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    opinions....

    The outdrive is a bravo 3, on an '06 sea ray. supposedly 300 hrs. Not many pics, I know but couldn't see any other areas to question. engine (5.0) compartment is very clean, well maintained....there are no grease, rust or oil stains. So , see anything ? good/bad.
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    Star trek stuff.

    just got back from this....
  3. J

    60 HP Mercury Bigfoot Performance Question

    yep...my '05 60 hp big foot pushed my '07 24' pontoon to almost 21 mph , just me on board. Purchased used in 2017
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    Fine tuning performance

    yeah, I can relate and have a story, but just briefly.....I learned that 1.5 inches can make all the difference in the world concerning ventilating. Initially with my new motor, I couldn't trim up without ventilating. Luckily the motor had one more lower bolt hole , about 1.5 inches, to go...
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    Fine tuning performance

    some mis-communication. I don't know if you're ventilating, I said if. Someone else said you were. Sorry, I mis-read. The 14x9 got you in the upper rpm range. That may be it for you. Sure, raise the motor, see what you get. Raise it, run the 14x9. Then run the 14x11. I understand bigger cases...
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    Fine tuning performance

    Is that boat a tri-toon?... A 2 inch pitch change should have upped rpm's to about 5600-5700 +/- , not a 1000 rpm increase, so something isn't right. If you're ventilating, raising the motor will not help, it'll make it worse. Actually, you might need to lower it. You kinda made the mistake of...
  7. J

    Prop help-1993 Mariner 30ELO on a 16' toon

    sigh....
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    Prop help-1993 Mariner 30ELO on a 16' toon

    Since you already have the props, sure, it's as a legitimate starting point as any. Understand that the 9p prop .....the diameters of both are practically equal.....is going to give you around an 800 rpm difference higher at WOT. You want to keep WOT rpm's around 5500. Basic rule is 200+/- rpm...
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    Prop help-1993 Mariner 30ELO on a 16' toon

    it appears your motor's WOT rpm range is 4500-5500 . Your prop appears to be a 3 blade quicksilver 9 7/8 in. diameter x 13 in. pitch. so, we need your WOT rpm's currently. The # of blades, diameter , and pitch plus the weight in your boat (people) all play a roll in what rpm's the motor...
  10. J

    Top speed

    so, to repeat. You can't go by what "some people say" You have to go by what your boat is telling you and those of us that will speak the truth. You said you were a little over 6000 rpm. And you implied or said 2 on board. My rpm range on my 2021 merc is 5-6000. Now you're talking about pulling...
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    Top speed

    sorry, went from a 60 hp to a 115hp
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    Top speed

    for reference...fyi....and fwiw: I have a 2006, Lowe, twin 25" tubes , 24' pontoon boat. Purchased used. It came with an '05 Merc 4 stroke, efi, big foot. With just me, on a cool spring day, cold water, I might hit 21 mph. Currently, I now have a 2021 Merc 115 hp, CT engine, purchased new. Same...
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    I'm at a loss.... 200 Merc Pro shuts off after 30 seconds

    You're saying after the gas purchase it appears this problem surfaced? I would then suspect bad gas, water in the tank. Investigate that. Then the problem becomes is the fuel purchase just a coincidence. It's a used boat, maintenance is unknown. So, next, check/ replace fuel filter. Does the...
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    1993 Evinrude 70hp Missing Prop, Seeking Recommendations

    When posting a question about propellers, you cannot get a reasonable answer unless you provide the following information in your post: Items 1-4 are essential for meaningful response to most questions. 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. 2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum...
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    yep, absolutely none. The oil industry was built on the backs of entrepreneurs...basically wildcatters. Oil was not the black gold it is today and investing in that new endeavor was risky at least. Once the value became apparent, then, yeah, government wanted their hands in it. But the...
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    and who's paying for all of that ?
  17. J

    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    I'm all in on free market enterprise. Let the chips fall where they may. Kudos to rich people. However, don't force a technology on me that's inferior because of some false premise.
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    Has anyone replaced the windshield on their boat?

    I replaced the windshield on my pontoon, an '06. The windshield still had the manufacturer's label on it. They were still in business. Check yours.
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    the technology has never been there. The electric car showed up first in the 1800's, and the same problem existed when the ICE car showed up. The energy content per volume and weight of a battery is no where close to a gas tank. That's why the ICE won out. Curious what these electric boats cost...
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    Lift pontoon boat by decking?

    pontoons, after they leave the factory , which is what we are talking about, are lifted and moved around at my marina using large straps wrapped around the toons, yes the toons. The OP just wants to remove his boat from the trailer and support it. He's not at a factory.
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