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    how to strengthen hull

    i was wondering if there is a way to make the hull stronger and more relisent to flex. would adding cross beams to the stringers be a good idea. thanks
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    what the difference. cobra outdrives

    whats the difference between the 4,6,8, cyl cobra outdrives other than gearing.
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    please help cobra upper housing cracked

    ok, i have a 1989 2.3l with cobra sterndrive. the unit was locked up and on closer inspection found that a bearing has gone. no big deal. upon closer inspection i found that the upper gear case assembly has a small crack at the top about 1/2 inch long. question is do i have to replace it or can...
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    225 to much?

    was wondering if a 1986 225 outboard would be to much motor for a 1989 18ft. relize that i would have to use a gill bracket. thanks in advance
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    how much power do you really need

    ok i have a 17ft vip vision that currently has a i/o with cobra drive. the motor is a ford 2.3l rated at 130 hp. the boat has a coast guard rating of about 160-180 range with regards to hp. now the big question. i've read that although twins are not pratical is there really an advantage to them...
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    inline 4 to v8

    ok so here's the deal. i want to put a v8 marine motor where my 4cyl is. i know that i need a complete unit to do so. the question i have is will i have to make custome stingers so that the motor will have a place to park itself. The other question is it legal to have e.f.i on a marine motor or...
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    changing motor with cobra outdrive

    hi all,nebie here just bought a 1989 vip vision 17ft with stern diver motor. its seems that it is a 4cyl with cobra outdrive. i'm curious as to weather or not you can put a different motor in there and have it hook up to the outdrive unit or do you have to replace the everything as one unit. any...
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