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    straightening a bent propeller

    When I was leaving my dock yesterday my prop hit part of a submerged wooden skid that previous homeowner had inconveniently placed on the bottom. The purpose of the skid was to elevate his boat, but that's another story entirely. Two of the three blades on my prop were bent. 40 HP 2 cycle 2 twin...
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    Reverse control makes boat go forward

    I just had a larger rebuilt outboard put on my boat. Everything was fine the first couple days I used the boat, but today when I was docking I noticed that when I engage reverse, the boat goes forward. When I engage forward it goes forward as it should. I turned the boat on and off several...
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    outboard went under in ocean water

    I have a gamefisher 3 HP as a kicker for my sailboat. I took a spill over the weekend and before I could get my boat upright again my motor went under and was underwater for about 30 seconds. I tried to start it immediately which is what I've been told. It wouldn't start. When I got home I tried...
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    prop washing for a deeper channel

    For the last few months I've had a lot of silt building up next to my dock and at low tide it is close to being all mud. Usually it stays clear by simply running my motor while coming in and out, plus heavy rain storms at low tide flush it out. Maybe it's because of the drought, but it's...
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    3 blade or 4?

    I have general question about my propeller. I have a 16’ skiff with a 25 HP 2 cycle. With one or two people it has adequate speed and a decent hole shot. With 3 or 4 people it is obviously slower and has poor acceleration. With 4 people that is 2 adults and 2 children. I presently have a 4 blade...
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    Slippery Dock Steps

    I need to add some kind of material to the steps on my dock since they get slippery occasionally. Is anyone aware of a material for this specific purpose or will I need to improvise with some kind of heavy sandpaper type substance?
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    Dock lights

    I'm considering adding lights on my dock which is about 130 feet long. My closest electrical outlet is 150 away and I would prefer using solar lighting. My dock is about a mile from the ocean and the water is brackish. I'm considering going the cheap route and just getting those ones carried by...
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    Bimini sizes

    I have a Carolina Skiff 16’ Center Console V Series and getting ready to order a bimini. There seems to be 2 choices. (1) Get a bimini which fits and looks good, but is only functional when anchored or motoring while sitting down. (2) Size the bimini so the operator can operate the boat while...
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    Starting the Engine

    I have a Johnson 25 HP 2 cycle, 3 cylinder. It has an electric starter and whenever I use the boat, I have to attempt to start it at least 3 times, sometimes up to 5 times. It runs fine when warm. I changed my plugs and it still takes a few turns to start. Question, shouldn't an engine start the...
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    Gill Net /Spot net

    I live on a tidal creek about 1 mile from the Intracoastal. I’m considering trying out a gill net this fall to catch flounder, spot & drum. I’m sure I’ll need to purchase some type of commercial license and am researching that as well. Has anyone ever used a gill net or spot net on a tidal...
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    Struck by lightning in a boat?

    Does anyone have the hard facts about lightning strikes on small fiberglass watercraft? We all know lightning and water don’t mix, but hopefully the danger isn’t as high as being on a golf course or an athletic field is it? Does a direct strike have the same effect or is it dissipated somewhat...
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    water skiing and tubing

    My children are bugging me to take them water skiing and/or tubing. I have a 16' Carolina Skiff V-Series which I use primarily for fishing, snorkeling and island hopping on the Intracoastal Waterway. My engine is only a 25 HP 2 cycle Johnson which is adequate for my purposes. Question, does it...
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    Securing a boat during a hurricane

    I’ve always pulled my boat out of the water for hurricanes, but Alberto is speeding up and I’ll probably leave it since it’s going to stay a Tropical Storm or be a Cat 1. My boat is in a slough which is about 60 feet x 20 feet and is about 30 feet from the main channel of a tidal creek. I can...
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    Carolina Skiff bimini and rails

    Any suggestions on where to buy a bimini, side rails and bow rails for a 16' V-Series Carolina Skiff?
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    Stainless Steel Prop

    I'm considering a stainless steel prop because everything I've read seems to support getting one and keeping my existing aluminium one as a back up. Is this something I should get from a local dealer or can I get it online? Can I simply use the model number to order one or there other issues? My...
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