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  1. K

    In the market for a new outboard

    How happy were you with the way the boat performed with the 25 2stroke? If you were pleased, a 25 Yamaha would be a good replacement. Good power with less of a weight difference than Merc/Tohatsu or the Suzuki. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    I messed up today with trailer

    If it’s tracking straight and the tire and wheel don’t wobble, you probably didn’t hurt anything. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  3. K

    Bought a boat (I know Finaly)

    Should be a rocket with that motor! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Prop choice on new tohatsu 20hp

    Your prop change is going to give you a lot more push. If it gets you boat up on step, raising you motor a bit would get you a little more. If your using the clamps to hold the motor you can usually slip a spacer between the motor and the transom that will raise the motor 3/4 - 1, Bolting the...
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    Prop choice on new tohatsu 20hp

    Sounds like your heavy! Working backwards with the numbers, a 9 prop is capable of a top end just over 20 mph, an 8 tops out just under 20. I bet the 8 would work better. Might even get you up on plane! I’ve used a 20hp Tohatsu on a 16 foot jon boat. It performed nicely with two people and...
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    What is the actual towing weight?

    I also tow with a small suv, a RAV4. My car has the towing package which increases its towing capacity from 1500 to 3500. The main ingredient in this package is a transmission cooler. But if I were towing any where near the 3500 pound capacity, I’d want brakes on the trailer. Also to consider on...
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    Small Motor Tachometer

    If you have an accurate speed, you can use an average slip (5% for example) and come very close to the rpm’s. I realize this is not the preferred method. But who’s to say that a cheapo Tach is not off a bit. I’m familiar with that motor. If your breaking 20 mph with the stock 10 prop, your...
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    Converting 1986 Merc 9.9 2-stroke to 15HP?

    Tohatsu/Merc 20hp 4stroke weighs the same as the 15hp. This would be my choice in a new or newer motor, if weight is your primary concern but you want more power. Converting your 9.9 to 15 is relatively simple with lots of info and parts readily available online if you poke around. Sent from...
  9. K

    State of Illinois

    Montana is about $50 for permanent trailer plates-once and done. Same with the boat, permanent registration. And no sales tax, but don’t bother moving up here! Nasty winters, just horrible, and bears, snakes and Californians! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    5.30-12 tire question

    etrailers is a great online website. They have a FAQ page as well as some well-trained customer service people. They give several options in each tire size. For instance, if you decide to go with a larger than stock tire, you’ll need to know the height of both the old and new size to make sure...
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    Mercury 9.9 4 Stroke - Tachometer / Prop Selection

    If a 9 pitch is getting you where you want empty but struggling with a load, having an extra 8 around ought to work. I have a 25 hp on my 1648 and switch between a 13 and 11 Turning Point often. (I would use a 12 pitch but Turning Point doesn’t make one for my motor.) The 13 struggles with a...
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    Buying a new outboard online

    I bought a Tohatsu 20 from Online Outboard. Very reputable company, no problems. Any time a see a motor listed for about 1K less than it should be, I’m very suspicious. There is just not that kind of profit margin on a small motor. I expect they’d charge your credit card and that’s the last...
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    Abnormal plug wear?

    Single carb Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Abnormal plug wear?

    The motor is a late 90’s Mercury 25hp 2 stroke. I’ve owned it three years and changed the plugs once, about 40 hours ago, best guess. It started to idle a little rough and take a little more effort to start, so I bought some new plugs. Upon removing the old plugs, I noticed that the plug from...
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    JACK PLATE

    I think a riser is a good option. That TH mini jacker will work also, it’ll get you an extra three inches if you keep it level with top of the transom. You can squeeze 5” inches if you fudge a bit. But if you need 6”, a riser would be a better option. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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