. However, if fuel consumption is an issue, and the operator isn't pulling toys, and thus doesn't need to make 90 degree rapid...
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    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    The seat height may be a moot point. Changing the propulsion source may have upset the planing attitude. Sounds like its a standup boat now. I don't like hydraulic steering either. I have only owned one, and the response is not as fast as a cable system. Of course, if you are used to tiller...
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    Marine Growth Took Over.-

    Got ya beat. Two cars, two boats and a jetski. Never even have to unhitch if I'm going back out tomorrow. Messes aren't tolerated....
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    Marine Growth Took Over.-

    Fresh water beats the sea, and stored on a trailer in a cozy garage beats everything.
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    What shaft size?

    The distance from the top of the transom mount to the AV plate on a long shaft motor is 22" for most motors. The Sea Nymph in the photo is typical of how most manufacturers build transoms for long shaft motors. Although we all recognize 15, 20 and 25" motor designations, the transom dimensions...
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    New Boat

    My last 2 brand new outboard boats came from the factory set up optimally. Not only the prop selection, but the engines were raised on the transom for optimum AV plate positioning. If you look at those company web sites, they also had performance curves documenting their experimenting and...
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    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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