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    Volvo D3-160

    I've got an '81 Merc 470 in my boat with 1400 hours and the new Volvo D3-160 has caught my eye. It is the only in-line engine of roughly the same power that I have found to replace it with. I've got a long, narrow engine bay so none of the "V" engines will fit. It's a lot of $ though (Volvo...
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    marine ply vs exterior - my experience

    The boat: 1981 Glassply 2100 cuddy<br />In 1998 I replaced the transom and a small section of the flooring/floatation compartment. The transom was mostly rotten and water had gotten into the floatation compartment, causing some rot there too. <br /><br />The transom was replaced with 2 layers...
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    Sea Foam in an older I/B

    I have a pair of 1972 Chrysler 400's with 1960hrs on them, mostly at less than 1700rpm. They're getting a little weak and won't push past 3300rpm anymore and they tend to wander a little, both at idle speeds and moderate power settings. I've played around with timing, carbs etc but mostly...
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