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    Conversion from I/O to outboard on Islander.

    My thoughts are , replace the wood in the transom, put knee braces in , 45* angle from new wood to stringers . I would find a similar hull with outboard hanging on it and look at the inside transom setup , including width of transom in case they use less width on the I/O setup .
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    Don't know what I got

    Yachtsurvey.com
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    Need Help & Advice on a Purchase....

    Uhhhh , inboards come with mufflers , inline or cans , my 305s are inline and the 454s are the larger cans . They can " discharge " out the stern , sides or at a 45* angle where the transom and side meet . Bigger engines have bigger exhaust ,they have to breathe , in and out and that usually...
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    Need Help & Advice on a Purchase....

    Pretty wild statement. When was a 19' boat brought into this thread ? Might as well said 15 ' . " Big engines are quieter & save gasoline at normal cruise speeds . No they are not quieter , my 454s have a 5 " exhaust outlet , my 305s have a 3" outlet , 454s are louder . Science speaking here...
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    Need Help & Advice on a Purchase....

    2nd the Four Winn , outdrive in fresh water all its life is the way go . Closed cooling system in each setup I take it ?
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    Head tank removal

    By law ,the macerator pump should not be hooked up while on inland waters . There should be a through hull valve that has a hose on it that goes to the pump. That hose should be removed or at the very least the valve is shut off with a removable handle. That handle probably should not be stored...
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    Head tank removal

    Does the holding tank have a macerator pump that would include a check valve for discharging when you're X amount of miles from shore ( Ocean only ) . That's where I would start when looking for a possible water leak . You have two hoses going to the tank , one from the head and one that goes to...
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    Stringer question

    You've been doing this for the last decade and have not pulled any bolts or screws that are in the stringers or drilled any holes in the wet areas to see if you have dry shavings ? Moisture meters are not always accurate, depending on when the hull was pulled , even bottom paint will affect the...
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    2007 Smokercraft 1660 / Sportsman

    Pictures would help ,things like knee braces , already wood there and holes cut out for drive might get you help from all the marine engineers on here 😅.
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    Advice needed on 12'-14' jon boat purchase.

    Lund has the best reputation, probably cost more as well . The upside is the resale value is much higher than the other two brands and will be easier to sell when it comes to that . That hull would be my first choice , would not buy either the Lowe or Tracker , have not read anything good about...
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Why don't you take it for a sea trial, that'll tell you all you need to know.
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    You mentioned everything but your actual HP .
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    60 hp 4 stroke Mercury on a 16'7" Lund XL Rebel ,side console ,not a tiller , hits a bit over 30 GPS with 2 people, full gear ,trolling motor ,two batteries and gas . .
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    What year is this campion explorer 492

    Boat , trailer and motor are usually sold as a package so the odds are they are all the same year , meaning the boat is more than likely a 06 , as the seller stated .
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    What year is this campion explorer 492

    Maybe not in Canada, which the plate clearly shows it was built . What does the paperwork say ? What year is the motor ?
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    trim tabs

    I've never heard that is part of the reason the wheel is on the starboard side . I do know it's there because it's easier to see oncoming traffic when you are supposed to give way to starboard vessels . Along with most people being right handed , it's easier to turn and when backing up you get a...
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    trim tabs

    Time to replace your stern anode, and the prop shaft ,if it has one . Batteries,location, hot water/holding tanks , tools ,fuel tank location , seating , all come into play when it comes to listing . Along with prop rotation while underway , as noted in a post above . Tucking up one side and...
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    HYDROFOIL

    If the performance gains , fuel burn ,trim angles , are that much better or are suited for most of the small boat ,cruisers etc . Why isn't Mercruiser, Volvo , any Out Board mfg integrating them into there housing as one piece? And it would be slimmer than a bolt on , meaning even better...
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    Where can I post on engine topics?

    Engine repair and Maintenance forum ,listed a bit below this section on the main page of community forums . There are "side" forums listed for the different mfgs.
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    2002 Sea Hunt 172 vs Key West 1720.

    Going of shore in a 17' boat is a crap shoot . How far is offshore ? 10 miles ,20 miles or more ? Unless the water is glass and you've been sitting under a high pressure system for days , I wouldn't venture more than a few miles from shore in a 17' ,unless it was a Whaler ,for obvious reasons .
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