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    How to restore this 1961 hull?

    Are some of you saying that small strips of BALSA wood creates hull strength ? I find that hard to believe. Used to create hull stringer shapes ? Why not use cheaper real local wood strips to form the stringer shapes ?
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    Throttle movement but no increase in engine rpms

    The secondary airflow sensor and mover are too draggy at the cross over point ?
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    1998 Volvo/OMC - When shifting to forward, the motor stalls. It runs fine on muffs.

    Is the idle speed too low ? Is it set too lean ? A little bit of both conditions ?
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    Sudden bad wind and waves. I beach the boat and lay on the ground.
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    Unlimited FRESH fuel for the motor in desolate areas. (y)(y)(y)
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    New Winch or Winch Strap?

    Non metal rope / cable never kinks. Flat webbing lays flat with no care at all.
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    All engines MUST MUST use the same type of gasoline !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    Why 2 same sized motors are the best setup. With power tilt up on both. The none running motor MUST be tilted up. To prevent boat speed on the good motor. From ramming water up the dead motors cooling system. And into the stopped cylinders. IT DOES HAPPEN. Should you forget to COMPLETELY...
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    Kicker motor vs towing

    There are a lot of boats, motors, conditions and driving styles to consider. A LIST is required. How forgetful are you or any one else who may drive the boat ? It is some work to include a lot of conditions that may be encountered
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    Starting to feel like August

    I can always add clothing. And heating.
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    Weak spark, no start after bump in road 86 OMC 4.3

    Thermostat parts sticking ?
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    2001 Chaparral 233 Sunesta Single Prop Size?

    Call Ken at www.propgods.com Excellent on new boat / motor combinations. Used to do loaning / testing of props for reasonable costs.
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    83 Center Console…higher tow points?

    Post this problem in the.....Water Skiing.... section also.
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    2006 Volvo 5.0 Penta water ingestion

    See if the waterpump at the bottom of the boat has stopped working. There can be loads of water down there.
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    Depreciation value

    If it is a true long shaft motor. Sell it on the sailboat forums. It is worth a lot more to them.
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    Private Boaters Vs Navy Ship

    We still do not protect our naval ships from terrorist bombers.
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    1969 85HP no spark after reinstalling battery

    Did you accidently charge the battery with backward terminals ? Did you install the battery in a reversed position ? Plus post is now where the minus post was ?
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    Mercruiser 3.0 won't throttle up

    Pass
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    2006 Volvo 5.0 Penta water ingestion

    Scott and his..... belly full of water....... sloshing around fits nicely.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 won't throttle up

    You have run the engine down to death. Get a mechanic to fix all those problems.
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