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    Old Prop 5200rpm New Prop 4200rpm Danger??

    Hey Fellow Boaters, I have a 1.6L V4 Sea Drive. I had a 15p prop on my 20ft Proline and she would do about 35mph @ 5200rpm. I recently got a 19p Hustler and she still does 35mph but now the rpm is 4200. I personally like the lower RPM because its quitier. However I do not want to do any damage...
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    Help Fixing Stripped Block Threads any Ideas

    I have 2 honed out bolt holes in my block. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can fix this. I have tried filling the hole up with real Aluminum Weld, JB Weld, Quick Steel. I then drilled out and tapped. However nothing seems to be working good enough for me to get them torqued to spec...
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    88 OMC Seadrive 1.6L Bogging

    Hello, My boat is bogging out when I try to give it anything more than half throttle or a little less. The crazy thing is my old sea drive motor that was on my boat before did the exact same thing. Here is what I done so far. The motor is getting fuel from a 20 gal portable tank with a...
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    88 OMC Seadrive 1.6 No RPM Not Charging

    Hello, I have an 88 OMC Seadrive v4 1.6 I have no rpm and is not charging. Does this issue point to a bad rectifier? Also I have tried hooking the tach to the yellow wire from the stator and still no rpm. I also have a test rpm gauge that will not register any rpms aswell. If I have to...
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    Building a T Top out of PVC

    I have been thinking about taking this project on for I think you could complete it inexpensive, quick and easily. I have been searching all over because I have heard it talked about before on this forum I just can not find it on the net anywhere. If anyone can direct me to where any...
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    What Causes Cavitation?

    I had my boat out on the lake today for the 1st time it has a 1988 20ft proline 115 V4 OMC Seadrive. I'm very familier with jet pumps and Cavitation and I'm trying to figure out what's going on. OK, here is what it does. About 3/4 throttle just before its about to plane out she revs up higher...
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    88 OMC Seadrive Rusted Steering Arm? Pics

    Hello, And Happy Thanksgiving from Central FL... I have an 88 OMC Sea Drive Model# 985230 (not sure if its a 115hp or 110) It is a 1.6 V4 that has a rusted steering arm. I need to replace this part but would like some guidance on where to start taking it apart in order to get to this part...
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    Going to try Rustoleum to paint entire Boat

    After seeing the prices of some other paints I have decided to give Rustoleum a shoot. I can get gloss white for $25 a gallon. I'm going to spray it on with a spray gun. I have two questions for you guys. #1 Can I change the color of gloss white? I want like an oyster shell, something so it...
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    Gas Tank Removal Pro Line

    Hello, I have a 88 CC Proline. I was told by the owner that the fuel tank had a leak. My question is how do I go about taking the fuel tank out? Fuel tank is located in the hull.
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    Painting Questions

    Hello Everyone, Great fourm here I have read alot but didn't find this question and was hoping someone could chim in. I'm going to be painting a 20ft 79 cc Proline. I was woundering if I could use one kind of paint to do the entire boat? I was looking into using Interlux Brightside and wanted...
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