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Viper jackplate

Last post by max94 « Sep 04, 2011 8:56 am
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by max94 » Aug 28, 2011 8:13 am

I have a 76 Viper with a 115 merc inline. I have to replace the core, floor and transom. After I get this done what would be a good jackplate to run?...

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Sep 04, 2011 8:56 am
VECTOR PROP HELP

Last post by UD-T « Aug 26, 2011 8:27 am
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by UD-T » Aug 21, 2011 11:08 pm

have a 12 3/4 x 21 aluminum prop on my 1979 Mercury 140.....GPS 51mph

will a laser II 24p give me better performance...would like to know before I...

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Aug 26, 2011 8:27 am
Vision w/200 Merc EFI

Last post by LSaupe « Aug 09, 2011 7:28 pm
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by idvette » Aug 08, 2011 10:48 pm

I'm pretty sure I know what needs improvement in my setup, just wanted to run it by people who know better than I do. I have an '88 Vision with a '91...

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Aug 09, 2011 7:28 pm
Vector 115 hp prop set up

Last post by jannypan « Aug 07, 2011 9:02 pm
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by Apollo » Jun 01, 2011 10:34 pm
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I have a refurbished 1975 Vector in super condition. I just bought it and have no experience with small speed boats. It will be towed around like a...
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Aug 07, 2011 9:02 pm
Laser II Prop

Last post by silkeysak « Jul 22, 2011 12:09 am
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by jacklake2003 » Jun 05, 2011 1:48 pm

I tested my new (used) laser II prop on the Viper today. It's a 24P on an old Merc 850. Top of prop hun was about an inch below bottom of pad....

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Jul 22, 2011 12:09 am
High Five?

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by pnorton » Jun 21, 2011 12:50 pm

Hey everybody,
As I have mentioned in some of my other posts I am an avid skier along with being a J craft enthusiast.
(yes yes I know, I need one...

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Jul 20, 2011 12:23 pm
AE-21 Rigging

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by JUPITER VALERO » Aug 13, 2010 3:44 pm
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Sorry guys, haven't logged in for a while. My AE-21 is coming along nicely (but slowly). The transom knees are completely rebuilt, the bilge is...
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Jul 19, 2011 5:37 pm
Steering System

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by pnorton » Jun 20, 2011 1:16 pm

Hey Everybody,

So some of you may know i've got my 19ft J project on the go. Exciting news is that I get to go pick her up on friday and take her...

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Jun 28, 2011 12:08 pm
Anybody used this steering?

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by silkeysak » Jun 25, 2011 7:29 pm

Uflex offers a dual opposing rack&pinion steering system at around $400. Has anybody used it? Any length cable is the same price.

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Jun 25, 2011 7:29 pm
Engine mountin position

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by pt109 » Jun 21, 2011 1:55 pm

Sorry I have not been on here lately. I have completed the stringers and all on the boat. I am curious about the engine mounting position in relation...

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Jun 21, 2011 3:09 pm
Seafoam Engine Treatment

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by S P E E D » Jun 15, 2011 3:53 pm

Wasnt sure where to post this thread. I think we need an Engine Tech section Hippie! :boating:

This morning I decided to do a Seafoam treatment...

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Jun 18, 2011 9:55 pm
any websites for mercury performance parts?

Last post by 77viper « Jun 08, 2011 7:27 pm
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by fla.viper » Jun 08, 2011 5:27 pm

im realy hopeing to use my 3 liter on my viper, but i cant find any info on performance parts, or more important a shorter lower unit. its a 99 merc...

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Jun 08, 2011 7:27 pm
setback changes for the better

Last post by RedDemon « Jun 07, 2011 9:58 pm
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by silkeysak » May 14, 2011 2:57 pm

I modified my 7 jackplate Into 4 (can,still go back to 7 if I want). Ran it yesterday about even with the pad. Saw increase from 5000 rpm (very low),...

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Jun 07, 2011 9:58 pm
Vandal out of control HELP !!!

