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    Engine restorations

    I currently have a well running nissan 25 1992 and have done much work on it as preventative maintenance. Anyway im contemplating picking up another 25hp 92 non running for a couple hundred bucks depending on whats wrong with it and trying to get it running and turn it around and sell it for a...
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    Nisssan ns25c2 throttle cam question.

    I have an early 90s 25hp 2 stroke ive been tweaking with to get the most performance out of it, it runs well ive just ordered a Hardline tachometer to see what my rpms are doing and go from there. In the meen time i have a question about the throttle cam on the carb, i have the timing set up...
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    Finding value in a project.

    People work on boats and restore them because they might be attached to a certain boat or get a feeling of accomplishment. Some people grab them cheap, restore them to better condition and sell them right? even turn a profit? or at best cover the cost of materials. My question is how do you guys...
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    Gelcoating prep.

    Hi guys I'm finishing up a transom replacement and have some gelcoat I'm gonna use, I just have a few questions. 1. Can I apply it to the biaxial or should I lay down csm? 2. What's the percent of acetone to volume of gelcoat for thinning? 3. Do I apply two coats and can I add airdry to the...
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    Outboard paint.

    Hey guys im looking into re painting my motor, specifically the lower unit what kinda paint should i look for?
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    Where to buy Nissan parts/repair kits

    Been searching alot for nissan/tohatsu parts suppliers with no luck, looking for someone that ships to Canada. Early ninties ns25c2, thanks.
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    Dwell/tach meter

    Anyone have any luck tracking down anything like shop tachs or dwell meters?
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    Stringer Material

    Whats the better material for stringers? on my boat the stringers are actually smaller maybe 2 inch by 1 inch, ive seen Arauco ply but wanted to know of any others? Thanks.
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    Looking for Canadian fiberglass suppliers.

    Just wondering what my fellow Canadians are using to gain supplies. The uscomposite website looks great but just wonder if theres a Canadian equivalent to save on shipping and what not. Thanks guys.
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    Transom replacement.

    Hi Iboats first timer here, been reading a lot of topics, some very helpful people here. Ive been collecting info for my project all over the net but thought specific advice would be a good idea. I have a 14 ft Larivee with a bad transom, flex's, cracks, even water draining out the bottom...
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