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    Which fuel to use?

    My 1992 Merc 40 hp manual says it will operate on 87 but for best performance use 91 octane. I just use mid grade and all is well. Going from 87 up'to 93 octane is a waste of money if your motor is designed to run on 87 as premium fuel burns slower. Some engines will loose performance by...
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    When to change the steering cable

    I use a product called " cable lube" designed for shielded cables. I use it on my cables on my side x side and atv's as well as lawn mower and other cables. From your description, your tension sounds about right to me.
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    Increasing my small boat rod spread

    In my state we can only use three rods per person !! And a max of three hooks per line. What would I do with 40 ?
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    Jon boat fuel line route

    At least the boat doesn't have headaches !!!
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    When to change the steering cable

    Neighbor has one that does turn that easy, problem is, he can never take his hand off or it will turn immediately! Mine is easy, but wont turn itself if you take your hands off. My Islander had no power steering, wasn't hard to turn underway but a bit stiff when docking or maneuvering at slow...
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    1990 Tyee1850 interior

    It appears you won the lottery of clamps !! Not sure I ever saw that many in one place !!!! LOL...
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    Those are the ones I have issues with, but...I did buy the same style but with ratchet's instead of over center toggle. So far the ratchets have not come loose...
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    Moeller 12 Gallon LPT

    In the heat of the summer just leave it cracked a tiny amount so the tank doesn't swell up, in the early years of plastic tanks that is what happened to a couple of mine, swelled up and split the seam open, about three gallons of gasoline sitting in the bottom of my boat !!! Todays plastic tanks...
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    60 hp Johnson won’t idle

    Ahhhh. In my state, everything needs a title and registration. Gotta keep those free handouts commin !
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    Which fuel to use?

    Been using ethenol fuels since they came out. Even my older gas powered toys. Did a thorough fuel system cleaning and replaced all fuel lines with alcohol approved fuel lines. Not one issue, most issues are due to lack of maintenence, your engine must be set up to use ethanol, if not you...
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    Transom bent on my 14' Landau

    Plus one on the plywood, much better strength than any two by wood !!
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    Moeller 12 Gallon LPT

    They make vent caps for fuel tanks with a snap on cover/ lid. Bought mine on Ebay, got a dozen plastic vents for less than 10 bucks shipped. You need the correct size hole, they snap into place, mine have never leaked. Cover snaps into place, but will pop open when pressure builds. The have...
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    60 hp Johnson won’t idle

    Without a serial/ model number tag, how did yiu get a title/ registration??
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    Moeller 12 Gallon LPT

    When ever I use a plastic tank I always be sure to keep an open vent when not in use. Have had a couple plastic tanks split open on me in summer heat expansion. This was many years back but wouldnt take a chance even now.
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    Support pole for my BP

    They make adjustable extendable poles and broom handles at most home improvement stores...just make pads for the ends
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    Boat cover

    If you could purchase one over the counter, good chance the snaps wont line up !!
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    Bow Stopp Guidance

    Based on the pic you posted...if it were me...I would get an additional pair if bunk mounts so your bunks would run from the rear of the boat forward to reach the center frame member. Most bunk mounts are adjustable for height, yours will need to go high enough so the boat clears everything on...
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    Early 80s Blue Fin Sportsman 18 Beam Length

    Probably a miss print, my 22' Starcraft is just 8' (96")
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    1987 Four Winns Boat 16ft inboard would you Buy?

    With your budget, you could easily double that budget if you can do all the work yourself !! Then after a complete rebuild, you could not get your money back by selling it..well worth the expense of dropping a couple hundred for a hull inspection. It coukd save you thousands!!
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    What depth is safe for a stern drive 16ft to 18ft boat?

    Three foot of water MIN...nothing less, even then you water intake will probably suck up lots of silt and mud which will wear the Water pump prematurely. Very risky at water under 4' deep !!
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