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    New install fuel tank

    Over the last 2 weeks, I have installed a 13 gal aluminum fuel tank. In the front, under the deck. not an easy install. new thru deck vent installed. new fill neck, 1 1/2 hose connected to fuel tank new sending unit new fuel gage everything plumbed like it should be, all complete. I put only 6...
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    Need fuel pickup line

    I brought an aluminun fuel tank, it is old, but no leaks. I removed all the old fitting off, clean the inside. I have a list of all new hardware on the tank, fitting, fuel line etc, etc (shopping now actually) but I can't find a fuel pick up line. I found bulkhead fitting for the tank but...
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    Fuel Tank help

    I want to install a 12 gallon gas tank. This will be my auxiliary tank. this is the tank I am looking at installing. http://www.iboats.com/mall/image/view/4/8/2563403c_5.jpg This is the fill neck I am wanted to install. http://http://www.iboats.com/mall/image/view/1/6/caps_53.gif ( Part #...
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    Which steer system do I need?

    I been thinking of updating to hydaulic steering. I have researched it (the kits) but I couldn't find the spes on my engine, I dont wont to buy one that wont fit on my engine. I have a Mercury 40 hp 2 stoke. Top speed is under 40mph Lots of room on either of motor for control unit. Also, I have...
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    iboat website question

    After logging in and reading/posting it never fails I have to log back in. Does this happen to everybody or is this just me. I have wrote post before, had to log back in, then loss the post I just wrote!! what a pain! Maybe the medetor can answer.
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    Changing gears for more speed?

    More speed? Prop:10" 16p engine: 40hp Mercury 2 stoke Max rated rpm: 5500 Gear ratio: 2 to 1 ...................................... engine rpm = 5500 prop rpm = 2750 1/2= .5 .5(5500)=2750 ........................................... Now let change the gear set: 1.5 to 1 same prop...
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    Speed!

    I wasnt sure where to post this,but this is as good as place as any. 13' 4" in lenght 65" across stern 560 lbs (empty weight-no motor) V-Hull 40hp Mercury- 2 stoke fastest current speed 35mph boat is rated for a 60hp (Hopefully the pic shows up here in the post)...
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    New to Boating/ Prop advise needed

    Paradise Power Boat 13 ft in length 65" across stern Mercury 2001- 40hp 2 stoke, 2cyl. Power Trim WOT- 5000-5500 (Recommended) 10" x 16p x 3 aluminum prop (was on it when I brought the boat) Weight - 560lbs Figerglass V-Hull Rated 3 person or 500 lbs I only had this boat wet just once so far...
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