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    Prop Nomenclature ?

    Hello, I have a 40 HP mer outboard. I am looking into replacing the prop. I have written down the numbers off the prop, they are as follows. 4873140 A4015P I am thinking that the first set of numbers (4873140) is the current part number for the prop that I have on the motor right now and...
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    Am I ordering the right part#

    Hello, I am trying to order a water pump kit for my motor. It is a 40HP mercury outboard. I have written all the numbers down off the plate from the motor. They are listed below. OG442617 40HP 1997 40MA 96 Is the number that I need the 442617 for ordering the water pump kit. The sierra #...
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    Need a cheap Fish/Depth Finder

    Hello, I am looking for something that I can install or keep as a portable unit that will give me the depth of the water that I am in. I am planning on using it in an inflatable boat that I have set up for diving. I am looking to know how deep the water that I am about to jump into is. If I...
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    New Boat Question

    Hello, I am looking into purchasing a new boat for the summer. I currently have an Achilles 16' w/40ph merc SS tiler. The boat is a 1984, I think that it is getting tired and that it is time to replace it. I will be using the motor and trailer that I already have for the new boat. I was...
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    A little help here........What is this worth???

    Hello, I am not sure if I have this in the right thread or not. If not I am sure that it will get moved. I am looking at buying a bigger boat. I would like to sell the one that I have now to allow me to afford a bigger boat. The only problem is I have no idea what mine is worth. I will be...
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    Need Help With A Floor Question?

    Hey everyone, first off I hope everyone has a merry Christmas. Now here is what I've got going on. I have an achillies 16' with a five piece wooden floor. I am getting a lot of flex on the back two pieces. There have been a few instances that they have come apart while in 2-3' seas. I need...
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    Hypalon Repair

    I need to get a repair kit for my boat. Any ideas where I can get a small kit at a good price. I have a very small 1/16"-1/8" on a seam. What would be the best way to repair it. Never done repairs on this boat yet. Need to learn. Thanks Dan I will get pics up soon.
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    Do I need to lower my motor?

    I took out my 16' achillies today with a 40HP merc, 2 stroke. At anything above 1/4 throttle the prop was cavetating like crazy. I tried all the different settings for trim (manulel trim on the motor) and had no affect on the performance. I was able to get the boat to get on plane. Though...
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    What's my Boat Made Out Of???

    Hello, I have a 1984 Achilles inflatable. I am unsure of which material it is made out of. Hypalon or PVC. Is there any way to tell. I am interested because I think that I might have some patch work to do and wonder if the method of preparing them is any different. Thank you in advance for...
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    What should I do???

    I have a 16' Achillies with a 40HP 2stroke Merc on it. I am going to be towing the boat on a flat bed style trailer. I really don't want to tow it with the motor on the transom. I am afraid of the excessive bouncing and abuse that the transom will take while driving. My questions are as...
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    HELP - Need advise on a prop 97' 40HP Merc.

    I have a 1997 40HP 2stroke Mercury SS (15") Tiller motor. It is on an Achilles 16' inflatable. I am using it for scuba diving. I am going to have three adult divers with 6 tanks and on 14 year old to be in the boat while we are down. What size prop should I be using? Thank in advance for...
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    New Owner In Need Of Help Selecting A Motor... HELP

    Hello everyone. Let me first say that I am a newbie to Inflatables. I just purchased an Achilles 16' With a wooded floor. I bought the moat used and the motor that the guy has on it is seriously under powered. He said that he ran it with a 20HP and it ran well. It currently has a 5HP...
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