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    My results were reported above in this thread....

    My results were reported above in this thread. Can you provide the details on the boats you know that are losing performance ? And on those boats how did the hole shot and mid range compare?

    Also...
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    I have had much different results in favor of the...

    I have had much different results in favor of the new Pro XS V-8.

    What year is your Tr-20, when did you repower with the Mercury Pro XS V-8, what is your prop pitch, prop height and engine...
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    This is entirely correct on all accounts. EFI...

    This is entirely correct on all accounts. EFI liked a 25 Trophy plus , V-8 is running a 23 Fury now, and a 22 may be ideal. Have not ran a tempest yet, almost can't imaging better performance that...
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    I repowered exact same boat last Fall with a 200...

    I repowered exact same boat last Fall with a 200 V-8 Pro XS. Drag boat like hole shot and then straight to 70+ loaded. Could not be happier, wouldn't be happy with anything else.
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    Consider staying right at the Magic Kingdom, and...

    Consider staying right at the Magic Kingdom, and get a charter at the resort. Fishing | Walt Disney World Resort (go.com)

    The fishing is typically unparalleled. I've been a Disney contractor for...
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    I'll need to measure and repost to give an...

    I'll need to measure and repost to give an accurate #, along with water pressure. Its currently about 3/4" deeper than the 2S, but also giving a bit more prop torque than I like.

    On the Fury, all...
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    I cannot stop laughing at this.

    I cannot stop laughing at this.
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    After some trial and error, I think I'm getting...

    After some trial and error, I think I'm getting closer:

    2000 Tr-20, 2023 200 Pro XS, 8" Fixed + 2 deg, 2 pp blades, 23 Fury.

    20 something hours into repower, making last motor height...
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    With todays mapping and GPS, I'm not sure of any...

    With todays mapping and GPS, I'm not sure of any benefit to reading depth on plane. If worried about shallow water or obstructions, by the time you see a problem it would be far too late.
  10. True Hbird Service Story: Once upon a time,...

    True Hbird Service Story:

    Once upon a time, Hbird offered $50 Lifetime Repair or Replace warranty - I had the LCR 4ID. It got condensation on the screen, so I sent it in with the $50 and presto,...
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    I just went through a similar effort on an old...

    I just went through a similar effort on an old Tr/Mercury V8/Helix G4 and think it was worth it. As mentioned above the G3 will need adapters, which could become cost prohibitive.

    At console, I...
  12. I would recommend South Carolina, Georgia,...

    I would recommend South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, or Texas.

    Spraying on SJR tidal sections is not as much of an issue as it is on the lakes (like Big O, Kissimmee, Istokpoga), rather SJR has...
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    Just a suggestion: Consider jacking the boat you...

    Just a suggestion: Consider jacking the boat you may choose up off bunks, before buying, to look for gel coast blisters.
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    SAV = Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (hydrilla,...

    SAV = Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (hydrilla, eelgrass, coontail).

    There are fish, but you will need to adjust and work to get bit.

    I would avoid Florida and look at Georgia, the Carolinas, or...
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    Lake Okeechobee Report

    Just returned from 4 days on Okeechobee.

    It was shocking to find the lake barren of any submerged aquatic vegetation. There is nothing anywhere. No eel grass, no hydrilla, no coontail.

    There...
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    4 hours yesterday on initial break in. Agreed it...

    4 hours yesterday on initial break in. Agreed it feels like an entirely new boat.

    8" setback, ptp at 2", 23 trophy plus (lowest pitch I've got on hand at the moment). WP 15+

    Seems to respond...
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    Sorry your thread got jacked off course into a...

    Sorry your thread got jacked off course into a goofy discussion on flashing motors.

    Maybe I can help get back to subject - Curious on your prop, setback and height. I've just repowered a Tr-20...
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    A floor jack under the skeg can support and help...

    A floor jack under the skeg can support and help with up and down adjustments.
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    Hydrilla Management

    Anyone see advance notice of this meeting earlier today?


    Call to action: Crucial meeting about hydrilla management on Florida’s Lake Apopka; anglers urged to attend - Bassmaster
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    I repowered last week - in and out same day,...

    I repowered last week - in and out same day, unbeatable pricing, service and knowledge.

    Prior to install they advised the existing standard hot foot may not be compatible with new motor, and...
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    Also consider getting the hull up off the trailer...

    Also consider getting the hull up off the trailer bunks and inspecting the bottom to rule out any issues that may be lurking under there.
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    That EFI will melt an AGM. Literally. And likely...

    That EFI will melt an AGM. Literally. And likely fry some other stuff. Nothing but old school lead acid will work on EFI.

    With the EFI, electronics, and a TM, you are looking at 3 independent...
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    [QUOTE=rojoguio;13181121]I forgot to post for you...

    [QUOTE=rojoguio;13181121]I forgot to post for you a 2003 Triton in my shop now for some repairs. New 300HP (90 days old), I recently completely reworked the canvas, that is the second T-Top the first...
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    Thanks Rojo and APS, the feedback is...

    Thanks Rojo and APS, the feedback is appreciated. The quote was the whole bottom from a good shop.

    While it's clearly understood and not debatable why a shop won't do partial repairs, I can't...
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    Thanks Rojo. I don't disagree a shop would be the...

    Thanks Rojo. I don't disagree a shop would be the best possible permanent remedy.

    The dilemma I have is the $4500 quote (on a 23 year old boat) by the only glass shop in Jax that would respond.
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