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    anybody wanna trade props?

    i have a 11 3/4x17 aluminum prop, the floating debris always seems to find the same blade on this prop, so i want to go with a stainless prop. i also have a extra stainless prop for my inline6 90hp merc. anybody wanna trade a stainless 17p (for a "83" evinrude 2 cyl 50hp small gearcase) for a...
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    Dhadley: x dimension question

    i raised my motor up, havent had it out yet i raised it two holes= 1", now the anti-cavitation plate is 1" above the bottom of the transom. is it ok for the anti-cav plate to be above the bottom of the transom? i would think as long as i am not ventilating and the water intake is below the water...
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    santee cooper "blues"

    peterfishbuster: or anyone else. hows the fishing in august? i know the water temps probably going to be about 90degrees i've never been there in august but im going to try to get there around mid august. the 1st week of june i stayed at randolphs landing (lake marion) and fished mostly at my...
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    spinnerbait nut

    i live in bluefield wv, i dont like it here the people are good but the fishing sucks! i moved here from ventura calif 13yrs ago. i thought wv would have some good fishing, i was wrong! i left the best fishing i've ever had. so to me the next best thing is wrestling big cats in south carolina...
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    forum switch

    i like the change here! you can look at outboard questions relating to your manufacturer without weeding through all the crap.
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    optimum height?

    first, im not sure if i should post this here or in the just boat questions area, but anyway here it is. i have a 14ft capri bowrider, 50hp evinrude W/hydrofoil, manual tilt. i have the tilt stop rod in the 2nd hole from the transom. when i adjust to the 3rd hole it will ventilate. my question...
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    water displacement

    i have a 1985 14ft bayliner capri bowrider i want to replace the floor in. i dont know whats under the floor (foam?)there is a drainpipe under the floor that runs the length of the boat but splits off to 2 pipes at the center of the boat (my battery compartment). the floor has a couple soft...
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    carpet adhesives

    just finished my carpet 4days ago it rained yesterday "in the boat" and the carpet is loose. the water is loosening the glue! :( <br />i used indoor/outdoor carpet adhesive from lowes its been a week since i started this job and the empty adhesive can is still soft & rubbery. :confused: <br...
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    got goo on my hands

    i just finished pouring urethane foam, i got it on my hands and it wont come off.<br />i did read posts that said wear gloves and dont get it on your hands, but i ignored these wise comments. what gets this stuff off? :eek: <br /><br />i promise i'll follow advice in the future.
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    backyard flooring project

    i have tore out the floor & foam from the bow to the drivers seat. and it had a 4ft long gas tank in the floor which i removed. the boat has a top shell (that im not lifting), so the inside of the boat is all moulded glass console, seats, etc. there is a livewell between the drive & passenger...
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    how much foam?

    im not a mathmatician and i know by reading previous posts that there is some sort of formula for figuring out how much foam is enough, i dont know the original weight and the foam is soaked! all i can afford is two 16lb kits i ordered from the us composites link from a previous post. anyway im...
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    recycled plastic sheeting

    plasic sheeting sounds ideal for a floor that would last an eternity. i have been checking out some prices and its pretty reasonable. my question is, what thickness would you recommend for a 14ft bayliner capri bow rider? keeping in mind weight, and i will be pouring foam under it.<br />im...
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    saturated wood&foam

    im gathering that it is next to impossible to dry wood & foam out, i have a 85 13.5ft bayliner capri i discovered today the wood in the floor and about 3inches up is saturated with water (foam too) i am going to try to get some out tomorrow. if it does'nt work, it'll be a good winter project to...
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    switching to 50;1

    my 83 evinrude 50 is broke in now, im switching from 30;1 to 50;1 motor is running great at 30;1. my question is; (can i expect a performance increase with leaner oil?) <br /> <br />boat; 13.5ft bayliner capri.<br />prop; 11 3/4x17 with a doelfin hydrofoil even with the bottom of the...
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    running right?

    my 83 50hp evinrude was rebuilt i have been running 30;1 for the first 12hrs to break in. im going to go to 50;1 once i finish this tank out. i removed the plugs and they are clean after 12hrs.<br /><br />my question is; should'nt this be an indicator that both cyl are firing well and also good...
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    wood saturation

    i posted a question about my outboard/boat performance, i got a response about possible foam saturation. i have a 13.5ft bayliner capri with a 83 evinrude 50hp fresh rebuilt, it will only do about 30mph at 4600 rpm wot 11 3/4x17 prop doelfin hydrofoil level with the transom bottom. i was told...
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    correct prop?

    i have a 85 13.5ft bayliner capri with a fresh rebuilt 83 evinrude 50hp i also have 15 and 17 pitch props i have tried both with the same amount of weight in the boat, rpm @wot is 4600 and is the same with either prop but the speed with the 15p is 25mph the 17 is 28mph. my question is should'nt...
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    out of control boat

    i have a dixie 17ft fiberglass bass boat with a 1980 mercury 90hp no hydrofoil. my problem is that for some reason, at planeing speed (20-25mph)the boat leans over to the side, not the same side every time, a passenger can sit on the opposite side bow and it will help a little but will then...
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    boat leans over at planning speed

    i have a 17ft dixie vee bottom bass boat with a 1980 90hp mercury outboard no hydrofoil and when it gets up to speeds of 25mph it leans over, and when it leans it wont steer, but it does'nt lean to the same side every time i thought it might be weight distribution, but it doesnt matter what i do...
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