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    Broken Lower Unit Housing

    I am in the process of changing my impeller but while doing so I "tapped" a little too hard on the housing and it broke. My question is...how might this affect the motors performance? Should I JB Weld it, have it braised, or just grind away what's left to a smooth edge on the housing? I'd...
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    Stringer repair drawing....

    Re: Stringer repair drawing.... Thanks again you guys! I couldn't imagine how much trial and error you all had to suffer through before the internet was available so I do appreciate and respect all of the hard work before you ever had a forum name. No more (Resin Only)!!!
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    Stringer repair drawing....

    19 ft. Center Console - flat bottom skiff. (3) - 16 ft of stringer needing to be replaced as well as deck. Boat will be used for fishing.....HARD!!! After having iboat forum overload, this is what I THINK I've decided. Do you pros see any flaws or shall I order my material? THANKS
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    Resin Poll for REPAIR - epoxy/ polyester/ vinylester

    I would like to see everyones opinion on the best ALL-AROUND resin for REPAIRING stringers, transom and deck soles on your average 15' to 20' recreational / fishing boat for the average do-it-yourselfer. It's obvious that they each have many pros and cons i.e. cost, workability, strenght etc...
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    Stringer replacement opinion needed. Is it okay to use some original glass as tabs?

    I've removed a small amount of the stringer plywood and left the glass in place. I could do most of the stringer this way and it wouldn't be a big time saver but it would cut back on some grinding and fiberglass dust. Do you pros see any advantage or disadvantage to using the original glass as...
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    Flat Bottom Skiff-Stringer Repair Suggestions

    Hello all, I purchased a fix-r-upper as it's the most affordable way for me to get back on the water..... so I thought! That was before I realized how big the soft spot was in the sole. FYI- Be very careful when purchasing a boat during the below freezing time of year for your area! Why you...
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    fuel or fire ??

    I'll try not to make this to long but with enough info.I have a 97 Johnson 50 h.p. model J50ESLEUS. I last used boat in middle of Dec. I had intentions of adding fuel stabilizer but never did. The boat was running fine at that time but I finally ran it about 2 weeks into March and it had some...
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    How much compression on 40 hp force ?

    Me again,<br /> I bought a compression test kit today and I will be testing my motor this weekend, wondering how many pounds I should be getting. It is a 1996 force, 40 hp.It has been sitting up for 2 years. I plan to do a complete tune up and would like to do before and after test just for...
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    Seloc vs. Clymer repair manual

    I was referred to the Clymer manual by Roscoe who seems to know his stuff, however , I don't. I am just wondering which manual is going to get the job at hand through to me in simplest terms. I priced both on Amozon.com, Seloc $ 38.95 and Clymer $ 29 even.The price difference does not bother...
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    1996 40 hp new owner have concerns.

    This is my first post not just on iboats but ever,I apoligize for mistakes in advance. My outboard is said to be a 1996 force 40 HP, serial # OE118596.Is the thermostat above the top spark plug when facing the rear of motor? I just purchased the boat 4-5-06 ran the motor and could see no...
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