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    Need help to identify this prop.

    I've exhausted all efforts to identify this prop and need some experienced help here. It is on my 18' Renken with an OMC outdrive and the 2.5,120 hp,4cyl. It's supposidly a Michigan prop and is marked J 8 0. It looks different than the spare prop that came with the boat which is a 13 3/4 x 15...
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    Launched it today. question about prop

    Finally launched it today and it's wonderful. question is, I could only get 3000 rpm w.o.t. out of it. Motor ran smooth,good oil pressure, good temp. My marina says could be the wrong prop on it, because it should be able to do 4000-4500 rpm. It's a 2.5,120 hp OMC. Any input on this? Thanks I...
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    What paint?

    Having just cut off and epoxyed the spots where 4 screws were sticking out the bottom of my boat , can I just shoot some spray paint over the spots like Kryon or Rustoleum? The spots aren't very big at all and I just figured that would be fine to cover the spots up.
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    Will both batteries charge?

    With the battery switch on "Both" will the running engine charge both batteries simultaneously? If yes then I suppose having the switch in either #1 or #2 will charge that particular battery selected.
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    Christening my boat.

    Well next week we'll be putting her in the water and was wondering if we should christen it. It already has a name on it that we'll be keeping. Do we christen it seeing it's our first boat. I'd like to change the name sometime but heard that it's a complicated deal with the Sea Gods and all...
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    Carrying extra fuel

    I was wondering if I were to take a little slow trip up the Erie Canal from Tonawanda (Buffalo ) headed to say Albion or so can you carry a couple 5 gal. containers of gas on board in case there are no fuel staions along the route. What is the law on this?
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    How bad is this gonna be?

    Well after getting everything straightened out and putting the final tune-up on the motor(OMC 2.5,120 hp, 4cyl) still had a miss. not that bad but I know it's there. New plugs,cap,wires,rotor,condenser,points. #2 cylinder is way down on compression. Just barely blows your finger away from the...
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    Where's this water coming from?

    Had my mechanic come over tonight and change the oil and filter and check the outdrive fluid. It's a 2.5,120hp, 4cyl. After running it and warming it up, it had 40lbs oil pressure and ran between 160-180 degrees. Shut it down to check the compression and adjust the points. I went in the house...
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    Screws sticking out the bottom

    While working on the boat this weekend I notice 4 screws stick out the bottom of it. They're about 1/2" long and look like deck screws or something like that. I don't want to open a can of worms here . Should I just silicone around them or cut them off and silicone over the spots. They may have...
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    Which oil filter & oil?

    Does anyone know what number and make oil filter I will need and what weight oil I should use to change it. It's a 4 cyl. 2.5, 120 hp GM motor. thanks
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    What guage cables for batterues?

    Running dual batteries with a Perko switch next to each other. All cable lengths don't exceed 2'. Will 4 guage cable be ok between the batteries and switch or do I need 2 guage cables? thanks
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    Where to mount my battery switch

    I'm installing dual batteries and would like some input as to where to mount the battery switch and how to mount it. Thanks
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    Bimini top question

    Hi, trying to get some views on this. If I buy a 36" tall bimini top, will I need to buy those slides that go on the gunwales so I can slide it to the back of the jump seats when not in use? I know it depends where the pivot point is attached, but with a top that's 6' long that will cover the...
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    What to do come spring?

    Having purchased my boat in early Nov., My friend already had it winterized and ready for storage. What will I have to do to un-winterize the motor and outdrive? I figure I'll want to change the engine oil and filter and also throw in a new set of plugs and maybe wires and check the points, if...
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    omc stringer question

    Just to make it clearer to me, is the mechanical and hydro/mechanical shift the same animal as opposed to the electric shift drive?
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    OMC 400 Stringer

    Ok, I can't take anymore beatings from everyone for buying a boat with a 400 stringer outdrive :blue: I bought this boat from a reputable mechanic that took real good care of it for 20 years. He says it runs like a top. Here is what I'm asking you guys. I know everyone says that mechanics and...
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    Can you change outdrives?

    Just wondering if you can change outdrives. I have a 400 stringer outdrive and is there a replacement you can change it to if I wanted?
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    Question on bilge pump

    Hi again, My boat came with a manual bilge pump, seeing the gent took it out every time. I plan on docking the boat, so should I replace the bilge pump with an automatic one or just put a float switch on the one that is already there? Also why are some float switches $15.00 and some go up...
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    Should I change seats?and how?

    Hi, I'm thinking about changing the back to back seat in my 18' Renken to a pedestal seat. I hear a lot of pros and cons about this. I'm a pretty big guy and I've seen so many of the pedestal seats are loose in boats and don't want it to happen to me. I really want the seat higher that's why...
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