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    Question about trailer load amount

    The maximum load rating on my boat trailer says 4400 lbs. My boat alone weighs that, without fuel or gear or water for the head. This is the trailer that was sold with the boat from the dealer. The maximum total listed is 5750 lbs. From reading in this forum, that includes the trailer weight...
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    A question about surge brakes

    I have them on my trailer, and I wonder how others use them when they are backing up the trailer. To put my trailer where I park it at home, it is both uphill and over a curb to get it there. I leave marks from the tires because the surge brakes are on when pushing the boat back. How do I get...
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    What type of guide on's do you use?

    Re: What type of guide on's do you use? Here are a few pics of my home made ones. It was very easy, and the parts that bolt on to the frame don't show unless you really are looking for them. I've never done attachments so I hope the photos show up.
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    Anyone know about Mercury Props?

    I am still continuing the search for the perfect prop. As I've gone through in my previous posts, I've had the engine tuned, the hull gleams, and the prop performance hasn't changed. I took it out today and the 17P Michigan alum still goes 32 mph (gps) at 4200 RPM WOT, leaving me overpropped...
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    Puzzled by prop performance

    I've been trying to find the right prop for my 2000 23' deckboat, 5400 lbs fully loaded, 5.7L Volvo Penta, 250 HP. Most of my playing is at high altitude, 5800 ft and above, and I get pretty good results with a 15X17P 3 blade alum. I also tried a 14 1/2X19 3 blade alum, but it didn't give me...
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    Vent holes on an I/O?

    These forums are fascinating. I'm learning just enough to be real dangerous. I'm curious about vent holes in props. I've gone over the forums and there seems to be a disagreement about their use on a I/O drive. Specifically a Volvo Penta with 250 HP. Could I get some more info from the...
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    Under propped or over propped??? please help

    I started a new thread with new info on my boat. I have a Chris Craft 23 foot deck boat, Volvo Penta SX, 5.7l, 260 hp, 1:66 gear ratio. If I could ask two questions- 1. All the info I can find on this boat shows the 5.7 with 1:43 gears, and the 1:66 with the 5.0 l. I don't know the history...
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    Stepped down pitch, still no hole shot

    I have just purchased a 2000 23' Chris Craft 232 Deckboat, with the Volvo Penta sx, 250 hp, running three blade aluminum props. Most of my boating so far has been at high altitude (5000 and higher ft), but I am planning a trip to Lake Powell in two weeks, which is at 3600 ft. I tried my 19...
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    Found this on Volvo site- prop selection

    I've been looking for answers to prop size and pitch for high altitude (6000 ft and above) and found a chart on the Volvo page http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/2D2F5550-D247-4F3D-BE18-B8D3E71BEAA6/0/Prop_guide_2005_2006.pdf or here...
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    A general prop question

    To run best at higher altitudes, does stepping down in pitch help, or is it more the jetting of th carb? And why? thanks
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    Breaking in a new motor but question prop.

    I've been reading through the forums for hours, and haven't seen my problem there, so I'll ask. I'm not new to boating, but this is my first sterndrive. I just purchased a used Chris Craft 2000 23 foot deck boat. It has the 5.7L GS engine, Volvo Penta Sx outdrive with a 1.66 ratio. It has a...
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