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    Will an 8hp plane a 12' aluminum?

    I have a mid '90s Evinrude 8hp,that I'm trying to find a boat for. I'm looking at 12-14' aluminums like Lunds,Alumacrafts,etc. Will an 8hp get a boat of this size on plane?
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    Disc brake reverse lockout

    I'm installing some Kodiak SS disc brakes and am wondering about the reverse lockout needed. I'm going to install a new disc brake actuator,and some have a lockout pin. Do the manual lockout pins work well? I don't mind having to get out and lockout the brakes,as I have to lower the engines to...
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    What SS prop to switch to?

    I have a 2006 F150 on my boat and after tinkering with the engine height I still need some more rpms. I'm running a Yamaha SWS II 15.5x17 and am running at 5650 rpms trimmed up. I need to be closer to 6000. The SWS prop is actually too big for my engine. Its designed for 200hp+. Will going to...
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    used prop pricing

    I have a Yamaha SWS II prop I'm thinking about selling. Its a 15.5x17 SS 3 blade prop. I can't buy a new one until I sell this one. Its in great shape with no dings or other defects. Any idea as to what I should ask for it?
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    SS to Aluminum,what will happen?

    I currently have a Yamaha SWS II prop on my '06 F150. It seems to be a great match as it has great hole-shot and runs about 5900rpms. IIRC its a 15 1/2"x17 I want a spare prop and am looking at aluminum as a way to save some money. If I switch to an aluminum prop it will probably be a 14x17...
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    fuel/water separators

    Are the brands all the same quality? I've seen Sierra,Mallory,Tempo,and a couple others. <br /><br />Does it make any difference?
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    How high is too high?

    About a month ago I asked about getting my boat dialed in,and most everyone was in agreement that my engine was mounted way too low. I've finally found time to get the boat back to the dealer for a few days.<br /><br />I'm working with a new service manager,as the one that rigged my boat isn't...
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    Pulling the powerhead on a F150 with 12 hours on it.

    When I picked up my new boat I noticed the dealer had put a nasty scratch on the side of the motor. I don't know what the piece is called,but its below the engine cowling and above the lower unit. Its the part of the motor that the rigging hose attaches to.<br /><br />The dealer said they have...
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    New props don't fit the same

    I bought a couple of the sale props from Iboats as spare,but after attempting to install them tonight,I found they don't fit.<br /><br />With the Yamaha props on my F150 I can install the thrust washer,prop,spacer,washer,nut and cotter pin. <br /><br />The Mighigan wheel props fit so that I...
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    Getting rid of porpoise/getting boat dialed in.

    I have a 20' Aluminum boat with an offshore bracket and a Yamaha F150. At speeds less than WOT I can't trim my motor out all the way or it starts to porpoise. I can easliy rid the boat of porpoise if I either power thru the bounce or trim it way back down.<br /><br />At WOT I can trim all the...
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    Michigan wheel XHS system as spare prop

    I'm looking at getting a spare prop for my Yamaha F150 and all the local boat stores sell the Michigan XHS system. <br /><br />The local prop shop will make a prop for me (Yamaha hub,Merc Prop) but it ends up being about $50 more than the XHS.<br /><br />For a prop that will see little use is...
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    I need more RPMs

    I have a 2006 Yamaha F150 on my boat. After the proper break in,I ran it up to WOT a couple times and found I was barely getting into the RPM range Yamaha reccomends.I got to 5K and they specify 5-6000. <br /><br />At the time I picked up my boat the dealer didn't have the right SS prop for my...
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    Load range for trailer spares

    I have 205/75/14 load range B tires on my trailer. I've looked all over town and can't find a trailer tire of that size thats not a load range C. <br /><br />Should I continue my search for the lighter load range or will a C be ok?
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    How to tell if a prop is actually stainless?

    My dealer is going to install a stainless prop on my new 150hp Yamaha 4 stroke. He says they come painted black to deter theft. How can I tell if the prop is actually stainless? <br /><br />I'm paying for a stainless prop and I don't want to end up with an aluminum or steel.
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    New Suzuki 4 stroke 150s

    Does anyone have one of Suzukis new 150 4 strokes? I thought I was going to go with a Yamaha 150 but have heard some really good things about the Suzukis.<br /><br />The only hang-up I have with the Suzuki 150 is that its a fairly new outboard. I know the 140s have been great. <br /><br />Should...
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    New boat test drive

    I'm test driving a new Northriver Seahawk tommorow and if I like it in the water I'll be buying it. Currently it has a brand new 150hp Yamaha 4 stroke on it. <br /><br /> I'm going to really put this boat and motor thru its paces and am wondering what will happen to a new motor if it treated in...
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    Yamaha or Honda?

    I'm ready to purchase a new 21' Northriver Seahawk with either a 150hp Yamaha or Honda outboard. As far as I'm concerned its a tossup,I've had only Yamahas,but I know Honda makes an excellent motor as well.<br /><br />The thing I'm hung up on is price. The Honda is about $1200 more than the...
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    Free outboard,what would you choose?

    If you were to receive a brand new outboard of your choice,free of charge,what would you pick?
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    Need new trailer jack

    The cheapie that came on my trailer is all rusted out after two years so its time to replace it. I saw a Fulton at Boaters World that has a coating called Sharkskin thats supposed to be the cats meow for salt water resistance. Has anyone here tried one? <br /><br />I also saw a galvanized jack...
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    Why a 9.9?

    Why is it that some manufacturers make a 9.9HP instead of a 10?
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