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    Builder question about water displacement

    Okay so read this in its entirety before jumping on the reply. I have a question about water displacement or the lack thereof our subject is an 18 ft runabout that has a motor on the back that's a little too heavy and it sits too low in the back but at the same time it's too high in the front...
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Well I'm pretty sure that I got bit which really just discussed me considering that I'm about mechanic I just bought a 1978 fiber form that is in absolutely beautiful condition the floor is perfectly solid they upgraded to a four stroke but it's only a 1:15 for this 20 ft boat that should be...
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    01' Yamaha 6hp 4 stroke compression?

    I've been trying to find a compression spec for this and I've read online everything from 90 lb up to 150 I'm trying to find out what Yamaha says is the range
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    Hole and chip repair help needed

    I am looking for help on how best to do fiberglass repairs. I have a Bayliner Trophy. My fiberglass has holes drilled I'd like to fill and some good chips. I wasn't sure if best to fill with straight fiberglass or mix up some peanut butter. Or use a epoxy filler? But my biggest question is how...
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    Need help with no spark. Honda B75

    Trying to help a retired veteran get fishing. Old Honda B75 7.5 Here's what I know. No spark, it's non cdi So that leaves the - ignition coil - pulser coil - points and condenser - charge coil - oil pressure sensor - no rectifier. Not sure if it's missing or just didn't come with one 🤷 It's...
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    Gas tank pressure fueling up!! 🤬

    I have a 20 ft trophy with an outboard and when I go to fuel up I can barely put gas in slowly otherwise my tank pressurizes and blows gas back out to put in $10 literally took me like 15 minutes. My tank has a 5/8 hose coming off of it but the problem is the vent going outside the boat has tiny...
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    What tool is used to remove pivot pins on SX-A?

    is it a slide hammer? the inside is smooth
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    What can I darken my deck with and add non skid?

    Bayliner trophy, anybody have this problem my deck is so white that when the sun is shining on it it literally blinds me, and even if I wear sunglasses all day I end up with an awful headache from the bright glare.. I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem and has put any kind of a coating...
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    Need bottom paint removal help

    I just bought a 21-ft trophy and it looks like they rolled on some black bottom paint and also it looks like there's some primer above that and around it wondering how to remove all of this garbage and get back down to the gel coat
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    Suzuki trim gauge help?

    I have a 2005 DF200 and boat was stripped, got this motor and controls now and threy didnt connect my trim gauge. coming off of the front of the control box not connected to anything and headed up to the helm is a white wire with a yellow stripe and a black wire , and a red wire with a gray or...
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    02 Mercury 200 EFI, where does this vacuume line go?

    i have 2 vacuum lines and 2 empty ports, i dont know which one goes where. 1 - the one coming from next to the air intake 2- the one coming off the VST and the 2 empty ports are under port side of the intake and then on the oil pump
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    Need headgasket torque for a Mercury 01' 5hp 4 stroke

    I have a 2001 Mercury 5hp 4 stroke. i cannot seem to find the head gasket torque and sequence, if any, at all. was hoping someone has the book!
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    Need help finding timing marks on 03' 40hp

    friend has a 40ELPTEFI and his belt broke. i cant seem to find the correct marks or a diagram to install new belt.
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    where do i find a 66' Starcraft windshield?

    my windshield is broken, its plexiglass, where do i find a new one? google shows nothing.
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    Where can I find a vintage windshield?

    i bought a 1966 Starflight and It has a broken plexiglass windshield.
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    How can i mount this seat?

    this is my 12' pond boat. the front has this large enclosure of hollow fiberglass and i want to mount a seat on a swivel up there. how can i mount it to that i dont just have screws that pull out? its hollow and i have no internal access.
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    Can I ditch the OEM doghouse?

    i have a 1978 19’ Galaxy. Has a mercruiser 165 I think it’s a straight 6. My issue is the fiberglass doghouse cannot be lifted with 2-3 men. Big men! It’s 250-300 lbs! Is it supposed to be? When I have it in the boat the tongue wants to lift up. Can I make one out of wood that’s lighter or is it...
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    Mercruiser inline 6 fuel system question

    so i just redid my whole fuel system, added a water separator, new steel lines, hoses, and its always seemed to have a issue picking up fuel when its been sitting. Is there any issues adding a ball pump before the FWS? seems like a easy safe solution.
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    Mercruiser 165 trim question

    i have a 1974 mercruiser 6cyl and a mercruiser 165, and a 3 button trim setup, i cannot trip UP when in gear, is this normal? and why is there 3 buttons instead of just 2 for up n down? i have to hold down the top and middle button to trim up... ?
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    what glue will reattach my interior?

    i have a 74, with ribbed vinyl glued to the gunwales, but its falling off, i tried 3m spray adhesive and it doesn't work. what will really glue this stuff back on before i get mad and rip it all out?
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