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    Transom turbulence and hole shot!!!!

    I have a 1994 Tracker Targa 17' aluminum boat with a 1994 Merc 125hp outboard. Both in great shape. I have a terible hole shot and have to accellerate very slowly or the prop blows out. When I get on plane, there is enough turbulance on the leading edge of my lower unit to cause water to...
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    Ever use Seafoam Concentrated? need answer

    At this moment I'm running one gallon of gas and one bottle of Seafoam VIA the Top Secrete thread recomendations. Getting the smoke, but what is coming out looks like diluted lithium grease. Thought carbon was black?? Is this what I should expect? Thanks, Mike:confused:
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    50hp Johnson stalls at trolling speed. Need Help

    1989 Johnson 50hp/Tracker 17' deep V. Runs great at all speeds except at the slowest "in gear" speed, where I want to be for trolling. Been doing this for the the 3 years Ive owned it. It will run a little rough for a few minutes and the stall. I have to bump the throttle up a little to avoid...
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    1989 50hp Johnson Pitch question??

    I have a 1989 50hp 2cyl on a Tracker 17' deep V. At full throtle I dip into the red line,(5500 on the tach), to 5800 rpms. I have a 11.5 X19 prop (which I damaged today on a rock. I would like to know if I should make a pitch adjustment when I buy a new prop? ANY Advice greatly appriciared...
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    17' Alum. Sylvan splashpan/transom separation

    I am thinking about purchasing a 1997 aluminum Sylvan 1700 deep V fishing boat. When standing in the boat and looking at the seam where the transom meets the splash pan, there is a 3/8's inch separation gap. (3/8's in the center, tapering to no gap where the seam meets the port and starboard...
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