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by Kenb
Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Faux BEARCAT Decals
Replies: 0
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Faux BEARCAT Decals

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Fig. 1. Invented "BEARCAT 90" decals
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[Outboard Decals] did a great job [creating some unusual] BEARCAT 90 decals.

They also have in-stock some actual authentic reproduction decals for a BEARCAT 55. See

https://www.outboarddecals.com/bearcat-55.aspx
by Kenb
Tue Feb 11, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1969 SUPER SPORT 13, Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE; Propeller; Power Trim
Replies: 16
Views: 6725

Re: 1969 SUPER SPORT 13, Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE; Propeller; Power Trim

[The range for full throttle engine speed for the Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE engine is] 5000 to 6000-RPM. The gear ratio is 1.92:1.

Source: https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/engines/outboard/fourstroke/25-25hp/
by Kenb
Mon Feb 10, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1969 SUPER SPORT 13, Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE; Propeller; Power Trim
Replies: 16
Views: 6725

Re: 1969 SUPER SPORT 13, Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE; Propeller; Power Trim

biggie - The whole point of posting on a whaler website was to avoid guessing, which is what the dealership I bought the engine from was doing. They didn't know which prop for classic whaler 13s, as the new whaler 13s have a lot more Vee. His suggestion was to ask online, since feedback from someone...
by Kenb
Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1969 SUPER SPORT 13, Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE; Propeller; Power Trim
Replies: 16
Views: 6725

Re: 1969 SUPER SPORT 13, Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE; Propeller; Power Trim

From the table, 9 x 12.5 looks to be correct, but because the bottom of a 13-footer has so many contours and reverse cambers, I think the 9.5 x 9.5 is best--[is that] right?
by Kenb
Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:29 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1969 SUPER SPORT 13, Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE; Propeller; Power Trim
Replies: 16
Views: 6725

Re: 1969 SUPER SPORT 13, Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE; Propeller; Power Trim

Thanks for replies. Some thoughts and additional clarification. Q1 extended version: The Mercury 25 FOURSTROKE is made by TOHATSU. I figured the best [way to get advice about a propeller] was to ask people who own that engine. In my experience, calculating prop slip and load tends to work more poorl...
by Kenb
Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:05 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1969 SUPER SPORT 13, Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE; Propeller; Power Trim
Replies: 16
Views: 6725

1969 SUPER SPORT 13, Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE; Propeller; Power Trim

I bought a new Mercury 25-HP FOURSTROKE for my 1969 SUPER SPORT 13. Here are propeller suggestion from a table from Mercury 9"x12.5", 600-1000lbs, up to 16 9.25"x11", 900-1300lbs, 13' to 16 9.5"x9.5", 1100-1700lbs, 13' to 17 9.75"x8", 1500lbs+, 16'+ I don't kn...