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    motor off while trailering

    I was told by the guy I bought my boat (14' Sears Gamefisher) from not to trailer the boat with the 5hp Mercury on it. I never owned a boat before, and I sheepishly asked him why, and he said, "It's not that kind of set-up." After making a few trips down to my local ramp and carrying the motor...
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    how much leakage is acceptable?

    I seem to take on abt 1 gallon per hour. Is this really bad? normal? I plan on installing bilge pump this week, but may have to steelflex bottom in future. Is this totally out of normal range?
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    5hp merc please tell me this is normal

    I never had a boat before this one, after going out the last couple of days, for a couple hours each day, I noticed there is grease coming out of the shaft that is gray in color. I haven't hit anything with it. It's basically new, the guy I bought it from had bought it new and only took it out...
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    14' gamefisher

    I came across this site over the winter, and I've been itching to do something to my 14' Sears Gamefisher, (semi-v I think). I picked up my boat and trailer and brand new 5hp Merc. last fall, only took it out a couple of times. I saw today was supposed to be beautiful so I figured, what the...
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    hydrofoil on small outboard

    Has anyone had good results with those junior hydrofoils they sell at BSP for $50? I've got an old 14' semi-v sears gamefisher and a new 4 stroke 5hp mercury. When I'm in it myself I can't even see over the bow sometimes. Or maybe one of those setback plates would help? Thanks, I'm brand new...
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    ss screw for ground?

    This may be a stupid question, and it's not for my boat, it's for my truck, but can I get a good ground using a ss screw to the frame of my truck? :oops: I just replaced my fuel pump and put in new ground and pump is not working. Now I'm thinking the stupid screw has something to do with it...
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