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  1. CaneCutter79

    Prop/motor height setup

    My boat is a 79 model with a tri-hull up front. The back portion of the hull is not as deeply "V" shaped as newer bass boats so it sits a bit flatter and has no contour towards the front of the bow. In other words, the keel is pretty much level and straight until it reaches the bow where it...
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    Burning up starter solenoids...why?

    I'm on my 3rd starter solenoid right now within the last 2-3 months. I have a '79 Evinrude V4 85hp outboard. My starter is good, the battery should be fine, so why am I having to replace the starter solenoid again for the third time? I have used a volt meter on each solenoid lead while...
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    '79 V4 85hp Evinrude Compression spec

    My motor was loosing RPM's after it was warmed up. I don't have a tach but I am estimating the motor runs around 5K at WOT. After about 5-7mins, the RPM range dropped to around 3,500-4,000RPM and the motor sounded like it was struggling or bogging down. My boat mech. ran compression tests and...
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    Tachometers - will automotive tachs work or strictly marine?

    Can I use a lesser inexpensive automotive tachometer for a smaller outboard? I found one that will work on 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines. I'm guessing this is a stupid question and only a marine tachometer will work correct? I have an 85hp Evinrude V4.
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    How do I find my gear ratio?

    I need specifics on my motor to better determine prop selection. One of these requirements is the gear ratio. How can I determine this? Motor: 1979 85hp Evinrude 2-stroke V4 I don't have the model# but I can get it. That info will be most helpful I'm sure. I think it's 85990, 85995, or...
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    Old boat with factory prop slipping

    I have a 1979 Cane Cutter modified tri-hull style boat. (see photo) The current prop is a 19-pitch three blade OMC factory steel prop. I have a 17-pitch vented aluminum prop that has a bit more bow lift but not much and I loose about 3-4mph but gain a slight increase on RPMS. INCREADIBLE...
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