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    There has got to be others!!

    Currently putting a new floor and interior in a 1974 TRV-17 Checkmate. TRV's were early trimates.<br /><br />Anyone else on here have checkmates? <br /><br />The link to the shareaproject site is below.<br /><br />-TR
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    What exactly is marine grade plywood?

    Is marine grade plywood nothing more than exterior grade B-C or better with no knots?
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    What is the best way to seal wood for boat seats?

    What is the best method for sealing the wood for boat seats? What type of epoxies do you recommend?
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    Actual Hp of a 1981 3.8L OMC w/ 800 stern drive

    Does anyone know the horsepower rating for a 1981 3.8L OMC w/ OMC 800 stern drive? I was looking at a boat with this engine/drive combo. The owner says it is a 175HP engine. The coast guard plate on the inside of the boat says 150HP. Does anyone know the correct rating on this engine? Thanks
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    Actual propshaft HP on an old Evinrude?

    Guys,<br />I wanted to know what the actual propshaft HP would be on an old Early 70's model 115HP Evinrude. <br /><br />I was looking at a boat with one of these on the back and wondered what the actual HP was and if it would be enough for skiing and tubing. I just sold my 65hp Evinrude, so...
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    Question for DHPMARINE - fuel pump diaphram rupture?

    DHPMARINE, You told someone in another thread : I wanted to know how to check the fuel pump to see if the diaphram was ruptured? I have done the plug wire test and have a dead cylinder. In a three cylinder engine how does it flood one cylinder and not all of them?<br /><br />Thanks<br />-TR
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    where to find an S80 M80 neon tester?

    Anyone know where to find an S80 or M80 neon tester? Checked ebay and called a few local shops. Any sugestions? :confused:
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    65Hp Evinrude bogging at WOT

    I have a 65Hp 1972 Evinrude model#65273. Last season she ran great in the begining. End of season it would start right up and idle fine. When I increased the throttle to WOT the engine would bog down and boat would not move faster than idle speed. Checked compression got 110 - 120psi on all 3...
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