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    Smart tabs and my application

    I have done a bit of reading on the Nauticus Smart Tabs SX and have come to a conclusion that they would be a good thing for me as I have a leaning problem while underway. But before shelling out the cashola I consult iBoats!! The boat is a 16' Cconsole with a 60hp Merc 2-stroke, 32mph (gps)...
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    Boat leans left

    I have a 15' center consol with a v in the front and a very slight v in the back, 60hp outboard. At rest the boat stays level. The previous owner had the motor too high, and before I lowered it, the boat would rock left to right while underway. Raising the motor fixed the rocking part. But...
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    Yet another prop comparison

    OK, I have a 15ft CC (VIP Seasquirt), v-hulll in front and a very slight v in the back, a 60hp Merc 2-stroke. 5500 rpm is the manufacturer max. Currently my prop is a Michigan aluminum prop (031057) 10 1/2 x 13p. With my typical load I get 5400 rpm and about 31mph (gps) with this prop. I am...
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    embarrasses to ask!!!

    This may be a pretty dumb question, but I don't know the answer to it! How fast are you supposed to move the throtle lever? Are you supposed to just "drop the hammer" and wait for the motor to rev up on its own or slowly move the throtle up through the RPM range?
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    Changing prop, wondering results

    I have a 60hp Merc, 2-stroke, on a 15' CC. Currently I have a Michigan aluminum prop, 10.5x13. I have found a Rapture SS prop, 13.25x15, that I am considering buying. They are both from the same manufacturer. I am wondering what the difference in diameter, pitch and material will do to my...
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    General Maintenance

    I did a search on the topic but wasn't able to find what I am looking for. If there is a topic already started please point me in the right direction! General outboard Maintenance... I pretty much spend my time on the water in saltwater. After every outing I flush the engine with fresh...
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    Prop shopping... Need advice

    So I am trying to figure out what prop to get for my 1997 60hp Merc 2-stroke. It is on a 15' VIP Seasquirt CC. Here's the story... Bought the boat. Didn't change anything and on the water it ran WOT at exactly 5500 rpm and 31 mph (gps). Thanks to tubing and weeds I spun the prop it came...
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    Prop ID

    I have a 1997 Merc 60hp and the prop reads 'MICHIGAN 031051." I have a spun hud and looking to replace it, but need the specs. Could someone chime in and help me, thanks!
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    Small problem, HELP please!

    Hello all! I have a 15' CC with a 1997 Merc 60hp 2-stroke. I was out on the lake tubing with friends and everything went fine until I drifted into some weeds while changing out people. Once I got out of the weeds I hit WOT and got high RPMs but wasn't going anywhere. I shut down the engine...
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    Leaning boat of Florida

    Sort of a play on the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Bad joke out of the way, time for the problem/question! While going at WOT my boat will lean to one side then the other, sort or a rocking back and forth motion. Although I do not spend much time at a slower speed, it doesn't seem to happen when...
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    Some funnies

    SMART BUTT ANSWER #6 -- It was mealtime during a flight on Hooters Airline. 'Would you like dinner?' the flight attendant asked John, seated in front. 'What are my choices?' John asked. 'Yes or no,' she replied. SMART BUTT ANSWER #5 -- A flight attendant was stationed at the departure gate to...
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    Calling all mechanics!!!

    So I bought a truck. The seller told me the a/c doesn't work because the refrigerant slowly leaks out and he never bothered with fixing it. I understand that there is some additive that can be put in while recharging the a/c system so that when it runs out next time they can find the leak with...
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    My day on the lake

    So here is a funny story, kinda! This past weekend I planned on some watersports fun. Originally I was heading to an island where friends were meeting me. The water was rough so that didn't happen. I already had the boat out, gassed up and dirty from salt water, so I decided to put it in the...
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    Need opinion...

    I have a 15' VIP Seasquirt CC with a 60 horse on it. I am planning on doing some pleasure cruising this weekend out to a little island. Since I am the only person in my group of friends with a boat, I have plenty of volunteers willing to "help" this weekend! I have not had the boat too long...
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    Removing foam

    I have searched for a bit looking for an answer to my question, and there are a lot of topics on foam!!! What are some ways to remove the foam? I have an opening in the fiberglass to remove the foam from that is about 5" in diameter. Does a shop vac work good? Any homemade tools you've had...
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