1971 Mercruiser inline 6 165hp

Bondo

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Re: 1971 Mercruiser inline 6 165hp

I had it trimmed all the way down it was still digging. I played with the trim up, down in the middle and it still would dig and jump forward and take off.

Ayuh,... Hold a 6' straight edge up to the keel line on the last 6' of the hull, 'n see how much Hook is in it...
Might have rotten stringers...
 

firepro86

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Re: 1971 Mercruiser inline 6 165hp

Do you mean a 6inch straight edge or a yard stick? The boat has never dug before now.
 

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Re: 1971 Mercruiser inline 6 165hp

Ayuh,... 6 Foot...
The last 4' of hull is critical...
 

firepro86

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Re: 1971 Mercruiser inline 6 165hp

There doesn't appear to be much hook in it at all, seems pretty straight on. It couldn't be having the wrong prop on there would it?
 
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