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    Changed prop & everything seems funny

    I was running a Raker 20 x 14 1/2 raker on a 1987 stratos 181P w/ a 2000 Johnson 150. The RPMs were 58-5900 speedo around 59-60 and nice & smoothe. I know put a 22 x 14 1/2 Raker on & motor sounds different almost rough, rpms around 5500, speedo around 61-62 & props breaks loose or slips...
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    Trim gauge question

    I had a 1985 johnson 140 & have went to a 2000 johnson 150. My trim gauge worked with the 140, but not with the 150. Do the newer motors take a different gauge, or is my sender shot? I did have another gauge I tried off the 140 that worked also & would not work on the 150. It heats the gauge...
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    prop sugestions

    I have a 1987 stratos 181-pro 18'1" 92" beam probably around 2200-2400# fully loaded & I am running a newly rebuilt 2000 Johnson J150splssc 150 V6 gear ratio of 14:26 (.540) is what book says. motor 3 1/2" below the pad w/ a 6" jackplate. I currently have a 3 blade 20PX14 1/2" raker prop &...
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    Max RPM For 2000 Johnson 150 PLSSC

    HI All, I am trying yo get my motor rigged right, so what is max rpm or best rpm to run 2000 johnson J150plssc eagle motor? Thanks allot
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    Max rpm for 2000 johnson 150 eagle Motor

    HI There, I am starting to get my 1987 stratos 181P set up properly with a newly rebuilt 2000 johnson J150 Plssc motor. I have just reached 8 hrs running it by the book & top rpm seems to be 5200 rpm w/ 21P 14 3/4 raker with prop shaft 3 1/2" below pad on a cmc 6" set back hydraulic jackplate...
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    1985 140 looper or 89 XP 150

    HI There, I am going to repower my 18' stratos bass boat with either a 1985 140 hp. looper or a 1989 XP150 (crossflow?). Is one engine better than the other? Is there a big difference in power? Thanks Lance
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    launching without pier.

    HI There This may seem stuid, but how do you guys launch your boats without a pier? The lake we frequent has a concrete ramp, & I was wondering how to launch there without scratching the hull. The pier won't be put in till may, cause they take them out for the winter. Any Ideas?
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    Fiberglass over PL?

    HI Everyone Just another stupid question, I am glueing in my stringers with PL & I was wondering if polyester resin will stick to it, or if I need to remove the excess. Thanks.
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    fiberglassing questions

    I am getting ready to glass in my stringers with poly resin. I have 1708 cloth, a bunch of left over 18 oz roving a friend gave me, some 1.5 oz mat & 3 oz cloth (for floors). What is the best way to lay the 1708 & roving to stringers to avoid problems. I was going to glue newplywood stringers...
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    stringer question

    I measured my stringer heights before I cut them out, I used a good strait 2x4accross the hull & measured down to them cause my cap sits on the floor, so the height is kind of critical. The measurements between the 5 stringers varied as much as 3/4" from one side to the other, & no 2 were the...
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    Transom questions

    I am making my new transom (2-3/4" & 1-1/2" for 2" thick), & couple questions. I am using polyester resin, Should I glue all the pieces together ahead of time with PL or glass them together with mat or cloth screwing them together with stainless screws. Then glass or glue to hull, then 3...
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    Cedar or ply for stringers??

    HI Guys, I read allot & asked for myself, but I am having a hard time buying plywood for my stringers, cause I fear the screws will split it. Mine Had dimensional lumber, 3/4" X 6", 3/4" x 8", & 3/4" x 12" in it. Could I use red cedar. Maybe I am just being ignorant, but the lumber that was...
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    Keeping hull strait while installing stringers

    I have read a few posts with talk about hull distortion when installing stringers. I am almost ready to put mine in, my hull is on the trailer supported by the bunks on the trailer. Will this be ok? Is there something I should look for? I am also wondering how to hold the stringers in...
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    What type of wood for stringers?

    I cut all my rotted stringers out now, & I am wondering what type of wood to replace with. Originally they were 1" x 6" boards of some type. Should these boards be treated with something befor installation or just glassed in place. One more thing, I asked a local shop for a price on fiberglass...
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    How to keep new foam dry?

    HI All, I have been getting some good advise for my rebuild, and I need some more. There was all kinds of foam in my 181 stratos & I plan on putting new foam back in the way it was originally. What is the best way to keep water from getting into or soaking into it? I know water will eventually...
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