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With a 2.25 ratio this setup yields -5% slip. Something is not right here, are you positive the ratio is 2.25 and it's 17 pitch? Even though it's stamped 17 it might be closer to 19" effective pitch. http://www.mercuryracing.com/prop-slip-calculator/ I still think there is more to be gained...

I have a '91 1700 with '06 Yamaha 115 V4, 13" diameter x 19" pitch 3 blade Powertech SCD (Yam painted stainless knockoff). With 1-2 people light load and a clean bottom I can easily hit 44-45mph at 5300-5400 rpm. This is with the cav plate even with the bottom. I have since raised the engine...

For the console only? I use a $20 gas grill cover, but I have a smaller console.

I'm having problems with the clear/black spriral hose, Shields 141. Hose is developing small cracks/tears between the wire. It's about two years old. Part of my bilge run is exposed to sunlight between the rigging tube in the corner and gunnel cap. I'm not sure if the UV is degrading it...

You still have bad gas in the tank. I can almost guarantee that there is also crud (and probably water) in the bottom. It's a lot easier to pull the sender and suck the rest out now than deal with it when the tank is full again. Also lets you check on the condition of the inside of the...

Disconnect fuel line at primer bulb and siphon and remove sender and siphon with hose on rod to reach bottom of tank.

How's it run on the boat? Any problems or all good?

I replaced them in a 1700. Connected the new to old with a straight hose barb fitting and wrapped the joint in electrical tape. This kept the diameter down and was smooth. Also taped a string to it in case I need to pull anything else through. Did not do the fill and vent. But would...

Clean boat, awesome motor, good deal.

Warthog is right, shop around. I would totally go with a zuke too. Maybe think about swapping motors for a good used one. 4k for the HPDI a good deal? Part out yours/keep the good stuff. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/5112768553.html...

http://www.yamaha-rebuild.com/powerheads.htm I have heard good things about these guys. What exactly are you looking for? Short block, long block, fully dressed block? They are mostly good engines, but depending on the damage I might be inclined to save the $$$ and bore/hone/sleeve (if...

On my 1700 that switch is used for manual bilge pump operation. It's one of three... stock nav 3 position, stock bilge 2 position, and an aftermarket 2 position that once ran a bait/washdown pump that now runs undergunnel lights.

I might be interested in the 492, is the wiring ok? Let me know a price shipped to 21403.

I always thought the 17 Maycraft was a cool little boat. I don't mind the cc but a tiller or side console with bench seats like a Whaler would work well. Have seen used ones for about 1k stripped. http://www.may-craft.com/model_1700skiff.php

And now I can't make it. Hope to one of these years!

I'll try to make it over for the afternoon.

I was told by an old OMC mechanic that these V4s idle much better if tilted up a little past level. Years ago I ran a 90 premix on a Whaler for a guy I was working for and had a horrible idle and would cut out when shifted. Started tilting up when off plane and 90% of problems went away.

The 5200 also keeps moisture from being trapped between the rubber and the tank...a lot of people forget this step.

I usually see about 3mpg on a '91 1700 with an '06 115v4. A friend of mine has an '89 19' Mako with an early 90s precision blend 1154v and he sees 2-3mpg. These are "real world" numbers for us, fillup/gps miles. Mostly running at cruise, fair amount of idle/slow speeds and a clean out every...

The life jacket with a solid handle is key. I'm new to dogs on boats but my GF and her family are not. All of their dogs have them, and she routinely swings her 90lb golden over the transom on my 17. It's great when you need them out of the water immediately.