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  1. JimS123

    Rope Steering install

    Google is your friend. E-Bay has several vintage wheels with hubs for sale. Just pick your style. There are also several vendors there that sell the complete new kit of fasteners, pullys, springs and cable. Total cost for both about ~$200.
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    What pitch prop for Carolina Skiff J14 with Yamaha15 2 stoke?

    Our 13 1/2' tinny is rated for 25. We ran an Evinrude 9.5 2-stroke with an 8" pitch prop for many years. At the time I believe an 8" was the lowest available. With just me aboard it would pop up quite nicely. With 2 moderately fat adults and 2 skinny pre-teenagers the boat would plane just...
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    I'm Back

    When I was 12 Grandpa sold the boat. When I was 19 I bought one of my own. Those were the worst 7 years of my life. That was 52 years ago. If I ever stop boating it'll be because I'm in the nursing home.
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    Questions about waterlogged foam on 1977 Mckee Craft

    If the boat has stringers there is plenty of data here on how to fix it. If the core is structural foam then its not as simple as just cutting away the deck. If the latter is the case go over to the Boston Whaler forum and talk to them. There IS a way to restore a Whaler.
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    Tree Shade Commercial Boaters.-

    Nothing is under powered if you have the engine rpm / prop selection so that it runs at or near max spec rpm. It just takes you longer to get there but won't hurt the motor. Do you mean "shade tree"?
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    Considering New Boat

    Our last boat was a Stingray. We bought new and had her for 35 years. Only sold her to move up to a bigger boat, and move to a low maintenance outboard. I was finally fed up with the bellows, U-joints and winterizing, et al. We had a 3.0 liter I/O. Everybody told us it was crap and we...
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    Engine options

    The beauty of a 4-stroke is that the maintenance is so easy. Unless you were totally 2 thumbs anyone can do it themselves. The components are expensive, though. But everything is available online with free shipping at prices that beat the local dealer. Time will tell, but my experience is...
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    Engine options

    Hey, I resemble that remark! That's my saying. At any rate, here's MY comparison: 25 HP, 1953, 2 stroke - gas hog 18 HP, 1974, 2-stroke - same boat, same trip - just about half as much gas 25 HP, 2007, 2-stroke - different boat (~2x heavier) - same gas as the 18 60 HP, 2017, 4-stroke -...
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    Any clues to what these are?

    You might just be right. But why would anyone put that stuff in a freaking boat?
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    That's not rocket science either. Since the dealer is involved he must have asked appropriate questions....or am I being totally naive?
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    G3 isn't exactly a stellar boat. It wasn't set up at the factory for everyday use and your dealer doesn't have a clue. The dealer can access the engine computer to see if the tach is not correct. Not that it isn't possible but its likely that the engine is running fine. You are overloading...
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    Considering New Boat

    It all comes down to personal preference, plus having a good dealer nearby to work with. I don't like Tahoe. Those that I have seen don't have the aesthetics, plus poor use of space. They look cheap to me. No Regal dealers near me any more so no recent experience. You first 2 choices are...
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    You are correct. See the step by step procedure in post #14. That'll get optimum performance, provided that the engine has no underlying problem. Foils on I/0s can be iffy because the outdrive has a fixed position. However, I have never seen an outboard boat that didn't see a huge...
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    Big heavy plastic boat with no ability to optimize the engine except for different props. Ideal trim tab situation. Apples and oranges for the OP.
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    Hydrofoil or Trim Tabs??

    Trim tabs are great and will help you a lot. But its questionable if they will be of value on a little tinny outboard. Position the motor so the AV plate is about equal with the water level when on plane. Then change prop pitch so that you run nearly equal to the max rpm spec for the engine...
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    Mid 70s Ebbtide Interior

    The Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) is now considering accepting classic plastic boats into the foray. At 45 years old it's certainly "classic", and as a tri-hull it's certainly an oddity these days. I went to several boat shows pre-covid (including the world international show, and...
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    Buying a boat with a rebuilt sterndrive??

    Used boats are great. They are lower cost. Depreciation is considered by many as a deal breaker. Maybe you get a good one, maybe you don't. To me, boating is my life. The absolute worst thing that ever happened to me was that the boat broke down on vacation. I bought it used. Looked OK...
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    Buying a boat with a rebuilt sterndrive??

    "Rebuilt" to me means don't buy it. Its going to be a nightmare. Boat motors if properly maintained and cared for should last the life of the boat. Boats have a service life of 15 years. That's because people don't care for them. A fiberglass boat should last a lifetime. If the previous...
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    Mid 70s Ebbtide Interior

    If the plan is to show the boat, then originality is the key. Antiques and Classics must be as they came from the factory. Something as simple as "new" seats will cause a point loss that will basically disqualify the boat. The Judges in Boat Shows are very strict. If the plan is merely to...
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    First time buyer

    Okey Dokey. A 24 year old plastic boat is not a good buy. A 24 year old I/O is even a worse buy. If the boat were a saltwater boat, it would be yet more worser. Those are just opinions.
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