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    Selecting the right prop

    I have a 1978 4cylander, 50hp, Mercury outboard. It is on a 19' Carolina Skiff (flat bottom) w/ center console. The estimated weight of the boat with engine, and its contents/passengers is roughly 2000 lbs. Any suggestions on correct prop size ? Any suggestions where to go to find out ? The prop...
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    Thank You Mercury.grease.rag

    I know that you have taken your share of flack recently because of your sea foam reccomendation, but it helped me. I was having problems getting my boat up to plane and the mechanic told me I needed a new stator and switch panel - $650. worth of work. You told me about sea foam and I tried it. I...
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    Planing/Speed Problems

    I have a 19' Carolina Skiff. The capacity plate rates hp from 50-90 hp. I have a 1978 50hp Mercury w/ 4 cylinders. I purchased the used engine because of the 4 cylanders which I need because I tend to troll all day. At first, the boat planed out well (top speed 25 mph) w/ my son and I on board...
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