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  1. tpenfield

    Top Speed Of Our Boat?

    @LuvBoating - perhaps you are the one that should be getting a new boat. 31 years is a good run for a boat. Maybe time for something new(er) 🤔
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    2014 MerCruiser 4.5L Not Going Above 25mph

    There is a trim limit going up, but not going down. The purpose is so that you don't raise the outdrive too much while underway. No need for such going down. It sounds like you do not have a 'Vessel View' display. Does the trim gauge show the proper trim/tilt angle ? If so, probably not the...
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    New to me boat ?

    TPWD - Texas :unsure:. . . Contact them or look on their website. Chances are the prior owner may need to get involved to obtain duplicate titles, and pass them onto you.
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    Chevy pickup window sticker...

    Free is tough. For a mere $7 you can get the Monroney Sticker (aka window sticker) and they seem to be accurate & authentic. monroneylabels.com You can Google to find some 'free' but I am not sure how good they are. I used some of them when buying my BMW (CPO) to make sure what options the...
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    Top Speed Of Our Boat?

    Yes, probably should run fine at 1,200 ft. I'll tell you one thing about ocean boating is that, by definition, you are at sea level. :LOL: Maybe you will go full circle and be back in Florida. :D
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    F-150 Transmission Issues (I think? . . . No, I thought )

    It is worth a look.
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    About 3 hours of sunshine on Cape Cod this July 4th . . . rained much of the morning and now some sun before the 5:00 thunderstorm rolls in. It feels gross outside though . . . humidity :( I took a closer look at the axle assembly before cutting it up into more bite-size pieces for the dump...
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    Top Speed Of Our Boat?

    Just curious . . . what is the altitude where you are going in Nevada. Will you have more frequent use of the boat there? What does the mechanic/service prospects look like? It seems like a lot of effort went into getting the boat running right for Colorado; wondering if there will be...
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    1983 25 HP Evinrude Shifting Very Stiff

    Pictures . . . Shift/control, Motor . . If I take the cables off the levers at the motor, the control box operates easily and smoothly. The shift lever at the engine is what's quite stiff.
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    Top Speed Of Our Boat?

    You'll want to run it a whole bunch to use up the old fuel.
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    1983 25 HP Evinrude Shifting Very Stiff

    Yes, very stiff while the engine is running.
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    Back at the house . . . the 5 Foot tide, leaves the boat in shallow water much of the day . . .
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    1983 25 HP Evinrude Shifting Very Stiff

    Yes, I did that. Not sure if I was not clear on that point.
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    1983 25 HP Evinrude Shifting Very Stiff

    Greetings, Model E25ELCTD , Which I believe is 1983 (ish). Cable single lever remote controls . . . electric start. The shifting F-N-R is very stiff and takes an excessive amount of effort on the control lever to get the motor to shift in and out of gear. I've taken a quick look at the parts...
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    Quick update . . . The Whaler is launched. . . . . The shifting is very stiff, which has been a problem all along. I thought the new controls would help, but they don't. Without the cables attached to the shift and throttle levers on the motor, the control cables move quite easily. I tried...
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    Aluminum vs. plastic fuel tanks

    IMO, larger tanks are better off as aluminum, because there can be more internal structure to the tank for strength and baffles. A 55 gallon tank might be on the edge as to when you want to go aluminum.
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    Parts help

    They are referred to as 'wear pads' on the parts list. Usually the first thing that breaks off the outdrive. I never replace them. :)
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    1986 seaswirl nightmare

    This could be a tough road to travel, considering the OMC I/O, unless you are mechanically oriented. It sounds like you are going to need to go through many aspects of the engine and outdrive to make sure it is all working.
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    Trailer driving lights do not work, what I've done so far...

    I usually forget, but it is a good idea.
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    Boat small ding repair.

    Gelcoat patch kit. You will have to try to color match the red as best you can. https://www.iboats.com/shop/paint-and-maintenance/fiberglass-and-epoxy-boat-repair/evercoat-match-n-patch-gelcoat-repair-kit.html
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