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    3 or 4 Blade for Pontoon 40hp Mercury

    Hello, I just got a new Pontoon boat and know slim to nothing about props. I know now it’s not a speed demon but would like a few more mph and rpms. 2001 Mercury 40 hp 2 stroke. Pushing a 21’ all aluminum fishing barge toon. its only pulling 14mph at 3900rpm. Sweet spot for motor is...
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    Do I need antifouling paint?

    When I got my boat last fall, the prev. owner kept it docked, so he had antifouling paint put on it. I am going to be painting my boat because of the smurf blue color it is, and my question is.. Do I need antifouling paint? It is fiberglass and will only be in freshwater, I will be trailering it...
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    Prop 1912 17?? What size to replace?

    OK here, I have a 1974' Reinell 23' cuddy/hard top, merc 188hp, alpha one outdrive. the prop i have on it is pretty nicked up so I am looking to replace it, the only numbers I can find on the prop is 1912 17, so I'm guessing it may be a 17pitch? Thanks
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    1 of 2 trim tabs won't retract

    OK, my problem is my trim tabs, I can extend them fine but when i go to retract them, one wont retract.. It is holding presure in it. You can hear the pumps pumping and th eport side goes in but the starboard does not. I had someone applying preasure while i ran the switch and still nothing, so...
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    What size motor do I have?

    I have 1974 Reinell 22' cuddy with hard top, It has a Mercruiser Ford 177hp if that makes any sense, I was looking to see what #.#L it is. Like a 3.0? I have no Idea and can not find it anywhere. Thanks..
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    What type of wood to use for engine cover?

    I am re-building an engine cover for my inboard that will have cushion on top and seat on side, but i am having a problem on what tyoe of wood to use, just need wood that will hold, it has 50year marine wood in it now and the boat is olnt 25years old, so i dont thing i want to spend that...
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    Anyone with a Humminbird 947c Gps and fishfinder?

    I have a chance to buy a Humminbird 947c 3d Sonar fishfinder and Gps, it is new and its only like 150bucks, but they do not make these anymore and they did retail for over 1000bucks when new, but I am wondering why they stopped making them, if it would be a good choice, any one with this Gps...
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    Best way to winterize Yamaha Waverunner xl700 80hp

    like it says, what is the best way to winterize a 2000 Yamaha Waverunner Xl700 80Hp?
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    Buying a '74' Reinell 2210 Cuddy, Poss. Problems to look for?

    Hello All, I am looking at buying a 1974 Reinell 2210 Cuddy Caboin with hard top, it has a 188 Mercruiser 5.0L. has hydraulic trim tabs and auto bilge pump and dual batts. with switch.. Buy what I am asking is, what should I look for on this specific boat to be potential problems? It is in the...
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    Volvo Penta 2.1L compression Numbers?

    Hello all, I am new here and I am looking at buying either a 1984 bayliner cierra with a volvo penta v4(thats how he stated it) or a 1985 bayliner capri with the volvo penta 2.1L... I was wondering what should the compression be on these motors, as i am going to check them out before i decide on...
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