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    Adding floatation

    A friend wants to add flotation on the outside of the transom. Its a 14' livingston with a 40 hp honda. Its a little too heavy as it sits tail heavy in the water. We were thinking of adding flotation boxes on each side of the engine. I read that one cubic ft of foam adds 60 lbs of lift...
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    Honda 20hp

    I have a 20 hp honda with electric tilt. The tilt only works at very slow speeds, I guess the hydraulics aren't strong enough to work as a trim. No problems there. My question is can I tilt the engine up a little and run at full trottle. It seems the sweet spot is in between the limiter pin...
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    Tube bending for boat cover or bimini top

    Re: Tube bending for boat cover or bimini top Yes the car tire was to hold the jig while I bent the tubing.
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    Boat lifts uneven under acceleration

    I have a small 12 foot livingston with a 15 hp honda 4 stroke. At rest the boat is balanced but under accelleration and at top speed the right side of the boat is higher. I know it has something to do with the engine, but I check measurement and everything is fine. what else could it be?
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