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The idea of a transom saver is that all the mass moves as one unit. The motor puts a strain on the transom because of leverage by the motor. The transom saver reduces the leverage by attaching it to the trailer, no leverage, no flex at the transom. This is why wedges don't work; the motor...

Scary stuff... What is VST? I'm guessing it has something to do with the fuel system?

I've bought from both iboats and ebay; had good luck both places.

Congratulations on retirement. Now, how does the rocking chair look on the deck of the boat? :LOL2:

I don't care who ya are, that's funny right there! :mrgreen:

Engine is as high up on the transom as it will go and the AV plate is running out of the water while on plane; I think the height is good. Jack plate would be the next step there though... Prop has this written in it, it looks like someone used an engraver to write it though. Precision...

Where can we buy it or look at the specs for it? Got a website?

Airsoft weekend... The last few years my son has had airsoft wars for his birthday parties. This year we are having it at the lake; camping all weekend, 15 kids in tactical gear shooting at each other, moms and dads hanging out around the fire and crappie fishing at night. Gonna be a grand...

I sold my 5 HP Merc for $500, I can't remember the year but it was newer that 2003; but not by much I think.

She sits low in the stern so I am looking to get some stern lift and she handles like a wet noodle (slides REALLY bad in corners at speed). The 4 blade prop will take care of both problems; I just want the RPMs to be the same or a bit higher. She is 17'-9" OAL, 80" beam and 58" chine to chine...

OKay, the speedo is relative anyway; if it's wrong now it'll still be wrong with the new prop. I can run new numbers this weekend with the GPS instead of the water wheel. Regardless, it is still relative... So what about the 14 x 21 x 4 prop? Good place to start?

You can order your custom hinges with whatever bend, swage or offset you need/want from here. https://www.hinges.com/customize/Continuous-Hinges They have both aluminum and stainless.

Yep, I would be calling 25 times a day and then leaving about 15 messages after they closed... They would probably ask to give my money back so I would go away; or they would have my BOAT MOTOR IN BY NOW! (screaming at them now you!) :mrgreen: Definitely give them a bad review on their yelp...

Ran the boat today to get a good set of numbers. I made 6 two mile runs (one into the wind one with the wind); each lap's speed was averaged from my GPS log (using the water speedometer instead of the GPS speedo). Here are the results: Motor specs: 1984 Evinrude, 150 HP, V6, 15 Spline shaft RPM...

So...what was wrong? Or are you gonna just keep it a secret from all of us? :mrgreen:

The force is strong with this one...

Yep, there's probably 500 different options for non-skid flooring! Just start searching in some of the builds, you will find one you like.

That hull is rated for a 40 HP, why get it with a 30 HP? You are already in an under powered hull and you don't like it. Looks like a nice hull but I would get the max HP I could on the hull. Better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it... Or see if Lowe will send you a...

I like 3 to 4 feet from my winch to my hitch. This allows me to cross over easily, get from dry ground to the boat (at the ramp) without getting my feet wet and operate the jack with plenty of room. A longer trailer is also easier to back down a ramp for me. I would be looking for a trailer in...

It is oxidation under the paint caused by poor prep before painting; looks like in your case it could be intrusion due to accessories. Easy to fix with some wire brushes , a grinder, sand paper, self etching primer, new paint and a LOT of elbow grease! :mrgreen: Not going to hurt the...