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  1. JimS123

    Merc 3.0 belt replacements can be challenging time-wise, but would you,

    Sounds like a good idea. However, I didn't need to replace the belt until about 30 years, so I figured I wouldn't need to do it again in my lifetime.
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    Prop damage threshold

    A little off topic, but it kinda fits in. Due to some slob that lost a mooring line, our PWC sucked it up. I knew that it "could" be a problem, but wasn't sure in this case because she ran well and couldn't detect any vibration. Had the dealer check it out and he proclaimed it all well. A...
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    2013 legend 20' xcaliber

    My Whaler has a SS kicker, and my SeaRay has a LS. Both are fixed mounts. My previous boat had a retractable mount and a SS kicker. With a retractable mount you can use either shaft as long as you can mount it in the right place. No simple answer. Go measure.
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    Retractable Transom Tie Down Strap size

    My usual ramp has docks to allow 4 boats to launch at a time. In the old days it was a zoo on weekends and the parking lot would not accommodate all the cars and trailers. Then the city put an annual fee on it. The police check regularly and if your trailer does not have the sticker its a $50...
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    Retractable Transom Tie Down Strap size

    Not a bad idea. So, just buy the highest strength available. Just remember that they age with UV exposure, and keep an eye on the mechanism for corrosion. The mechanism will fail before the strap breaks.
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    Retractable Transom Tie Down Strap size

    IMHO, the capacity would be OK. The problem I see is the retractable part. That would never be on MY boat (not again, that is). Especially not if in salt water. Removing the strap and throwing it in the trunk ain't so hard.
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    Transducer on aluminum v-hull

    Drill 2 holes thru the transom in spots needed to mount the ducer in the right place. Inside the hull mount a wood block (or aluminum if you prefer) and thru-bolt it. Seal the inside and out with 5200. The tinny in my signature has had that setup in place for 30 years and I never saw it leak...
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    paint colors

    Seeing old rusty junk come alive like a rising Phoenix is a satisfying feeling. The problem is too many toys and not enough time. Fortunately, I have 2 old classic boats that provide a platform to run engines. That way, they can all be rotated. In the interim, after using up all the old...
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    2022 gatortrax nightmare

    Looks just like the work boats I see all the time. Did you look at hulls in their showroom before ordering it?
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    Just bought and new to boating..dont know what i have here..cant find the specs or anything like it on the net...please help

    If you google the name on the boat, "Pro Deep-V 17" comes up as a Tracker. The hull certainly looks like a Starcraft, but the letters on the boat are aftermarket, and not made by Starcraft. A Pro Deep-V 17 is a center console. The OP's boat is a runabout. Looks like somewhere along the line...
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    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    Awesome list. I bookmarked it for, future reference since I'm a restor kinda guy. I scanned it for a minute. Didn't see it quick since I don't need it. Good infp for the OP.
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    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    This thread piqued my interest. The Grew ain't it. I looked up Grew and their logos don't even come close to the OP's. The fish logo is the answer. Find that manufacturer's company logo and you'll find the answer.
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    New motor!

    Wholly crap. My spell checker missed that. Even with my old 2-stroke oil burners running at 16:1 I never got that low. Thanks for the correction.
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    New motor!

    If you forget you are the kickee, not the kicker.
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    New motor!

    Nice catch. We are in fresh water. Keeps the boats and equipment in nice condition, but our catches don't compare. Our required speeds are slower than the Mercruiser can handle. That's why the 9.9 'Rude came in handy. Even a 10 year old can join the fraternity....
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    New motor!

    The motor will push the boat at about 6.5 mph. When we go fishing we run at about 1/4 throttle to make the lure attract fish. 1.9 mph is the ideal fishing speed, not what the motor is capable of.
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    New motor!

    Real Value Comparisons: Course: 6 mile no-wake zone + 8 miles upstream at WOT (as conditions warrant) Fuel: 87 octane E-10 1952 25 HP Outboard - 9 gallons 1978 75 HP Outboard - 6 gallons 1984 140 HP I/O - 4 gallons 2019 150 HP 4-stroke Outboard - 3 gallons Beaver Oars - 1 gallon of sweat and...
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    New motor!

    Been boating since the 1950's. AFAIK, the terms are pretty universal. A "Kicker" is a gasoline powered small motor mounted on the transom next to the main. Some people use them for trolling, with a secondary purpose as an emergency backup. Regardless of one's purpose, it's on the boat and...
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    New motor!

    Isn't that the actual definition of a kicker? If you have it mounted on your transom alongside your main, then it's a "kicker". If it's not mounted, then it's a spare. I had that exact same motor as my kicker on a 16' deep V fiberglass runabout. Mine was s short shaft, though. It was mounted...
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    paint colors

    Hiawatha is going to be an issue. Not one of the more popular collectible brands. I did the following '56 7.5 by matching the inner cowl to a very close Rustoleum. Or, have a local auto paint shop color match it. The inside of the cowl should not have been faded too bad.
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