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    1974 18 SS w/100 HP merc (1992)

    Well, I'm back...and still on the prowl for a boat. Found a 1974 SS with a 1992 100Hp Merc. Wondering how well this set-up will pull skiiers in comparision to the boat I grew up with...a 1972 18 SS with a 115 rude, which was a friggin clydesdale. Whatda think?
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    Effects of Jackplate on transom

    As you folks know, I've been looking for a 18ss and debating on a complete resto project. Now I've located a minty 1973 18ss with original seats, floors, transom etc. still intact. Its been used little (3-4 times/yr) and always stored inside. This boat is splash ready. The original trailer...
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    Time and investment - 1975 18' SS

    Hi guys, Kinda new to posting here, though been prowling around for a couple years. I grew up fishing and skiing with a 1971 18' SS with a 115 Hp Rude. Since then, been kinda partial to that outfit, even though I witnessed it age and degrade. We literally wore the rude out and later put a...
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    prop on 130 honda and 1800 fisherman

    Hi, I have a 2000 1800 Lund Fisherman with a 130Hp Honda. I am running the original prop, which I believe is an aluminum 3x13.25x17r. Overall, it is a bit slow on the hole shot, it doesn't get up on plane very quickly, and it doesn't like to maintain a speed of 18-22 mph at all and often loses...
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