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    Fiberglass Question

    Not correct RACERONE, I have learned to ALLWAYS be open to suggestion so if additional info comes it in I will weight that info and then make a decision. Scott, I cannot access the stingers but the floor is solid. And the transom was redone by a previous owner and is now 3" thick and I see no...
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    Fiberglass Question

    I am not seeing the need to replace the rotten wood since this wall is under a overhang and you cannot stand on it so unless I am missing something it seems like the fiberglass over the new shaped foam would be the easiest and work just as well. Adding the fiberglass over the foam would also...
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    Fiberglass Question

    The wood under this platform is definitely rotted, but the fiberglass seems solid. I think the foam suggestion is a good idea I hadn’t thought of that. I’m in Boise Idaho so we don’t get a whole lot of snow.
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    Fiberglass Question

    I have a fiberglass wall (around 16" wide) on my 1992 houseboat where the top over time has sagged and now collects water when it rains. The attached photos (sorry for the blurriness) shows a straight edge going around the wall and the dip in the top surface. I am filling all holes and going...
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    Honda 2hp 4-stroke outboard

    I am unable to start my OB. Started two weeks ago and ran fine. Got a spark. Someone told me that if the oil level is low it will keep it from starting. Is that true? Wayne
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    Honda BF40A shifting linkage

    I have a Honda BF40A and am trying to find directions on how to adjust the shifting linkage on the lower unit and the Shop Manual I have is useless. Anyone know where I could find this? Thanks all Wayne
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    Honda 40hp remote control

    I have a 1999 Honda BF40A with remote which came on the boat I just bought. There are a number of wires not connected to anything behind the remote. I have looked everywhere and cannot find a wiring diagraph of what each wire is for. Can anyone point me to once? Thanks Wayne
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    4.0 hp high rpm problem

    I have a 1978 40(4hp) outboard and she starts right up but I am un-apply to get her to run a high RPM's. She bogs down as if she is flooding. I noticed that when I turned over the gas I was able to rev her up just before she ran out of gas and died. Can anyone tell me what is going on? I can...
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