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    Oh no, not transom rot

    I have a 21 ft I/O Sanger TX that is 20 years old, I was checking the Trim fluid level and noticed a dark section on the transom. I pushed on it and it is soft!, The outside of the transom is still rock solid - No sound variations when knocking on it. The dark patch that is soft on the inside is...
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    Loss of Top RPM

    What may cause a loss of top RPM down from 4800 to 4200 without a loss of hole shot power? It is a 89 OMC Chevy 350 - Idle speed is not quit as smooth, but I would not call it Rough! There is no noticable loss of power, no sputtering, no missing, All spark plugs look good, almost new and are not...
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    Electronic Ignition Conversions

    I am think about converting an omc 350 pestolite standard ignition to electronic ignition. Does anyone have any advice, are they good or bad? Is there any brand to stay away from? is they a better way to go?
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    High Atlitude Blues

    Okay, 20+ years of boating, I finally made it to a high alt. Lake (Approx 6000 ft). I put on a good power prop, but never touched the Carbuation! The boat is a Sanger with about 260 hp and is normal ran at lakes between 800 to 1500ft elevation! IT WAS A DOG! Took forever to plane without a...
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    Stop Hyper Ventilating

    Boat: 89 Sanger TX , 21 foot closed bow ski boat ?? OMC 350 King Cobra Recomended Max RPM is 4600 to 4800 Current Props Michigan Match 14.5X19 Alluminum Cupped: Max RPM about 4800 (In perfect conditions) About 58 MPH Hole shot is decent with 2 people (Pulling Skier) Hole shot is Less than...
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