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   <title><![CDATA[Please Help Me Decide! : We used to build fiberglass molds,...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=87056">Steps</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 132670<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Jan 2020 at 10:30am<br /><br />We used to build fiberglass molds, often 3/4" thick&nbsp; for large luxury bus fronts and such.. If we did not use a black gel coat behind the 1st clear clear gelcoat.. when outside we could se the daylight thru them.<br>And these also have substantial timber and steel bracing for nil flex.<br><br>&nbsp;Not only that we also made clear.. well opace custom "privacy screens " glas a by nature is clear, resin by nature is clearish.<br>&nbsp;Resin if filled out (and weaken to a certain extent with fillers, talcum powered etc ) then becomes not able to see thru .. in simple terms a automotive filler bog.<br>]]>
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   <title><![CDATA[Please Help Me Decide! : I was out on an 80 foot fiberglass...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=72762">Big -Dave</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 132670<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 22 Jan 2020 at 9:42pm<br /><br />I was out on an 80 foot fiberglass launch, I could see daylight through it when down in the front where the bunks were..oracle I think it was.]]>
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   <title><![CDATA[Please Help Me Decide! : Possibly, but this comment was...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=53209">notalloyit</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 132670<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 22 Jan 2020 at 3:19pm<br /><br />Possibly, but this comment was made to me by a boat builder, in trade, no axe to grind. More noticeable on that model .<br /><br /> ]]>
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   <title><![CDATA[Please Help Me Decide! : Fi Glass quite tender, also look...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=87056">Steps</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 132670<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 21 Jan 2020 at 7:06pm<br /><br /><i>Fi Glass quite tender, also look through the hull into sunshine, they appear quite thin.<br></i>&nbsp;Can see sunshine thru an old school Sea nymph to . Being able to see light thu is definitely no way to establish gel coat and hull thickness<i>...</i> or establish construction design reliability<i><br></i>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=53209">notalloyit</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 132670<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 21 Jan 2020 at 3:58pm<br /><br />Fi Glass quite tender, also look through the hull into sunshine, they appear quite thin.<br />sea force would be my choice. ]]>
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   <title><![CDATA[Please Help Me Decide! :   RC1 wrote:   Bigfishbob wrote:Incorrect...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=45430">Bigfishbob</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 132670<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 17 Jan 2020 at 10:58am<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by RC1" alt="Originally posted by RC1" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>RC1 wrote:</strong><br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by Bigfishbob" alt="Originally posted by Bigfishbob" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>Bigfishbob wrote:</strong><br /><br />&nbsp;<div><br>Incorrect the Mercury 135 is an inline 4 cylinder not a V6, the Honda is a 2.4litre not 2.3. Honda 150 and the Yamaha are the same weight 220kgs.<br></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><div><br></div><div>Yep correct, not even sure why I said it was a V6!</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Please Help Me Decide! :   Bigfishbob wrote:I have a Merc...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=71602">RC1</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 132670<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 16 Jan 2020 at 8:36pm<br /><br />  <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by Bigfishbob" alt="Originally posted by Bigfishbob" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>Bigfishbob wrote:</strong><br /><br />I have a Merc 115 CT ProXS on my extreme 570/605 Gameking. As others have said it's got plenty of torque which results in get up and Go. My engine just clicked over 200 hours and in general has been a great engine. <div><br /></div><div>The golden rule here is Displacement = Torque= Prop diameter X pitch. or as is often said, there is no replacement for displacement, or no substitute for cubes. </div><div><br /></div><div>Be wary of HP figures, remember HP is a product of Torque and revs, some engines get their HP just from revving harder and subsequently have less mid range Torque. Others do it with cams and engine control, such as Yamaha, be aware these engines are working harder to give the Hp you think you are getting. The Merc 135 is a 3litre V6 as others have said, while the Honda is 2.3 litre straight four, and the Suzuki is a 2 litre straight four, that performs very similarly to the 115, but has about 300-400 top end revs, maybe a little more mid range torque. Note that only he Yamaha, Suzuki and Merc fall inside your stern weight limit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a look at Spence's thread here where he compares modern 150hp engines. He uses this (<a href="https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroad/cert/cert.php?fbclid=IwAR3qc0B5MfEnoxFqPsbg9OpwjcdhWO4CdbcKyklNgG6XTrNJsiIGJjuqcEA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroad/cert/cert.php?</a>) website to get all his numbers and mid range torque numbers. </div><div><br /><br />Incorrect the Mercury 135 is an inline 4 cylinder not a V6, the Honda is a 2.4litre not 2.3. Honda 150 and the Yamaha are the same weight 220kgs.<br /></div></td></tr></table> ]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 20:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Please Help Me Decide! : I have a Merc 115 CT ProXS on...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=45430">Bigfishbob</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 132670<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Jan 2020 at 1:54pm<br /><br />I have a Merc 115 CT ProXS on my extreme 570/605 Gameking. As others have said it's got plenty of torque which results in get up and Go. My engine just clicked over 200 hours and in general has been a great engine.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>The golden rule here is Displacement = Torque= Prop diameter X pitch. or as is often said, there is no replacement for displacement, or no substitute for cubes.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Be wary of HP figures, remember HP is a product of Torque and revs, some engines get their HP just from revving harder and subsequently have less mid range Torque. Others do it with cams and engine control, such as Yamaha, be aware these engines are working harder to give the Hp you think you are getting. The Merc 135 is a 3litre V6 as others have said, while the Honda is 2.3 litre straight four, and the Suzuki is a 2 litre straight four, that performs very similarly to the 115, but has about 300-400 top end revs, maybe a little more mid range torque. Note that only he Yamaha, Suzuki and Merc fall inside your stern weight limit.</div><div><br></div><div>Have a look at Spence's thread here where he compares modern 150hp engines. He uses this (<a href="https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroad/cert/cert.php?fbclid=IwAR3qc0B5MfEnoxFqPsbg9OpwjcdhWO4CdbcKyklNgG6XTrNJsiIGJjuqcEA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroad/cert/cert.php?</a>)&nbsp;website to get all his numbers and mid range torque numbers.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>]]>
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   <title><![CDATA[Please Help Me Decide! : The Merc 115 CT is a high displacement...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=87056">Steps</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 132670<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Jan 2020 at 10:34am<br /><br /><i>The Merc 115 CT is a high displacement 2.1lt grunty motor and will be a very good match for that size of boat without paying the weight penalty of the next engine&nbsp;size up. </i><br><br>I actually agree , in spite of my previous post above...<br><br>It seems there has been quite some dispute about 2S And 4S actual advertised power ratings.<br>I have maintained the modern 4s has between 10 and 15% more power than the actual rating on a equivalent 2S.<br>&nbsp;Yet a modern 115 4S&nbsp; punches along a boat as good as&nbsp; a Modern 130/ 135 hp 2s<br>&nbsp;Apply Newtons law...<br><br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=49795">Joker</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 132670<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Jan 2020 at 10:15am<br /><br />The Merc 115 CT is a high displacement 2.1lt grunty motor and will be a very good match for that size of boat without paying the weight penalty of the next engine&nbsp;size up. <div></div>On my FC560 C/C which is quite a heavilly built boat the 115CT accelleration is startling and if your not holding on then you are on your ass.]]>
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