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    36 tournament / Cummins 555 VT

    Whats the engines full Rpm at no load (out off gear) and the engines full Rpm in gear wide open? Both engines have same WOT? What does it cruise at X mph or knots? How fast is it at full throttle? Cheap easy test and checks, beginning of a good baseline before hauling the boat. Take a mechanic...
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    9.8 Merc 110 not spraying water

    If not sure how hot the engine block use a cheap heat gun. Reasonably accurate and works great last for years and prevents bad burns.
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    Can skeg damage cause vibration/noise on plane?

    I worked for a marine contractor for several years. We ran only aluminum props on the outboard powered work boats and I/O boat because the props were sacrificical to protect the prop shaft and bearings. Props are cheaper and quicker to fix then drive components. Some of the props on the skiffs...
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    '04 Merc 25hp dead(ish) cylinder

    Thanks for the update.
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    Can skeg damage cause vibration/noise on plane?

    Props can have more damage then can be seen by eye. If you have a spare prop/get your prop reconditioned and try that before hauling for the winter. Cheap test and may give peace of mind?
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    1998 15HP 4-Stroke Water in engine oil after impellor change?

    Looks like a milkshake.
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    9.8 Merc 110 not spraying water

    Often the telltale tube is blocked. Mud dobblers are often the cause. My first course of action is to make sure the fitting and the attached hose is clear.
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    Parking boat in driveway

    Keep that Ace in your hand to play at another time to your advantage. “that if the boat is still hitched to my truck than it is not considered parked.” Friendly of the HOA to tell you that.
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    1999 Triton Tr19 open or closed cell foam?

    Assuming you have a stern plug raise the bow at a good rake, pull the stern plug and clean the limber holes let the boat drain for a couple of weeks and air out the interior. If your still concern weight the boat and compare factory weight taking into consideration boat equipment in the lockers...
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    Trying to determine proper engine/ trans/ prop pairing

    You have: Tested speed of 17 mph at 3000 rpm Reported boat cruises at 18 mph and tops out at 23 5.7 MPI Engine mfg spec 4800-5200 rpm Recommend “upper end of the WOT RPM window for a carbureted SBC or BBC, that is in the 4600-4800RPM range.” So you have unknown potential for mph from 3,000rpm...
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    Trying to determine proper engine/ trans/ prop pairing

    What is the factory approved full RPM for that engines? You should do another sea trial and confirm for your self it does “boat cruises at 18 mph and tops out at 23.” and the engines reach full rated RPM. This would give you a clearer idea of the engine and prop pairing. Couple hundred bucks...
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    Trying to determine proper engine/ trans/ prop pairing

    How big is the boat, weight and length? What does the tach read at cruise and wide open throttling? Do you have pictures?
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    Throttle arm slop

    Good description above and good point to setup engine engine not running. Similar Mercury O/B controls when the handle is pushed forward the first section of the arc pushes the gear into Forward once it is in Fwd, then the handle starts the rest of the arc lifting the carb. throttle arm from...
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    Mercury 40 big foot help

    I bought a Mercury factory service manual on Ebay for about $30 for my 2004 25 Hp Big Foot which I understand Yamaha parts do interchangeably . If you go to Boats.net in the parts for your O/B it should listed the services, parts and owners manual P/N ‘s. The owner manual should be a free down...
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    Profile 2000 winch bolt removal

    It should be a smaller diameter bolt than the center bolt. Slightly off center. If the winch is similar to other traditional winches. A picture of your winch would make it easier to help.
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    I got a boat...help needed!

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    I got a boat...help needed!

    As was said “More information on boat needed” O/B, I/O or Inboard? 2 stroke or 4 stroke? The boat may not be a bad deal just a lot of unknowns.
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    No spark. Need info on testing electronics.

    Check kill switch and key switch
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    Aluminum Hull Straighness?

    I would promptly contact the dealer and mfg creating a paper trail. Often the Mfg have people that specialize in getting these things straighten out. I would be polite and respectful but persistent.
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