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is this mildew ? I need a good cleaner for seats
Bozeman Bob replied to fishing fireman's topic in This Old Boat
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is this mildew ? I need a good cleaner for seats
Bozeman Bob replied to fishing fireman's topic in This Old Boat
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What outdrive is on it ? OMC have not been made in decades ,parts are not always easy to find like a Mercruiser over the counter part . Cobra engines I've been told are not that desirable for the same reason . The hull itself ,without seeing if it has a doghouse or the motor is under the deck , isn't something I would be looking at for a fishing boat . Can it be done , yes , bit probably wont be a comfortable boat to fish out of . Where are you mounting the tracks ,downriggers, rod holders etc is something to consider . Boat reg number indicates it's a S Carolina boat ,salt or fresh water ? Stringers and transom need to be verified as solid . Your looking at a 35 year old boat with no knowledge of how its been stored over the years .
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Prop size for 1997 225 Penn Yan outrage. 4.3 mercruiser
Bozeman Bob replied to Bad Habit's topic in This Old Boat
Fin on lower unit is supposedly designed to keep your boat on a plane at a lower speed . Not to help you get on plane . I don't believe in them ,especially for the size of your boat . If they were the " answer " they would of been integrated into all lower units decades ago . I would pull that off , nothing but drag in your case . Lowering your pitch will NOT negatively affect your top speed , should increase it . Do the math , 21 " prop X 3800 rpm will get you how many inches you traveled ( no prop slip figured in ) Now multiply 19" X 4600 rpms . Not having your exact numbers ,just using this as a example. Your engine is constantly lugging ( wearing out the engine ) right now , know matter the speed and burning more fuel in the process . SS props will be a tad more efficient as the blades don't flex like aluminum will , so less prop slip . Drawback is , you hit something at cruising speed and the prop shaft takes the brunt of the hit , vs the " give " in aluminum. 4 blade will have less slip , smidgen less top end ( drag of extra blade ) and slightly lift the stern of the boat . Probably your best bet if you're constantly leaving port with a full load . -
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for sale : usa WTB Carolina classic 28 or Albemarle 28
Bozeman Bob replied to minion's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
Trolling bags will settle it down in the ditch . I use G2 outfitters , there bags IMHO are best ones out there . Probably going to need them if you have fuel injected engines , as they have a ECM that controls your idle rpms vs a carburetor that you can adjust . -
for sale : usa WTB Carolina classic 28 or Albemarle 28
Bozeman Bob replied to minion's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
Actually it mostly depends on the exhaust manifolds risers height in relation to the exhaust height on the transom itself . The higher the riser or engine itself in relation to the transom or corner exhaust the better . Water ingestion mostly ,not always ,happens when you come off the throttles quickly , the exhaust flapper is still open , the water comes rushing up to the transom and into the exhaust pipe and is forced into the riser then the exhaust valve itself . I've never personally heard of that happening when trolling ,even in rough seas as the engine flappers are burping off and on along with the engine not breathing hard . I could be wrong ,but that's my understanding with what I've read and heard of this issue . -
Not a owner ,have fished on a Pursuit . Excellent boat , similar to a Tiara but designed more for the fisherman than the wife . As in less cabin and more platform . Probably comes with a big block , 454 - 502 and velvet drives , both bullit proof .Engine bay is usually tight in them ,but workable . I would look it over with a fine tooth comb , make a offer based on it passing a survey by a accredited one , ASME / SAMS , I think are the two that are , which you will need in most cases for insurance . If the survey finds anything that $ amount to get it repaired can be taken off the offer sheet , if discussed beforehand .
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Lake Ontario water temps - Deep water off Rochester
Bozeman Bob replied to GAMBLER's topic in Open Lake Discussion
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The narrower the beam the easier it cuts through the water . Ever notice the " Cigarette " type hulls , designed like that for a reason. Now when your trolling they rock way to much for my liking . Don't even think about putting it in the ditch . Most CCs are wet boats as in only the guy behind the console escapes being soaked in any sort of conditions, exception being flat calm.
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One deep cycle battery should run electronics and riggers all day long , if not a few days , without having to be charged. Electronics are all state of the art, low draw . Riggers are basically windshield wiper motors that you might run up and down 5- 10 times a day IMHO . They don't draw a ton of juice either . If your worried a solar charger might help , as we do get sunshine that time of the year , spring and summer .
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They work excellent, Tiaras have smallish rudders to begin with . Difference is night and day , figure around a grand to do them . The extension are welded on , that's the only way to do them . Highly recommended and would do it to just about any boat I owned to be used for trolling , especially with auto pilot .