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  1. houstoncajun

    Not getting WOT

    I'm getting around 3800 RPM with a speed of about 25 MPH (22 - 25 depending on waves) the boat is heavy 5500 LBs dry, 100 gal gas, 25 water, 9 waste and lots of beer and ice its a 260 mercruiser 5.7 with an alpha 1 drive I've changed distributor cap and rotor, plugs to ac delco, put good gas...
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    rebuilt my trailer... need advice on adjustments

    I cut out all the crossmembers and replaced, replaced sections of the frame that was rusted and re-plumbed brakes, lights and put a new brake coupler on it. New hardware for the bunks and a 2500 LBS winch. i tried to put the bunks where they originally were but also I never saw the boat on the...
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    Prop Question

    My WOT is at about 3800 RPM, speed is 22 to 25 MPH Black Diamond Prop 15 x 17 with plastic center hub (new prop) Boat dry weight is 5500 LBS with 100 gal tank of gas, 25 fresh water, 9 gal waste, and lots of beer and ice, and usually only a couple of people on it. Bottom paint is smooth and...
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    Towing Weight Limits on a Truck??

    just loooking for some opinions on towing my boat with my Tahoe. It has a frame hitch that says 7000 LBS, the book says 7500 LBS for the vehicle but I know to use the lowest number. the trailer weighs 1580 LBS and the dry weight is 5500 LBS of the boat. So I'm right at it, so add gas and age...
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    cabin lock

    I have a folding cabin door, it folds once to the left (accordian style) then the top cover comes down. there is a hole in the folding door and in the top cover that comes down. which lock can be used for this? does anyone have a picture of theirs that I can view? I dont see how to fold it...
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    House Batteries

    I have 2 house batteries, believe they are 90 AH (about $150 each at west marine) I have shore power with a onboard dual battery charger. I can leave the slip, go out for the day and have my battery switch on all. I stop and play and flip it to 1 or 2. when I go to start it wont, so I flip it to...
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    WOT RPMs not there

    Hi all, I cant seem to get but 3800 RPM and not plane out.... I'm going to change the Cap, Rotor, Plugs and Wires this weekend but the prop is a little pitted and the tips seem ate up, can it be a major factor in there?:confused: Thanks for any tips....
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    Finding kit for sealander model 752 head??

    Hi Guys and Gals, I'm the new guy. I see alot of good info on here and hope I can pass along any I gain to the next boater. I have just purchased an 1989 Carver Montego 2557 with the sealander model 752 manual marine toilet. First of all I'm new to how the head works but it doesnt seem to...
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