Last post by silkeysak « Jun 07, 2011 5:15 pm
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by rooster » Jun 06, 2011 11:13 am
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78 vandal with 200 merc with lwp had 5inch setback could run 70,s but got out of control
Put a 21/2 setback on now I can't go 40 with it going crazy...
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Jun 07, 2011 5:15 pm
drag race rules and regulations

Last post by 77viper « Jun 07, 2011 9:23 am
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by fla.viper » Jun 07, 2011 7:18 am

are there any rules against hydrolic steering for raceing? i like the hydrolic steering on my seabird, and would like to use it on my viper. but...

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Jun 07, 2011 9:23 am
Viper Laser II Prop Question

Last post by RussF « May 27, 2011 2:58 pm
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by jacklake2003 » May 27, 2011 1:56 pm

Hey all, I have a question about prop sizes. My Viper is powere by an inline 4 Merc 850 (85hp). I currently have an old 21P 2-blade al prop. However,...

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May 27, 2011 2:58 pm
vector prop help

Last post by 81vector « May 17, 2011 12:28 pm
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by 81vector » Feb 15, 2011 3:08 am
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I have a 81vector 2.4 225 it has lwp with a bobs convertible jack plate set at 2.5 offset running 1/2 below the pad the boat is set up with center...
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May 17, 2011 12:28 pm
drag racing help

Last post by 81vector « May 16, 2011 7:38 pm
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by 81vector » May 16, 2011 12:17 pm

Where should I have my prop shaft at in reference to my pad on a vector for a 1000ft drag race I am running a 24 yamaha on a 2.4 225 merc with a lwp

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May 16, 2011 7:38 pm
Setback on Viking

Last post by silkeysak « May 06, 2011 8:59 am
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by silkeysak » May 05, 2011 8:14 pm

OK guys, you know I'm running a 225 looper on my Viking. I've got a 7 setback jackplate. With a 28 pitch Raker reworked with full cup, running even...

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May 06, 2011 8:59 am
All propped out

Last post by Rut311969 « Apr 20, 2011 8:25 pm
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by Rut311969 » Apr 20, 2011 1:06 pm

Seeings how you guys always come thru .I have a small tunnel hull with a 70 merc/force hp eng that I need to find a larger prop for .I have the...

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Apr 20, 2011 8:25 pm
Prop Fit Question

Last post by upper decker « Apr 07, 2011 10:23 pm
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by jacklake2003 » Apr 07, 2011 2:45 pm

I found a used 23P Mercury Laser 2 prop that I'm considering buying as I think the design and pitch would be good for my set-up. I have a Viper with...

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Apr 07, 2011 10:23 pm
Low water pickup

Last post by LSaupe « Apr 01, 2011 3:56 pm
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by silkeysak » Mar 30, 2011 11:02 am
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My low water pickup won't draw water ffrom the cone muff. I've trimmed it for a better fit, but still have the problem. Right now, to flush it I have...
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Last post by LSaupe
Apr 01, 2011 3:56 pm
water pressure gauge

Last post by silkeysak « Mar 13, 2011 8:43 pm
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by streamin_demon » Mar 13, 2011 9:16 am

how do i hook up water psi gauge ? tap into hose going to piss stream where it exits block and what king of hardware is needed have livorsi gauge...

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Mar 13, 2011 8:43 pm
prop setup

Last post by 77viper « Mar 11, 2011 12:01 am
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by streamin_demon » Mar 10, 2011 6:20 pm

:boating: ptrop setup on 1984 valero with 6 setback johnson gt 150

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Last post by 77viper
Mar 11, 2011 12:01 am
question of the day?

Last post by ccrick « Feb 28, 2011 8:26 pm
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by ccrick » Feb 28, 2011 5:49 pm

What cable steering nfb or non nfb. Got my jack, and now want to replace the steering. Also drill the transom to the plate or,,,, plate to the...

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Feb 28, 2011 8:26 pm

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