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Kicker prop size

Last post by onwhiskeycreek « Tue May 28, 2013 8:04 pm

by onwhiskeycreek » Tue May 28, 2013 8:04 pm
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I have a older honda 9.9 that has a 9.5X9.5 prop that has a shot bushing, it does exhaust through the prop. I can't seem to see that size available...

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Tue May 28, 2013 8:04 pm
2001 yamaha four stroke

Last post by gulfislander « Sat May 25, 2013 12:14 am
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by gulfislander » Tue May 21, 2013 11:32 pm
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In me boating experience I've owned old two stroke engines and 2007 and newer fourstrokes. This weekend i'm going to look at a older Silver Streak...

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I love the new etecs too! in fact just got back from fishing on my bosses 17' aluminum with a 90hp etec! really i'll buy whatever comes along at this...

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Sat May 25, 2013 12:14 am
Lower unit

Last post by Boatpoor « Tue May 21, 2013 9:04 pm
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by wickedlester » Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:44 am
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Looks like I may be in the market for a rebuild.. Clutch dog been slipping slightly in reverse all summer. Hit some gravel while backing yest and now...

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I installed an SEI lower for a friend that had a bad launching experience and so far so good. It has been two years now with zero problems. I hope...

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Last post by Boatpoor
Tue May 21, 2013 9:04 pm
Help with determining how best to mount OB

Last post by dawgaholic « Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:18 pm
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by dawgaholic » Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:45 am
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How do you calculate the most efficient mounting solution is the question. And how do you know if you need to employ a jack plate or transom set...

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Thanks Kevin, those of us not in the biz have to throw something out there to see if it will stick. This came about as I was admiring various Bay...

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Last post by dawgaholic
Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:18 pm
First figures from the ME 40'/trip 557's

Last post by dawgaholic « Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:16 am

by dawgaholic » Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:16 am
This topic was posted 4070 days ago

Recall the pic from the MIBS thread and if you read/post on THT the rather boring vid is linked there. The break-in process began and this behemoth...

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Last post by dawgaholic
Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:16 am
2004 Honda 225

Last post by THEMOORINGMAN « Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:11 pm
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by spoiled one » Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:04 pm
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A friend of mine is looking at a 26 foot alloy with a 2004 Honda 225. He has heard of the bigger Hondas having issues with crankshaft thrust...

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The new Honda 250's do have crank thrust bearing issues.

The 225 is a great motor and 950 hours is nothing.

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Last post by THEMOORINGMAN
Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:11 pm
Honda Yamaha Suzuki Merc

Last post by dawgaholic « Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:19 am
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by AlloyToy » Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:26 am
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Step aside there's a new player in town :!:

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Jetty, the 7's run on 87 octane which might surprise ya. Hope you guys were spared the impact of the severe weather.

Since the 7's enjoy a greater...

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Last post by dawgaholic
Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:19 am
Single Or Duals?????

Last post by paulh « Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:16 pm
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by Sabs28 » Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:28 pm
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If you were to buy a new boat or re-power your current boat would you go with a big single outboard or small twins of equal power. And why would you...

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My current boat has a single 140 suzuki with an 8 horse kicker, 22' cruiser. The upside of a single has already been mentioned, and I'd be in deep...

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Last post by paulh
Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:16 pm
2 years 2-1/2 months in the making:

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:49 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:51 am
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2 years 2-1/2 months in the making:

Since I purchased a 2005 225 Honda as a spare motor to stay in business....Next I need a spare Raymarine C-120...

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Oh yeah, would have to do a CR lower unit change, more gauges, double throttle, more BS than I'll ever do.

Ya know what they call twins?????? Double...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:49 pm
-who has a 2005 Honda 200-225?????

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:30 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Mon Jan 14, 2013 4:58 pm
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Reason being I wanted to ask you if you drop your lower unit yourself and change the water pump.

I have a 225 Honda 2005 (spare)

I have a 225 Honda...

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Isn't that BF ...being a bit, facetious

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I thought you may have one. Mines a 2006 on the boat, and yours is older...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:30 pm
propane powered outboard

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:15 pm
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by Napa Mike » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:40 pm
This topic was posted 4124 days ago
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Hey:

Have you all seen this yet? Looks pretty cool! It only comes in 2.5 and 5 hp for now. If they could make one a little bigger, I bet it would...

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The Sears weedeaters and all, sounds like a great idea.

I like the idea. Big Rigs have already done the mods to a diesel. Per the Docmentay I saw...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:15 pm
Need Merc Control Box, but which one.

Last post by Chaps « Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:32 pm
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by buck3 » Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:26 pm
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I have a 2010 mercury 40hp EFI (40el) Electric start without power trim or tilt. it has a 14pin plug under the cowl.

I need to order a control box,...

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You can buy a merc trim unit, install it and plug it right in to the motor harness, 3-4 hundred as I recall. That side shifter looks like the right...

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Last post by Chaps
Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:32 pm
It's been two years.......

