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    How to wrap carpet on side bunks

    Leaving an open side/ bottom is a great idea to let the water evaporate out of the wood. Retaining all that water will shorten the life of the wood, that is how I have wrapped all my wood in the past.
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    Pontoon speed vs rpm

    For whatever reasons my experience with pontoons is that they need more hp than a onventional V bottom of the same size to go the same speed. When running at 10-15 mph they do pretty good on fuel but when real speed is wanted, it takes a lot of extra hp to get them moving. Extra hp means more...
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    Opinion on Monaro

    Being a 1989, it should have a good marine survey to check for any hidden rotted wood in stringers and transom . Hulls rot from bottom up so you need to get in deep for a quality inspection !! If it qould be rotted, you would double the price to get it fixed easily
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    How to tell a replacable hub prop

    I am using a prop shop that is local, tgey have an excellent customer rating, been here for over 40 years. Even looked up Ebay and Amazon, for brand name (not foreign imports) the prop shells are still 140 and up. I have learned that outboard props are more expensive then I/O props. My current...
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    How to tell a replacable hub prop

    I was quoted 240 for a Mercury prop and hub, where a fixed hub was only 140. The cost of just the prop on the replaceable hub was 180, cant see why anyone would go that route?
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    16ft lund aluminium boat add kicker motor

    Can be off a little without a problem. I have a 40 merc as my main engine with plenty of room for my kicker on my 16' Sylvan. They are close but clear each other. My kicker is set for straight ahead and I steer with my bow mt trolling motor, having the remote steering makes it a breeze.
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    type of prop for 40 hp merc

    Think I havecthis figured out by doing some reaserch
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    What is this called and where to find?

    Also on Fleabay and Amazon
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    How to tell a replacable hub prop

    As I am learning about these, I am inclined to think the same way. Only ever sheared one shear pin in over 50 years of boating, haveing plastic drive tabs doesnt sound like a better plan....and they are not cheap in any way !!!
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    16ft lund aluminium boat add kicker motor

    Either a bracket or move the 25 hp over further....
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    How to tell a replacable hub prop

    So that plastic insert will come off in yur hand?? Wanted to know if it might be pressed in.. looks like my prop is a regular non replaceable hub.. oh..by the way....WOW.. have props increased in price !!!!
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    How to tell a replacable hub prop

    Recently bought a 1992 40 hp Mercury 2stroke, 4 cylinder outboard motor. Started looking at spare props, I have been told the came with fixed hub and replacable hub props, how do I tell the difference?? Took the current prop off, poked, pushed, pulled but not finding a hub that comes out. Is...
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    What does the inside of my transom look like?

    They seem to out screws anywhere thay want, so keep looking, probably buried in the carpet where you cant see them
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    type of prop for 40 hp merc

    Ok guys, I have recently aquired a Mercury 1992 40hp 2 stroke 4 cylinder outboard motor. It does not have a spare prop so I went looking for one. It seems these came with a prop with a replacable hub or a prop with a fixed hub. I pulled my current prop but cant tell. Have been a boater for...
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    I am updating my live well.....

    My bad, thought it was just the lid......not sure I would trust any paint inside where the fish will be !! Just like an aquarium, you may need to use a vinyl stick on backdrop....
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    Size of outboard

    Probably not very accurate, I use my gps for all speed tests. Cant believe you would get a 5 mph drop for adding one passenger. With a gps, you might find a better spot for your trim setting which could gain you some mph....
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    I am updating my live well.....

    I was assuming he was painting the top outside of the cover...no issue for the fish there..
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    Boat tool box

    Might be a better lesson to put a paddle in there !!
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    Concerned about Hull Config / Cramped Engine Bay

    Toss up....have had both, here is my thoughts...I/O..easier to work on, parts are cheaper, more maintenence, usually better fuel economy. With an OB....more room in the boat, OB is more expensive up front, parts are more expensive, however easier to repower even though more costly. They each...
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    I am updating my live well.....

    Krylon and rustoleum both make a rattle can spray that is made for plastics, stated right on the can. If you planning on looking thru the cover you will need a special see thru spray paint. Cant think of the name of it.....sucks getting old !!!!
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