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    Shipping a 15 foot boat from Florida to California?

    Does anyone know what the cheapest method is to ship a boat from FL to CA? Or what the cost might be for a 15 foot boat on a trailer? Freight, train, etc? I am interested in buying an inflatable rib with a trailer. Or would flying out to FL and renting a vehicle to tow it back be economical? I...
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    New SS prop hub off center? Is this ok?

    I just received my Michigan Wheel SS prop and after putting it on the motor and spinning it by hand it was a wobble. I took the prop off and looked at the hub and the splines are off centered. Should I be concerned? Or will the prop/hub balance itself out on the first outing? <br /><br />For any...
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    evinrude bolt anti corrosion gunk?

    Is it ok to use this on the threads of all the bolts on an outboard? Headbolt threads, waterjacket bolts, etc? I was told to use this stuff on all my bolts from a dealer. I just want to know what anyone who has experience with this stuff thinks. What about the drive shaft spline that goes...
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    Aluminum to Stainless. Which Prop? I have all stats listed Avon Rib 50 hp.......

    Hi everyone.<br /><br />I want to run my boat faster or more efficiently. I have a 13' Avon Searider Ex Coastguard rib. It has a 50 hp 2 stroke Tohatsu with a 13.5 pitch 10 1/2" diameter prop. The motor is rated at 5800 rpms WOT. I am currently doing exactly that 5800 WOT. The boat is running...
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    WHy Zinc primer?

    I have never got a satisfactory answer for why we need to use zinc primer when repainting outboards.<br />Is it because the zinc in the primer oxidizes onto the aluminum? Or is it something else? What happens if I use regular primer on a clean aluminum outboard for repainting? Can someone clear...
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    Take out thermostat on Tohatsu 8hp 2 stroke?

    I just picked up a used Tohatsu 8hp 2 stroke. I did the usual run through, impeller, carb, spark. I was going to do the thermostat and realized that its only accessible by taking off the head. This is most inconvenient to say the least. In any case the thermostat was indeed clogged and had to be...
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    Piston ring End-Gap for Evinrude 9.9???

    I just want to see if I need to replace my piston rings. Does anyone know what the end-gap tolerance for the 9.9 1980-1988 Evinrude? Also is that all you need to check for rings, end gap? Thanks again.<br /><br />Boatser
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    difference between 1970's & 1988 9.9 powerheads?

    Hi I am trying to rebuild a 1988 Evinrude 9.9 motor. I want to replace the powerhead with a 1970s powerhead. Is the std bore and std pistons the same between these two generations? Or would I have to get specific pistons for the 1970's powerhead? I read in some aftermarket parts sheets that...
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    Why replace scored pistons?

    I know this is an engine topic but I like this forum better :D :D Anyways why do you have to replace pistons if they have some vertical scoring from overheating? I can understand that the cylinder walls of the powerhead should but if a piston has some scoring like on the lower...
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    Why replace scored pistons?

    I know this is an engine topic but I like this forum better :D :D Anyways why do you have to replace pistons if they have some vertical scoring from overheating? I can understand that the cylinder walls of the powerhead should but if a piston has some scoring like on the lower...
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    Polyester resin "gel coat"/"hot coat"

    I want to re-gelcoat the inside floor of my Avon Searider RIB. Since I'm already going to lay down some fiberglass mats for reinforcement I might as well make the whole floor look nice again. My question is, if I gelcoat the floor, will it just crack and lift eventually? I'm going to be using a...
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    Bennet vs Lenco Trim Tabs ???

    I have already used the Nauticus tabs and I like them. However I use my rib to cross out to the Channel Islands some 26 miles. I have learned that although the Nauticus help, adjustable trim tabs would help more for my needs. Doing some research it seems the Lenco would be a nice efficient...
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    Dropped Suzuki 4 stroke in salt water.....

    This guy dropped a Suzuki 4 hp 4 stroke into the saltwater by accident (fully submerged). He immediately recovered it but did not properly clean, re-oil, the motor down and now he says the piston is seized. He is selling it for $100. I was wondering if this motor is a complete goner or can it be...
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    Hard to start 2001Tohatsu 50 hp 2stroke when cold

    Hi,<br /><br />I recently purchased a boat with a very lightly used Tohatsu 50 2 stroke. I noticed that it takes a lot of turning over with the starter to get the motor running when cold. It hasn't yet failed on me but my concern is that the battery is getting excessively used on these cold...
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    Whats the difference between an offshore boat and say a nearshore boat?

    Just curious what people think qualifies a boat to be offshore capable versus a bay or nearshore boat? I would like to eventually get a 19-22' powerboat to go offshore but am unsure what boats would be best for this task. Is it based on the motor, the hull, etc?
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    Can you make a Tiller motor a remote motor?

    Lets say I have a 89 2 stroke 30 hp Suzuki remote controlled and I want to put on a 2003 :D Suzuki 40 hp 4 stroke tiller motor, could I swap the controls over to make the 40 hp a remote motor using the controls and wiring from the 2 stroke? With some modification of wiring I suppose. Theres...
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    difference between leakdown and compression tests?

    Long story short I ran a motor without oil for a mile and it scored the pistons. Limped home and emery clothed the walls and ran her again. She still reaches the same top speed (maybe 1 mph slower) and runs smoothly. Thing is a leakdown test showed a good amount of leaking in 2 of the 3...
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    difference between leakdown and compression tests?

    Long story short I ran a motor without oil for a mile and it scored the pistons. Limped home and emery clothed the walls and ran her again. She still reaches the same top speed (maybe 1 mph slower) and runs smoothly. Thing is a leakdown test showed a good amount of leaking in 2 of the 3...
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    Question for Nautijohn!!!

    Hi Nautijohn,<br /><br />so I've decided to give your trim tabs a try. I have a 13' Avon Searider (ex-coastguard) rigid hull inflatable with a deep v running a 50 hp outboard. I will be using this in the Pacific Ocean to cross the channel to the islands. I accidentally purchased the trim tabs...
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    How bad is it DOC?? PIC

    So today I was running my motor four miles from the docks when it died. A very mechanical sound from the motor was heard. Needless to say after cooling down I returned limping to the docks. I came home and took the powerhead and exhaust gasket off to see this: <br /> <br />I then looked at the...
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