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Recent content by darrinw1

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    tempature

    have a 96 253 convincer 454 wondering what is the correct operating tempature on water temperture gauge.
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    porpising

    your right big red the boat runs smooth at at higher speeds ,but when out with friends iam leaving them behind. going to try a 22p bravo 1 ,4 blade this weekend to see how it handles
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    porpising

    i was actually looking at lenco tabs for my boat 12x12
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    porpising

    nice shot, my checkmate dosn't have trim tabs Darrin
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    porpising

    have a 96 253 convincer trying to get rid of the porpising at slow to mid range speeds smooths out at higher speed. running a mirage 21p. will a 22p bravo 1 4 blade help , or trim tabs? 7.4 liter, carburator, Darrin
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    porpising

    i have a 96 253 convincer, at midrage speeds boat porpises or bow hops smooths out at high speeds. Any suggestions on how to get a smother ride at lower speeds. trim tabs? 4 blade prop? I know have a 21p mirage, no tabs.
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    1996 253 Convincor Interior Removal

    have the same problem with my 96 253 vinyl is in good shape the staples just pulled loose going to try and pull staples and re fasten while in place. Darrin
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    253 convincer

    you lost me on the mef3 computer
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    96 253 convincer

    no problem lt133 received good info on that conversation hope to have some pics soon as weather breaks of the finished install. darrin
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    96 253 convincer

    253 convincer vinny i think I will order the hp1000's from dana marine,the dash on my 96 looks the same as yours ,your switch and indacators look great:thumb: i like the mechanical indacators what model are they? I also like that i can get them powder coated purple to match graphics.nice job!
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    253 convincer

    7.4
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    96 253 convincer

    253 convincer lt133 i mean k-planes not tabs
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    96 253 convincer

    253 convincer lt133, iam actually looking at tabs from eddie marine and dana marine and your right they get costly but performance dos'nt come cheap.thanks for the info darrin
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    253 convincer

    7.4 liter mercruiser bravo 1 outdrive
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    253 convincer

    bought 96 253 convincer last july runs wot 5200 rpm seems high what is the proper rpm range for this boat has a 454 with a mirage 21pitch prop. thanks darrin
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