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    ‘91 merc 60hp hitting wot rpm??

    Before spending money, is the motor performing at its peak ? Make sure carbs are wide open. Buy a cheap portable tech and see if your tech reads correctly. If you spend money on props and later find the motor was not operating correctly, you will need to start over. What boat, how much...
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    Is my motor sitting to low?

    Can't tell much from the pics....
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    Boat Cover Repair?

    While it won't be pretty, get a piece of heavy fabric and some flexible water proof glue. Glue a patch to cover the tear and spread the glue on the outside as well. Made many crude patches over the years and they last, they just look ugly. If appearance is important, see your local canvass...
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    Trailer Set Up

    That front roller is doing nothing but get in the way. I would add a couple keel rollers to the crossmembers, I am a believer in extra rollers rather to few. If n 60 plus years of boating, never dented an aluminum hull from rollers ! Adjust your winch stand however to get a straight pull...
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    Trailer tires.

    You make a good point on the long trips. I haven't had any tire issues either, but most of my trips are under 25-30 miles each way. Long hard highway miles can create some big heat buildup, and that will defiantly test your tires!
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    How to kill mold on billge/engine surfaces

    I don't like it either, but the smell seems to disappear quickly. I pour a little in the sink and wipe the counter top after cleaning fish. Wife comes in a half hour later and can't smell it....works for me that way. We have a lot if those little fruit fly type bugs. They hang out in the...
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    How to kill mold on billge/engine surfaces

    We have that available as well, but much harder to find. Most grocery stores carry the 6%, so readily availiable. Some of the farm stores carry the higher acidity stuff but not always.
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    How to kill mold on billge/engine surfaces

    I spray it on full strength and heavy, let sit overnite. If mold is heavy I will use a brush to loosen it up, rinse and repeat. The acid of the vinegar kills the mold, also works great on bugs!
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    Trailer tires.

    Looking back over 60 plus years of trailer towing of various size trailers I can only recall two times I had tire issues. Then again, I keep close tabs on my tires ! Anyone can have a bad batch if tires, not uncommon at all. Most tires will give clues when they begin to fail, but most folks...
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    How to kill mold on billge/engine surfaces

    Sheesh.....simple and cheap cleaning vinegar works wonders and safe to use. With all the rain and extreme temp swings we have been having some mold issues. A spray bottle with 6% cleaning vinegar gets sprayed onto the mold and next day it is gone. Wipe off or spray off, depending the surface...
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    Lower Unit Oil Leak

    Would be kinda unusual for gear oil to be above the cav plate....Have you checked the gear case oil for water intrusion or low level ?
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    OK a question. I have a little 1984 Evinrude 7.5 HP.. Beautiful motor.

    My main motor is a long shaft and my kicker is a short shaft. The transom cutout is wide enough that the kickers clamped on the cutout same as main motor. While under way with the kicker, there is plenty of water over the cav plate to keep it pumping without issues ! If it were up on plane...
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    type and color of paint of Starcraft Islander.

    Good for you, most folks balk about spending a few extra bucks on their boats when it comes to paint and other decorative things. We enjoy helping people spend their money, so will be watching to see you spending a bunch...lol...
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    type and color of paint of Starcraft Islander.

    In reality your looking at a hundred minimum to an easy grand before your done.
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    Pushing Run-Flat tires to the limit

    When buying a car, one thing I look for is a full size spare, if it does not have provisions for one, I pass on it. I also carry a plug kit and a can of fix a flat, which I hate to use, but it gets me buy until the tire can be replaced. If I have time, I let road service take care of things...
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    type and color of paint of Starcraft Islander.

    Are you creating a show piece or just making you boat look good ? That decision and a bunch of money is the difference in the kind of paint you use.
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    Pushing Run-Flat tires to the limit

    Would never travel without a spare, not worth the risk ! I have roadside repair on my insurance, 20 bucks a year and on the one time I needed it, the service company offered a rush for an extra 55 bucks, which I used and the insurance paid the extra for the rush job. Even at almost 76, I can...
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    Tiny boat performance help

    You just proved to yourself that it needs weight is needed forward. The small hull is having difficulty getting up on plane due to the small area. Bigger boat or weight forward to balance that heavy motor. You would provably be just as fast or faster with a 10' Jon boat as the bigger hull will...
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    Old 4hp Evinrude takes a nap

    How thorough was the carb job ....factory rebuild kit, each and every small passage cleaned with a wire, new gaskets etc ?? Sounds more like overheat, but a sloppy carb clean could be an issue.
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    Been a little cold.

    Grandkids are a big plus, but moving into 95-100 degree weather does not sound like fun either. As I get older, I hate the cold as does my body, but battling extreme heat is not much better. Here in Ohio, we had the worst winter in quite a few years, but it appears to be an early...
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