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    Adding Pull Up Cleats - Gel coat question

    I need to add pull up cleats to a brand new boat. I will be adding the Accon marine 450-6 inch cleats. I need to drill two 7/8" holes per cleat. What is the best choice to use for drilling the holes? I was planning on using a regular hole saw, but at 7/8" I cant find one that I can run in...
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    Prop install help

    I just reinstalled my prop and it has about a 1/8-1/4" play (up and down) now when on tight. Is this normal? I dont recall if it had this before. Nut is on as tight as I can get it. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks
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    Tower on a Bayliner 195 Discovery (2008)

    I know this isnt the idea situation but its the situation I am in. Anyone done this? If so I have a few questions. - Can the tower be mounted on the flat gunnels? They seem to be reinforced already which I wouldnt have to do as I was planning on glassing in some 3/8 baltic birch, or does it...
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    First time fiberglass user, suggestions welcomed

    I plan on reinforcing the mounting points on my Bayliner 195 for a wakeboard tower. Here are my plans, please let me know if I am off base prior to starting. i) Using PL premium adhesive to attach the 1/2" baltic birch strips to the back of the mounting points. Round the cornors of the wood...
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    How to use a vented prop?

    After searching and reading, I now know what a vented prob is used for (better hole shot). But I am not sure I know how to use it. I have a high five with plastic caps over the holes. If I decide I need a better hole shot do I remove one of those caps? If I remove one do I need to remove...
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    Will this prop work (3.0 L mercruiser)

    I have done my searches and used the prop selector tool. Before I buy a new prop I thought I would run it by here first. Currently @ WOT RPM 4450 Mercruiser 3.0L 2008 Discovery 195 21" prop 3 blade aluminum Need something better for skiing/wakeboarding etc. Would an 18" 4 blade aluminum work...
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    Feedback needed on 195 Discovery plans

    Since I had no hits on BOC, I thought I would copy and paste it here. Hi Everyone, Since I have many questions and at the risk of upsetting other members by hijacking their threads I have put my questions in a separate thread. I have just purchased a 2008 Bayliner 195 Discovery which I take...
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    Putting a Turbo on a boat engine?

    A friend and I were talking about the possibilities of creating a turbo setup for the 3.0L and 4.3L engines. He is currently in business making mass produced turbo setups for many GM engines for autos. With so many boats powered by a GM engine this seems like a possible area to expand to...
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    Prop Question - 1988 70 HP Evinrude

    Parents have a 17' Aluiminum Sylvan bowrider with a 1988 +/- 70 HP 2 stroke Evinrude on it. It is able to get my brothers out of the water on a wakeboard who weigh in the 200 lbs range but could use a slightly better hole shot if thats possible. Just wondering what my best option would be for...
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