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:46 pm

by JETTYWOLF » Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:46 pm
This topic was posted 4124 days ago

Finally found some battery cables so I can run my spare Honda 225 ......some day soon!

$60 for the whole shabang.

Spent $200 on used key switch,...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:46 pm
Jetty.....some wakeup music for ya

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:50 am
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by dawgaholic » Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:04 am
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With all of this nonsense by folks who don't fish nearly enough driving gas prices up, diesel is looking good down the road.

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That's probably cheaper than the 7-Marine outboards!!!!!!!
And way more efficiant and cheaper to keep.

I hear that these are 80 grand a piece :?:...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:50 am
HONDA PARTS 4 SALE

Last post by THEMOORINGMAN « Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:11 am
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by THEMOORINGMAN » Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:29 pm
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Does anyone have a good, 25 , lower unit for a Honda BF75 or BF90 for sale?

It needs to be the older (1997-ish) MERCURY style lower unit that will...

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That was a great looking drive but not the right part for my 1997 Honda BF90.

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Last post by THEMOORINGMAN
Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:11 am
BEST DEAL

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:36 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:38 am
This topic was posted 4319 days ago
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Best deal I could find on Premium oil.

Occams Razor got me to try and YES, it actually quieted my Honda. Just like the Boat Tests magazine video I...

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Yeah W,

we all need diesel outboards with a turbo, and an overdrive....... :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Every single two stroker I've owned blew up in...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:36 pm
NEW from Honda

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:56 pm

by JETTYWOLF » Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:56 pm
This topic was posted 4318 days ago

This maybe late news, I don't know. I just read it and it was dated June 2012

(personally, the words electronic isn't my bag....My so-called water...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:56 pm
Mechanical Steering locked

Last post by welder « Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:35 pm
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by Challenge » Thu May 03, 2012 10:31 am
This topic was posted 4376 days ago
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Hi All,

Second spring in a row my steering is locked, Last year it was in the tilt tube, I guess I didn't grease it enough or maybe next fall I will...

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Pull that mechanical out , call UFlex and put a Hyd system in her .

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Last post by welder
Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:35 pm
merc 200 carbed

Last post by wickedlester « Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:34 am
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by wickedlester » Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:36 am
This topic was posted 4422 days ago
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anybody know much about these? the weight isnt bad(a concern for me) and i think the carbed motors have a good rep for reliability. found a couple of...

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theres also a dealer not too far away that has an 07 150 efi. clean engine reputable dealer $5000 minus prop n controls. i havent heard much about...

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Last post by wickedlester
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:34 am
cloth engine covers????

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:19 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:17 am
This topic was posted 4433 days ago
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-really?

Can the engines breath properly with covers on them?

we had that member Shinanigan with a quintrex cc, over on some tropical island that...

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See, there's a new thing to suck $$ outa yer pocket each day.

wow....I want a engine diaper like this one!

Really? Could it be the PO-lice????...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:19 pm
Steyr diesels/pulse drive

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:58 pm
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by Chtucker » Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:45 am
This topic was posted 4465 days ago
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One of the boats on the list to check out has been repower with 250hp Steyr diesels and surface piercing drives. I think the manufacturer of the...

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I'm jus' thinkin'.... :clap:

Maybe outboards , rather than outdated outdrives are the other way to look. :popcorn: waiting on the next find.

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:58 pm
Cummins QSB 6.7L + Zeus pod drive

Last post by dawgaholic « Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:17 am
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by dawgaholic » Sun Dec 25, 2011 2:02 pm
This topic was posted 4506 days ago
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Love/hate relationship with Cummins power but that was way back before pencil neck geeks in the envirowackoagency began believing they were greater...

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Ah but how plans can change! Looks like I will do a trip to the in-the-water demo part as there is a big boat up there for sale I just gotta check...

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Last post by dawgaholic
Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:17 am
4-Blade Props:

Last post by pjay9 « Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:36 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:13 pm
This topic was posted 4642 days ago
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I'm not all that familiar with all particulars, that's why I'm going to the AAB brothern for any help.

I know that the diameter and pitch all...

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You guys are way behind the times!! Go for one of these: It's called a six pack...Jetty surely understands the principles of the elbow curl! :rotfl:

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Last post by pjay9
Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:36 pm
Talkin' FILTERS...the 2 micron myth:

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:43 am

by JETTYWOLF » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:43 am
This topic was posted 4511 days ago

Want a good read, take a gander at this:

2-Micron Primary Filters – what the experts say

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:43 am
Suzuki 250 hard to shift out of neutral. HELP

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:35 am
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by cptom » Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:04 pm
This topic was posted 4522 days ago
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Hoping someone has solved this problem so I don't have to reinvent the wheel (or even worse, spend a fortune on it).

My 2006 Zuk 250 4 stroke has...

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Tom,

really kinda sounds like the same deal I had once. I'd pull up to the dock in the Mayport screamin tide and need to go into Neutral or reverse...

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Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:35 am

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