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    my turn

    Several years ago ( I would never admit anything recent) the wife, two boys, and I go to the lake. It had been a long time between boats so I wasn't as sharp as I am now.<br />I had an older boat and was aware that there could be problems so I brought my cell phone and a map with me. <br />The...
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    I've been cheated! volvo sterndrive

    On my old mercruiser there was an Anode that also served as a trim tab. The new volvo doesn't have one. Does anyone know why?<br /><br />Also, I have heard a malicious rumor that volvo's should not be run on earmuff's. Can anyone clarify?
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    Carburetor/Choke Question

    I have an older 230cid gm I6 with dual Rochester single barrel carburetors. The front carburetor has a choke but the rear doesn't. The choke uses a bimetal spring that utilizes the engine temperature to open actuate. The engine does not like to start cold. Once the engine is warm it starts...
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    Interesting Boat Restoration

    Here is an interesting backyard boat. <br /> http://www.triton381.com/
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    Epoxy Recomendations?

    I am redoing the stringers and sole of my boat and I am anticipating needing about 5 gallons of epoxy. I have used West Systems but in this quantity the US Composites is considerably less expensive. Can anyone recommend the US Composites Epoxy?
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    Which Fuel Tank

    I am going to replace my fuel tank. It is basically 18 gallons and rectangular with standard hold down straps. It is not really underdeck but it will be behind a bulkhead. The money is not that much different. There are four basic choices that I can see: 1.) Red plastic, 2.) Black Plastic, 3.)...
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