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  1. tpenfield

    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    I think the demand for trucks has driven the prices so high. When I was searching for a truck to tow my boat (back in Oct-Nov of last year), I briefly took a look at new truck prices. $60K seemed to be the price of entry for anything decent with the tow rating I needed, and the supply was...
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    Rec gas prices???

    Remember this back in 1974 ? . Waiting in lines to get a limit of 10 gallons of gas. National speed limits reduced to save on fuel (you guys know that lower speeds and smoother driving habits use less fuel . . . right? ). Gas prices went up so fast (basically doubled) the fuel pumps had to...
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    Rec gas prices???

    Octane is the resistance to auto-ignition (aka pre-ignition or knocking). The actual energy within the fuel is the same regardless. Higher octane generally results in a more effective release and utilization of the fuel’s energy within an engine
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    Rec gas prices???

    Look at the bright side though . . . Premium is only 6% more than regular :ROFLMAO:
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    Rec gas prices???

    I happened to be in California this week. Y'all need some gasoline :LOL:
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    Hi all, newbie here sharing my fresh project

    Welcome, Those free boat can be really expensive, but it looks like you are digging into it. As the others have stated, probably not the best restoration from 8 years ago, else the boat would be in better shape. Engine and outdrive also looks like they will keep you busy. Following along for...
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    Rec gas prices???

    . . . and if you are thinking of buying a new truck or large SUV . . . it may be a good time to do so :LOL:
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    Rec gas prices???

    I predict the price of sailboats will go through the roof :ROFLMAO:
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    1989 Celebrity 181BR Restoration

    I thought it was a pottery wheel . . . :ROFLMAO:
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    what's one more boat ? - 1979 Sunfish

    I introduced my family to boating with a Sunfish. I still have it to this day, but don't get it out often (too many boats). If I can grab a trailer for mine, I'd probably use it more often.
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    Rec gas prices???

    I think that my fuel usage on the boat(s) is 400-500 gallons per year. The boats generally cost $4-5K each year to own/operate/maintain. The extra cost of fuel will raise my cost about $500-$1,000. I will probably frequent the marina gas less and do more re-fueling from regular gas...
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    Q. Factory : 2022 Mercury 565 racing engine.) & ( Mercury 496 Mag H/O bravo one ) boat spd (Q).

    140 HP increase from 425 HP would get you about 10% increase in speed by my calculations. :D So, if you were getting high 50's (mph), you will probably get low 60's with the HP increase. BTW - you forgot to tell us what the top speed is/was with the 425 hp.
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    Stringer question

    I'm not sure you will be able to 'dig out' all of the rotted/wet wood in the fashion that you are thinking. So, a pourable solution may not work in this case.
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    Rec gas prices???

    I pulled into a gas station/rest stop on the highway today . . . which those tend to be the pricier places to buy gasoline. $4.90/Gallon for 93 Premium. :oops: So, I decided to lighten up on the gas pedal and use a bit of 'hyper-miling' techniques. I got about 20% better gas mileage on the...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Here is my Sunday's work . . . finished up this AM. This piece goes on the starboard bow side. . . . . I added the RED racing stripe to the original pattern, as I believe it will make the boat go faster :ROFLMAO: . I thought this piece would be easy, but it wasn't in total it took about 14...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Quick update. . . I'm working on the bow stbd side cushion. It has a bunch of French Seams. . I have gone through a few iterations of re-engineering my appraoch to french seams. I have settled on an approach where I use spray adhesive to fold the two mating seam allowances over and then a bit...
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    Maxum 17' carpet removal

    I do not think it will work out and you'll have a mell of a hess on your hands. But if you do try it, post pictures, please.
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    Maxum 17' carpet removal

    Welcome to iBoats . . . Gelcoat over the carpet . . . now why didn't I think of that. :ROFLMAO: Might be better to buy a small center console instead. . .
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    Rec gas prices???

    Gas prices went crazy back in 2008, but I guess we have forgotten. They are getting back to where they were. Better ask for an increase in your allowance so you can buy gasoline for your boat. :ROFLMAO:
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    Getting the most horse power

    Be mindful of the cam shaft in that you cannot get too aggressive with it, else you run the risk of hydro-locking the engine at idle speeds. Good marine cams are really boring . . . lots of lobe separation and little overlap.
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