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    what type of boat

    WEll I bout to buy a new boat, but I hung, I don't knwo what kind to get I really like cuddys, but I want something trailerble, somtheing fast, sothening that can pull skiers and such very well<br /><br /> I like on a fairly shallow lake 40 ft max depth, howvere I will want to take th boat...
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    When to worry

    I have and old 1976 fiberglass boat, with a merc 115 on it, I'm worried that the transom may be in bad shape, how can I tell and when should I start worring. the only reason I suspect it being bad is just assumption based on post I have read here. what should I do to feel warm and fuzzy and...
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    L/u lube

    any one knwo what kind of oil to use for a 1976 merc 115 hp L/U? I thinkt he stuff I'm using is to thin cuase when you shift into gear ( @ 900 :: 1000 rpms) it sounds really ruff, and really kicks in<br /> Thanks
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    extremly high rpms @ WOT 6500 +

    my 17' fiberglass bass boat with a 115hp merc and 21p ss prop, can reach 6000, or 7000 rpms at WOT had the rig checked, and it checked okay, had carbs cleaned, and fixed the problem for a bit, now the high rpms are back, hole shot starts out normal, the when the boat starts to plane, the rpm...
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    Strange

    on my 1976 115hp merc, I had the carbs cleaned, which cleared p my problem, brought my rpms down to the recommended range, and stopped the boggin down problem. however, after just 2 weeks of regular use, the syptoms are startgin to come back, high rpms, and a bad idle, hard starts are...
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    update on 115hp merc speed problem

    OKay, had the rig looked over. OK compression chk: OK Spark test : OK<br />Had the carbs cleaned and rebuilt. took the boat out, the boggin down problem solved, the high rpms at wot solved, still can't seem to get up on pad, and get a good speed going, only run at about 38 mphs, on this 17.5...
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    GIVE ME A BREAK

    It is an outrage! It took me 4 months and over $200.00 to register my boat and motor in texas, Had to trace the papper, do this do that. You would not believe the hoops I had to jump through, the trail and error, the rude approach at the tax office. Registering this old 17 foot boat, was more...
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    boat/motor registration

    It is an outrage! It took me 4 months and over $200.00 to register my boat and motor in texas, Had to trace the papper, do this do that. You would not believe the hoops I had to jump through, the trail and error, the rude approach at the tax office. Registering this old 17 foot boat, was more...
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    H.I.D

    Can't fin my hull indetification number on my 1976 fiberglass hydrasports bass boat. I have looked all over the transom, but nothing, no plate, no number. I can't register my boat in thexas with out this number, they also want me to make a pencil etching of the actualy number.. what should I...
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    New boater need help

    hey guys, going camping at lake quachita this weekend, plan on doing some tubing and kneeboarding while we are out there. was wondering if any one could give me some tips and hints to make thi s a succesful day boating. I don't know the proper method for pulling a person on a tube or knee...
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    3M FIBERGLASS RESTORER AND WAX

    any one have any presonal experince with this stuff, sounsd good, smells liek it would do some good, but any one here ever used it
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    FACT OR FICTION?

    I have a 1976 115 hp merc, that has been boggin down real bad on the hole shot, and gettign 6k rpms @ WOT this motor is on a 17' glass bass boat. I had suspected, the prop, hull desing, motor hieght, and all sorts of stuff. I too kthe boat to the shop, the tech told me that some water had...
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    Get up on pad

    I have a 17.5' fiberglass bass boat witha 1976 115 hp merc on it, after reading some earlier post on this site I believe that my problem with hole shot and top end speed is that I'm not gettign on the "pad". The motor is about 2" too high on the boat, but I now don't think that is the problem...
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    removing water in hull

    My 17.5' fiberglass bass boat I just refloored, has the plywood down but no carpet or drain, well here in ne texas it just rained about 2 inches, my fear is that now there is 2" of water floating ontop of my treated plywood. Shoudl I be worried? alao if the water has soaked or leaked through...
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    hydrofoil stabilizer

    What do you think about them, performace boost or not.. I had one on my old 115 hp merc, when I removed it, I saw better top end and improved hole shot. Your opinions on theese wings..<br /><br /> Thanks,<br /> Thomas
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    smart or dumb

    I was thinking of giving my old 1976 boat motor a "new" look. I can't seem to find a new cowling or cover for it. I have decided to try to refinish my exsiting cowling and cover. How does glassign it sound, you knwo my it smooth and sleek liek the new motors. any one know of a good way to do...
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    cowlings, covers, shrouds ect..

    I'm looking for a cowlings, cover and front plate for a 1976 115 hp merc, somethign in good to great condition would be awesome, can't seem to find one on the web anywhere. Mayeb there is a way to make one, or someone that can make theese things, I would love to take this old motor, and put...
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    Old cowlings, and covers

    I'm looking for a cowlings, cover and front plate for a 1976 115 hp merc, somethign in good to great condition would be awesome, can't seem to find one on the web anywhere. Mayeb there is a way to make one, or someone that can make theese things, I would love to take this old motor, and put...
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    WHAT to do??

    Well on my 17.5 ft fiberglass bass boat with the 1976 115 hp merc, that has a boggin down out of the hole, and is turnning at 6000 rpms, I've emliminated the prop, the hydrofoil, iregulartys in the hull. So now, I left to assume that the fact that the cave plate is about 1" high from the...
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    Final update on 115 merc speed problem

    I took my prop to the shop to get it pitched up, he said the prop was in fair condition, and should be ok for me rig ( 17.5' bass fiberglass bass boat with 115 hp merc all 1976) the cav plate is about 1" high on the boat, I'm turning at about 6000 rpms, hoel shot is real sluggish, tope end...
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