what is approximate draft of a 20ftX8'6" pontoon boat w/50hp merc.big foot...?
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Typical pontoon tube diameter is 24".  So the actual draft of the boat not considering the power unit should not be more than half of that or 12".  It is likely that the outboard would be deeper.\n\nUnder power until you get on plane the boat will tend to squat and draw deeper in the back.  Also passenger and cargo weight will make a difference
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20.408941666666663 or 20 feet and 4 inches
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Here is an example for your class.\n\nSpecs: C-Dory 22’\n\nLOA 22’0"\nLWL 19’6"\nBeam 7’10"\nDraft 8"\nDeadrise (min) 2 deg.\nDisplacement (dry)\nAngler 1,700 lbs.\nCruiser 1,900 lbs.\nFuel Capacity 36 gal\nWater Capacity 20 gal\nPower As Tested Honda 75 hp\n\n\nOur sea trial confirmed the opinions of owners we interviewed. We tested hull #728 on a winter afternoon on Puget Sound, using a four-stroke, Honda 75 with a 13 3/4 x 15 propeller that Mark Toland felt was one size too large. We carried 42 gallons of fuel, an eight-pound anchor on the bow, and 160 pounds of lead weights located in the bow, cabin and cockpit, to duplicate a typical cruising configuration.\n\nDuring the early stages of the test we were in flat water, where the boat moved from 2.5 knots to a plane at 10 knots in less than ten seconds, the flowmeter registering fuel consumption at 1.25 gph at 2,5000 rpm. At 4,500 rpm we hit speeds of 21.5 knots, fuel consumption was 4.7 gph, and the boat tracked as if on rails. The new Honda engine was quiet, registering 86 decibels on a sound level meter held within 8 inches of the unit; most of the engine noise seemed to be a whine from the lower unit.
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length x width (in inches)\n\ndivide by 12 ( feet)
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One is the diameter(size) of the prop ( 26"?)....the other is the pitch(16"?).... which means the the prop will theoretically ....travel forward 16" each revolution....\n\nthe lower the pitch.... the more pulling power you will have.....but a slower top speed......... \n\nthe higher the pitch..... less pulling power.... but a higher top speed....\n\nA general all around good pitch for a family boat is a 19" pitch.....\n\nBUT THE OVERALL PERFORMANCEOF THE BOAT..... DEPENDS ON THE HORSEPOWER AND THE SIZE/WEIGHT OF THE BOAT....AND OTHER FACTORS...
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Check on E-bay, they have a few similiar vintage models you could compare "going" prices on. Also if it runs and you are close, i'll buy it. I need a motor for my fishing boat.
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That depends upon the torque of your engine and how much weight it has to push through the water. If you have too much pitch- it will lug your engine and cause damage to it. If you have too little pitch--your engine will over-wind and that will cause damage, also. Your best bet, is to consult your friendly-neighborhood marine dealer. Most are only too happy to help you figure out what you need, then sell it to you. That's how they make a living.
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Go to Carl's Sail Calculator.  It allows you to do side by side comparisons of  various attributes and ratio's for most production sailboats.  It includes hull speed, capsize ratio, sail area to displacement, displacement to LWL.  Detailed explanation for all ratios is included.\n\nJust go to http://www.image-ination.com/sailcalc.html\n\nFair winds and following seas buddy.
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the safest and "MY" preferred way, using a smaller boat is to tether it along side the boat and bring it dock side that way. If you have a bit larger boat than I use," a 17 footer" you can winch it in, third choice "For Me" is using a small caliber hand gun brain shoot it, and after it stops fighting bring it on board! Good Luck & use caution, even a small one can inflect serious damage to you and your boat!
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3/4" Marine plywood: (shaped to taste hehehe!) add a little rocker....cover with marine epoxy...sand till smooth... paint.. whalla!!\nthen shuvit shuvit shuvit!!!!\n\n- good for flat water skimboarding! hikhikhik!!
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check this link. hope this is help ful.\nwww.gregcons.com/canoe/classifieds.asp
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Depends. What type of boat are you looking for? Do you want a "fishing boat",( a boat mainly used to fish from), a "pleasure/run-about", ( used mainly for day-trips & riding around in), or a "cruiser" ,( used like a "RV" on the water). \n\nHow many people do you want to be able to take on your boat? Are you going to be using it in "fresh" or "salt-water"? Ocean cruising?\n\nFlat bottom, V-hull, Semi-V hulled?\n\nYou have to answer these questions before I can give you any advice on the type of boat to purchase.
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20in haulers, and if someone says something different, they are on crack.\n\nI have talked to lots of people and the sand dunes, have read up on it, and have tested several different kinds and tires. The one that gets the hp to the ground in sand is the haulers. \n\nBy the way, I have the same quad as you. We go to Silver Lake in Michigan a couple times a year. I have never seen any serious person drag race, that didn't have haulers. I have found the cheapest place to get sand tires is forums. Get on a forum and tell them you want to buy some used tires, it will save you a hundred bucks.\n\nAlso, if you didn't know, that is a common bolt pattern, that is used on lots of quads.
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Overtons (519 for the 12" x 9" and $539 for the 12" x 12". ) ,Bass Pro Shops( $539 for the 12" x 9" and  $549 for the 12" x 12"),  Both are with standard switch.  If you want an indicator switch, then you will be looking at about $220 more.  West Marine has a bunch of other options and prices vary.  12" x 9" is for 16' - 22' boats, 12"x12" is for 17' - 30' boats. \n\nThe comparison is for the same brand trim tab.  I would guess that West Marine also sells them,
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Perimeter = 60 = 2L + 2w\nw = (60 - 2L)/2 = 30 - L\n\nArea = 216 = Lw\n216 = L (30-L)\n216 = 30L - L^2\nL^2 - 30L + 216 = 0\n(L + 6) (L - 36) = 0\nL = -6, 36\nLength cannot be negative\nTotal Length = 36\neach length = 36/2 = 18\n\n60 = 2(18) + 2w\n60-36 = 2w\n24= 2w\nw = 12\n\nTo check:\nA = LW\nA = (12)(18) =216\n\nSo, 12ft x 18 ft
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Very easy. Get some recycled cardboard and duct tape and shape it into a boat.
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check the hin or hull id number;\n\nit should be on the right hand side transom of the boat, or in some cases, the rear starboard quarter\n\nthe first three letters will be the maker (ex. hunter boats start with "HUN")\n\nthat should give you some help\n\nif not and the boat is registered (it should be!!!) just look on the pink slip.