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    New DF60 Power tilt and trim lower limit adjustment

    Motor goes down all the way, but this only gives me a neutral trim (90 deg to water surface). I need some negative trim. I opened the valve on the PTT unit and the motor dropped to where I want it to drop to. I closed the valve on the PTT. As soon as I raised it and then try to lower it...
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    Prop size for 14' Twin Vee

    Hello, Please suggest a prop size. I plan on going stainless 3 blade. It will be on a 14' Twin Vee Classic (catamaran hull). The motor will be a new Suzuki DF60A. The boat is usually offered with 40 hp engines, but since the 60 weighs the same as the 40, I'd like to go 60. For reference...
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    Custom Inflatable Boat Project

    Re: Custom Inflatable Boat Project Your PVC skills are impressive! I did some PVC work on mine when I first got it for a sun shade. I used a table top design as opposed to a traditional bimini to keep the sides free and clear for diver entry/exit. After two seasons (garage stored), the PVC...
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    How is your zodiac setup?

    Re: How is your zodiac setup? Like This. I just put this together and haven't done a sea trial yet. Hope it works. It's meant to be a sunshade/gear organizer. I still have to install an overhead compartment and some misc. tie downs. It is super solid. It's mounted to the aluminum floor...
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    Prop help for 15' inflatable - have lots of details

    Looking for prop suggestions. (1) I'd like the boat to go as fast as possible given my typical load. Here's my current setup: 2) Prop: Suzuki, stock, aluminum 3) blades/diameter/pitch: 3 x 10 1/4 x 10 4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very helpful) - see below 5)...
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    Help with trailer for 15' Saturn inflatable

    I've been stalking craigslist for trailers. I need one for a 15' Saturn inflatable keel boat for use in salt water. Any advice about the "type" or what to look for/link examples would be great. Thanks.
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    Opinions on boat/engine combo

    First time soon to be boat owner looking for opinions on the following combo. 15' Saturn with 20 hp honda four stroke pull start tiller for getting out of inlet and hitting reef line in south Florida. Typical load out would be two divers/gear with spotter. Is this enough engine? What if I...
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