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  1. J

    Prop selection help

    I have an '06 Lowe 24' twin tube, 25" diameters, merc 115hp CT motor. These are performance #'s for the props I've used/use. My research says your boat is 24'....I don't know what diameter your toons are. To answer your question, yes, that prop is where you need to be, especially if you want to...
  2. J

    The End

    for the pontoon: changed the oil, lower unit, pulled the plugs and fogged the cylinders. replaced plug receptacle, replaced transducer as the depth sounding had stopped working on my new Garmin Echo....I hope it's the transducer. Greased prop shaft, cover re-secured, poles up, anti-moisture...
  3. J

    Electrical Schematic Help

    and fyi. I found it best on my '06 Lowe pontoon to pull the instrument panel so as to see the wires on the rocker switches, especially since it was a jumbled mess from the factory. Then using the ABYC info it was easier to match up the switches. Then I replaced my rocker switch covers with new...
  4. J

    The End

    I'm ready for spring...
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    The End

    pontoon pulled, power washed and mostly winterized a few days ago. Good week for it. Gotta go back and do oil, and lower unit. Cooler air on the Chesapeake, chilly ride a no go. Heck, we've gotten snow/ice storms in Pa. around Halloween.
  6. J

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    naw..no problem It's a 1996 Doral 1988, 18' - 20' Bayliner speedboat designed to be towed by minivans. what lake? maybe there's one of those ramp video'ers..
  7. J

    Cleveland ohio national airshow

    Annapolis, Blue Angels.
  8. J

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    ???..... Let me get this straight, cause I'm going bananas. The seller is telling you it's a 1996 Doral....HIN 55e19916....18'......no such thing,right? People on here are saying it's not a 1996 doral and sump 'thns not right. Now you say you've got a HIN that matches the boat in the pic..EXCEPT...
  9. J

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    "Papers"...."I don't need no stink'in papers!"
  10. J

    13x19 Prop Vs 13.2x19

    yep, if it's the same manufacturer it should be equal in performance. But if it's a different manufacturer, then as stated above, performance can be different. I tried to tweak my WOT rpm up a little, so I tried a Solas 3-15.5x13 in place of my Merc 3-16x13......no difference.
  11. J

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    kinda laughing here. He's gonna pull that boat with that caravan no matter what anyone says. on page 2 and still in denial.
  12. J

    1st Boat

    one of the most repeated phrases to oneself : "why didn't I listen to ----" (fill in blank)
  13. J

    Old tandem pontoon trailer question - no brakes

    good. I just mentioned bigger wheels if you had no choice. you didn't ask or say, but I sure like my electric setup. My trailer was used when purchased. I wanted disc brakes but they would not fit.
  14. J

    Old tandem pontoon trailer question - no brakes

    My pontoon trailer is a tandem with 10" wheels. I added these electric brakes to replace my surge brakes. Luckily, my trailer already had brake hubs. They fit the 10" hubs. You'll have to get the brake hubs in addition to the brakes. The hubs need to match the spindles. Spindle/bearings are...
  15. J

    Water test on 115 HO etec

    propping, even if someone knows what they are doing, can be....interesting, difficult, and expensive. 🙄 I can't answer that question specifically, only by example. My new Merc. in 2021 came with a merc. 4blade - 14x14..an even pitch. I needed a 4 - 14x13, merc didn't make one...No one did that...
  16. J

    Water test on 115 HO etec

    ok...so, I think rubex is correct. Jimmbo is correct. You have to test the boat in one configuration. And I'm sorry, I ass-u-me(d) ...you knew more, so I'll back up some. Your motor operating manufacturers rpm range is 5500-6000 @ WOT. Standard opinions on ventilation plate starting position is...
  17. J

    Water test on 115 HO etec

    well...I finally decided to look up your motor myself and, the info that's been posted on here is not right for your motor. I should quit assuming. Your rpm range @ WOT is 5500- 6000, according to Rubex....unless THEY are wrong. So, depending on what you want, it's fine where it's at. So...
  18. J

    Water test on 115 HO etec

    I'd be scared too, for my motor. You're 600 rpm above max, so I'd have to go with a 21P. Propping can be ...expensive. I'm ass-u-me ing the motor height is correct.
  19. J

    Mercruiser 4.3 Prop Question

    eh, 3800 is lugging your engine. I'd be concerned with getting close to my max rpm @WOT. Then let performance be what it is. Generally speaking, a 2" change lower will get around 400 rpm's higher, still under your recommended range. and, yes, is the engine healthy?
  20. J

    Water test on 115 HO etec

    yep, my best performance #'s are in early spring, cool air and water.
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