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    do outboards lose HP as they get older?

    I have an older 18' Sea Star with a 130hp Chrylser Outboard on it. My friend that owned it before is a mechanic and the engine is clean and in great shape. When I take the boat out though, I can only get it to go 25-30mph with only two people on it. That seems slow for an engine that size...
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    Is 130hp good for my boat?

    I just got an 18' Sea Star around 1980. It's your typical speed boat. The motor is a Chrysler outboard 130hp. I think it is about as old as the boat. I am friends with the guy who is selling it to me and I know it runs well, and the motor has been maintained pretty well.<br />Does anyone...
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    topside paint question

    I was just given an 18' Sea Ray 1980ish. The interior needs a lot of love, but the outside is in great shape with one exception. I've never painted a boat before so forgive my ignorance. There is a "clear coat" type of covering that is peeling off on the top side only. It is flaking off, and...
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