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    3M 5200 - Any equals for less $ ????

    I know 3M 5200 is a great product but is there anything equivelent to it out there? I bought 1 tube at West Marine (10 oz.) for under $10 on a heck of a sale they had a few weeks ago. No, I'm not smart enough to buy more than one. Sale will prob. never happen again. Heard Home Depot use to...
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    lowrance 522c map help

    I just bought a Lowrance 522c and they have a special offer for a free map card. I fish the Detroit area and houghton lake area, NauticPath USA or the North fishing hotspots and LakeMaster Michigan are my choices..... Anyone have any preference????? thanks
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    Older Merc. outboard $ ?

    What is an old 80 h.p. "1974" w/a electrical problem worth? Maybe more for scrap? Motor is in great shape, but I can't get it to spark. Should I throw it on e-bay for a pick up only (parts)? Could be a good motor for someone.
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    speed of boat and hull design

    I have a 1972 180SRV. It has a brand new 115 optimax 2 stroke and I achieve 50 M.P.H on the G.P.S. W/a 21 pitch alum. prop. I was told the boat has a max speed in a way, True? Question 2 - The motor is just broke in and before I change the prop because I'm short about 200-250 R.p.m at...
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    Motor trim tab?

    How much does the motor trim tab, "if that's the correct term?" have on the torque steer??? I am getting mixed answers from people. I was also told that fighting the torque steer could also have some effect of the chine walking my boat does at high speed.. Any help would be most appreciated..
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