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    Legal to ski behind 2 person boat?

    Here in Ca. the law requires an observer, not driving the boat, onboard while towing a skiier. I don't believe a mirror is an acceptable substitute, as in some states.<br /><br />I seem to recall a definition of a skiier as considered a passenger in the boat.<br /><br />If my boat is max rated...
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    Home brew outboard trim ?

    I have an idea, am I re-inventing something I can already buy?<br />I would like a few degrees of trim, controllable from the seat. <br />My outboard does not have trim, my boat can't handle the 40~50lb. electro-hydraulic trim with 5" setback. <br /><br />I want to take a motorcycle hydralic...
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    Less diameter more pitch?

    Im running a johnson 75 small gearcase on a small boat with a 12.25 X 15 hustler prop. Getting 43mph at 5400.<br /><br />What can I expect if I switch to a 11.75 X 17 ?<br />Will I still be around the same rpm?<br />Thanks,<br />-Dan
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    Power Vs. speed question

    What kind of speed should I expect from my combination?<br />I have an "adventure" 9 foot speedboat. (shallow V) Like the Addictor, 245, but a foot longer.<br />It came with a Tohatsu 40, and would do about 31 mph.<br />I replaced that with a Johnson 75 stinger short shaft. Hydrofoil, no trim...
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    How much does my stinger 75 weigh?

    I have a 1975 Johnson stinger 75 3 cyl with a short shaft. <br />What is the weight?<br />Thanx.
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