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The tool I used before the season showed that it was fine, but the guy I got it from had it machined, and the OD of part getting into...

argh craparama here we go again ! I remember all the bickering over this topic last time , that planes use pitot tubes for airspeed...

Yes I checked each position by rotating engine shaft 90deg each time. There was difference in height on picture because that time front...

Great News! How far out of alignment was it ?

Wow, surprised that the prop made that big of a difference. Glad you figured it out, thanks for the update

The problem with the etecs is that there are no parts available. The optimax have super expensive parts combined with poor reliability...

it would be interesting to see it on a trailer on level ground or going down the road

What he said. I haven't had to replace any that are this new (already have the updated knurled design) but it is very common to need...

You can always use GPS speed if you are not too particular on the difference in water speed and GPS, land speed. currents do affect...

What he said. I haven't had to replace any that are this new (already have the updated knurled design) but it is very common to need...

Happy you got it.

Small update to this "little story". I changed out the 14.5x19" SS sporty prop to the same size aluminum one and tested the boat. I...

flathead - icymi, you were tied with us at #1 for about 20 minutes

All modern aircraft still use a pitot tube for speed. Only way to know their airspeed. Speed through the air. Pretty much the same...

Most of these little boats are restored as fishing rigs. I restored this one as a pleasure boat to explore all the rivers, lakes and the...