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    Transom Rot

    I have a 1975 Glasply that I have had for a couple of years. I frequently hear of people with older boats having to replace their transom. How can you tell if you have transom rot? Mine seems solid (no delamination, sponginess, or other visual issues), but how can you tell?
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    water in bilge

    I have a 19 foot inboard/outboard. Last week I took it on vacation and had it tied up in a marina all week. I noticed I got a little water in my bilge. Never enough to kick on the pump, maybe a cup or two per day. Is this a concern or just normal? I can't tell where it is coming in, but it...
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    Hydrofoil with Trim Tabs

    I have a 19 ft inboard/outboard with a deep v hull. The boat is sensitive to weight distribution (lists at high speeds) and it also tends to porpoise excessively in rough water. I am currently adding trim tabs in the hope that it will help this problem. I already have a hydrofoil on the...
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    Power Steering

    I have in 4.3L Mercruiser inboard/outboard and my power steering is not working like it used to. Where I used to be able to turn the wheel with one finger I have found it now takes a lot more effort to turn the wheel (but much easier than with the engine off). I checked the power steering...
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    3M 4200 vs 5200 for thru-hull applications

    I am getting ready to install trim tabs on my boat and the instructions call for using 3M 5200 adhesive to seal around the screws and cables. A salesman at West Marine told me to never use the 5200 on my boat as I will never be able to replace anything glued in place with it. He recommended...
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