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    how do i choose a prop for my 1971 18ft Tom Sawyer

    Alright, so i have a 1971 Tom Sawyer run about. I use it mainly for fishing and cruising but I want to be able to pull a towable with it. It has a 165hp mercruiser with a mercruiser 1 sterndive. The boat is rated for 6 people. I dont know how much the boat weighs. Any suggestions?
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    Sea Tow Vs. Vessel Assist

    Hey All, I'm looking into buy a AAA for the water. I've researched both Vessel Assist and Sea Tow. We have both here in California and the memberships pretty much paralell each other and are only a few dollars off from each other. I'm looking for anyone with experience with either one if...
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    Best tow vehicle - Opinions and recommendations please

    Re: Best tow vehicle - Opinions and recommendations please 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4. 5.9L V8-245hp, 4-speed auto, 13mpg city, 17mpg hwy. Runs like a stripped *** ape. I smoked the tires ( on accident) taking off from the red light on the fwy onramp. Even highway patrolman was suprised.:D
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    1971 Mercruiser inline 6 165hp

    Hey All, I have an 18ft Tom Sawyer powered by a 165hp inline 6. Ive been having problems with the acceleration. From a dead stop in the water if I pedal to the metal to get a skier up the boat just sputters and dies leaving me with a pissed off skier. I rebuilt the carbuerator, replaced the...
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    Is my 18ft Tom Sawyer deep V an ocean going vessel?

    Hi I have a 1971 Tom Sawyer, I believe its a run about. It has a closed bow and seats 6. It has a Chevy inline V6 with what I am told is an Alpha 1 drive. I've had the boat for about 6 months and have done the basic maintenance to the boat, oil change, outdrive service etc. I have had it out on...
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    1971 Tom Sawyer

    Hi I have. 1971 Tom Sawyer, I believe its a run about. It has a closed bow and seats 6. It has a Chevy online V6 with what I am told is an Alpha 1 drive. I've had the boat for about 6 months and have done the basic maintenance to the boat, oil change, outdrive service etc. I have had it out on...
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