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    Raising motor on transom

    As I experimented with my Mk IIC Futura (12.5') last fall, I noticed that the engine kicked a fair amount of spray up into the boat at times. I've read that an outboard riding too low in the water will do that, and in looking things over I think that's my problem. I have a new Honda 15hp 4...
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    Self bailer plugs

    I'm afraid I'm terribly new to boats, so this may be an incredibly naive question... But lacking a manual, I need to ask it. My 1999 Futura MkIIC has a couple of plugs at the bottom of the transom, which I assume are the self-bailer openings. I was under the impression that they were one-way...
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    Leaky speed tube on Futura

    In checking out my new (used) Futura, I discovered one of the speed tubes has trouble holding air. It is deflating in a matter of hours. Looks like I'll be repairing it, but it got me wondering... What would happen if one of the speed tubes in the hull were to deflate (or partially deflate)...
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    Zodiac handle repair & other questions

    I just bought a 1999 Zodiac Futura Mark IIC Fastroller (the 12.5 model) and am pretty pleased with myself. However, I am new to zodiacs, so I had a few questions I was hoping some of you might be able to help me out with, since it didn't come with a manual. The plastic around both rear handles...
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