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    What torque for my prop?

    Thanks, I have two props that look identical, on muffs one sounds horrible in gear while the other sound fine. In the past on other boats I simple would hand tighten the nut the then tighten until the next place to install the couter pin, why would some say 25lbs and other sites hand tighten?
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    What torque for my prop?

    2005 Nissan 50 hp 2 stroke TLDI Some say don't torque the prop and others say 25 to 30 lbs. Manual states to securely tighten? (what does that mean?) I didn't torque my prop and had a bit of prop chatter? engine is new to me. Thanks.
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    Top speed?

    I'm looking at a Smoker Craft 162 spitfire 1998 with a 2019 mercury 4 stroke 50hp, worried it may be under powered, usually 2 people and would like to see 30mph, opinions? thanks
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    Ideas on a 1999 Sylvan 1600 Adventure

    Going to look at a1999 Sylvan 1600 Adventure with a 75hp 2 stroke, any ideas on possible cruising speed or top speed, I know much depends upon prop etc. just your thoughts. Any general thoughts on this model?
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    Thermostat impellor question

    thanks all, I'll check it at the lake. I seem to be having a difficult time finding the right pump and thermostat.
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    Thermostat impellor question

    The reason I'm not changing the impeller at this time is because this boat was dropped off at my home asking if I wanted to buy it so I wanted to give it a short test on the water first.
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    Thermostat impellor question

    I will replace the impellor after I go for a test drive, used a infrared gun at head and thermostat cover, I could also hold my hand indefinitely on head. Just want to go for a test drive before replacing impellor. Can muffs give a false impression on water pump working? I was thinking perhaps...
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    Thermostat impellor question

    Just picked up a 1971 Evinrude 60 hp model 60173c been sitting for about 3 years, started in a barrel, started instantly and ran perfect, not much if any water from exhaust. Removed a lot of bees hiding where the water exits. Put the muffs on and starter again, no water from exhaust but lots...
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    Listing to port side

    2003 1850 Crestliner, 115hp honda. Boat does list to port, would like to raise engine in hopes this would help, at this time running near full throttle and trimmed out a bit the cavitation plate is about an inch to a inch and half under water, cavitation plate sits about 3/4 inch below bottom of...
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    Listing to port side

    2003 Crestliner 1850, 115hp honda. Boat will list to the port side, makes no diff on trim level, sits level while sitting still, does the same with my 3 blade or 4, engine height is about 3/4 inch below boat. I noticed a slight bump in my cavitation plate on the port side (see pic) could this...
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    Any suggestions on prop pitch and manufacture?

    Just purchased 2003 Crestliner 1850 Sport fish with a 115 honda was able to put on the water once prior to winter unfortunately the tach wasn't working so wasn't able to check WOT although full throttle seemed to be very high, top speed was around 30 mph, seems a bit slow, have since replaced...
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    spray from tail of boat

    2003 four wins freedom fish and ski with a 5.0 and volvo out drive, runs fantastic but I noticed coming from the outdrive area there is a spray that rises about one to two foot, can't tell where it's coming from because of the large swim deck, is this normal?
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    Boats sits low in water on one side?

    2003 four wins freedom 18 foot with fishing package, nobody in boat from rear on boat it leans towards the starboard side about two inches, is the fuel tank in the middle? also two batteries on starboard side would this be enough to lean? any ideas?
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    Is this a good boat?

    Have gone from bass boat to party barge my wife misses the comfort of the party barge, we mosty use on our local lake for pleasure and pan fishing, was going to purchase a no frills aluminum but saw a 2003 Four Winns freedom fish and ski with all the fishing needs plus comfort, and I said I...
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    Help with finding a boat

    Looking for a fishing boat want stable when standing to one side typically just two in boat however would like to have 4 people for pleasure ride. I'm going to look at two boats both the same price, haven't looked at either because it's a 6 hour drive. 1990 Spectrum Sport with a 115 hp Suzuki...
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