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    Hummingbird issue

    No idea where they rewired it to but I will find out. I have 2 new batteries I added a second battery last year. The boat has a dial switch that says (Off, 1, All and 2) for batteries
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    Oil Leak

    I had my boat winterized last October and few other things done. I put it in the water yesterday and noticed this that it seemed to be smoking more out the back. Oil smell. It usually only smokes when it gets over heated from seaweed clogging intakes. But there was no alarm or anything so I...
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    Hummingbird issue

    I had my boat winterized last October. They also rewired the hummingbird so that it is not connected to the ignition key. Every time I turned engine off the hummingbird would turn off. So today I took boat out for first time. The Hummingbird turns on and works fine when the boat is in...
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    Prop Advice

    No it wasn't wide open. I bit more I would have got it to 80kph
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    Prop Advice

    Ok so I took it out this weekend and took some pictures. The first on is going 37mph or 58kph and the rpms are at 4400. The next picture is going 46mph or 71kph and the rpms are at 5400. Now I know it goes up to 80kph I just didn't do it. I hope this is enough info. The last pick here is...
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    Prop Advice

    Ya I bet I am off with my guess. I will get the accurate reading in May and then figure it out.
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    Prop Advice

    Boat Prop Ok I have a 200hp Etec H.O. 2016 motor on a 2012 Rinker 196 Captiva. Moves fast, gets on plane with 8 people on board easily Usually 4 people on board. The prop that is on the boat is a 14.5 x 19 aluminum. The WOT Rpm are between what they are supposed to be 4500-5800. If that is...
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    Prop Advice

    Thanks. I Wont be able to try until May but until then but if you were guessing would I go from a 19pitch to a 21 or a 19pitch to a 17 if I wanted to have less top speed and more low end performance?
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    Prop Advice

    No its usually 4 or 5. I just said 8 to explain it gets up on plane easy. I rarely have 8 in the boat.
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    Prop Advice

    Boat Prop Ok I have a 200hp Etec H.O. 2016 motor on a 2012 Rinker 196 Captiva. Moves fast, gets on plane with 8 people on board easily. The prop that is on the boat is a 14.5 x 19 aluminum. The WOT Rpm are between what they are supposed to be 4500-5800. If that is correct and I would say...
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    Evinrude 2017 Etec HO 200hp

    I do. There are actually 3 in my town. Any information on the models?
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    Evinrude 2017 Etec HO 200hp

    I am buying a boat with this motoro on it. Still has warranty until 2023. I was wondering about the motor and why Evinrude stopped coming out with motors based on year. It seems the last one was 2012. All the rest are Model AA, or AB, AG, AH etc I found the motor on the boat we are to...
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    Serviced while winterized.

    I was wondering if a boat motor can have its 3 year service and engine scan even though it has already been winterized?
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    Evinrude motor Purchase?

    Ok thanks. I guess I could always use the evinrude for 5 years and then switch the motor to a merc or yamaha when the time comes correct?
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    Evinrude motor Purchase?

    Looking at 2012 Rinker 196 with a 2017 Evinrude 200HP E TEC HO. The boat initially had a 115hp but the owner put on the 200!!
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    Evinrude motor Purchase?

    So I just want to know if I buy this boat I will be able to get service and parts for this engine for the next 5 years. Thats all.
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    Evinrude motor Purchase?

    What is the deal with these motors? 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Are the efficient? Loud?
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    Evinrude motor Purchase?

    Found a nice boat with a 2017 Evinrude 200hp E-tec motor. I was excited until I heard evinrude is no longer. They are still honoring warranties and making parts. Would you stay away from this motor or will it be fine getting it fixed in 5 years?
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    NauticStar Thoughts?

    Never heard of these boats. Looking at 2020 nauticStar 193 . It has a 115hp outboard. are these good boats?
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    Buying Used Boat

    Ok thanks. Regardless of the condition of the boat I was wondering if there is an age where motors start to have issues. Like will a 30 year old motor need a rebuild regardless how well its taken care of?
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