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    maybe changing from 4.3 liter cobra to 175 Suzuki outboard on a Starcraft Islander Islander.

    Weight is weight..does not matter what structure it sits on Weight X distance (CG of component to existing CG of boat) (#560 x L) + (#150 x L) = I/O #500 x L = outboard Assuming the cg of the motor is back 6’ x 560 = 3,360 Assuming distance of cg between motor and out drive is 3’ = 6+3= 9’...
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    maybe changing from 4.3 liter cobra to 175 Suzuki outboard on a Starcraft Islander Islander.

    Loosing #200 off the stern would move CG towards the bow, if anything
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    Random

    https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/right-whale-slow-zone-in-effect-off-outer-banks-through-dec-28/
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    I have had enough winter and snow in N J.

    Mileage is a meaningless unit of measure around here. It’s all about time as illustrated by the prolific use of variable (time) tolling in the area. Have seen tolls as high as $45 to go 12 miles.
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    Less people in box stores.

    Our “local economy” is 70%+ tax payer supported. Feel free to donate more if you like….but I have no interest in giving the K Street robber barons one more cent than necessary…..lol
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    Question about paint chips in fuel system

    No filter in the fuel pump module?
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    I have had enough winter and snow in N J.

    Hate winter with a passion. My legs get cold and socks look stupid in crocs…..lol
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    Question about paint chips in fuel system

    Shouldn’t be if your using a 10 micron filter per the manual
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    Please help with HPDI issues

    Typically one and the same. Sends crank position (pulse) to the ECU for timing purposes. Very sensitive electrical “noise” If it’s jumping around, it’s typically a bad sensor, but a wiring problem can induce noise into the circuit as well.
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    I have had enough winter and snow in N J.

    You wouldn’t care for it here. Our average daily humidity is 66%. March and April have the lowest daily averages at 59%
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    I have had enough winter and snow in N J.

    While the water keeps us relatively warm, it also keeps us humid year round. 28F with 70% humidity and a stiff NW wind at 15 kts is miserable
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    Installing a trolling motor on a 21ft CC

    Know this guy well….
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    Can I buy a trailer online?

    T Have patronized the local business 30 years now. A parts supply house second to none, but they where trying to sell me what they had, not what I wanted. Wanted another $225 to fit the boat to the trailer. Turns out, the out of State dealer sold my boat/trailer combo when new. Nice...
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    Nobody fishing?

    Your fish prices are crazy. Striped Bass fillets at the local fish market are ~$20 per kg. Possession is one fish per person per day. Figure 5-6 Kg. of fillets per day- $100 - $120 Expenses (fuel, beverage and ice) for a day of inshore trolling runs me roughly $200 plus misc. tackle and...
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    Can I buy a trailer online?

    Had the part number of the exact trailer I wanted. Shopped price on-line and locally. Local dealer had to order the trailer. Found the trailer in stock at an Out of State dealer, 1.5 hours away Saved $400 and 3 weeks driving 3 hrs. to pick it up.
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