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    Solid fiberglass or glass over wood for light bench seat box?

    I am making a 60" bench seat for the rear of my boat. It will be removable, so I need to keep the weight down as much as I can. I was curious if box made of 1/4 ply glassed over would be lighter than making a mold and laying up a solid glass box? I have tinkered with some mat over 1/4 ply and...
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    New outboard, great price, wrong shaft length.

    So In the search for a new 150 merc for my manatee 21, one of the dealers I was talking to has a new 2 year old leftover 175 opti pro xs still in crate. he quoted me a price of $8700. The only problem is it is a 25" shaft and I have a 20 inch transom. I have a few choices. Install a...
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    Should I buy a new outboard

    I'm at my wits end with my outboards. Going into this season I had 3 140 outboards omc outboards running. Half way through our boating season I have a total of 10 hours on the water and 3 outboards that need work. The 81' 140 rude had an overheat and I needed to replace the thermostats. Of...
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    1980 140 johnson tilt trim problems

    I need to fill up my reservoir with fluid but can not loosen the fill screw. I have a large impact bit that should work, but I'm at the point if I go any farther I will completely destroy the screw slot. I've been soaking it in pb blaster for a couple of days but thats no help. can I use heat...
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    would this work for larger outboard test tank?

    Tired of running to the lake for testing our 140's and dads 225 outboards. Looking to set up a test tank at home and came across these for $60. They are 48" L x 40" W x 45" H and hold 275 gallons. I have heard about problems with turbulence and starving the water pump using larger outboard...
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    water pump kit replacement adhesive question

    Getting ready to do a water pump kit on my 140 johny. Can I use 3m 847 on the gaskets as well as the o rings, or should I use something different?
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    1981 evinrude 140 alarm

    New to me boat. First time on the water today started right up and idled for about 2 min. then got a solid alarm beep. Shut it down and let it sit for 5 min and tried it again. No alarm and started right up then the same thing happened. Repeated the same process with the same alarm a 3rd...
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    Need identification and info on 5.5 evinrude fisherman

    I recently acquired my grandfathers 1950's(just a guess) 5.5 outboard. Would love to know the year and any info about it. What gas/oil mix ratio I should use. Also what oil is best? thanks Here are some pics. Model # 5518-11901X
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    Name this classic Glastron

    Owner says it is a 1978 glastron 23' cruiser. No other info available at this time. Any idea of the model or any other info Appreciated. PICS
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    Tri hull to carolina skiff dlx ride quality change??

    Hello all, New to the forum and looking for a little help. Our family has been running tri hull boats all our life from our first boat a 14' starcraft. Now 3 boats later, we are in an 18' fiberform. We love the space and stability of the tri hulls for fishing, crabbing and our family outings...
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