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    Kicker motor vs towing

    My super old Analog Cell Phone had many times the range of digitals. Police and Rescue people wanted those lone range Analogs. I had to give mine up. When the doubled and threatened to triple my monthly service.
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    Throttle movement but no increase in engine rpms

    Check the butterfly shaft for GROOVES cut into it. Or wear grooves by the shaft into the support pieces.
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    VP SX drive low oil but no sign of leak

    No oil sheen on the water ?
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    I keep remembering a terrible wind storm that flipped over loads of pontoon boats on a southern lake. Many drowned. I bought the 19' Chaparral with the V 8 instead. I am a cautious person.
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    Being forced to run into windy wave heights. Are really the limiting factor. I have loads of islands with small private docks all around them. Have got around to the downwind side of the islands and met some nice owners...........Luck is so important. And a complete set of waterproof maps of my...
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    2014 mercury 115hp EFI 4 stroke running rough, lack of power

    Does the motor have adjustable rocker arms ? Do the correct verified sparkplugs first. Do not assume the ones in there are the correct numbers.
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    90hp outboard died suddenly, wouldn't restart

    I have bumped mine to OFF 2 times. Took a whie to realize I did bump it.
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    Busy towboat day ? When ever. Big boats claiming to be taking on water? Are done sooner.
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    How to restore this 1961 hull?

    Are some of you saying that small strips of BALSA wood creates hull strength ? I find that hard to believe. Used to create hull stringer shapes ? Why not use cheaper real local wood strips to form the stringer shapes ?
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    Throttle movement but no increase in engine rpms

    The secondary airflow sensor and mover are too draggy at the cross over point ?
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    1998 Volvo/OMC - When shifting to forward, the motor stalls. It runs fine on muffs.

    Is the idle speed too low ? Is it set too lean ? A little bit of both conditions ?
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    Sudden bad wind and waves. I beach the boat and lay on the ground.
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    Unlimited FRESH fuel for the motor in desolate areas. (y)(y)(y)
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    New Winch or Winch Strap?

    Non metal rope / cable never kinks. Flat webbing lays flat with no care at all.
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    All engines MUST MUST use the same type of gasoline !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    Why 2 same sized motors are the best setup. With power tilt up on both. The none running motor MUST be tilted up. To prevent boat speed on the good motor. From ramming water up the dead motors cooling system. And into the stopped cylinders. IT DOES HAPPEN. Should you forget to COMPLETELY...
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    There are a lot of boats, motors, conditions and driving styles to consider. A LIST is required. How forgetful are you or any one else who may drive the boat ? It is some work to include a lot of conditions that may be encountered
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    Starting to feel like August

    I can always add clothing. And heating.
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    Weak spark, no start after bump in road 86 OMC 4.3

    Thermostat parts sticking ?
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    2001 Chaparral 233 Sunesta Single Prop Size?

    Call Ken at www.propgods.com Excellent on new boat / motor combinations. Used to do loaning / testing of props for reasonable costs.
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