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  1. JimS123

    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    Good paint job.
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    KIA Telluride for towing?

    The other thread questioned 2 GM vehicles that DID report ratings that would seemingly meet the requirements. Yet, some opined that those vehicles were no good for towing. How is one to know?
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    KIA Telluride for towing?

    Your other thread had mixed opinions, so I'm not sure if it's on the edge or not. The only think I know about Kias is that every single local town government is suing them because people are dying due to stolen ones in massive accidents.
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    Sears Gamefisher 5hp

    It's a Sears motor and the lower cowl is gone. It should still have a plate on the frame that has the model number. Post that and we'll help you. If the plate is missing, it's a good bet that it was stolen. Regardless, those motors last a long time. With the amount of rust present in the...
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    Sears outboard

    The Sears is a 1963 West Bend 7.5 HP. The Evinrude was previously identified. A simple google search of the model numbers would have provided that info. As a collector of outboards, neither would be of interest to me. Mainly because the Sears is not collectible, and the 'Rude is missing...
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    My turn for a "New to me boat"

    I've been a boater for 60 years. Other than an old tinny and an antique I always bought new. I have NEVER needed a tow. Always had a kicker on board for the one single time I needed it. One year after buying my last new boat, It wouldn't start. My BoatUS insurance got me a $300 tow for...
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    Merc prop selector

    Step 1: Old OEM aluminum prop gave xxx rpm. To hit max spec I figured 1" pitch change would change the rpm by about 200, so I calculated what I would need for a "perfect" aluminum prop. Step 2: I figured going from aluminum to SS I would have to drop pitch by about 1", so I entered that into...
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    Merc prop selector

    The Merc engineers have files of data that they draw from. What they publish is what they consider optimum. That's not to say that others won't work just as good. My list did not include an Enertia. But after using one, that will be my go-to forever. It's just that good.
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    XR 4 Hydrofoil

    No experience with xr4. I prefer a DoelFin. I put one on in 1985 and have had one on every boat ever since. Over 50 boat years experience. I even have a brand new spare for when I buy my next boat. Best invention ever made. All of the problems are because the engine is overpowered for...
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    Rkl-29e wont go forward

    Same thing happened to me. TWICE. The wires burn out. I got it fixed back in the day, but nobody will touch it these days. Some say it was an awesome setup - I don't agree. OMC is out of business. Not many mechanics left. Try googling a local dealer than used to be OMC. Glad I got rid of...
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    Problems with oversized boat motor

    A local guy owned a small marina and gas dock. He was the local guru that went faster than anyone else. His boats all had HP wayyyy higher than the plate. All the kids adored him. One day he was going so fast that he started to chine walk, lost control and he hit a bridge abutment. He's...
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    cheaper and less maintenance. launching is of no concern when price matters. or, set in their ways. or, lives with lousy ramps.
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    My current 2 Karavans were available either way. The height on the trailer was EXACTLY the same. Of course, the price difference was hard to take. But the results made it worth it.
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    Maybe. My last tinny had dozens of rollers on the bunks, plus 4 self-centering keel rollers. No dents and the best solo launching boat I ever owned.
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    Wow, sounds like me. My awesome ramp is 6 miles up the Erie Canal. I love boat rides, so it is a pleasure, not a problem.
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    Fuel efficiency for long-ish trip

    My current boats are relatively new and I have access to performance data. I can simply look at the graphs and the info is right there. If I were you I would do a search for your boat. and see what info is available. At the very least, find a similar size boat with the same engine. If I...
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    Put EZSlides on the bunks. You won't believe how much better they work vs. even if the bunks are wet.
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    I have a ss eye bolt on top of the fender. I pull out the winch strap and attach the hook to the eye. Then, back in. Untie the dock lines and manually pull the boat into the back of the trailer so the stem is just touching the last self-centering keel roller. Now it can't drift sideways...
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    Arcadia/Traverse Suitability?

    Glad you told me. I guess we sold the old 2017 just in time. I certainly won't put the wife's 2023 in joepardy. I guess I'll have to bring my old Bonneville back out of the Cruise Night circuit and make him a dedicated towcar once again. They sure built cars right back in the day.
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    My poor old Buick took a hit

    My '80 Bonneville got bumped a few years ago. No problem fixing fenders and such, but the huge rear taillight assembly was shattered. After they received the new part (junkyard from an internet search) the shop called me and said you better come in. It was intact, but completely faded and...
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