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Forum: Prop Talk

07-29-2025, 07:42 PM

Replies: 6

Donzi 32ZF Prop help

Views: 4,322

Posted By Bira

Nice upgrade with the 300 Verados. The Bravo 1...

Nice upgrade with the 300 Verados. The Bravo 1 24P 4-blades are a solid all-around choice, but since you’re now running heavier 4-strokes with more torque, you might be able to drop to 22.5P or even...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

07-29-2025, 07:40 PM

Replies: 10

Electric Fuel Pumps

Views: 1,512

Posted By Bira

Yeah, that’s a known issue with some external...

Yeah, that’s a known issue with some external pump setups, especially when mounted above the tank. Even though they’re self-priming to a degree, sitting for a while can let air sneak in or cause fuel...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

07-29-2025, 07:39 PM

Replies: 12

Dry exhaust water dumps

Views: 2,208

Posted By Bira

Hey Jeff,Most dry exhaust dump setups typically...

Hey Jeff,Most dry exhaust dump setups typically use 1-inch hose, but it can depend on your specific manifold or riser setup. If you’re unsure, check the OD of the dump fitting on the pipe, it’ll...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

07-29-2025, 07:39 PM

Replies: 7

Need Verado help please

Views: 761

Posted By Bira

Sounds like you’re on the right track. If you’ve...

Sounds like you’re on the right track. If you’ve got no spark and no injector pulse, the crankshaft position sensor is a strong suspect, it controls both. Also worth checking the main engine harness...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

07-29-2025, 07:37 PM

Replies: 737

Fountain 47, 2372cid single engine diesel

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Posted By Bira

This is such a great project

This is such a great project

Forum: Classic Offshore

07-29-2025, 07:36 PM

Replies: 65

Sonic 27' Outboards

Views: 9,813

Posted By Bira

Sonic did offer a few outboard configurations...

Sonic did offer a few outboard configurations back in the day, especially on their smaller hulls like the 21 and 24. Twin 225 Johnsons were a pretty common setup, solid power for the size. If you can...

Forum: Electronics

07-29-2025, 07:34 PM

Replies: 6

Garmin or simrad

Views: 1,753

Posted By Bira

If you’re after real-time views of what’s under...

If you’re after real-time views of what’s under you especially for spotting submerged trees, Garmin’s Livescope is tough to beat. It gives live sonar and great detail in shallow, tree-filled lakes....

Forum: General Boating Discussion

07-29-2025, 07:32 PM

Replies: 2

Quick Take: DCB M42R—Performance Boating Simplified

Views: 2,239

Posted By Bira

That M42R with the twin high-output outboards is...

That M42R with the twin high-output outboards is a beast! Super clean setup and tons of performance without the complexity of big inboards. Ken’s definitely showing how outboard power is changing the...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

07-29-2025, 07:30 PM

Replies: 9

Fantasy 13

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Posted By Bira

Yeah, the Fantasy 13’ is a cool little runabout,...

Yeah, the Fantasy 13’ is a cool little runabout, kind of a vintage-style mini speedboat. Lightweight hull, so a 90hp is about the max you’d want on it, and even that can be a handful depending on...

Forum: General Q & A

07-29-2025, 07:28 PM

Replies: 10

Older 175 Mercury XRI any guys here shed some light?

Views: 1,473

Posted By Bira

Sounds like you’ve covered a lot already. If it...

Sounds like you’ve covered a lot already. If it revs fine on the hose but falls flat in the water under load, could be fuel delivery under load or timing. Even with good pressure at idle, the...

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