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    Tin boat mayhem down under

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5yvvJ_3108 Nope. And the criminals down there have found out how to port and fab 50HP reed cages and carbs to a 30HP and do a rev limiter delete. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQOJTl3EFio 7.5K-8K RPM out of a 30HP Yammy 2-Stroke?
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    Like new in box SS PowerTech REB3R14PYS50

    One hour use like new. 3 blade,10.25" diameter, 14" pitch 3.5" Gearcase 13 spline for Honda-Yammi-Zuke. 40-50-60HP. $200+ shipping from ZIP 32134.
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    Galvanic corrosion problem

    '00 1652 Weld-Craft that sits in fresh water at my home pretty much 9 months of the year. Having an issue with corrosion around my fish finder transducer. I have bubbling paint and deep etching in the aluminum a few inches around the stainless transducer mount where it bolts below the water...
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    Cruise fuel mileage

    1652 Weld-Craft side console W/transom pods for a total length of 17'-11" and 6' width. 2020 Zuke DF60A W/Stainless 3 blade Power Tech 15" prop. Zuke operating range is 5,300-6,300 RPM. Currently getting 10.5-11.5 MPG @ 20-24MPH cruise @ 3,900-4,300 RPM. Top speed is 34 MPH @ 5,400 RPM, 900 RPM...
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    Is this a good switch panel?

    It's twice as expensive as some most of the other panels. https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-WeatherDeck-Waterproof/dp/B000K2O0B8. I need top drawer components on my Weld-craft repower/refurb, it sits uncovered out in the elements in the canal behind us pretty much all summer long.
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    Anyone with a newer Suzuki DF60A on a 16' Jon?

    Snagging a new '20 Zuke 60 and need correct SS prop choice. Hull, '00 Weld-Craft 1652 side console. 16'3" long with 18" factory transom pods for a 17'9" total length. Dry hull 550 lbs and rated for 60HP max. 12 gal fuel tank in rear, 2 group 31 batteries up front. Trolling motor. I go 230 and my...
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    '03 Johnson 50HP SOLD

    '03 J50PLSTD. Engine, choice of 17" or 19" OMC SST Stainless props, Side control with 110" throttle and shift cables, OMC System Matched Tach, Buzzer and all necessary OMC wiring harnesses except battery cable. 122lbs compression both cylinders. VRO delete with OMC 48HP special style fuel...
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    Dodged a bullet on my '99 115 HP Fitch

    I use my Jon at my lake place at least 50-60 days a year so my Pro-Line at my other home just sits.....and sits, been over 3 years since it's moved. I usually start it on the hose at least every 3 weeks and run ethanol free 91, Stabil blue and Sea Foam in it. Always fires right up but not last...
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    Boat ramp extension

    Waters is right at the bottom edge of my private concrete ramp at my lake place with the drought. I never power on so the sand bottom at the end of the ramp is a perfect matching grade as the ramp. Minus the 5" concrete thickness at the end. I want to add around 4'-5' of additional ramp on the...
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    BRP parts rant

    How come BRP will sell me a brand new Tilt and Trim unit for $1,400 but the 2 problematic little plastic poppet check valves (#0335134) used in the up and down valve circuits have been "Discontinued" or they are "Unavailable"? I call BS! There are 2 of them in the new unit you want to sell me...
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    How much?

    Gonna sell my 17' Grumman and great running 2HP Johnson kicker on CL. Has OEM engine mount, 2 nice seats, one ore, four foam transport cushions and roof racks. Great for exploring creeks and rivers with one tow vehicle, paddle downstream and putt back or vice versa. Gets around 40 MPG @ 5 MPH at...
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    Pelican case knock-off's at Sam's

    Unbelievable deal for $19.98. Pull and pluck mid foam for shaping your goodies. [/url]_MG_1368 by L J, on Flickr[/img] I bought 2 and wife sent me back for 2 more for Christmas gifts. They are very heavy duty.
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    Plese Delete

    Snagged one. Thanks.
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    Prop decision

    1652 Weld-Craft. 550lbs dry, 73" beam. Total length with 21" transom pods is exactly 18'. '03 perfect running 50HP Johnrude mounted 3" above transom height. 10 Gal fuel tank in rear. 2 Group 31 AGM batteries up front. Trolling motor. Me 225Lbs, DW 120. Boat tops out at 33MPH at 6200 RPM with...
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    OMC Head Temperature Gauge Deal

    Just installed one on my 50 on my Weld-Craft last week. Helps determine when it's time for a impeller service as hours pile up and indicated temperature increases.Cheap insurance. Around $30 shipping included...
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    Public Service Announcement. Skeeters(Not the bass boat)

    My Hot Shot flying insect spray seems to have lost it's effectiveness. I have to literally drown the little suckers for it to work, it's only .15% Permethrin. So I put 3oz of Hi-Yeild in a 32oz Simple Green sprayer bottle and filled it with water. WOW! This stuff literally knocks them out of...
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    What's it worth?

    Elderly Marine on tiny disability across the canal from me at our fishcamp has an outboard he wants to sell. He has no web access and is way out in the middle of nowhere so I offered to help him sell it here in town on CL. 1998 Yamaha 5 HP 2-stroke. 46lbs with inboard fuel tank and remote tank...
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    Painted one of my Engines

    I got tired of lookin at my '03 50HP I bought a few years back so I had the lower off for a water pump and figured WTH I'll repaint it while it's off. Before. And After. Started with 100 grit Emory cloth then finish sanded with 200 grit wet and dry on the lower and mid sections. Simple...
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    Power Pack fix

    Ever since I bought my Weld-Craft the engine has been funky. '03 Johnrude 50 HP. Never idled worth a crap and would bog down over 4500RPM. Did a link and sinc, checked timing, Blows 132 compression on both jugs, rebuilt/cleaned carbs, removed VRO and installed 48 Special fuel pump(no oil tank...
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    Wired for sound

    I could easily see our big flatscreen inside the house through a big picture window from my screened in grilling area but had no sound. What to do? We cancelled our land line phone years ago and use our cells exclusively. I still have the old phone wiring in most rooms so I figured I would use...
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