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    Horsepower vs. Torque

    If anyone is interested, there a great article in this month's Boating Magazine on the difference between Horsepower and Torque--and what it means in a marine environment. Compares performance on inboard vs. outboards. The formula for the torque curve is very graciously displayed at this link...
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    Cleaning products

    All:<br /><br />I have a 89 VIP Victory that is in very good shape, but when you look close, it has waterspots--almost like calcium or hard water deposits.<br /><br />I can't rub off with fingers, and when I wash it, both with sponge and brush, the boat looks good until you look close and still...
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    OMC Stuck in Reverse--

    All:<br /><br />Had a strange problem and would like help diagnosing to stop from happening again. My 89 VIP Victory with OMC Cobra runs very well. As I was backing off my trailer Friday, I put into reverse, then tried go to neutral, but it stayed in Reverse. Could not get it out--was able to...
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    Bow Ladder for older boat?

    All:<br />Have an 20' 89 VIP Victory bowrider, OMC 5.0 Cobra. Love it. In looking at new bowriders/deckboats it seems like the big new thing is a ladder in the bow to keep the wet kids contained vs. having them climb over transom, slip on the wet vinyl, etc. Seems like a great idea having them...
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    Newbie: 450 Hours, Depth Gauge & VHF

    All:<br /><br />Bot '89 VIP Victory 20 w/5.0 Cobra & OMC outdrive. Is in great shape, was owned by Mechanic, runs like a top. Have taken it out 3 times and it is very fun. Learned a few things like there are less OMC service places than Mercruiser...<br /><br />Questions: <br />1. It has 450...
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