Recent content by Paul Ryan

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    What gives???

    K...so after alot of researching and working through things over the last few years, I now have a good cuddy and a great litte VP package. So I have come back to the forum, membered up, in hopes that I could give back those things I have leaned. WELL????? I'm waiting. Almost no VP outdrive...
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    Swing Away and Tongue Weight

    K...I'm not a idot (well some might disagree ;) ) but for the life of me I am having a Duh moment with this thinking. If you install a swing away and add tongue material, 16", 24" (what ever) Longer....Has the tongue weight just been incressed or decressed? Well stupid simple. If you make the...
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    Will I lose my top end speed???

    Got my base line of 32mph (gps) at 4400rpm WOT with a 14x19...Spec WOT is 4800rpm. If I drop to a 14x17 to get up to the WOT spec, will I lose or gain my top end mph???
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    My First Boat and Restore

    Well, the time has come that I give back to this forum what it has given me. Following is the storyline and pic's of what I have been up too. About 5 years ago (at 35) I decided to get my first boat. I have always had the water in my life, but rode my Harley in my twenties. Then moved and...
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    Good "Old" Fuel???

    Can you add a octane boost to old fuel to give it some life back? I'm getting ready to drain my fuel tank that has been sitting for 2+ years. The fuel gauge say's 1/4 tank but I dont know if that gauge is right. Anyways I might be looking at about 15 something gallons of gas. I'd like to be able...
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    Thanks IBoats!!!

    I'm fianlly saying hi. I've been reading posts for three plus years now, getting ready for the restore of my 83 Volvo AQ125A, 270 Leg and 87 195 Caprice Cuddy. The money fianlly got right 6 months ago and I have fully rebuilt the engine, leg is good shape and the boat is coming together great...
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