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  1. JimS123

    2005 16' Duroboat won't trim up

    What do you mean by cavitating? From the pics, it looks like the motor is too low, but the picture angle isn't right. Take a pic from behind the motor, showing exactly where the anti-ventilation plate is in line with the keel. Looks like a real nice rig. We'll get her figured out!
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    2005 16' Duroboat won't trim up

    If possible, move some weight aft. Also, you might try a set of fixed trim tabs. That may sound counter-intuitive, but you might be surprised. I had a boat once that wouldn't accept ANY trim. With the tabs adjusted slightly downward it would take FULL trim. Granted, my problem was...
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    2005 16' Duroboat won't trim up

    It may have been built straight, but improper storage may have deformed the hull. You need to crawl under the boat and make a close inspection with a long straight edge. What is the maximum rated HP for the boat?
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    max Horsepower rating

    The requirements may be state specific. My homeowners insurance will only cover boats with an outboard of 25 HP or less, and a max boat speed of (I think) 35 mph. So, I have free riders covering my little boats, but all the others need separate policies. And of course, my PWC is a case all in...
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    max Horsepower rating

    The manufacturers test the boats they sell and set the HP based on what their engineers / safety experts tell them. They want you to buy their boats, but they also know that if its unsafe and you have an accident because of speed you will sue the pants off of them. Sure, its partly weight on...
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    max Horsepower rating

    According to the internet it's illegal. If you want a second opinion, ask your attorney and/or the captain of your local marine police patrol. I was going to say call your insurance agent, but nix that. Just call up Geico marine and ask them.
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    max Horsepower rating

    If you look at all boating forums, there is one thread that comes up almost daily, and accounts for the most asked question. It is, (paraphrasing): "Can I grossly overpower my little boat?" The answer is always the same. In my 65 years as a boater I've witnessed some real doozies. Many of...
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    Johnson Seahorse 3hp JW-16

    Awesome old motor. Still looks good for being 60 years old. It's not particularly collectable, so a Johnson guy probably already has one. If a guy wants a cheap kicker, he'll look for cheep, so he won't pay much. I agree with 150-200. If someone is willing to pay 3500, they can come to my...
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    max Horsepower rating

    HAHAHA......that's the one thing you need to me most concerned about. If the Insurer inspects the boat and finds it over powered you might be left uninsured. A buddy of mine had an accident and was underinsured...his judgement will leave him poor for life.....never own a boat or a house. Any...
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    1970s Mako 17

    The crack is a lot more than cosmetic. The soft floor in a boat of that construction is a huge deal. It's not an $800 boat, its an $8,000 boat if you want it safe and seaworthy.
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    Boat recomendations for Lake Ontario....

    A biggin. Needs to have a kicker and a real good GPS / Chartplotter and a compass. If the wind blows up and the lake turns over, and the fog is so thick you can't even see the bow, you will need to have all the waypoints in advance so you can find your way home. All kidding aside, minimum 25...
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    Lauson motor?

    Twin cylinder, 6 HP made 1954-1956. They made singles and twins for a short time before being bought out by Tecumseh, who discontinued the outboards. Parts availability now is slim. It has a limited collector market Figure $50 as a wallhanger for someone's man cave, or up to $200 if you can...
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    Lauson motor?

    A Lauson was a very early 4-stroke outboard. Probably from the 1950's. Post the model number and we can narrow it down. They are not the rarest, but they do hold some collector appeal. Might be worth a couple hundred.
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    Sad Day Yesterday

    I wasn't sure about retirement, but the covid confirmed the decision. The spread thru my old plant was heavy. If I was still working I would either have been infected, or required to be there way more than I would have liked. The wife lost her job and her business. The good part was that she...
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    Sad Day Yesterday

    All the oils are changed, the water is drained, the upholstery is polished, the hulls are waxed, the wheel bearings are repacked, the axles are raised and the rubber is off the floor, the covers are on, the batteries are charged and the gas tanks are full and stabilized. They are all snug as a...
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    Carburetor choke not opening?

    With a cold engine, the plate should be closed. As it warms up the plate should gradually open. When fully warmed up the plate should be wide open whether its at idle or WOT. 35 years with a 3.0 and the only work I ever did on the carb was to replace the choke spring. You should do that too...
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    New pistol for carry

    Pardon me for being late in the game as well, but I rarely view this sub-forum and site problems of late have kept me off-line. If you asked me the question 20 years ago, I would have recommended a wheel gun. Although a 2” Chief’s Special would have been my first choice, I could never get...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 TKS vs 4.3 MPI

    If you want to hear a fresh young mechanic say "huh?", tell him you need him to dress your points. I suspect that carburetor maintenance will one day parallel the advent of electronic ignition. Its fine if you have the time, patience and knowledge to do your own work, but for those that rely...
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    Outboard motor steel 6 gallon gas tank rust

    You can't get rid of the rust, but you can add to the tank's longevity. Inspect the bottom of the tank to be sure there is no rust starting to come through. If the bottom is OK, the tank is still OK. Remove the gauge assembly from the top of the tank. Drain all but about a gallon of gas...
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    Tee Nee Flatbed tilt trailers of the 70's

    The back 3 feet of certain mahogany classic boats are often cut off and made into a bar for someone's rec room. Naturally, the boats are not particularly collectible by themselves. The bottom line is that after selling the bar and scrapping or parting out the engine, windshield, et. al, the...
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