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    Inflatable or rib?

    I have a Sea Eagle 9.5 that I run an 8hp on. It’s ok but the bow comes up more than I’d like Under power with just me in it. On the positive side, it fits perfectly on the roof of the Land Rover, and is lighte enough to put up there/get down without too much hassle. I’m considering getting a rib...
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    How do I tell when the boat is fully inflated?

    All: Sea Eagle 9.6. Manual states 3.2 PSI. How do I tell when I'm at 3.2PSI? Is there an indicator somewhere? I am using a foot pump. Thanks in advance, Paul.
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    2 stroke 8ph Johnson (J8RVSIE)- how much smoke is normal?

    All: Mine smokes like crazy! Twelve year old motor, hasn't run in ten years, went through all the checks recommended here, started it with the lower in a bucket of water with new gas at 50:1 as per the manual, and I got a LOT of blue smoke. Is this normal? Will it diminish as the engine is run...
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