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    Help with 1960 boat identification.

    I am 73, been around boats all my life, and I do recall those being made in aluminum hulls, were popular in my younger days. I recognize the logo, but dont' have any other info on your boat..
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    Checking oil level

    If your sure the oil quanity is 5.5 qts, the drain the engine completely and add the 5.5 qts and remark the dipstick. Unless your boat is new, one never nows what was changed by previous owners. Have had autos where people have changed dipsticks for whatever reason and they dont read...
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    does this prop seem "reasonable" for this combination?

    Your tach tells the story, looke like you are right in your range but mabey a little high. On my boats, I prop to max rpm with the lightest load I ever plan on running, in other words, just me and minimum gear. Adjust pitch to give max wot rpm. Then I will be good with passengers etc. If...
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    Wheel bearing grease "oozing"

    Seals are a big possibility, another thing to consider is the added grease being compatible....have run into this in the past...some types of grease do not play well together, once your bearings are cleaned and greased, you should keep using the same grease !! I have witnesses greases turn into...
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    Replaced prop with the "same" spec prop. Loss of bottom end.

    Needed to make a sale, hopefully you can return it !! This is why using a prop shop is better, more costly yes, but often well worth it.
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    Yamaha 130 outboard (2003) won’t jump on plane quick when full throttle from a standstill

    When was the last time the notor had a complete tuneup....plugs, fuel system cleanout, new filters etc ??
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    Replaced prop with the "same" spec prop. Loss of bottom end.

    Wish I had a nickle for everyone that has said that...I would be rich !! What does your tach read with the old and the new props ?? Have you adjusted the trim ??
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    Replaced prop with the "same" spec prop. Loss of bottom end.

    So that means you only matched dia and pitch....so it is not exactly the same prop as before !!
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    Budget Boat Covers

    A custom cover is really great, quick to put on and off, keeps water and debris out, lasts for many years !! Yes they can be pricey, but you need to shop !! I have used car guys often, these are the guys thar sew upholstery for classic cars. These guys are generly quite good and dont charge...
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    Budget Boat Covers

    Most any cover will work if kept taught to shed water and debris...the real damage comes from driving down the road...few covers can withstand the forces of driving down the highway. If you can fabricate a means of keeping the cover taught you should be good but if your gonna trailer...
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    Replaced prop with the "same" spec prop. Loss of bottom end.

    One bent blade will not change your hole shot and you will get a noticible vibration, dings mabey not, but a bent blade..yep !! You have an engine issue !!
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    Mercury not fire and no elec fun pump

    Did a wire get unhooked when it was flipped ??
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    Replaced prop with the "same" spec prop. Loss of bottom end.

    If you bent a blade that bad, you should be getting serious vibration ...perhaps that first prop had been reworked/ repitched before you damaged it and the numbers don't match the pitch.
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    Trouble getting tags for trailer

    Title should override any registration !! Those clerks probably get minium wage and little training !!
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    1957 Johnson Javelin power

    What is your definetion of fast ? I would expect around mabey 22-24 mph if the engine runs good. What actual speed are you getting ?? Do you have a tach to see operating rpm?
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    Extra parts? Where do they go?

    Nope, just make sure to clean all the crap out before reassembly.
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    better to be at the low end or top end of RPM?

    I have always propped to the highest rpm when the lightest load is in the boat...then it is easier on things when you add some passengers or other weight. Hardly ever run at wot for any period of time.
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    Curious on selling price

    As a buyer, my real concerns woukd be proper paperwork including all repair reciepts. Then my concerns would turn to any wood in the stringers and transom !! While looks are important, structure support is the most important !! Is the sellor willing to allow a thorough deep inspection or has...
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    Trailer Question - want to drill a new hole into the frame to move crossbar supporting wobble roller

    Those furthest to the rear rollers need to be right at the transom edge !! On my boat the rollers at the back are about centered on the transom edge when bow is tight against the stop...this is how it should be... Winch stands are typically adjustable, so get the boat in the correct position...
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    got me a new boat!

    My 1983 had a steel tank...you don't want one of those for rusting reasons !! Mine has a 24 gallon aluminum tank under the passenger seat with no issues. Added a deck fill on the gunnel. Plastic is better than a steel tank if that is what yours came with!!
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