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    6HP or 8HP tiller for 12' Skiff?

    I am getting a Tohatsu for sure, the question is which one? Price is an issue and the 8HP is pushing it. The boat is a 12' skiff, Tri-Hull approx. weight of about 230lbs. I weight about 145lbs, add a little bit of gear. My real question is will the 6 get it on a plane? Not too worried about...
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    Updating trailer parts, advise/help.

    My trailer is for a 14' McKee Craft and most of it is working properly. However, its starting to make me very nervous. The wheels and bearings are fine, but almost everything that hold the boat on the trailer is in need of a replacement. For starters the bunks are only attached in the back...
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    Transom notch problems.

    Re: Transom notch problems. Here they are. The second pic is actually measured at about 3". Im also not sure if it should filled to the full 3" or just the 2.5 for a motor to be mounted on it.
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    Transom notch problems.

    Went to get boat inspected for motor yesterday, the motor I want wont fit the transom. The transom is notched, and I was told to get it leveled. I am worried because leveling it seems like it wont keep the strength at the top of it. I was going to get it profesionally repaired but wanted to make...
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    Transome height and shaft length.

    Quick question, my transom height is 18in. Does that mean I have to go with a 20in shaft? My transome is a bit odd shaped, and heard that drag and the wrong shaft length will decrease performance of the engine. Heres how my transome looks. I can measure the inside of the small length...
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    Motor shaft length?

    Not sure what size engine shaft I need for my 14ft McKee. Might sounds stupid, but I heard people put both on the boat- It can run with a 15" or a 20". Any input on this guys? I heard longer shafts can increase drag and overall performance of the boat will decrease. Any chance you guys can...
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    About to pull trigger on 30HP Tohatsu. Few questions.

    About to pull the trigger on the 30HP remote Tohatsu. I just want to make sure I get everything I need before I go to dealer to have it installed. I was told I needed a few things such as: Steering cables/wheel. Throttle cables and Control Box Does this look like everything other than the boat...
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    Drainage hole questions. Please help.

    I want to drill a small hole in the bottom of the hull by the transom to try and drain out some water thats in there. Not sure the best way to get this done. I dont want anything too huge, so whats a good size, and location for me to do this? Also, how would I go about patching this up? Would I...
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    1971 14' McKee craft hull soft spots.

    Just bought one of these the other day. Good boat, with a decent trailer for a good price. However, I did notice some soft spots. One of which is by the front of the boat where a plastic opening into the hull is. I have read this is where McKee craft poured in thier foam. Anyways, this area let...
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    Honda vs. others...

    I just recently purchased a 14' mckee craft and wanted to power it with a 25-30HP motor. I have never owned a boat this size with an engine this powerful and had a few simple questions. One would be, which would be better to get in this small boat; 2stroke or 4stroke? Or is this just personal...
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    14ft Hull. Considering buying.

    Not sure if too many people frequent here, but I found a hull with trailer for around $1000. No motor. The boat is located about 100 miles from me so I havent seen it in person yet. I would like to know what to look for in a hull that is a serious sign of troubles ahead. How can you tell if the...
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    Questions on the 130 and 150 Super Sport.

    Im looking into one of these, most likely the 13 sport. I think they look great and just want something small, that has some power that I can fish and wakeboard off of a little bit. And to cruise around the intercoastal. My questions are what to expect to pay for one of these new? 2011. And...
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    New vs. Old.

    I am looking to get a bayliner boat in the near future and want to know if it is worth getting a used one. I have been reading about what to check for in a boat and have very little idea about how to go about any of this. I am somewhat mechanical and if I can fix it with some help from here, I...
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    Registering a 8ft bass boat Florida?

    I am going to buy the "Baby Bass" fishing boat. Its bascially a 8ft pontoon type of boat to fish with. I want to take it to the flats occasionally so it has to be registered. I read that you need the "Certificate of Origin" which I dont know how to get. They sell almost the same boat at Dicks...
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    Newb Questions

    Hey, Im in the market for a wakeboarding boat, but also want to do some wake surfing. So basically in the market for an Inboard engine setup boat. Im going to get a used boat, to keep costs as low as possible, probably an early 90's late 80's boat. I was wondering if anyone knew which boat...
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