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    cracks around bolt holes transom

    The boat probably has a wood core and the wood is wet or rotted and the core strength of the wood is gone allowing the glass to giveway.
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    Trailer trouble

    I have owned a few tilt trailers in my many years that came with the boats I purchased. Can honestly say, they are worthless....the tilt features were far more trouble than they were worth. Actually never knew anyone that thought they were useful and been boating for well over 60 years...
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    Suggestions rebuilding a Bowrider

    Far cheaper to buy another boat already setup like you want ! Once you complete your project you will never even begin to get what you have into it cost wise and not a penny for all your labor. Nobody wants a scabbed over boat. Please reconsider your ideas.....at least consider going to an...
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    bravo III milky oil but holds pressure for days

    Are the gaskets under the drain/ fill screws leaking ?
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    Please be safe and don't forget to use your venting blower when fueling.

    No matter what power you use, if fuel is used take the necessary precautions and safety steps or suffer the consequences !! No matter how hard we try, we will never fix stupid !!
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    I want to add a third toon of smaller diameter

    Make a temporary connection and see how it works...
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Sorry about getting off topic....on longer threads it is easy to get off unless you read from the beginning. Can't wait to see finished pics of it on the water!!
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    35 hp two stroke will outperform a 30hp four stroke by a noticeable amount! If you want the same performance as the 35 hp two stroke, you will need at least a 40 hp four stroke.
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Sorry about that...40 hp
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Gonna need to balance that weight out, I would guess about 25 mph as well under ideal conditions. Just to give you some comparison...I have a 16' Sylvan side console, wide and deep. Built-in 18 gallon tank, 4 deep cycle batteries plus other gear, the boat with gear is about 1000 lbs plus any...
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Yessir.....we have gone way beyond a second opinion.....most are on fourth or fifth opinion !! Each doc gets a few hundred to analyze you only to send you on to the next guy. All insurance company required !! I am required a GP for coughs and colds, a then a reumitologist guy for my...
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    Sea King 5 hp Questions from a newbie

    Sorry, missed that part.......my old motors were from the 50's and made by what was OMC back then...( Evinrude and Johnson)
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    Leaky boat

    Does your transom have wood in it ?? Old wood in a transom will seep water in from the wood compressing over time. Tightening the mounts only makes the problem worse. Often you find folks caulking around the transom mount in an attempt to stop the seep. This is a sign the wood needs...
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    What fuel to run?

    It does....may not be noticeable in your setup. No one says it will make a big difference but when your motor needs to work its butt off, always best to use what is designed for it !! Go talk to some racing folks, they will tell you the differences when the proper octane fuel is used. Just...
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    What fuel to run?

    Because premium fuel burns slower where lower octane fuel burns faster. When an engine is set up for 87 octane fuel and the owner uses slower burning 93 fuel, the engine will loose some effiency. Look up any of the numerous written on this issue. An engine will never create more power by going...
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    What fuel to run?

    Whatever fuel you use, be very careful where you buy it.....most fuel issues start at the sellers place. In our area we have monthly fuel tank inspections on the in ground tanks and the findings are available for public inspection. You would be surprised at how many brand name fuel stations...
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    Sea King 5 hp Questions from a newbie

    Post model m amber and serial number so the motor can be better identified. Had a couple Sea King out boards in my youth, smaller 5 hp. Motors...great engines but mine had built-in tanks. Good luck in your search.
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    What fuel to run?

    Use the grade your mfgr recomends...without question ! A couple ounces of fuel stabilizer removes any issues that you might have with E fuels. Using a higher octane fuel than your engine calls for can actually reduce engine performance. Many articles have been written by engine engineers...
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    Leaky boat

    Aluminum of fiberglass hull ?? Each has there own areas where water can leak in. 5 gallons is a lot of water, should be no issue seeing that much coming in.
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Ahhhh....play time...get the toys out !!
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