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  1. Robert Smith

    What wood to use to replace transom?

    3 layers 3/4 plywood, glue together with gorilla glue, screw together and let dry, cut to fit. Use fiberglass resin, extra hardener and thin with acetone, really thin, roll it on with paint roller, lots of it, it will completely soak it, let dry. IT WILL BE A FOREVER TRANSOM, I've used this...
  2. Robert Smith

    40 HP pees but still overheat alarm at speed

    Check your temp sensor also check for sand buildup in block
  3. Robert Smith

    Lithium Battery Question - 50AH LiFeP04 for a 55# thrust Minn Kota?

    AC DELCO 31 series deepcycle trolling battery, BEST BATTERY DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR THAT CAN BE HAD, I've installed these for customers for YEARS and NEVER any issues ever and they cost half the money and last just as long, BUT you have to LEARN how to take care of your Batts, will never use lipos,
  4. Robert Smith

    Jet ski motor recommendations?

    Don't use the cat, replace with D-plate, power valves are very dependable, much broader power range and Stabler engines.
  5. Robert Smith

    Jet ski motor recommendations?

    If her vx will chase an fxho down on top end the fxho has a problem, that should NEVER happen, this info comes from a IJSBA world champion boat builder and master Yamaha tech
  6. Robert Smith

    Jet ski motor recommendations?

    If your going to a 2 sroke Yamaha skip the 135. 1200 and go to the newer 1200 or 1300 power valve motors, way better by far.
  7. Robert Smith

    Jet ski motor recommendations?

    The baby ski motors have no real torque so that leaves the 4 strokes, the 110, 160, 180hps are Bullitt proof and simple or for more performace the Mercury sportjet inches 175, 210, 240hps are good also with way more performace just DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT ANYTHING OPTI MAX. And the sportjets are...
  8. Robert Smith

    anyone know how to quiet a two stroke.

    Inject some water into exhaust flow on the downward side of muffs(keeps wTer from backing into motor) and buy some (real) sound insulation for compartment
  9. Robert Smith

    Part For Sale Mercury Sportjet 240 hp EFI 2.5ltr

    For sale is COMPLETE Mercury 240hp sportjet system, 100hrs. Complete dressed motor/jet system just as you would buy from Merc. Plus boat wire harness, gauge package, steering and control systems. Everything needed to go from empty hull to running boat This is a 2.5 liter v/6 EFI 240HP. NOT A...
  10. Robert Smith

    Yamaha trim unit

    I have one, tried calling your number, won't go thru, Bob 402 208 4299
  11. Robert Smith

    Transom replacement

    Yes, transom can last forever, make pattern, 3 layers of ext. Plywood 3/4, glue together(gorilla glue, the foaming type) screw together, let set(week), scape off excess, mix fiberglass resin with hardner then cut 1/3rd with acetone then start coating with roller multiple coats, it soaks in good...
  12. Robert Smith

    Transducer compatibility

    The xtn is for Helix units, will still show depth but your unit is to stupid to do much more, sorry
  13. Robert Smith

    Merc. 240EFI v/6 SportJet Complete system.

    For sale is complete MR 240 v/6 efi sportjet system (NOT an OPTI-JUNK). Complete as you'd buy it from. MERCURY plus steering and throttle controls and wire harness, everything you need to build an empty hull to complete running boat. New from Mercury is over $20,000 if you could still get one...
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