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    REDODO Batteries

    Any battery with a protective B M S system. Will probably prevent the high cranking amperes needed.
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    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    If those sparkplugs are only run for 1 day ? The engine needs a GREAT mechanic.
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    1986 18' Super Sport

    You MUST MUST get an install those seats !! They have ALL the foam flotation molded under them. Those seats ALSO keep the hull sides from FOLDING into the boat. GET THEM !!!
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    I have a very smart charger. It is old. I have it set for the A123 "D" sized cells used in my tool packs. It charges at 30 amps. NO problems with battery life at or above 90 %. The REAL danger is if the battery leads are shorted for a split second. The insulation melts off. The heat is so...
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    New Exhaust Manifold surface prep? 4.3 Mercruiser

    I have 12" long file that is just for removing paint. I rub chalk into the clean file teeth FIRST then use the file to remove paint I also have a File Cleaning Card to clean the file teeth as needed.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    When the battery company has a defective run of rejects. Who eagerly buys them up for pennies on the dollar value. Then sells them anyway.
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    1986 18' Super Sport

    Looks good enough to me. Some closed cell foam between the floor beams. Sheets of Exterior plywood. Will the finished boat be stored indoors? Or left outside to rot ? Were are all the seats with the floatation foam under them ?
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    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    Are the sparkplugs looking perfect ?
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    Vinyl Plank Flooring Installation Decision ???

    I would do the same direction as foyer.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Many people are NOT using A123 Chemistry batteries. All LIFEPO4 batteries are not going to be A123 chemistry batteries. A123 is a patented chemical process that only the company of A123 can make and sell. A123 can be stored for years at 100 % of capacity with a full lifespan. I will go to...
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    Wine glass harmonic sound switching from 3 blade to 4 blade

    Decades ago I gave up on Michigan props. I would not know who is top quality now.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    If you HAVE TO discharge the battery to 50 or 60 % of capacity ? You have a generic Lithium Battery chemistry. It is NOT a true LIFEPO4 chemistry battery. I have true A123 Brand of LIFEPO4 batteries. I harvested Black and Decker power tool packs. Some have been stored at 100 % of full capacity...
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    Critters in My Boat

    Our cat left the heads and tails on the back door steps as proof.
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    Where to buy new boat carpet

    Carpet stores have remnants of poolside carpets. Shop at a couple. They use true sunlight and water proof stuff. I had one use my full sized templates to cut & edge it for me.
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    Keel guard length

    DO NOT BEACH on rocks !! No guard prevents rock damage.
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    Decarb with spring startup Yamaha 200 ox66 2 stroke

    I use a cheap Harbor Fright Borescope after I remove the sparkplugs. Plugs can tell a lot about cylinder condition.
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    Starter grounding issue

    I have always ran the battery negative cable end DIRECTLY to the starter mounting bolt that is easiest to reach.
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    Critters in My Boat

    Careful Some animals like classical with a fireplace.
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    4 stroke v 2 stroke. Outboard

    1950 Oldsmobile Rocket V 8. 0 to 60 in 6 seconds. Did a burnout in brand new Asphalt road. 1 chewed up surface. Surprised all of us.
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    5.7 Merc Alpha One Gen one violently shakes entire boat?!

    Did you have something wrapped on the prop that banged only in FWD ? Now has fell off ?
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