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    Performance Hit @ WOT w/ Cavitation Ring on Prop???

    I've experienced a significant performance hit At WOT with a cavitation ring on my 23p Trophy Plus prop. My motor is a 2003 Yamaha 200HP VMax. I need the ring because my rpms approach 5,000 in hole shot.<br /><br />Without the cavitation ring on the prop, I get 61.2 mph @ 5,400 rpms WOT. With...
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    Prop for 2003 Triton 190FS w/ 200HP Yamaha VMax???

    Need some help guys. My dealer is expecting my new boat this coming week. He is willing to replace the standard Yamaha prop with a Trophy, but needs an answer quick as he will need to order the Trophy. He does not "tune" props.<br /><br />So my question is this...for a 2003 Triton 190FS (19'...
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    Black or White Hull for Fishing???

    Which is better? I heard some folks maintain that a black hull will spook fish.<br /><br />Any thoughts on this?<br /><br />What about mainatining a black hull?
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    Need Opinions on 1999 Stratos 283 F/S Intruder

    I am a newbie about to pickup my first boat. I am looking at a 1999 Stratos 283 F/S (fish and ski) Intruder with a 150 HP Johnson. It's very clean, comes with a cover, bimini top, MotorGuide trolling motor, 2 live wells and a Lowrance.<br /><br />It will be mostly for fishing (on a lake that...
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    Need Help w/ First Boat Purchase!

    Hey guys, I live on Smith Mountain Lake in VA and am looking to buy a boat.<br /><br />The lake supposedly gets very busy in the summer, so I want something that handle well in busy/rough waters. I'm assuming this means I want 18'-20'???<br /><br />Main use will be for fishing (largemouth bass...
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    Rough Idle on Brand New 6HP Twin Cylinder Yamaha???

    I just returned from a vacation whwer I used the above motor for the first time. I went with a twin cylinder because it is supposed to run smoother, less vibration, etc. It runs fine above 1/4 throttle, but It seems a bit rough to me at low speeds. Not much, but I thought it would be smoother...
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    Need Recommendation for 6HP Outboard!!!

    Hi guys, great forum you have here.<br /><br />I have a square stern 17' Grumman canoe, and I am tired of paying $250/week every time I want to rent a small outboard for it. I am heading to the Adirondacks in a couple of days, and am now on a quest to research and buy a 6HP outboard in the next...
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