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    Motor change

    I have a pair of Merc. 470s and was wondering about replacing them with a pair of 165s. Parts for the 470s are turning to gold as we speak. What I have a question about is whether I would get enough HP from the 165s compared to their extra weight. I'm not a speed freak, but a don't want a barge...
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    Aluminum deck

    Hello all, I just had a thought, my quota this month. I was reading about painting an aluminum deck and was wondering about putting an aluminum deck down instead of a plywood deck. With a little more cross bracing on the stringers it seems you would have the support to use rather thin aluminum...
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    Rotary Engines

    Hello, has anyone had any experience with the new Rotary Marine engines? I am thinking about installing 2 to replace my 170s. I even thought about the 240s they have available. f I hit the Lottery, I:ll go with the 500HP and put two new jets on, just for the hell of it. Anyone with experience...
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    Mercruiser 170

    I have a question about the leaking cam. How many times can you perform the seal repair, before you have to replace the cam?
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    Fiberglass Layers

    When I do the floor of a runabout I have, would I gain anything by laying 2, 3 or even 4 layers of cloth and resin down? Would this make the floor a lot stronger, or really not be worth the effort?
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    Changing power drives

    Hello, I have a 1979 Wellcraft that is in perfect shape. It has twin 470s and one will need head work before long. I am thinking about pulling these two engines out and installing either 2 200hp outboards, or my favorite idea, a new jet drive with an 8.1 efi. Anyone with advice or knowledge...
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