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    Inconsistent RPMs on a Yamaha T9.9

    While using my 2000 Yamaha T9.9exry last year the RPMs would drop and the motor would almost die and then about 60 seconds later the RPMs would pop back up. I was running the motor at about 3/4 throttle. And this would happen about every two minutes. This motor is my primary motor on my 30 ft...
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    Yamaha 9.9 oil leak

    I have a 2000 T9.9exry and when I run my outboard in a bucket of water I get some white creamy oil build up in the water, but I'm unsure where the oil leak is. I just replaced the seals in the lower unit and there does not seem to be any water in the lower unit gear lube. I'm worried that the...
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    Gluing in polycarbonate windows.

    Does any one know what kind if glue I should use to glue in my polycarbonate boat windows? They are about 12"x36" and will have a few small bolts as well. They are going in a new off shore trimaran. I was thinking of ether 3M 5200, Sikaflex, or just 100% Silicone .
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    Primer over Epoxy

    So I am building a 30' plywood Epoxy sailboat. I have read some people say that you don't have to prime epoxy boats and it seems like every one that do use primer on epoxy use a epoxy primer. so my question is there any difference between painting over epoxy resin vs painting over epoxy primer...
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    DIY non-skid deck

    So I have head of some people rolling out a thin layer of epoxy and then covering it with a 1/2 in of sand. letting it cure the vacuuming it off, then painting in order to get a non-skid deck. has any one had any luck with this approach? and what sand did you use. I am worried about it not...
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    painting two part urethane

    So I'm going to be painting a new 30' plywood epoxy sailboat and I am thinking of using a two part urethane paint made by Blue Water marine. Does any one have any advice? how much I should thine it, what size needle to use in my HVLP,etc... thanks
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    Painting a plywood epoxy sailboat

    I have heard people talking about using Valspar tractor paint and hardener for their top coats for a cheaper alternative (has any on been unhappy with it?). Also was wondering what primer I should use over epoxy?
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