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    Trailer Question - want to drill a new hole into the frame to move crossbar supporting wobble roller

    When you drill the larger hole be sure your drill is going slower than when you drilled the smaller 1/4" hole. Squirt some oil or wd40 on while drilling to keep the drill bit cooler.
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    Fuel tank capacity

    Spent months looking for fuel tank capacity on my boat, finally gave up...run her dry then fill it...you will know for sure !!
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    Johnson Outboard 9.5 1973 9R73B can hardly pull start with spark plugs in but with plugs removed pulls very easy

    If spurting oil out of the plug hole....then you have a hydro lock...to much oil !! Probably fouled the plugs...keep pulling to clear out the excess crap !! Once it has shot most of it out, put in new plugs, fresh gas/oil mix...not old stuff...new !! See if that gets her goin...My guess is...
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    Johnson vs Merc

    Sounds like a lot of hp for a 15' tri hull ??? Tri hulls haven't been made for many years so the odds of having a hull with internal rot on stringers and transom is quite high, unless you are currently rebuilding this hull. Not tryin to burst your bubble here, just want you to be prepared....
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    Minn-kota 24v 4 wire charger

    In my opinion, that would not be a safe/ best way to charge batteries. An onboard charger with leads directly to the batteries would be more effiecient and safer !!!
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    4.5hp evinrude outboard stopping above shift speed on a lake only

    You have some engine work to do !!
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    No Redline

    Adjust your prop to reach max wot rpm with the lightest load you ever run, then when you run a normal load you will be good to go...that is how I have done it for years!! If you tow toys or have large loads on ocassion, then have a spare prop with 2" less pitch to swap over.
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    97 SeaRay 175 project boat hull weeping question

    Whew...making me tired just reading about all your work !! Now I know why I prefer aluminum boats....keep up the good work !!!
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    No Redline

    Years back, I used some red paint, small pointed brush and some masking tape to add my own !! Being very visual was more noticible than trying to read small numbers !!
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    Johnson Seahorse 7.5 outboard 1956 - what is it worth today?

    The only way your gonna get any real money is to make it in running condition with a good clean tank, even then only a couple hundred in running condition.. As is, lucky to get 50 bucks if not frozen...
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    I need a tool, don't know what it's called...

    2.0 = .078" and 2.5 = .098" So buy pin gages in that range....
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    4.5hp evinrude outboard stopping above shift speed on a lake only

    Without specific test results that were ask for, we can't help....even though we would like to !!
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    40hp '67 super seahorse top speed.

    Check compression on motor...if motor is running at its peak, what rpm are you getting at wot ?? Anything else is a guess, you need rpm at wot on a proper running motor !! Trihulls have drag from there design, no way around it. It won't be as fast as a tinnie with the same motor. Check your...
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    pulls right at wot

    Your friend is correct, weight balance can make a big difference in steering !! Keep adjusting the tab, you will find the sweet spot. As far as the steering wheel being off....I understand, that would drive me nuts, may not hurt anything, but would still drive me nuts !!
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    New prop for my boat

    Due to their design, pontoons take a lot of Hp to create speed....doesn't seem like it should, but that is the way it works. If you see pontoons pulling tubers and other toys theyvhave big engines!! Near me there is a family with a big toon, three logs, probably 28 ft long, and they pull toys...
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    crest liner 14 sportsman on a ez loader trailer

    Also get that trailer set up so the boat centers itself and glides up into position !! Having the right setup has everything to do with making the launch and retrieve go easy and keeping your feet dry !! From your pics, you need some side guides, simple, easy to install and makes a big...
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    97 SeaRay 175 project boat hull weeping question

    Glad to hear !! Now you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor !!
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    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    Yes...do both sides !! If they were original gaskets, they were 26 yrs old, you really cant complain....
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    97 SeaRay 175 project boat hull weeping question

    Hope you are wearing some serious resperators, those glass shards and dust particles will tear up your lungs in short order!!! No need to end up in the hospital before your done !!
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    DIY Plumber

    Why didn't I think of that....so easy and simple...wonder if he applied for a patent ?
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