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    Thinking of getting salty

    I thought seawater requires zinc anodes where fresh is aluminum? As long as you use the boat to keep growth low, I don't see any reason to pull the boat out of the water.
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    rolling torque wrench

    I have been faced with having to "feel" it also. it boils down to turning resistance and what is too much or little load required. Read about many ways guys have attempted to get the "crush" right and hoops they went thru. I just took my time and snugged a little, turned a little to get it all...
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    Thinking of getting salty

    as far as keeping it in the water? like you mentioned proper saltwater anodes. As long as the gelcoat is good there should be no issues for a week or 4. raw water flushing with a hose is a good idea. hope you have a great time.
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    Add gauges or not?

    tach is a must for me. tells many things besides engine speed. it gives a baseline for health, unhealthy and feedback on proper setup. An idiot light is fine for volts unless you have some serious electronics and batt system.
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    Thinking of getting salty

    I would be risky enough to take that into open water but think I best warn you about water over the bow and risk. I believe there are "bow covers" but none the less water is heavy and snaps may not keep the cover in place. I don't know your experience or ability to maneuver thru waves but you...
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    Fixing Up Boat Help

    I believe that company used foam for structural vs stringers. Gas tanks were foamed in and corroded. the company had hard times in the mid 70's and cut back on material strengths. Maybe by 80's they did not scrimp? The trihull design makes for a lake boat. hope it is sealed and the foam is dry.
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    Fixing Up Boat Help

    General Marine was a southern cal builder that Used Ranger as their model name.
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    Name this boat

    Glastron and Carlson :D
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    4cyl,6cyl,8cyl max rpms

    I am interested in the max rpms of different motors. 4 cyls seem to be propped about 4800 6 cyls seem to be propped about 4600 8 cyls seem to be propped about 4400 I don't know why? I don't even have a guess:/ Do you?:love:
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    Volvo 280 Drive

    Hello :) I have a 280 drive There are not vary many props avail. Stock, general 3 blade boring props is all. Is there an adapter/hub that will increase the num and style of props I can use? Thanks
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    Hairline/stress cracks?

    Have you owned it since new? Can you attribute the cracks to a specific time, did you have rough water? Some would say cracks are normal, I don't. Depending on the history of the boat where the cracks are, could be sign of weakened stringers, rotted floor, other load bearing parts. More...
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    fuel or ignition? please help

    How did the old plugs look? Timing? Dist advancing properly? What prompted the carb rebuild?
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    Cylinder Sleeving

    Hello all<br /> I am curious about "XXXXXXXX"<br />"Sleeving" a marine block.<br /> I have heard you can't do it.<br />I would like peoples opinions on the<br />possibilty of boring out a cyl to be<br />sleaved back to OEM sizing.<br />Thanks
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    Yachts?

    When I was younger, large boats were called<br />yachts. I haven't heard this term in a while.<br />What are yachts? What size constitutes<br />being called yacht? Can you go yachting<br />in a dingy?
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    Whoa!

    I was just cruising along and this 17' ish<br />Bayliner came blowing by me.<br />I hit the gas and darned if it didn't take<br />80+mph to catch her.......<br />She was running smooth not a trace of spray.<br />Think my speedo is off?
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