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    Need advice on fine tuning a new pontoon (minor cavitation)

    no two props are the same. I was running a 4 blade 13p prop for a few years. I hit something, so I switched to a different brand, same specs, and gained 1-2 mph. I've been running the four blade, 13 pitch, now for a long time. I don't buy stainless or fancy expensive props since I boat in...
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    4 pontoons

    I think the 18'ers are to short. how do you plan to use them? I'd look for a 24 foot tube with a matching or slightly larger diameter of the the outer tubes. mount that even with the front of the outers. that 45 hp will not be enough in the wind. but it will get you on the water.
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    1979 bay liner liberty out drive help!!!

    that's not going to work. better figure out how to remove those rear panels.
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    1979 bay liner liberty out drive help!!!

    yes, the blue one is the limit switch.
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    2004 Odyssey Millennium

    many companies did not provide owners manuals, do you have any specific questions you're trying to answer?
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    1979 bay liner liberty out drive help!!!

    the black box in your 2nd pic is the tilt relay box. it has a couple relays and a limit switch inside. the tilt motor is below that box. the box should turn on top of the tilt mechanism, but should not move up and down. don't overtighten it.
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    AQ125 not going beyond 2000 RPM under load

    I had concidered going to electronic ignition but ince I got my points and timing adjusted properly, it didn't seem necessary. I still have points. they both work. have you done a compression test?
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    VP AQ280 operating instructions

    you don't have any trim options. sounds like it might not be the right fit for you. I have issues myself in shallow water. trim up halfway in forward at idle speed only. buy enough props and you learn where not to go.
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    AQ125 not going beyond 2000 RPM under load

    does the motor have the original timing belt, tensioner? if you can't get the timing to adjust correctly, it may need a belt and tensioner. the automotive equivalents are ok to use, and much cheaper. the dwell is the points gap adjustment. the dwell meter gets it right on. once the dwell is...
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    Need advice on fine tuning a new pontoon (minor cavitation)

    I think "way low"is a bit overstated, it looks just past halfway up the toons. it appears you have 20' logs on your 21' boat. I agree that the strakes are lifting you out of the water, which is their purpose...but not very helpful. moving weight shouldn't be necessary but I agree a better...
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    Helm cup holder

    better measure and make sure they fit. I've replaced a couple with ones I bought at the local boat shop. fairly standard, but you never know...
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    2002 princecraft 24 ft 115hp

    prices have been pretty crazy these days, so it's hard to say. however, a boat that age would be showing some wear by now. condition is everything with boats. a new interior could cost 5000+/-.
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    Mooring cover with Bimini up

    I checked out that liberator top, looks cool. but that Bimini looks like it's part of the cover system, not a regular Bimini... maybe you need a hard top with snap on sides, etc.
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    Mooring cover with Bimini up

    sounds like you're going to need a custom cover. also, I'm not sure your Bimini frame is made to handle that job.
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    Volvo Penta 280 outdrive tilt issues

    sorry, I didn't realize you hijacked this thread. your setup is completely different. start a new thread of your own.
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    Volvo Penta 280 outdrive tilt issues

    there is a limit switch in the relay box that stops the tilt motor when it is all the way down. if that switch isn't working, it won't go down at all. the limit switch is centered in the box with the button going down through the box to contact the shaft that goes up and down. check it out.
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    Raw Water System Cap Leaking

    was the bost used in salt water?
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    Raw Water System Cap Leaking

    sounds like it's the cap on top of the strainer to the heat exchanger. keep in mind that the higher the rpm, the more water will be pumped, so maybe it's just a leaking cap or missing gasket on the cap.
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    volvo-penta AQ 280 propeller cone/nut

    https://www.volvopentastore.com/Transmissions/dm/store_id.366--view_id.771076
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    volvo-penta AQ 280 propeller cone/nut

    https://www.volvopentastore.com/mall/image/view/7/8/26981_1.png it sounds like you have a short hub outdrive. in the pic #43 is a metal ring with tabs that lock the cone instead of the bolt. the pic shows the bolt also, but it wasn't always used.
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