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    Motor is backfiring at full throttle!!!

    I have a VIP with a 3.0L 135 HP. The motor runs good, but when we are running at top end or full throttle the motor backfires every once in a while. I noticed that the Tack is at about 5000 RPMS. Is this the proper RPM's for this engine to be running. It is running 40 MPH when this is happening...
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    composite stringers

    I just wanted to know if anyone could tell me if they had thought about using composite lumber to make the stringers since it is used for outside decks. I do not know if the pastic would maybe deterate enclosed in the area of the hull. anyone have any knowledge of this idea......Any information...
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    Any problem with Rustoleum polyester resin?

    I found polyester resin at lowes and bought a gallon. I need to know if it will be fine to lay up fiberglass on the floor of my boat?
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    Taking numbers off Gelcoat

    I was reading on one of the threads the other night and just glanced the talk about taking the numbers and other decals off gel-coat. I remember someone said that they used a 3m earser. They said it was the easiest thing they had used to take numbers off of the boat. However I remember he said...
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    gaskets for my force

    Has anyone else had problems getting gaskets for the water pump on a 1989 force engine 85 HP. I ordered the Impeller from I-Boat and when I asked about a gasket kit they said I would have to find the gaskets locally. Well I don't have a local dealer that I can just run to and pick any up. Do any...
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    1989 force engine starting problem

    I have a 1989 force outboard. I am unable to get the motor to start. When I turn the ignition switch all I hear is a click from the engine. The motor has been sitting a while. I took the started off thinking that was the promblem and took it to a shop and had it rebuilt, it had a broken gear on...
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