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  1. Prophammer

    Merc 90 2 stroke vs 90 optimax or 90 4 stroke

    Is it just me? Or whats up with the 90 optimax? Why is it so huge compared to the old 90 2 stroke, and the 90-4 stroke is ridiculously big to be just 90hp! Whats up? My little skiff is rated for 90hp but would look like a ............................. with one of those on it! Does anyone think...
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    Can An Attwood 800 GPH Tsunami Cartridge Aerator Pump run dry without burning up?

    I just bought an Attwood Tsunami- 800 GPH-Cartridge Aerator Pump and installed it on my Carolina Skiff. The way my boat is set up, the pump draws in water while the boat is sitting still or while underway at slow speeds. While underway at high speed the pump can't draw in water because of the...
  3. Prophammer

    Bimini Top Zipper Is Bonded to the top

    one of my bimini top zippers broke and I was going to un-sew it and try to sew another one in by hand. But I noticed the original zipper appears to be bonded instead of sewn in. How can I replace that myself without ruining the top. (it is a vinyl top with cloth lining)
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    Bow Light Cut Off Date

    I Just Bought a new bow light, the package reads something like "not to be installed on boat built after this date" I forgot the date it had and I don't have the box with me now.But why is there a cut off date, of age of boat, concerning a bow light?
  5. Prophammer

    A cure for car sickness

    Go on boat rides, constantly, and it will most likely cure any future car sickness!
  6. Prophammer

    derelict boat

    Can I keep a derelict boat? Is it bad luck to take parts off a derelict boat?
  7. Prophammer

    FYI keep an eye on bunks

    A bunk rattled loose on my trailer and fell off going down the road. the remaining support bracket gouged a deep hole in my hull.2 things: #1 stay alert while driving: being half asleep at the wheel I didn't notice the boat sitting crooked for 20 miles and had to back track quite a ways to...
  8. Prophammer

    2002 5.7 Volvo Penta Running just above 180 degrees, is that too hot?

    2002 Ebbtide 23 cuddy, Volvo Penta 5.7 GXI-A, Duo prop sterndrive. Temp gauge shows about or just above 180 degrees while running wide open. I changed impeller and T-stat, temp is still the same, should it be that high? If not, what else could be causing hi-temp?
  9. Prophammer

    Mercruiser Trim Oil, should it be Dexron ATF or 10w30 engine oil?

    Boat; 1987 Regal Sebring, Engine 4.3 Mercruiser 175 I/O, Drive; Alpha 1, Trim oil; I don't know what I should put in it. Trim pump has a see through plastic resevoir, trim cylinders have a Forward line and an Aft line going to them. Any info would be welcomed, Thanks,
  10. Prophammer

    What Harm Are Blisters

    I have blisters on my hull, what harm are they? I also have an earlier post about how to fix them. I was thinking of using Marine -Tex as needed.
  11. Prophammer

    Marine-Tex to repair blisters with pic of blister

    I'm thinking about using Marine-Tex to repair blisters as needed. Any negatives associated with this type of repair? I've used Marine-Tex with other damage through the gel coat, those repairs are still holding after years of service! But I'm not sure what a blister is and how deep a repair like...
  12. Prophammer

    Is pressure treated plywood marine grade plywood?

    I need some marine grade plywood, the local store has pt plywood, is that the same thing as marine grade?
  13. Prophammer

    Boat tied to a freshwater dock for 7 years, how do I get the slime off the hull?

    My boat has been tied to a dock in a lake for about 7 years, now that its on the trailer I would like to clean the slime off the hull. I have a small inexpensive pressure washer, but it won't cut through the gunk!
  14. Prophammer

    4.3 Mercruiser mechanical fuel pump: Marine vs Automotive

    My 1987 Mercruiser, 4.3, mechanical fuel pump isn't working so I removed it and dissassembled it and found it corroded and rusty inside. I checked Napa for a Mercruiser fuel pump, the guy told me he can get it Marine style but cheaper Automotive style. He then went on to say; he bets 'they are...
  15. Prophammer

    Trim goes down ok, but only goes back up with trailering button, what ales it?

    1988 mercruiser alpha one, 4.3 thunderbolt, trim goes down ok but will only come back up with trailering button, where is the best place to start with this problem?
  16. Prophammer

    Bilge Pump Funny Story

    My Wife & Kid And me were going along a lake channel one pretty day, I said to my wife "do you smell smoke?" She said "yes". I replied " it must be coming from shore"! long story short; threw bilge pump overboard due to it was melting inside and would not stop smoking. It was the type of pump...
  17. Prophammer

    Using Mac's River Runner To Save The Prop, How Much HP Can I go up to!

    Hi everyone, I currently use a Mac's River Runner on my 9.9 mercury. I like the River Runner. I fish and explore the rivers and have hit numerous logs over the years. Before getting the river runner I went through 2 props and 2 prop shafts just since 2007! The 4 bladed props and propshafts for...
  18. Prophammer

    Good tool To Clean Mercury Tilt Tube for steering cable

    Found out just today,12 gauge shot gun cleaning kit, hard bristle brush and swab are just the right size to scrub the inside of my Mercury tilt tube. Go figure!
  19. Prophammer

    Should I rely on GPS

    Should I rely on GPS? It seems everyone is doing it.
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    Launching A Sailboat with a 3-4 ft keel from trailer.

    How do you launch those small sail boats I see going down the road? The sail boats with a 3 or 4 foot fixed keel standing high on the trailer.
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