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    Builder question about water displacement

    Okay so read this in its entirety before jumping on the reply. I have a question about water displacement or the lack thereof our subject is an 18 ft runabout that has a motor on the back that's a little too heavy and it sits too low in the back but at the same time it's too high in the front...
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    Waterlogged foam?

    I posted 1500 lbs capacity
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Can i gain more buoyancy by adding an enclosed offshore bracket?
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Ots only 29 lbs more than the original motor
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Boat specs say 1600. No sloshing. No nothing. Specs say 1600 lbs the under deck is dry cobwebs
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Okay here's the scenario new boat to me 1978 18 ft fiberform with a 115 I can't find my original post but I dropped it in the water yesterday for the first time and it sits dangerously low in the back end where water is at the top of the transom and I immediately thought the four stroke is too...
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Okay update So I drilled It 2 inch test hole towards the back and there is no foam and it is bone dry and full of cobwebs and I found the placard and it says it's rated for Max motor 175 1 and 1500 lb occupancy. So why the heck is a 300 lb four-stroke waiting it down so far I don't understand...
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Yep the proof is in it's definitely waterlogged so I guess I'm ripping a floor out God I hate doing fiberglass work
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Yes the boat is gorgeous.
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Well I'm pretty sure that I got bit which really just discussed me considering that I'm about mechanic I just bought a 1978 fiber form that is in absolutely beautiful condition the floor is perfectly solid they upgraded to a four stroke but it's only a 1:15 for this 20 ft boat that should be...
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    01' Yamaha 6hp 4 stroke compression?

    I've been trying to find a compression spec for this and I've read online everything from 90 lb up to 150 I'm trying to find out what Yamaha says is the range
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    Hole and chip repair help needed

    I am looking for help on how best to do fiberglass repairs. I have a Bayliner Trophy. My fiberglass has holes drilled I'd like to fill and some good chips. I wasn't sure if best to fill with straight fiberglass or mix up some peanut butter. Or use a epoxy filler? But my biggest question is how...
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    Need help with no spark. Honda B75

    Trying to help a retired veteran get fishing. Old Honda B75 7.5 Here's what I know. No spark, it's non cdi So that leaves the - ignition coil - pulser coil - points and condenser - charge coil - oil pressure sensor - no rectifier. Not sure if it's missing or just didn't come with one 🤷 It's...
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    What can I darken my deck with and add non skid?

    I haven't got it yet just getting prepared but thanks for the kind helpfulness 🙄
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    What can I darken my deck with and add non skid?

    Thanks I ordered this up in dark gray. Should I roll it on with a smooth paint roller or should I use something that would give it more texture or does it even matter? Also my biggest question what do I need to do to prep the surface do I just wash it really good or do I need to wipe it down...
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    Gas tank pressure fueling up!! 🤬

    I have a 20 ft trophy with an outboard and when I go to fuel up I can barely put gas in slowly otherwise my tank pressurizes and blows gas back out to put in $10 literally took me like 15 minutes. My tank has a 5/8 hose coming off of it but the problem is the vent going outside the boat has tiny...
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    What tool is used to remove pivot pins on SX-A?

    is it a slide hammer? the inside is smooth
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    What can I darken my deck with and add non skid?

    I don't know what gel means. What do I buy
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    What can I darken my deck with and add non skid?

    Any pics? Sounds cheap n easy
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    What can I darken my deck with and add non skid?

    Bayliner trophy, anybody have this problem my deck is so white that when the sun is shining on it it literally blinds me, and even if I wear sunglasses all day I end up with an awful headache from the bright glare.. I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem and has put any kind of a coating...
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