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    What's your mileage?

    Rowdy, sounds your old rig is very close to mine as far as power and burning about the same. It's a shame this motor runs so dang good. I can't find a decent excuse for repower except fuel economy, and I don't run enough to make up the difference. I think a flow meter is next for me to figure...
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    What's your mileage?

    Hey guys. I have been watching my fuel burn like never before with the prices going up again. Didn't bother me much at 2.50 or 3.00 a gallon, but trying to pay attention now. I am looking to those of you that have had or do have similar boats and power to see if my crazy burn rates are normal...
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    Newbie in need of boat buying advice - considering Grady

    Smoky, tell me more what you are seeing with the four blade. I am thinking of a prop change on my 242, still running 225 two stroke. Considering going over to a 4 blade. I am not worried about speed, but more overall performance and efficiency. Since you are running one, your feedback would...
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    Kicker prop changes for troll speed

    Thanks for that info. about 7 is what I am looking for to keep the blue off the lines and keep the spanish on.
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    Kicker prop changes for troll speed

    I run a 225 2 stroke on my boat. I use the kicker because of the fuel consumption difference. If I troll on my main at low rpms my fuel consumption 3 to 4 times what the kicker is with the throttle opened pretty good. Second, Best way to kill a motor is to not use it in my opinion. I like...
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    Kicker prop changes for troll speed

    Willy, I am surprised nobody has chimed in on this yet.
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    Recommendation for a buffer

    When the pad is done for it will frag out or cut loose from the velcro backing. You can just wash them in light soapy water or, when I have a bunch to clean I throw them in the washing machine with my towels. Use milde detergents when doing this though so the glue holding the velcro on does...
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    Kicker prop changes for troll speed

    OK Guys. I know there are a lot of kicker posts on here and I have been reading for a while but have not seen anybody posting experience with kicker prop changes to increase speed. I have a 9.9 johnson kicker on my a 242. About the max troll speed I can get is around 5.1-5.3 I really would...
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    gelcoat repair question ?

    Hey Paul. How does the cabosil gel coat patch work out for you. Been thinking about doing this rather that applying two times. Only concern is how hard the cabosil is to sand. Are you mixing wax with the gelcoat or applying a Eva spray coating?
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    Recommendation for a buffer

    Flex L3403 polisher. German made, lightweight, low profile, variable speed, and strong as crap.
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    Rust Stains

    Hydroflouric or phosphoric acid both in paint section at Home Depot or lowes. Wipe on, let sit, rinse off, re wax
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    Help my Grady shine again

    Or you can just use Rolite and knock it out in one step, then apply your wax