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    No vent holes

    No vent holes
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    4 Blade Hydromotive Sold

    CL 23R QIV, very good condition. Asking $350. Call or text Brian at 419-343-4705
  3. Thread: Minx Interior

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    Nothing is ever simple. I got a few quotes today...

    Nothing is ever simple. I got a few quotes today and the pricing is substantially less than Donzi Direct, but I will be concerned about the end product. I definitely want the exact oem look and...
  4. Thread: Minx Interior

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    Minx Interior

    I am planning to purchase a new interior for my 1988 Minx. After looking at old posts, I am confused with the best route to purchase. Should I go direct to PPI or to Donzi Direct? I am under the...
  5. Thread: Minx Update

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    Yes, it was in British Columbia. I bought it...

    Yes, it was in British Columbia. I bought it last fall.
  6. Thread: Minx Update

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    Not stock power. Has a 383 stoker @375 hp. ...

    Not stock power. Has a 383 stoker @375 hp. Still needs some fine tuning but much better than the 58 it was at a year ago when I bought it. Main lesson learned us this hull does not like a prop...
  7. Thread: Minx Update

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    Minx Update

    It took most of the summer, but I finally have my Minx running and handling more like it should. Settled with a 23p mirage, 4900 rpm and 66 mph.

    Photo is while out for a fall ride on Lake Erie.
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    That is unfortunate. I was hoping that you found...

    That is unfortunate. I was hoping that you found something else. I have the issue with 2 different props, 21 merc mirage and 23 hydro QIV. Need to spend some more time running it to quantify exact...
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    What did you end up finding on this? I am having...

    What did you end up finding on this? I am having a similar issue with my minx.
  10. Thread: Propellor Slip

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    Waiting to get it back from mechanic. I have...

    Waiting to get it back from mechanic. I have been out of town a lot and no time to work on it. I had someone pull engine. He said that the coupler appears to be bad. I have not had a chance to...
  11. Thread: Propellor Slip

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    Update

    No apparent turbulelence coming from water intake.
    Watching the water coming off of drive and prop it does not appear to be slipping at the prop.
    It does feel more like the coupler.
    After several...
  12. Thread: Propellor Slip

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    Drive height

    How do I best verify the height of the drive? I cannot trim it down all of the way while on the trailer. Can anyone give me the dimension from the centerline of the bottom bolts on the transom...
  13. Thread: Propellor Slip

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    There is now an engine mounted water pump. If I...

    There is now an engine mounted water pump. If I route the water inlet back thru the drive do I use both the pump in the drive and the one on the motor or eliminate one of them? Was closed cooling...
  14. Thread: Propellor Slip

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    Standard drive, not SS; I assume it to be a...

    Standard drive, not SS; I assume it to be a standard X dimension. Not ride will find a way to get a look at the water flow coming off the bottom of boat.
  15. Thread: Propellor Slip

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    Centerline of pickup is 12" from keel and 18"...

    Centerline of pickup is 12" from keel and 18" forward of the stern. It is 4" x 6"
  16. Thread: Propellor Slip

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    I will get the exact dimension, but it is about...

    I will get the exact dimension, but it is about 12" from the centerline.
    Prop is solid hub.
    Does not slip at all until you start to trim it, at 3000 rpm if you just bump the trim button; it will...
  17. Thread: Propellor Slip

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    Propellor Slip

    1988 minx
    383 stroker
    Alpha drive
    24p hydromotive QIV
    Starts to slip with minimal trim at any rpm, someone had previously installed closed cooling with intake thru hull per the photo. I am...
  18. Thread: Propeller

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    I am going with the 15.5 x 23 hydro 4 blade. ...

    I am going with the 15.5 x 23 hydro 4 blade. Just received it a few days ago. Cannot wait to see how it performs.
  19. Thread: Propeller

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    Let me know the pitch on the hydro, I would be...

    Let me know the pitch on the hydro, I would be interested in it. You can text pitch and price to 419-343-4705
  20. Thread: Propeller

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    Based on hitting 61 with a bad prop that is...

    Based on hitting 61 with a bad prop that is slipping and will not hold any trim, I was thinking that 65 should be easy to achieve.
  21. Thread: Propeller

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    Bought boat late last fall so only got to take it...

    Bought boat late last fall so only got to take it out a couple of times. It has a 383, dyno sheet says 372 hp at 4900. Original alpha drive. 23p Solas prop that has something wrong with it. Will...
  22. Thread: Propeller

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    Propeller

    Has anyone tried a hydromotive intimidator 3 blade? Considering trying one on my Minx. Any thoughts?
  23. Thread: 1997 22 Classic

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    Sold

    Sold
  24. Thread: 1997 22 Classic

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    Reduced Price

    Would like to sell this fall, $17,500.
  25. Thread: 1997 22 Classic

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    I have had a lot of calls and emails but no...

    I have had a lot of calls and emails but no serious buyers. At what price would this generate some real interest? Would like to sell before winter.
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