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    Towing a Chaparral 23 H2o Sport boat with a 4Runner that has a 5,000 pound tow rating

    You'll have that uneasy feeling when towing that close to limit. I occasionally tow my 22 ft that weighs out close to max tow capacity of my 2012 Chevy Silverado short bed w/V-6. While it does an admirable job its still is huffing and puffing up grades and definitely not the best truck for the...
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    KIA Telluride for towing?

    Make sure you keep a fire extinguisher handy while towing. Kia's have a nasty habit of self combusting.
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    KIA Telluride for towing?

    Look at tow rating of vehicle and total weight of towed boat/trailer. If it falls within rating of vehicle and you tow safely you'll be fine. Here is a review of it towing 5,000 lbs. https://www.outmotorsports.com/2022/01/2022-kia-telluride-review-towing/
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    How Filters are Made

    True. People can be amazingly resourceful when necessary.
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    How Filters are Made

    That dude on the vertical press was in the zone. Had that zombie eye thing going on.
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    VP 4.3 MPI sluggish on holeshot

    Because there not happy with holeshot/pullout. They need to try a different prop then if engine is performing as designed.
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    VP 4.3 MPI sluggish on holeshot

    Is this sluggishness a new thing or was it preforming satisfactory in past but now not so? If its always been this way try a lower pitch prop.
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    Time to upgrade. Looking at 5.0 MPI w Bravo 3

    It may not be a issue. Many advantages to dual prop but you do lose some speed on top end vs single prop outdrive.
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    Time to upgrade. Looking at 5.0 MPI w Bravo 3

    5.0 with a bravo 3 is two prop unit I thought. The performance may be underwhelming. Usually see that with a 5.7 or 6.0 or larger motor.
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    Engine problems while on vacation

    If your fuel is over a year old yes I'd remove it. I run my boat such that fuel is enough for planned boat travel such that I run tank low regularly and replenish as needed. Always keeping fresh fuel in tank. No old fuel.
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Is pressure treated wood not a good option with aluminum contact?
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    Mini Excavators

    Rent before you buy would be a good idea. A compact tract loader aka skid steer along lines of larger ones say a Cat 289/299 is good at small scale grading and redistribution. A TLB can be good if its a large one.
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    I need help with a 58 super thunderbolt iekhaefer!

    If its like later version you turn that knob on bow facing panel of cowling. That should come off. Underneath will be two compression type turnbuckles that you pull out and then unhook from the clamshell wraparound part. It may be different considering its age but the early 70's model looked...
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    Strange engine sound need help

    Volvo Penta have some models that are bad about belt erosion and ejection. We have a 2007 5.0GXi SX drive that has required much modification to keep belt on and dust reduced.
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    What to use to prevent oxidation on fuse box terminals?

    What does an ATC panel with nickel contacts look like. I googled but not a lot to narrow it down. Electricals on my boat make me anxious. LOL
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    Budget Boat Covers

    If you can keep the sides straight so water and debris repels off boat/cover then its useful. Cheap material often time has no means of keeping taught and boat with cover just fills up with junk.
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    Been here just an awhile but I’ve noticed……that

    Good Idea. Would help lots but people just don't have much when it comes to the contributing thing just wanting.
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    1400 RPM loss from 13 to 15 pitch!!!

    What diameter are the Solas Amita 3 props your testing?
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    Has anyone actually seen ethenol ruin anything?

    I haven't experienced significant problems with e10. Was a user of non ethanol in all my off road engines and boats The challenging and costly hunt for non-ethanol pushed me more to look into e-10. A study done by mercury marine has lessened my concern about e-10. I use up my e-10...
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Seriously
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