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I am not sure exactly what you are looking for, but my 2.5 year old ETEC 90 hp in-line 3 cylinder is one of those newer era 2 strokes. It is an instant start EFI motor on any regular I've ever used and auto injects whatever oil is consumed with no noticeable smoke. It has never cranked, just...

1) Boa constrictor 2) 12 Ga./00buck 3)Pull the drain Plug Bet if 30 minutes isn't up your editing the "any" out of the last line. Actually I read somewhere that if you put some fabric softener sheets around the boat, he'll probably choose to leave of his own accord. Maybe leave one of the tie...

Though I have not tried this, I would think if you had a friend in shallow water you would easily be able to switch from an innie to an outie or vice versa slowly and carefully. For that matter a friend on the other side with a fat thumb, or a little dutch boy, should allow you to change a plug...

Hello Tom, I bought the Ongaro unit from Defender and mounted it through the old hand op wiper hole at the bottom of my window. I see no reason it could not be mounted up above so long as you plan the new hole for it's 90 or 110 degree sweep arc. It is by no means fast (like an auto wiper). Its...

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I just looked up the solas and do see some 12.5 dia props listed for certain 70 hp omc's so i'm not sure what to tell you. I guess you should discuss the diameter issue with your dealer or at least measure the radius from your shaft to the anti-ventilation plate before buying anything non...

Franco, I'd be surprised if your lower unit would not take up to a 13 3/4 0r 14" diameter. My 88 Johnson 70 did. Usually, I think those 12.5 ers are for the 40-50hp class. I could be wrong though. If I were you I'd check it out and look at this E-Bay find: New 13 3/4 x 13 SST Stainless for like...

I just looked up those adjustables (Propulse) and it looks like they don't adjust down enough for your situation.

The old rule of thumb always was 200 rpms for each reduced inch of pitch, I believe. But other things come into play like cupping if you change prop type. It would seem 13P is in the realm of reason for the same model prop. Those new fairly inexpensive adjustable pitch composite props might be...

Good clickers on the trolling reel helps.

I have, over 2 years of ownership, been very happy with my Ray fishing pilot. While not knowing just exactly how accurate these things can be, I came across this thread that absolutely amazes me, depicting the performance accuracy of an S1000 in substantial seas at only a couple of mph. While I...

If your Attwood Sahara is like one of mine, there should be a test switch on the opposite side of the unit from the discharge hose. if you twist it clockwise the pump should come on in the auto mode, I believe. I don't think that most pumps with float switches make any noise in auto mode, the...

Outboard jets are about a third less efficient than props. That makes $4 gas about $5.25 comparatively, while in shallow or deep water, not to mention the cost of the jet. If you were going to allocate that extra cost at 9:1 it gets pricey running shallow. But props and skegs are expensive...

Sorry this is not going to help a lot unless you end up going the same way. I looked into bladders for range insurance for an occasional offshore albacore trip. I finally ended up purchasing four 6 gal. poly tanks after considering my number of probable uses vs. cost. Easier to fill and move...

I went the other way and moved my kick from stbd. to port. There is a better balance but its not a gigantic thing. Assuming your kicker and platform are around 100# its roughly a 200# weight shift, side to side. In your case I would think if you find a #200 pound guy and have him lean over your...

Left the motor cover off an I/O I had advertised for sale. Big storm came in that very night and blew the boat cover off in just the perfect "V" funnel formation (up against the flame arrester) to fill the entire engine right up to the choke plate. Did not realize it and wondered why it wouldn't...

I put about 4oz of Opti-lube (summer blend) in each tank (truck and bobcat). Does it work? I don't know, but I have "diesel nut" freinds who swear by it. No problems though.

There have been a number of recent cases in the Bay area where "too good to be true listings" were posted on C/L with the line "need cash fast". When a buyer shows up with lots of cash in hand, at an agreed spot he is robbed by a couple thugs. So be real careful on the big ticket items. Better...

Just adding to the train of thought, the 90 etec can be flushed with the upper hose quick attachment in either motor running or motor off condition. Apparently enough water flows through to the pump such that there is no danger of burning up an impeller. I have no idea if this is true of any...