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  1. jestor68

    bought 78 Glastron

    Re: Another boat need feedback on, 78 Glastron Re: Another boat need feedback on, 78 Glastron The capacity sticker is worded X number of people and total weight. The cops don't care how big they are or how much they weigh. If it says 7 people, don't have 8 people in there, unless you're...
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    Best prop size pitch for Crestliner 1750 Sportfish I/O 3.0 Volvo Penta

    Re: Best prop size pitch for Crestliner 1750 Sportfish I/O 3.0 Volvo Penta The prop selector picks a 19 pitch for your boat based on it's weight and load for good overall performance. Given that the WOT rpm operating range for that motor is 4200-4600 rpm, the 19 would most likely make a good...
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    Is the motor to big for the boat?

    Re: Is the motor to big for the boat? Are you talking about the drain holes for the transom splash well? Why should water leak into the bilge pump from the transom splash well? Isn't the bilge pump outlet on the side of the boat? Water in the splash well shouldn't get into the boat. If the...
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    How to get my boat to stop porpoising...

    Re: How to get my boat to stop porpoising... Does your boat look something like this?
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    3 vs 4 blade -boat lists under full throttle only

    Re: 3 vs 4 blade -boat lists under full throttle only I doubt that a 4 blade would help. Might actually make things worse. One of these would likely make it straighten up and fly right. :) It's called a Doel Fin.
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    New to site

    Re: New to site Does it look something like this?
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    What boats fit these specs?

    Re: What boats fit these specs? How's this for a candidate? Storage length is 18' 2" for a 17 ' boat that appears to have everything you want. Note the swing a way trailer tongue. Comes standard with a 90 Optimax, with a 115 optional. Another option is the so called "fish and ski"...
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    do i need trim tabs or more weight ?

    Re: do i need trim tabs or more weight ? A Doel Fin will help stabilize your boat and reduce or eliminate the side to side motion under way that you are experiencing.
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    can i get more speed from a different prop

    Re: can i get more speed from a different prop Turbo also makes a special pontoon prop.
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    Question on planing out...

    Re: Question on planing out... Set the AV(cavitation plate) so it's neutral trimmed with the bottom as shown. It may be necessary to move the tilt pin IN one more hole. You can adjust the pin setting while in the water by tilting the motor up and locking in place; then just reach down and...
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    Most out of My Merc 25hp

    Re: Most out of My Merc 25hp The Tracker 175 dry weight=1100lbs. 500 lbs people/gear and 6 gal of gas=1668lbs. The Mercury prop selector calculates with a 25 hp, it should use a 13 pitch and do 25.8 mph at 5500 rpm. The boat should look something like this one? It should be noted that...
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    new tracker

    Re: new tracker Yes, it's a good boat. For $700 more it comes with a 50 horse.
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    One More "New Boat for Newbie" Question ... :)

    Re: One More "New Boat for Newbie" Question ... :) Thinking outside the box; have you considered a "trailerable house boat"? This 25 ft Nomad retractable is cool. The cabin raises/lowers 2 feet for trailering. Much lighter than your average cruiser; at about 3500 lbs. Full 6'2"...
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    Tri-Toon vs. Pontoon Style Deck Boat

    Re: Tri-Toon vs. Pontoon Style Deck Boat If this is what you're referring to as a pontoon style deck boat; I would recommend that over a Tri toon if you are going to be doing any water sports. The tri toon(or any toon) makes a weird shaped wake, while the glass hull of the Hurrican makes a...
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    can any one help me to understand

    Re: can any one help me to understand It's a Larson Hampton. They came in 23 and 24 ft versions. It's dry weight is 4200 lbs. As others have posted; check the tachometer. Your numbers through the Mercury prop selector come up with a 15.5 X 18 pitch, which is basically the same as the...
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    Lone Star boat

    Re: Lone Star boat From the FiberGlassics library. It was called the 14 ft "Mystic". It's in a 1965 brochure.
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    4 Blade Turning Point Hustler prop with two different kinds of blades

    Re: 4 Blade Turning Point Hustler prop with two different kinds of blades As long as we're braggin on our fast boats.........
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    Wakeboardig with cruiser

    Re: Wakeboardig with cruiser You'll need to install a ski tow on the back above the swim platform. I would mount it as high as possible with a backing plate. What power plant does your boat have? The time to plane with a 350/300 is like 7 seconds(boat test.com). That is a long time...
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    John Boat Trolling Motor Mount

    Re: John Boat Trolling Motor Mount I've seen this at a few places. Fits into the handle on the front.
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    cavitation plate height

    Re: cavitation plate height Tell it to the boys in Destin. I see the two terms as being interchangeable; the term "cavitation plate" being the colloquial equivalent that I've seen used more often in my 55 years of involvement in boating. In fact, it's been only recently that I've...
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