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    Trim tab usage

    On boats with hydraulic trim tabs, what is more fuel economical out of the following: 1. Running the boat at the slowest possible speed while keeping the boat on plane with the tabs all the way up? 2. Keeping the tabs partially down, allowing the boat to plane a slower speed?
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    Recommisioning a boat after 5 years of sitting

    I have the oportunity to buy a boat and trailer that has sat for 5 years. The boat was winterized and had a brand new engine installed prior to storage. Aside from the usual clean up items and repairing the items I can see that need to b e repaired, what should I be taking into account when...
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    Blown Head Gasket - Please confirm...

    Merc 260/5.7/350 Running full throttle on our way back from Lloyds Creek last Saturday. Engine got hot. Up to 220*. Pull back the throttle to about 1/2. Engine cools off. Little bit of a miss fire and no engine oil pressure. Get back to the ramp and pull the boat. I just got a chance to...
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    Engine removal

    Can someone give me a very high level explanation of how to remove the engines from a motor yacht. The type that has the engines under the salon. I've done engine removals from boats before, but nothing like this. I would assume to strip the engines down to make it as light as possible, but...
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    Outdrive Reservoir Kit

    Does these work or is it a waste of money? Outdrive Reservoir Kit
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    What other projects do you have right now?

    Over in Smoke's restoration thread we got talking Jeeps and Bobcats. A couple of years ago I had a jeep that I completely customized. The only thing left stock was the short block of the engine. Ford 9" rear, NV4500 tranny, fuel injection upgrade, lockers, 4:1 transfer case gears, spring over...
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    88 alpha+350 hp+60 minutes=...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqL5S4FhMHw LOL!!! :D No point in getting pissed about it, I knew it was only a matter of time; just not 60 minutes after putting the engine in! SEI, Here I come!
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    Formula 26 PC Towable

    Forgive me for cross posting this, but there hasn't been a new post in the Formula Owners Group since Oct. 09. Anyway, I am considering a 26 PC but only if I can tow it. Width and weight are fine, but I am worried about height. I have it figured out to be 12 feet 6 from the keel to the radar...
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    90 26 PC Towable?

    I am considering a 26 PC but only if I can tow it. Width and weight are fine, but I am worried about height. I have it figured out to be 12 feet 6 from the keel to the radar arch, that leaves me a foot for the trailer. Am I correct in these measurements? Does anyone tow a 26 PC?
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    Uh Oh; why is that wet?

    I was feeling pretty good about myself. I got my engine back together after installing a larger cam and hi-perf. intake manifold. The weather was nice and I was happy. Now to start installing the through hull exhaust; get out the 4" hole saw and measure twice. Start the saw and get halfway...
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    Lewes and Rehoboth Canal

    I am renting a house in North Shores this summer. It has a dock on the canal. I wanted to bring my 23 foot I/O with me and leave it at the dock for the week. I have a couple of questions. What is the current condition of the canal? Are there any low spots I should be concerned with? How...
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