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I thought it might run bow high as well but it ran good. The bow did come up high when I first got on the gas but not alarmingly, then it settled down and ran flat. Just me and the motor in the boat, half full gas tank in the bow. Lots of free board at rest. My buddy who used to own this boat...

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You're right in the ballpark. On the Suzuki website it states the standard prop as being 9.25X10. might give you a couple more rpm closer to the 6000 top limit and a little better holeshot. Sometimes going down a pitch results in a small increase in top end but probably not worthwhile unless you...

https://youtu.be/v90-SoaR-_k Sea trial today for the junkyard dog. Ran around a small local lake for about an hour. Motor ran great at speed, idle could be better so maybe it's worth a carb kit. Should be good for the 2 times a year I intend to use it on fishing trips. My boys will use it on my...

Like stated, a tach is important to know where you are in your rpm range. Motor height is something you can play with and will often net an mph or 2. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

Depends on weight and distribution. How many batteries, are there decks, how big a fella are you, and how many of you? For example, my 16' vee Hull with a Johnny 35 with a 13 pitch prop will do an easy 30 with me in it and a rock to hold the bow down. Add a trolling motor, a battery, fishing...

Mineral spirits....or Chuck it. Lol. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

https://youtube.com/shorts/nZOzBdsu7_Q?feature=share Ran it in the bucket to test the impeller job. Looks like it's time to put it in the lake. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

Ran this motor in a barrel a few weeks ago. It runs really good, even pumped water well. I ordered an impeller for it anyway and got around to replacing it today. The one that came out of it actually looked great but now I know what's in there. Drained the gearcase oil and it had water in it and...

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Might be able to play with the motor height and get those 3mph back. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

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I clean plugs with alcohol. Can use brake clean or acetone as well. Just swish them around in a jar then keep the spare set in a Ziploc in my tackle box along with a wrench. Then you can swap them out if needed. You can also run the next hotter plug in the heat range. For example, my motor...

Probably a lawnmower pump be the cheapest option Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

Make sure it's pumping water and not getting hot. Should be able to touch the side of the engine. That's an old motor. Compression, spark and fuel are all things to check. The fact it runs probably speaks to compression, could be a cracked coil getting hot. Do the bulb squeeze as mentioned and...

If you're going brand new, go with the make that your closest reputable dealer sells. Really can't go wrong with any of the new ones. If you're on a budget like me and don't mind an older 2 smoke, get a 9.9 johnnyrude. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

I use a Naden16' utility vee hull, similar to a Lund. I think if you went with a deep vee you'd never look back. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

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I use rustoleum with a hardener. It works ok, cheap and easy to work with. I used a stock color so touch ups would be easy. Many threads about using this paint and its roll and tip friendly. It can be wet sanded and look mint depending on the effort. The jalopy journal is a good source for...