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  1. Sea Rider

    Prop Maximization.-

    Escenario : 3.80 Mtr Sib Short shaft, 2 strokes 5 HP, one cylinder 105 CC OB, fully operational. Tach installed Fully optimized OB/transom height. Wot range 4500-5500 rpm Data : Total weight is 250 KG, with 1 up and a OEM factory delivered 3 blade 8 pitch cupped prop was running at just...
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    Lack of Information.-

    Owner swapped a OEM 13 pitch prop for same OEM 11 pitch one. As usual removed old prop, greased well shaft splines and inserted new prop. With nut adjusted tight, prop had a 0.5 mm lateral play. Went for a test at speed, not wot though, sea cond was wavy, windy. Some time after there was a...
  3. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu clone or not.-

    A friend of mine bought second hand this 4 strokes Evinrude 15 HP OB, needs to change complete carb as he messed with it and broke something inside beyond repair. Besides the OB came with a variable pitch Pro pulse Prop, which is great, but OB is way under powered for use on a 430 Mtr Rib with...
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    Gear Box Parts..

    Was wondering which Tohatsu gear box part wears out faster if any in the 9.8-30 HP model range, provided that oil changes are done periodically and properly geared while at idle ? Which parts should one stock if any ? Happy Boating
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    Wash Over Transom Reality or Myth.-

    Was intrigued after reading Capt?n Caution post that Duras large 380-420 Mtr Sibs were being built with long shaft transoms and long shaft OB's to avoid transom?s over water splashes when max rated HP OB?s are employed, while combo runs at full throttle and comes to an immediate sudden stop...
  6. Sea Rider

    Web Slowness Issues.-

    Was wondering if Iboats forum page has been having slowness response issues lately ? Although can access general forum topics sometimes can't open individual topics including strange behaviour. Happy Boating
  7. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 2 Strokes 8 to 9.8 Conversion.-

    Is there someone who has done this conversion, if so, share your experience... Happy Boating
  8. Sea Rider

    2 Strokes Yam 25 HP

    Was wondering if any out there has made a prop maximization going from a factory delivered 13 prop pitch to a 12 on a 14-15 footer light boat. If so, how many + wot revs were achieved comparing both pitches. ? Only checkable with a tach. Happy Boating
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    Type of Boater.-

    Are you the type of boater that sits OB onto transom and voil? or the one who likes optimizing set-up along a prop maximization for top speeding & water performance ? What does this pic say to you if says something ? Happy Boating
  10. Sea Rider

    Head Gasket.-

    Was wondering if fresh head gaskets must be flexible, if so how much flexible. Asking this due to having changed a new OEM gasket which seemed bit stiff and in just 100 run hours can see a thin white line salt formations around the gasket contour. Before changing gasket, both metal mating...
  11. Sea Rider

    Honda 5 HP Inquiry.-

    Need to buy the water pump housing of a Honda 4 strokes 5 HP OB. The parts diagram doesn't show impeller liner as a spare part, assume it's an attached part of the whole housing assy, right ? Happy Boating
  12. Sea Rider

    Boat Owners Neglect.-

    First scenario : Boat was just released from general maintenance work and under going its first water test when fire caught slowly, a short circuit along fuel spill related issues. Second scenario : This moored boat was having severe water intrusion which owner though bilge pump could take...
  13. Sea Rider

    Fuel Pump Issues.-

    A shade tree mechanic just rebuilt a Tohatsu 18 HP which owner flipped at sea. All bearings were replaced. The OB has only been tested on a barrel. Starts fine, but dies after some time. When primmed again starts right up and dies same. Disassembled fuel pump and internal diaphragm looks...
  14. Sea Rider

    Grease Guidance.-

    Need to lube a 5 ton crane cable located on a pier with a proper lube that will hold moisture, work at around 20C? temp, something that will stick firmly onto cable threads, won't dry or fall over boats shortly after applied when crane is working. Which grease compound, lithium, teflon...
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    Making Oil.-

    Paul, Would you say that all 4 strokes different brands OB's do "make oil", is this a Tohatsu sole issue, has to deal with environment temp fluctuations. Assume applies to all 4 strokes OB's as well ? If so, is it mentioned in Owner's or Service Manuals ? Happy Boating
  16. Sea Rider

    Cleaning Products.-

    Was wondering which cleaning products you guys use to clean your sib's tubes, specify brand and if it cleans to perfection with minimal work removing general stains as: grease, fungus, pier's black rubber stains, etc. Happy Boating
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    Editing Option.-

    Is it possible to restore back the any time editing option used to work moons back at lower page when editing one's own posts, more than one poster would appreciate it.. Happy Boating
  18. Sea Rider

    Just To Be Aware Of.-

    Been wondering which tech solution would you guys give to these mayor issues while boating far away from land. Case 1 : You run a 2 strokes 2 cylinder outbord and one cylinder stops working due to a faulty Ignition Coil, plug, plug cap/wire or whatever, can you return to terra firme say with...
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    Cleaning Internal Fuel Tank.-

    Need to immaculate clean the interior of a 20 Gal fuel tank hidden under deck, there's no access to it as to remove it out from boat, unless the deck is cut which will like to avoid. This boat's tank has been sitting as seen on pic for the last 2 and a half years with non E leftover fuel from...
  20. Sea Rider

    Merc 200 Restoration.-

    Plan fully restoring a 2 strokes Merc 200 HP Black Max Autolube OB. It's the 6 Cylinder carbed version. This OB was stopped 2 years ago and has been siting since. Plan to tear powerhead down, clean all water paths, decarboize head pistons and cylinder head, clean all 6 carbs, change all...
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