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    Measurements/Blueprints for FC470 bow board

    I have a surplus FC470 with a aluminum hard deck, and want to make a bow board for it. Does anyone know if the bow board is necessary if you have the aluminum hard deck? If so, does anyone know where to get the exact measurements for building your own? I got a good deal on the boat, and can't...
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    Used Aluminum Floor for Zodiac FC470?

    I have a Zodiac FC470 that currently uses one of the "roll up" aluminum floors. I really want to install one of the rigid aluminum floors, but can't justify dropping the cash Zodiac wants for a new one. Does anyone know of a place where I can get a used aluminum floor for my boat? Any help...
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    Zodiac f470 transom repair

    I have a military surplus FC470 that appears to have some wood rot at the lower portion of the transom. Probing the area confirmed that the entire width of the transom was not rotted. It looks like there is just some surface rot in about a 6" area with good wood underneath? Anyone have any...
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    Cheap way to measure RPM on 1997 merc 40hp?

    I have a 1997 Mercury 40 hp outboard, 2 stroke, 3 cylinders, pull start. I am fairly sure I need a different prop, but I need to get a tach reading for WOT to see where I am on RPM (manufacturer's range is 5000 to 5500). I don't really need to hardware a permanent tach to the motor (also not...
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    Parts for Zodiac F470?

    Does anyone know where I can buy parts for my zodiac F470? Specifically, I am looking for valves and plugs for the self-bailers (or some kind of ball-stop that will go in the two holes to let water out, but not in; for some reason the self-bailer flaps are not doing their job). Any help would...
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    Zodiac F470 Bailer question

    I have a Zodiac F470. From what I can see, it has two bailers in the transom, one above the rigid deck and one below. Neither has any type of floating ball/one way valve to stop water from getting into the boat. They both have a "flap" on the outside I assume is supposed to let water out, but...
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    Trim tabs for futura Mark 2 worth the money?

    I have a zodiac futura mark 2 with a mercury 40 hp outboard (max horsepower the boat is rated for). With two on board, it gets up on a plane pretty well and has decent speed. With more weight, you have to do some creative passenger placement. The boat still gets up on a plane, but is...
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    1998 Mercury 40 hp bogging down on full throttle

    I just bought a 1998 Mercury 40 hp outboard (serial # 0G660803, model 40M?). Engine looks remarkably clean, but bogs down to the point of dying when I go from idle to full throttle. When the problem is happening, the motor will run smoothly at idle and at low throttle while in forward gear...
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    zodiac f470 navigation lights question

    I have a zodiac f470 (military surplus) that I need to put bow and stern navigation lights on. The only ones I have been able to find are battery operated, and mount with a suction cup. My outboard has an electric starter, so i would prefer having the lights hardwired rather than battery...
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    zodiac f470 navigation lights question

    I have a zodiac f470 (military surplus) that I need to put bow and stern navigation lights on. The only ones I have been able to find are battery operated, and mount with a suction cup. My outboard has an electric starter, so i would prefer having the lights hardwired rather than battery...
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    1998 Mercury 40 hp outboard convert from pull to elec. start?

    I just bought a 1998 Mercury 40 hp outboard (serial # 0G660803, model 40M?) that is currently pull start only. I want to convert to elec. start as economically as possible. I know Mercury sells a conversion kit for about $400, but since I bought the motor for $1100 can't really justify...
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    Put 35 hp carb on 1981 25 hp Johnson? Good or bad idea?

    I just got a 1981 25 hp Johnson (model# J25TECIM). I have been told that the powerhead for the 25 and 35 hp are identical, so if I switch to a 35 hp carb I will effectively have a 35 hp engine. Another mechanic told me that since my model is not an exhaust prop, the most pitch I can go on the...
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