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    removing top shell on my 17' bowrider

    I have a 17' bowrider and i'm currently doing the floor and I found out the stringers are beyond rot. I need to remove the top shell becuase it forms as the floor in the bow. Alot of different people say " I wouldn't, it will lose it's shape". So my question is will it be easy enough to put back...
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    cleaning compounds for fibreglass boats?

    Ok i have two questions...<br /><br />First off, in side my hull in places like under the seat and on the side padding there is rust stains on the fibreglass from rusted out staples what is the best stuff to clean this with without hurting the finish?<br /><br />Secondly, On the outside of the...
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    Doing a floor change!

    I got a 1978 imperial 17' bowrider and I'm going to be changing the floor. My question is... is there any articles on replacing the floor( a walkthrough)? I notice that the plywood is coated with resin, do you have to do this? and if so what kind do you recommend?
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    Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

    I'm currently looking for a 140 outboard around the mid 80's just wondering what your opinions are on the best ones made!
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    Stongest v4 140 in the 80's?

    I'm currently looking for a 140 outboard around the mid 80's just wondering what your opinions are on the best ones made!
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    Running without carb breather

    Is it more efficient to run my '73 115 without the breather?<br /><br />does it restrict any additional air flow?
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    turning my 70;s 115 jonhson into a 140

    In my manual these to motors are nearly the same the only difference is bore: 115 is 4.380 and the 140 is 4.500. timimg: 115 is 26 degrees and the 140 is 22 degrees and everything else is the same so my guess is that the carbs and intake would have to be swapped.<br /><br />Not sure if anyone...
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    What's wrong with this FICHT

    We have a 1998 115 Johnson ficht (fuel injected), and something has gone wrong with it the check engine light stays on all the time and it burn my whole oil jug to 20 gals of gas!<br /><br />(This motor is all computerized so it's out of my hands)<br /><br />If anyone has any sollution to this...
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