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  1. pwiseman

    Need advice on fine tuning a new pontoon (minor cavitation)

    I posted last year for help selecting a new boat and recieved a lot of great info. I ended up with a 2021 Harris Cruiser 21 with a Merc 90 CT. Overall I am very happy with the boat and most of the time it is the wife and I. I noticed that when getting up around 4900 rpm (22 MPH from GPS)...
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    Pontoon Motor Selection questions

    Hello, I am no stranger to boating, but pontoons are a new thing for me. We will have a 20 foot slip on a 2000 Acre Lake and we are in process of selecting a pontoon that meets majority of our needs without going into the crazy range on the spend. Looking for advice on how much motor makes...
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    2006 40 EFI Water Flow

    Just got a new motor in Sept and broke it in as the manual prescribes. Went out to do the oil change and noticed something I thought was odd. After installing the new oil filter and putting in 3L of new oil, I noticed what I thought to be oil dripping near the filter and the thought was I did...
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    How much for a carb repair on BF30 is fair?

    I have and 05 BF30. Lower cylinder is not hitting, checked out all the normal stuff - fuel lines, new gas, spark plug. I ran 6 gallons of new gas with seafoam through it, and it is not clearing up. Seems that the motor is tough to start, cutts out at low RPM, rough idle. Asked a honda repair...
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    Neptune Parts

    My winter project is fixing an old neptune mighty mite. My dad said it ran some years ago, so I think I have a good shot at getting it working. <br /><br />Anyone know of a place to get parts for these things? Looks like there are a few for sale on ebay reel cheep, so that is a potential.<br...
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    Rough Start on 2005 Honda

    I just bought a 2005 Honda. Did the breakin by the book. I also am taking care to use good fuel (non oxygenated with 91 octane), stabilizer etc. It seems to me the motor is a little stubborn starting both cold and warm. It takes about 15 seconds of turning it over when cold, and after it is...
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    too much prop?

    I have had my boat for three weeks now. I have tested out running with 1, 2, and 3 people with two props and noted the RPMS and speeds.<br /><br />Boat is 14'11" Deep V that weighs about 600 lbs.<br /><br />With me and gear (200+50) I get 6200 RPMs fully trimmed at 29.3 mph. Very slight hint...
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    Honda Tach Setup

    Just finished breaking in my new boat. I did purchase a tach to help dial everything in, but I can't figure out were to hook up the "harness A Assembly". I did look in the manual and this was not any help. I have a 2005 Honda BF25 motor. Thinking I may need to look in the tiller handle, but...
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    Part Number Needed

    I am having a string of bad luck. I purchased a 2005 BF25 used with a cracked cowling. I ordered a new one from boats.net, but it came with no decals. I never realized this, but the decals periodically. I called trying to locate the decal part numbers, but they could not help. I also called...
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    Break In question

    I get my new boat in about a week. I did read the Honda BF25 Manual on the breakin procedures, and most everything else. I also read the FAQ which has this in there:<br /><br /> The manufacturers are also stressing proper and agressive break-in procedures to mate surfaces better and keep...
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    74 Evinrude 15 Problem

    My fried has an OMC 15 HP. He just had it tuned up - new plugs, carb kit, impeller. He had it at my house two weeks ago and it ran great in the barrel. We went out for opener and had some problems. I noticed he was pumping the ball a lot before he started it and he said "it should get hard"...
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    Prop Selection Question

    Just bought a new boat. Lund Rebel 1450 with a 30 HP Honda. I did get the Power Trim with this.<br />Boat is 14' 11" and hull weight is 600 lbs with a 75" beam. My best guess on weight including the motor is 1400 - 2 people with some gear, gas and a battery. Max the boat is rated for is 1100...
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    Boat Setup Questions

    Hello,<br />I am ready to order up a new boat and would like some opinions. I just sold my 2001 Lund Explorer 1650 (16'8" deep V 80" beam) wich had a 2002 Merc 50 EFI Four Stroke. Hull of the boat was about 860 lbs. Overall this was a good setup, but learned a few things on 4 strokes. I used...
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