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    outboard cowl insulation

    Hi all. I have an old Force 85 hp that runs great but has no insulation remaining inside the cowl. Will insulating it make a difference in sound and if so what could be used to insulate it and what thickness ? I have 1" thick spongy / plactic foam (used to protect computers when shipped) not...
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    86 - 85hp Force shifting or gear issue

    Hi all. I have ( since I bought it) had a strange "clunk" almost like a miss when shifting into forward from Neutral, after a few seconds it stops and runs fine.....just this past weekend It was running well. I went to run it the next morning and when I shifted into forward fron Neutral it had...
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    1997 Spectrum boat...?

    Hi all. Not sure if this is in the right forum but a local here is posting a 1997 Spectrum boat with a 75hp Mariner on it for $ 5000.00....being in Canada prices are always higher but the pics he sent me look nice. Anyone have info on this type of boat and potential problems that would be...
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    restoring dark color stripe

    The large dark blue stripe below the rub rail on my old Bayliner is very faded and has several deep scratches ( to below the blue ) What is my best option to repair this and get the shine back ? It is above the water line so would some spot putty and paint work to freshen it up ?
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    Cowl Painting

    Just looking for some suggestions. I want to paint the cowl on my old ( but nice running believe it or not ) FoRce outboard. Trouble is it is covered by a sticKer that is peeling and cracking. I can peel some of it off but a sticky film is left....what is the best way to remove the decal and the...
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    Bayliner fish & ski

    Wondering if anyone knows much about these combos. I'm in Canada and don't see many. Thinking of buying this boat. The link is below. I'm guessing they may have the same quality issues (transom deck and stringer) that many early Bayliners suffered from.....Any insight would be appreciated...
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    85hp force question

    Hi all. I'm new to fiberglass boating and have just pirchased a 86 Bayliner Capri wit an 85hp Force powerplant on it. I have done some reasearch on the combo and am aware there were issues with both boat and motor but it was relativly cheap and a starter package so to speak. The previos owner...
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