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    Should I change prop pitch/ go to stainless.

    the tach is old, seems accurate but i guess I cant know for sure. the speedo is a new gps model.
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    Should I change prop pitch/ go to stainless.

    I am going to be adding a jackplate with 6 inches of setback to my setup. My current setup is a 15-foot v haul, with a 115 merc tower of power, 19 pitch aluminum prop. Currently turning around 5000 rpm. This is a bit low right now, but that should come up with the jackplate height. Currently...
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    What Is everybody using for spark plugs

    Hi, I have 1 1986 tower of power 115. It current has BU8H plugs, I know most people recommend BUHW but I can't seem to find any in stock in Canada. Most places just say discontinued. I have found BUHX in stock but I'm not sure how differently those would perform. A mercury catalog i was looking...
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    Should I Buy A Jackplate

    Yes the cavitation plate sits approximately 1 inch below the hull
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    Should I Buy A Jackplate

    well I'm not to concerned about gaining a few extra MPH, i just don't want to mount the motor and have it be way to low, and then im stuck with it. or also making it easier to mount a new engine if I decide to re power. currently where it would sit is 1 inch below bottom of the hull
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    Should I Buy A Jackplate

    it is a small boat, its a glastron gt150
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    Should I Buy A Jackplate

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    Should I Buy A Jackplate

    I have a boat project I've been working on since fall, I am getting close to mounting my mercury 115. I'm considering installing a jack plate but I'm not sure if it's worth the money. I am not interested in a automatic/hydraulic model as I do not wish to spend $1500. I really only want it to...
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    Advice On Stringer/Transom Repair

    Hi, I am going to be replacing my stringers and transom. I am new to this so just feel like I need some advice. The boat originally had 3 stringers, and no horizontal supports running in between the stringers. I'm wondering if I should repair it to what it was before or add in extra bracing...
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