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General Propeller in Bradenton, FL is one of the largest shops in the country. Google or look in most boating mags for more info.

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Specialty marine and Anderson upholstery have them in OEM colors and not too much $$.

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If you don't have a cover, get that too. Carver makes both.

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Phil I agree but isn't the 18 rated for 150hp?

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How far out are you trimming the engine? In the pic it does not look trimmed at all or barely. You need to trim it all the way out until it breaks loose and then blip it down until it catches(at WOT). At cruise you want a nice flat wake, no tall skinny wake and no spray from the sides.

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Wow! That is a nice ride.

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[The boat is] still under propped if [the engine can accelerate] to [6,000-RPM].

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Ditto with what Jim said. Pics usually help too.

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There is one on Boston craigslist off a 1974(same hull)

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Yes I agree that they can fix a prop but it is not like they put wheel weights on it like a rim or weights on a ceiling fan.

Yes changing a prop in the water sucks.

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Again, I have never heard of balancing a prop.

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You can get a 300 Suzuki near me for under $18,000; Yamaha wants almost $5,000 more. I have never priced a Mercury ;)

Does the VERADO engine still have the 6-bolt mount?

That mount may not allow for a re-power on older hulls—from what I remember reading years ago.

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Macfam is correct but I have left mine in for up to a week with no problems. I don't think I would try longer. I know many who leave it in from Friday to Sunday or Monday with no problems. In Florida you really can't go more than a week or you will start barnacle growth which is so much fun to clean.

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You always match a prop with the engine trimmed out to the max. If you don't you will be under propped. I usually get another 500-RPM when the engine is trimmed out at WOT and that is where I measure my max rpm. In other words if I am running full tilt boogie and trim the engine back in, I will usua...

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You can use AWLGRIP but not for more than a week in the water i my opinion.

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It is not a stern light anymore. Not sure how a cop would address that.

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I had a 15' Sport with a 48spl and I ran a 17". I had another 15' sport with a 2cyl 60hp that ran a 19". With my other 15' sport with a 3cyl 70 I ran a Suzuki 20". It depends on the boat and the prop manufacturer.

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I use hinges as the bungee does not hold crap when you launch off a 4' wave.

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No it won't explode but you should not have your boat propped to hit 500rpm over the redline.

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I can't see the pics but if it is a 2cyl then it is not a 60hp or it is older than 1990. I believe the last year for the 2cyl 60hp was 1985.

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My bud has a 300 Suzuki on his 23 Seacraft and has taken it to the Bahamas over 150-miles offshore. I have been running Suzuki engines since 1981 and never had a single problem with them. Not to mention they are probably much cheaper than the Verado.

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That is a 20", they did not make them in 25". I had the same engine on an old blue hull 16. Good motor but not the strongest 60 as far as power goes. I think due to the smaller gear case. I am kinda old school when it comes to engines and I base my assumptions on what I am familiar with. I...

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Pretty much what Jim said. If the specs are the same for a 90 and 115 and it is a 4 stroke, usually the ECM and maybe the throttle body are different. How you can usually tell is higher rpms for the higher HP engine. My 40 Suzuki is identical to a 50hp. Mine redlines at 5800 and the 50 is like 6200....

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If the range is 4500-5500 why are you getting 6,000--RPM?

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Yes it is and it is still a very nice 13' for that amount.

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Just do it!

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I do not think they made a 60hp 2stroke, especially with the small gearcase that is 25" in length.

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Ah, that makes sense.

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Boat $300
Rubrail $250
Interior $700ish
Used trailer $650
Used outboard $1500+
Glass mat, resin, gelcoat, etc $1000 easy

I think you can find a really nice boat for what that adds up to and not have to lift a finger.

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What ever the redline is or just below. You d not want to baby a 2 stroke as it will probably self destruct before from carbon buildup , etc. The hours are low, run it conservative like you are doing but don't be afraid to kick it up once a day or so.

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I agree with both of you and I as many know have restored quite a few Whalers. The problem here is the many variables: 1) The bow can be fixed, what are your skillsets and what is the cost. 2) The hull can be sanded and re-gelcoated or painted, etc. Again skill & $. 3) The interior will most lik...

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Just because you hit bottom does not mean you damaged the hub. If it drives the same as before you hit the bottom you are OK and so is the hub. Why would you buy a new SS prop even if you did ruin the hub? You just have a new hub put in for $40 or $50. This does not make sense as the 1yr old hub is ...

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Do you mean "Suicide Knobs"?

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I might tackle that if it was free...might. That boat is a wreck and by the time you put the time and money and a new interior, trailer, etc you could have bought a much nicer boat. In the immortal words of Joe Walsh....Walk Away! Ps...it would fit in well in the Bahamas as they love to fix up old W...

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I agree with Phil. I can't see how a meter would be able to gauge moisture through gelcoat, matt, resin, and possibly wood or whalerboard to get to the foam. Most boats do have some water in them, almost impossible to not have a bit.

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Do you have a bunk trailer? If so you can use that as a starting point. It might take a couple adjustments to get the right clearance.

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I had a Sport trail on my classic Donzi that I bought in Orange beach. Custom made and a real nice trailer. The others ou mentioned are nice too. Most aluminum trailers come as a kit and the company just puts them together so most are similar. Continental galvanized trailers in my opinion are junk b...

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Well I am glad you found that as I have never seen an 18 with a dive door on it.

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I have owned 24 Whalers and never had a bad transom. Don't waste your money on a meter. Find one in nice shape and enjoy. Don't be "that guy" to the seller.

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Not sure if you can buy a sleeve. On a jetski when the tolerance was too large you had to replace the whole pump. You should be able to google the clearance.

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If you are running 40 with a W/D I doubt your foam is totally waterlogged. A W/D model is rated for 300hp I believe so a 200(even a H.O) is at the bottom of the range and in my opinion 40 is not bad. Dropping to a 15 you will get higher rpms and possibly get into the 42-44 range which would indicate...

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True Jim but the engine is 9yrs old and the trailer a 1986. Piece it together and $20k would be insane.

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I recently bought a Mavic Pro as well but have not gained the confidence yet to bring it on the boat as they aint cheap to replace if it sinks.

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You have my #

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$18-20k....hahahahahhahahah!

Probably $8-12k depending on condition. 1986 trailer is not worth much.

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Poles or bows. Most covers require the use of one or both of these to keep water from collecting.

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Go with a 4 stroke for quietness. Slow running with a loud smoky engine is not a great option.

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Gonna have to drop some pitch if we need 8-900 more rpms.

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I would have assumed that your "mechanic" has already checked [the 1986 Johnson 70-HP engine] water jacket gasket as mentioned above.

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jimh wrote:I know of many running well after ten years with no problems and some of those are over 1,000-hours.

It's the more than 15-years-old ones I'm concerned about. Then again if still going strong after 15-years it probably wasn't made on a Monday ;)

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