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    improve throttle control at low RPM's??

    How can I improve my throttle control from idle (~950 rpm) to 1800 rpm on my BF30's? I can't get even acceleration in this range and it's really frustrating me when pulling baits.
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    Honda 30 RPM Dropping at Idle??

    What would cause my Honda 30 to drop in rpm when warmed up in neutral at idle from ~950 to ~625 rpm (where it becomes really rough) I give it some throttle (1200 rpm) then stabilizes back to ~950 rpm then slowly drops back down (2-3 minutes). Haven’t let it drop till the engine dies. Running...
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    How much pitch to drop??

    I’m totally confused after doing a test run of my rebuild it’s 16’ x 6.5’ semi-v hull weight is estimated at about 1500lbs with twin 30hp Hondas. The engines have stock 9.25”x12” props fitted. I’m unable to reach anything near the 5,000 to 6,000 rpm WOT range listed by Honda. Here are some...
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    Honda lower unit gear oil??

    Does anyone know if Swepco 201 sae 80W-90 gear oil is compatible/acceptable to use in Honda lower units?
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    Coats of Paint??

    I?m finishing up a glassed ply/foam fish box that?s build it to my boat. What would the suggested number of Rustoleum Professional thinned and rolled coats be to with stand the abuse of ice and fish (wahoo, mahi, tunas, etc.) flopping around in the box? Would a coating of epoxy over the paint...
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    spatter paint effect

    Knowing that Rustoleum doesn't like to be applied thickly what paint or type of paint would be recommended in creating a spatter effect finish? The base coats would be Rustoleum Primer and thinned Rustoleum Top Coat.
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    Amine Blush and Rustoleum Primer/Paint??

    Having issues with amine blush, will it affect the bond with the Rustoleum primer? Here?s what happened, I rinsed the epoxy surface with a Scotchbrite pad and warm water. Wiped the damp surface with paper towels to dry then re-wiped with denatured alcohol. Sanded and repeated the cleaning...
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    Track Data to External Memory??

    Are there any other Fishfinder/GPS Chartplotters, other than Humminbird, Lowrance (Simrad), that are capable of storing track data (lat./long. and depth) to external memory (SD card)? I?m in an area where commercial digital maps are unavailable and would like to create my own. Thanks.
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    Better luck here for 2011 DF 115 Suzuki Fuel Pump(s) ??????????

    How many fuel pumps does the 2011 Suzuki DF 115 have? I'm curious because I was thinking of purchasing a Twinscan flow meter with twin Suzy's but high and low pressure fuel pumps won't fly according to Floscan. Thanks in advance for your help.
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    2011 Suzuki DF 115

    How many fuel pumps does the 2011 Suzuki DF 115 have? I'm curious because I was thinking of purchasing a Twinscan flow meter with twin Suzy's but high and low pressure fuel pumps won't fly according to Floscan. Thanks in advance for your help.
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    What?s too thin?

    How thick should the transom skin be? I?m currently doing a rebuild on a 1962 16? Glasspar Avalon and I?m not sure if the transom was redone anytime in the past (4th owner). This Glasspar has the curved (bowed) type of transom (like the Glasspar Citation). From what I can see is that there...
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    Max Hp rating verses OB Weight?

    Doing a transom rebuild and was wondering if I finish it to the original thickness and construction will I be able to mount twin outboards that weigh more but have less horsepower than the factory specs.? The boat is rated for a maximum horsepower of 80hp. (that?s about 265 lbs for that vintage...
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    1/4" plywood strong enough?

    Will 1/4" plywood covered with 6oz fiberglass and epoxy inside and out be strong enough to build a 4.5' wide by 2.5' high and 5 foot long half cab shell similar to the one pictured below? All mounting points and steering console will be backed or made of 1/2" ply.
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    Rounded Transom and Twins

    I?m beginning a rebuild of a 1961 Glasspar Avalon. My first question is, will the curved transom be suitable for twin engines? I?ve always heard people say that curved transoms needed to be ?shimmed? before twin engines could be installed. So, what would the recommendation be on redoing the...
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    Humminbird 998c SI false shallow water readings????

    Trying to map an estuary but when ever I get into waters that are less than 2.5' and hard bottomed my unit displays and plot track data record deeper readings than it actually is. The chart display shows the actual depth. Is there any way to resolve this issue?
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