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    Fiberglass Matting

    What's the difference between long and short hair matting? What are the uses of each. Could I use short hair matting for decking replacement? Which kind should be used for hull patches?<br />Thanks.
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    Stringer /Deck Replacement

    Hello All,<br /><br />I have a 1972 Arrowglass tri-hull, which is getting a make-over. And like most older boat owners I noticed that the decking had some soft spots. So, I decided that I would replace it, well I found that the stringers were soft as well. Has anyone used the plastic decking...
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    Replacing flooring.....Questions?

    I have a 17' Arrowglass Tri Hull, which I am in the process of replacing the flooring. I have seen numerous posts about this, but I am still not sure if I should use treated plywood or not. My concern with treated plywood is when it starts to dry out it will start twisting. I have also noticed...
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    lower unit trouble

    I have changed the lower unit oil and noticed that there was water in the lower unit. I replaced the impellar, water pump seals and refilled with oil. I ran the motor with earmuffs and I went and checked the oil and there was a hint of water agian. Also when running I noticed that there was...
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    Water Flow Problem

    I have replaced my impellar and I am still not getting any water from the telltale hole at idle. It is a 1972 115hp Mercury. When the lower unit was off I shot compressed air up the water tube, but I didn't fell anything at the telltale hole. I am starting to think that there might be something...
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    Engine Torque & Lower Unit

    Does anybody know how much torque a 1972 115HP Mecury motor should put out. Mine was put on the dyno by the previous owner and was pulling 1250lbs@5000RMP. It this good? Also I want to change the lower unit gear oil. Do I fill the unit with oil until it is completely full or is there a set...
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    Newbie.....Questions

    First could you please tell me the year of my motor with the following information Mercury 115HP Model:1150 Serial:3272796. I placed the motor in a drum of water and to my surprise started right up, I was told that it was setting for about 6 yrs. How can I tell if the water pump is working...
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