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  1. LubeDude

    Cleaver prop

    Can someone that knows props explain the advantages or disadvantages of Cleaver style props? Also, through hub and over hub configurations.
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    Thank God we are back up and running!

    I thought i would have a break down when I couldnt get on The forum durring lunch, :eek: I had the shakes all late morning and afternoon. Man, I need to get a life! :rolleyes:
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    Strange but true!

    THE PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID<br />Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it<br />deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod<br />are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and<br />lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a<br />taotl mses and you...
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    Carb sync

    Would someone mind running through carb sync on a Merc 150 type "B" carbs. My manual dosnt cover this at all. I do not need the timing sync, just the carbs. I didnt screw them up, I just want to make sure they are right on.
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    25#s and counting.

    Well, Ive been on the Atkins diet for about three months now and have lost 25#s. Not the easiest thing to stay on though but I have been very diligent. I figure I will always be on it to a point, aven after i get to the weight I want to be at. I figure another twenty pounds out to do it. Im...
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    Does you wife cut your hair?

    My wife cuts my hair and does a great job, better that when I go out and have it done. I also trim and color her hair, Neither of use has any beautition experience and I guess we look allright as knowone ever laughs. We have a hair day every month. Amazing the amount of money we save doing it...
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    Yet another prop question!

    I have an 18" (glass) Bass Tracker 1800 SF with a Merc 150. Im sure some have seen my post on the Smart Tabs. The engine is now running strong at 6,300 RPMs at WOT, Im now running a High 5 23P, Im thinking that I need to go to a three blade now that I have so much lift, what pitch do you...
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    Another Smart tab report, 21' Lavey Craft I/O

    Last week I installed a set of Smart tabs on the Bosss 21' Lavey Craft.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />I didnt do too much in the way of before testing, as this boat isnt the easiest thing to trailer around, and it is a lot farther to the lake than my boat is. Anyway, the boat used...
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    Changed to synthetic, and GTA Fuel enhancer

    The Base RPMs for the engine, (Merc Carbed 150) was 5,900- 6,000. After changing the oil to Amsoil HP Injector and running around for about half an hour, the RPMs went to 6,000-6,100, not a big difference, but a bit of one. Engine does sound a little quieter. It used to smoke quite a bit at...
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    Smart tab report, Bass Boat

    Spent the best part of the day on two different lakes testing and adjusting my new set of Smart Tabs. The boat in question is a 1987 (Glass) 1800 SF 18' Bass Tracker with a Merc 150 and a High 5 23 pitch prop. Soon to be changed to a 25 Pitch four blade. I have a 27 to try if I need it. The...
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    Merc 150 wont take fuel (UPDATE)!!!

    I feel like Im beating a dead horse, but here goes again.<br /><br />This is an 87 150 V6, Ive just had a stator replaced and before this I rebuilt the carbs, new fuel lines and filters, new fuel, new plugs. Compesion 120#s all the way across. Engine has allways not wanted to take throttle from...
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    How am I suppose to stay upbeat like JB wants?

    JB wants us to not be negative and post upbeat posts, but how am I suppose to be happy when ever since I got by boat back it has rained every day, actually soooo much that the lake has raised a foot. I have things I want to do to the boat to post on the forum, but GEEEZ, will it ever stop.
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    Myths about octane ratings

    Myths about Unleaded Gasoline <br /> This product information was provided to PSP courtesy of 76 Performance Products, Yorba Linda, California<br /> <br /> 1. Myth: The higher the octane, the slower the burn.<br />Fact: In many cases, high octane gasoline has faster burning...
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    Why am I doing this?

    Im in the process of tuning the boat engine combination with my 1800 SF Tracker Bass Boat with a Merc 150. You know, Prop, engine hight, smart tabs etc. The base line for the test is 57 MPH @ 6,000 RPMs. Boats very stable, and hole shot is awsome. I have a 23 Pitch Hi-five prop now, and am...
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    I new better!!

    I decided friday while I had my boat at work where my tools are, to buff the transome area to see how bad the oxidation was, well, the one side is where my transducer cable runs down to the transducer, well I figured I should take the screws out of the little plastic things that are holding the...
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    Finally got my boat back!

    Like Ive posted before, I purchased this Bass boat last fall. 18' 150 Merc I only had a few weeks to play with it before the rains came and it developed an electrical problem which ended up being a stator. Well, $383.00 later, I got it back today. Took it to the lake on the way home, and that...
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    Paralel batteries, charging

    We have two 12Volt gell batteries wired in paralel in a 21" Lavey Craft 454. I have looked all over the internet and received many thoughts and Ideas on this question. I have the same setup in my own boat, but with regular batteries. I charge them together buy just putting the charger on the...
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    Global warming?

    Here is an interesting link for those that are worried about global warming.<br /><br /> Global warming
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    Wheres Walleyehed?

    Is he on vacation, or did I miss something? Just havnt heard from him in awhile. :eek:
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    Found long lost fishing partner!

    Was at the computer last night and an old freind came to my mind that I had lost touch with for nearly twenty years. I went to Goggle and typed his name in an walla his name came up at the top of the page. I clicked on the link, and his web page came up with a picture. He is now a very...
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