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    anyone install speakers in their key west?

    I am adding a set of speakers and a cd player however the left speaker hole is filled with foam. The right side i can see but the left is exploding with foam. Anyone have any idea if that tube is buried in that foam somewhere? or any ideas for mounting the speakers elsewhere in the boat.
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    quick prop quetion

    Im sure you guys can help me out on this one. I have an 18 foot CC that at WOT is in the proper range 5000-6000 on an 05 Yam 115. Top speed it about 36-39 depending on the amount of fuel, and people on board. With a loaded boat and a full tank of gas I can get to 5200-5300rpm with 5 people...
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    trolling motor for key west.

    I just wanted to post for future information that the Motorguide wireless trolling motor will fit under the bow rail on 186cc boats. I have a 2005 and there is about .5 inch clearance between the collar and the rail. You do have to remove the cleat on the bow to do this.
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    Engine mount Minn Kota

    Has anyone had them, and how do you like it. In my application I have no space on the transom and I like having the rail on the front, plus I dont want to cut or remove the rail. Plus I do like that the boat remains from the show room floor ex. no modifications to anything. I am looking at the...
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    which kind of tabs

    I am going to get some trim tabs, but dont know which brand or style to get. 18.5 Key West CC. I was looking at Bennets sport tabs M-120. What do you guys think? Any suggestions?
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    question about slip?

    I was doing some calculating, and this shows my slip to be 0.008310. This is in percent right? Or should I move the decimel over 2. But even then it would be less than 1% slip. 5800 rpm at wot 38mph 2.15gear
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    Bow Rail, Taking it off.

    I have a question that you guys might be able to help me with. I am going to get a bow trolling motor, and I have a high bow rail. Well, the solution that I have found it to just take the rail off. My question is there are 3 screws at each post and seems to be sealed with silicone sealant...
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    Prop for F115

    My Yam F115 has a 15p prop on it. The recommended pitch from yamaha is 17. My redline is 6000 WOT is 5800 so I am good there. My hole shot is slow this may be reason #2 any thoughts on this?
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    crack repair on deck

    I have a small crack in my deck near the back that in my op is only as deep as the coating. It is only about as wide as a fingernail. What do you guys suggest doing about it, and what to use for a repair.
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    nautical Definitions

    Can someone inform me of what a spoil area is. On my GPS it shows many spoil areas. I am sure this sounds very stupid or silly.
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    Proper trailer?

    My trailer is a magic tilt trailer with a key west 186 on it. My main question is weather or not the trailer is proper fit for the boat. I will post some pictures this afternoon. There are two bunks in the back, and two under the bow. It is a single axle trailer.
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    throttle tightening

    My throttle will not stay put when running. Say I am running at 5500 rpm, I let go of the throttle it backs itself back down to about 4000. Is there a way to tighten it so i can put both hands on the wheel. Thanks in advance for any help. Everyone on this entire forum has been helpful.
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    Best boat votes for 2005

    I am not sure if this is the same post as before but Key West was ranked 4th very impressive better than Boston Whaler. "Coastal Fishing Boats: Grady White won this category again receiving the highest rating in eight (8) of the nine (9) categories. The next highest rated were Triton, Scout...
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    Gulf Coast, MS

    We have several islands ranging fron 7-12 miles of shore. Ship, has a civil war fort that is fun to go in. Cat great fishing. just check out google maps. beaches on all of them. About the only place to get nice blue/green water in MS we have a river that dumps lots of silt into the sound...
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    garmin shuts off.

    My new garmin 172C shuts off when starting the motor. I am thinking it is the battery causing the problem, because when starting the voltmeter goes to at least 10.8. If I have to crank the motor for more than about 1-2 seconds it happens. Does this sound like a battery problem(dead cell)or...
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    Bow mount trolling motor, and high bow rail.

    OK. I have a boat with a high bow rail. The type of fishing I do most I end up needing a trolling motor to keep from having to start and stop the motor all the time. I am not sure what I can do other than put one on the transom, which I really dont want to do.
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    Lets hear it!!! How do you keep your boat safe?

    Title implies what I mean. How do you keep your boat safe( from theft). Hitch lock, boat house. Lets hear it.
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    flimsy bimini

    I have a bimini with the sunbrella canvas on it, but when it is open while driving it shakes from side to side bad enough to be concerned about it. It has the supports in the back but the straps in the front. It also has the nylon rear and middle supports. looks similar to this. How can I...
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    question about self-bailing

    When I am sitting still fishing on my key west cc I can see water come back up through the self bailers. This only occurs when two or more people are standing in the back corner of the boat. My question is... Is this normal for some water to come back up, and can you plug it so no water comes...
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    78 johnson 200 trim

    I have a 78 Johnson 200 that is having a trim problem. There is no sound when i hit the button. It is stuck in the down position. I have not looked closely at it recently, but just thought I would post and ask first. Thanks for any help.
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