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    5200 and Silicon Contamination

    Hi, I have a transom mounted transducer, the transom screw holes have been sealed inside and out with silicon. I Plan to remount this and a pitot with 5200 (cant get 4200 locally) If I redrill with a fractionally larger diameter is this sufficient to remove silicon or does it penetrate further...
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    Mechanical Speedo Range

    Re: Mechanical Speedo Range Small update.Found an ancient looking Medallion branded speedo with a range of 50Mph which is close to perfect for my boat. It was badly yellowed on the mechanism housing, but the visible partshave not faded, it will probably be the oldest part of my boat but...
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    Small, Medium and Large

    Getting into a school of Spangled Emporer with light tackle and soft plastics. Better fish at 2:10 and much better fish at 4:45 Emporerv2 - YouTube Duane
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    Cavitation By Design - Gimmick or Not

    Hi, I have a stainless steel cavitating prop on my 19ft bowrider. The prop has holes ahead of each of the three blades to allow exhaust gas to escape the hub onto the blade surface where I am told it lubricates the blade allowing it to cavitate while the engine spins up into its power band...
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    Mechanical Speedo Range

    Hi, With so many entry level sports boats topping out around 45Mph, why is it impossible to find a mechanical gauge in this range or can someone suggest a 45 Mph/40 Knot gauge ? Thanks Duane.
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    Meet Butternut and a little transom advice please

    Hi, Here is Butternut, a new to me Viper 1800 originally built in New Zealand around 2000 and with me since March this year. I had the engine lifted today in order to reseal the mounting bolts but found a crack running the length of the transom underneath the transom cover strip. I...
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    Rebedding where 3m and sika products are not available

    Hi, I have a new to me boat in Dubai where I am not able to source the usually recommended bedding and sealing products. The boat is 12 years old and I know that my through hulls, transom cover and engine bolts need to be resealed - the seals have visibly perished. Local boat yards...
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