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    Prop & hole shot

    I have a 94 Wellcraft 19 1/2' eclipse w/ 4.3L mecruiser I/O rated at 4400-4800 WOT. Chewed up the two 13 1/2 x 23 3 blade props so a got a set of Pirana composite 14x22 4 blade. RPM @ WOT was 4900 and hole shot doesn't seem as good as 3 blade.<br /><br />Should I go up to 14x24 to keep RPMs in...
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    Need advice - composite props

    Went thru two aluminum props this year (after having both repaired last year). Thinking of switching to composites, either propulse or piranha.<br /><br />Does anyone have any experience with these or any other recomendations?
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    Can I do this to winterize...

    Instead of draining the cooling water and then adding antifreeze, I thought I read somewhere about doing this.<br />Take a 5 gallon bucket, connect a hose to it and connect the other end of the hose to the muffs. Fill up the bucket w/antifreeze mixture, then run the engine till antifreeze exits...
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    How to vent a boat cover?

    Purchased a Sharkskin cover from iboats - works real great but the condensation is a killer.<br />What is the best way to vent the cover? It fits real tight so I can't leave an opening. How about the kind that you cut a hole and mount a plastic housing around? How many are needed?<br /><br...
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    Dolphinite - does it work?

    Looking to bottom paint and was wondering if anyone has had experience w/Dolphinite clear bottom paint? Application is straightforward but does it work, stay clear, remain glossy, etc?<br /><br />Any feedback appreciated.<br /><br />- mattttt25, how about an update on how it's holding out?<br...
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    MarineTex Easy On Bottom Coating?

    Has anyone had experience with Marine Tex Easy On Bottom Coating. Currently I have nothing on the boat bottom since it's been trailered. Want to put in at a slip (on Delaware River) and wondered whether this coating would be sufficient.
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    Bottom paint for Delaware River

    I bought a boat last year that had no bottom paint and trailered it last season. Used it on the Delaware River (around Philly) and was toying with getting a slip this year.<br /><br />What would be a good bottom paint for this type of water (fiberglass hull)? Is it possible to leave off the...
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    DIY Shrink wrap - pros & cons

    Has anyone done the do-it-yourself shrink wrap? Is it easy/effective/worthwhile/cost effective?
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    Boat cover questions

    Bought my first boat earlier this year and it came w/ a Taylor canvas cover. I have a support pole so the water doesn't pool on it, but it still gets through even in a rather light rain. The floor, upohlstery and hatches are always wet.<br /><br />What is the best material to keep a boat...
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    Depth Finder Question

    The depth finder I inherited w/ this boat is made by "President" but it looks just like a Uniden Qt206. The manual recommends placing liquid detergent on the sensor so it does'nt take a couple of days for the proper "wetting" action.<br /><br />I keep forgetting to do this and cannot get any...
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    Broke lower gear housing

    Was in a hurry to get off the water and had a severe lapse. Pulled the boat off the ramp w/ the alpha drive still down. Hit the cement and broke off about 3" of rudder from the bottom of the gear housing behind prop.<br />Can this be welded? If I needed to have the housing replaced what would...
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    FTB - Need Direction

    Trying to get as much info as possible for a boat, so here are my requirements:<br />Main usage is for knee/wakeboarding, skiing and family pleasure ( 90% of time )- fishing 10% of time.<br />Looking for something in the 19-22 ft range<br />Wife leans toward cuddy for head, I lean towards...
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