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    Question on long shaft vs short shaft outboards?

    I currently have a 1986 Sunbird with a 115 outboard einrude with the 20" shaft. I'm wanting to upgrade the power level to a v6 150 evinrude but mostly all i can find are 25" shafts. My question is does this extra 5" make the prop hang below the bottom of the boat that much or is the mounting...
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    What year did they switch HP ratings?

    I was wondering what year it was that they stopped rating the HP off the crank and went to Prop HP? I have a 1973 115 Evinrude with a 1977 115 Powerhead which I think is the same as the newer 90 horsepower motors....right? Thanks, Jason
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    1977 OMC V4 Plenum Intake mod?

    I've read on here a while back about there is a mod you can do to the intake to create a plenum style setup to where it pulls from both venturies instead of just one. My question is, has anybody ever done this and did it help? Also.....I see where you would mill out the section between the...
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    A couple of quick fiberglassing tips?

    I'm getting ready to do some minor fiberglassing using poly resin. I'm getting ready to apply some new mat to original fiberglass to close up the cap in the transon on my 85 Sunbird. My first question is are you supposed to sand between layers or do all the fiberglassing and then sand just...
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