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    what will it test?

    What is a good approximation of the breaking stregth of the typical twisted nylon 3/8 line?
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    where find

    I'm trying to help a friend find a good deal on a new 50hp 2cycle short shaft o/b.<br /><br />Would appreciate leads as to where I might find such.
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    test

    just a quick check to see if this makes it to the board.
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    boat trailer winch size

    OK, Gang----time to put a new winch on my old trailer. I can't find an exact physical match for my old one. And, it's ate up so bad I can't find its original rating. <br /><br />Now, I'm running a 18' center console Pro-Line, w/115hp o/b, and 20 gal fuel tank. I figure the whole kit and...
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    portable fuel tank leak

    My 6 gal portable o/b fuel tank leaks around the swivel fitting on top of<br />the tank. It seems to do this when internal pressure builds up. Even<br />opening the screw down vent doesn't give enough pressure relief to prevent<br />the oozing fuel around the swivel fitting.<br /><br />Is this...
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    boat hull cleaning and polishing

    Got a long neglected white, fiberglass boat hull I want to get looking nice.<br />I don't have the physical stamina and endurance to do much in the way of<br />physical labor. But, I do have a good electric buffer and lots of chamois<br />pads.<br /><br />Is there any kind of gunk I can put on...
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    bondo repair question

    I've got a couple of corners on my fiberglass CC boat transom that have been<br />smacked around during docking or something. Both corners are skinned.<br /><br />I need to make a repair with compound contours. What's the best way to get<br />a smooth surface with bondo so it minimizes...
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    what throttle setting gives best fuel economy?

    I've had several boats with big single and twin o/bs in the past. I remember most as having a "sweet spot", which was just down from wide open throttle (WOT). Many of you are probably familiar with a sweet spot. Cars and trucks have been known to have them. Seems like going to WOT can eke...
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    will this work?

    I see Auto Zone, Advance, and others have a selection of gasoline water absorbent/breakdown stuff. Some says words to the effect of "for 4 cycle use". <br /><br />I know Boat US and West Marine sell some that does state it's for 2 cycle use. And, lo and behold, it's about double the price...
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    o/b fuel consumption estimate

    Need some estimate of a consumption figure that I probably won't exceed for sizing a fuel/water separator. I'm running a 4 cyl 115hp johnson. I'm looking at a 30gph unit, and a 60gph unit. I think the 30 would probably be adequate, but I'll probably end up with the 60 because it's only $5...
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    how to remove hull stickers/numbers

    I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I<br />used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably<br />well.<br /><br />But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least outlay<br />of cash? Any cheap, readily available...
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    trim tab on lower unit

    '77 Johnson 115hp. <br /><br />How do I set the trim tab vane on the lower unit? <br />It's easy to physically loosen, set, and tighten. However, what I'm asking is where to set it, how to know if it's the right setting, etc. I seem to remember it's some kind of trial and error thing, but I...
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    cooler cushion question

    What's a good, easy, inexpensive way of fastening cooler cushions down to the cooler lids so they don't fly off in the wind when running?
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    fuel water separators

    I've been searching for fuel-water separators. I have a 115hp engine, so figure the smaller ones in terms of flow rate will suffice.<br /><br />However, I'd also like to have a bigger, see through bowl so won't have to be watching it and draining it as often. <br /><br />So far, the only ones...
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    fuel water separators

    I've been searching for fuel-water separators. I have a 115hp engine, so figure the smaller ones in terms of flow rate will suffice.<br /><br />However, I'd also like to have a bigger, see through bowl so won't have to be watching it and draining it as often. <br /><br />So far, the only ones...
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    what is it?

    A friend told me about some kind of liquid stuff that's supposedly commonly available which is good for cleaning carbs, etc, if you think you got water in 'em, etc. I think he called it "tuneup". Whatever, I never heard of it. But, he wants me to get some and try it, because I didn get a dose...
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    tach info

    I run a Johnson 115hp '77 yr. <br /><br />How does the tach on this engine get it's signal? One way would be for it to have a magnet on the flywheel for the pulses. There are other ways, too. <br /><br />Just curious how it's set up on this engine.
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