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  1. jimmbo

    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    I was out that way in 2000, I was doing an Information Run for an IBEW Local. I assume you will be boating on Crimson Lake. It is about 600 ft higher than Wabuman, where I usually go
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    Mercury 150 optimax

    The FICHTs were even worse. While the Engines themselves had some serious design Defects, most Dealerships didn't have Service Techs who were properly trained on them. The Dealer would send One Tech, and assumed the Chosen One could train the rest. I assume the same happened at Merc Dealers For...
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    something new coming in electric OB

    An Electric Motor can have Torque at 0 rpm, something an ICE can't
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    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    Not really
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    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    Where in Redneck Country? I'm in the Capital
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    Transom repair on Lakeland fiberglass.

    A lot of "woodless" Boats use Foam in place of Plywood in the Transom. I have Never seen a Transom that solid Fiberglass. I know Boston Whalers use Balsa Wood for Structure, but I don't know if that is what they used in the Transom.
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    Transom repair on Lakeland fiberglass.

    Fun, No! Boredom Relief, oh yeah Should NEVER back the Trailer up with the motor down. Caution is also needed when on the water and reversing, as the same can happen if the motor strikes an Object
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    Transom repair on Lakeland fiberglass.

    If the Transom is that Rotted, the Stringers are likely in similar Condition. You can do whatever You want, it is your Boat, and your Life, and possibly Other's Lives that will be on that boat...
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    Transom repair on Lakeland fiberglass.

    You won't save much Time or Money by doing a Half Assed Job, vs. doing it Right, in fact you will likely end up doing it again...
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    Got a new toy to test out eventually...

    Deleted as it was derailing the thread
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    Chrysler 105

    They became Force long before Mercury acquired them from U S Marine. U S Marine acquired them from from Chrysler, around 1980-81 9gal/hr, is actually very good Economy, even 10 gal/hr was considered good
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    Got a new toy to test out eventually...

    Took them about 12 yrs ago. I let my cousin drive the boat while I took the Pics. I was using a Moderate Telephoto lens, a 300mm. The lake is about 3/4 mile wide there, the boat was about 600-700 ft from me
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    115 Crossflow Stripped Important Bolt

    A Torque Wrench is what a Professional will use, in all cases. Don't try to claim your Arms/Hands are calibrated Torque Sensors.
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    115 Crossflow Stripped Important Bolt

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    Got a new toy to test out eventually...

    Once you have the Enertia on it, you will find it to have a very solid Grip on the water, and less likely to blow out, you may find you will be able to trim higher and get more speed. One Word of Advise, if running with a lot of Trim, do NOT suddenly chop the Throttle, the Boats reaction may...
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    115 Crossflow Stripped Important Bolt

    Check the Gasket for those holes, they are likely part of the Oil Recirculation System
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    Got a new toy to test out eventually...

    I run the Enertia, and it can lift the whole Hull Vertically not just the Bow, without excessive Trim, to the point where even the Chines are out of the Water even at the transom
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    something new coming in electric OB

    I just remember the Ape Hanger Handlebars
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    something new coming in electric OB

    5 Speed Stick Shift. Neighbour's Kid had one of these Sears models
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    9670 Carb question

    Personally, I will Never use a Carter/Edelbrock/Weber Carb
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