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    Add a little Diesel

    No..... absolutely not! If anything, it runs better. Good power! Good throttle response! And quieter! Once I get the odometer repaired, I will check the mileage and let you know how that was! Michael
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    Add a little Diesel

    I read all of the comments on D in gas mixing. Having been raised on the farm, I am very familiar with D and it's properties. However, I am not a scientist! Bottom line up front is that I tried it. This is certainly not a scientific study..... just call it a field trial. I own a 1997...
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    Engine size

    BLUF is the 90 hp 2 stroke is more than adequate. I own an 83 CD 22ft, and it has an Evenrude 2 stroke (97) motor. Loaded minimally light it reachs 38 mph according to my GPS. That's plenty fast. I pulled my son this past summer (250#) on two skis with no problem and had to trottle back...
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    Trim Tab Question

    Les responded also to my post with detailed info on how to proceed. Thank you all very much! Michael
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    Trim Tab Question

    I am meeting with the shop service manager Monday to discuss mounting trim tabs on R-Dory (22 ft Classic - 83 yr model). I am leaning towards Lenco electrics. Do any of you know of an easy fix for the curvature problem on the transom mounting surface? Is there a proven provider/retailer in...
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    Trim Tab Question

    That 50# sandbag would probably hog the bed & the covers..! LOL... Seriously... Thank you so much for your commentary. I have been out on the net (Hodges Marine and others and the least expensive seems to be about $410 for the Bennetts. Thank you for the tip on the curvature. I had not...
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    Trim Tab Question

    I am the proud owner of Ron Fishers 83 yr model Classic 22 footer named R-Dory which came out of Guttenburg, IA. What a wonderful restoration Ron and Connie did with her. I have a question regarding trim. I have had her out twice and notice a tilt to the right (left side of the boat higher...
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