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    83 Center Console…higher tow points?

    Thanks. Wasn’t sure which way to go since it may be kinda Bayliner-specific. Most boats have them mounted higher up the transom.
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    83 Center Console…higher tow points?

    I have a 1983 Bayliner center console, 18.5 feet, 125 hp Force. I use it for fishing and for towing tubes and skiers. It does okay, but on this model the anchor points for the tow rope are pretty low… just a few inches above the waterline. The line drags in the water a lot, especially when you...
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    83 Center Console…higher tow points?

    Will do. Thanks. Not much meat in the transom on this model Bayliner.
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    83 Center Console…higher tow points?

    I have a 1983 Bayliner center console, 18.5 feet, 125 hp Force. I use it for fishing and for towing tubes and skiers. It does okay, but on this model anchor points for the tow rope are pretty low… just a few inches above the waterline. The line drags in the water a lot, especially when you gun...
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    Wobble roller placement

    Welp, I thought it was a 5000 lb axle but I checked the spindle and bearings and it’s only 3500. Not gonna work. Thanks folks. Time to re-assess. I have a dual axle bunk trailer but it will need some work. The boat was towed from about 90 miles away on the dual axle trailer when I bought it...
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    Wobble roller placement

    Same numbers here https://www.boatingworld.com/boats/aquasport-boats/1988-aquasport-222-sandpiper
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    Wobble roller placement

    Spec sheet can be viewed or downloaded here: https://classicaquasport.com/archives/2005/04/aquasport_speci.php
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    Wobble roller placement

    Hmmm… I’ve got 20 rollers total (8 wobble and 2 keel rollers on each of two pivoting assemblies). The Classic Aquasport site says the boat is 2200 lbs. Motor is about 520 lbs. Comes out to 136 lbs per roller. I know on bunk trailers the keel rollers don’t carry weight. This trailer has...
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    Wobble roller placement

    Thanks, that helps
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    Wobble roller placement

    Thanks man. The stringer that runs fore an d aft is just outside the place where the splash well meets the transom. Sounds like I need to move the outer roller out as far as I can, then move the inner roller away from the keel and as close to the stringer as I can. I don’t think I can get it...
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    Wobble roller placement

    Oops.. posted the video twice. 🤷‍♂️
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    Wobble roller placement

    I bought a used trailer for my 22 foot aqua sport dual console. I have a 200 horse Johnson on a rebuilt transom. The trailer is a “self-adjusting” model built by the Long trailer company. The previous owner showed me a picture of it with a 23 footer on it. It has 2U shaped swiveling...
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    Force 125 1980 something.. Rectifier? Spark when connecting battery

    No. But that’s another place to double check next time, thanks!
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    Force 125 1980 something.. Rectifier? Spark when connecting battery

    I am on vacation about 3 hours from my real tools. I took the battery out just to get it to my charger (extension cord won’t reach at our rental) and when I re-installed it sparked at the battery post as I was reconnecting the battery cables. I had never seen that before and assumed I must...
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    Thermostat cover hose 200 Johnson 2000 J200VLSIF

    Got it fired up and it’s not leaking. Smoky, but it’s been sitting a while. Still needs fine tuning. Haven’t adjusted idle speed or timing.
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    Thermostat cover hose 200 Johnson 2000 J200VLSIF

    This hose (item 37) on my 200 hp 90degree Johnson is cracked and leaking water. Can I just replace it with a fuel line? Vacuum line? Does it matter much what I use?
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    200 hp 90 degree powerhead, FITCH midsection

    So the lower unit came of easy. Steering swivel too. But the exhaust housing seems to be stuck on there pretty good. I have removed all six of the long 3/8 bolts and six 1/4-20s. Smacked it a bunch of times with a plastic dead blow mallet. No luck. Any tips on getting it loose?
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    200 hp 90 degree powerhead, FITCH midsection

    Great shortcut, thanks!
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    200 hp 90 degree powerhead, FITCH midsection

    Heh... you got a good memory! I kinda got tired of messing around with it! This powerhead is newer and in better shape. I'll still try to get it running and re-sell it, or I'll put it on another hull.
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    ficht 200hp converting to carb 225 hp powerhead

    Hey, I don't want to hijack an old link, but I have a similar question with with a 200 hp carbureted Johnson. Link here: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/200-hp-90-degree-powerhead-fitch-midsection.761527/
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