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    How did you get the wood out? Hammer & Chisle, router, skil saw, table saw?
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    deck covers Hello, I saw your post (very insightful) and was wondering if you could answer a question or two......I have the same problem-soft deck cover. After all was said and done was it worth it to DIY. I am thinking that finding the right materials is not going to be inexpensive. Also...
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    Repower older Grady with 4stroke - yes, again

    Repower Elmo, I have the same boat 88 242g and repowered last yr. We ended up w/ twin Etec 115s. That was the only option for twins b/c of weight issues. I have talked w/ a few people w/ single f225 repowers and they reported no problems. Twin 4four strokes are out of the question in my...
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    Repowering a 242g. Are twin 115's Yamis enough?

    Thanks for the advise! I just looked at the Performance Bulletin for F115's on a 247 advance CC @3500lbs and tested @5032lbs which is close to the offshore+. It showed 45mph at 6000rpm w/ a 13x19" prop. Not sexy but I think it will work fine.
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    Do you think twin 115's are enough power for an offshore 242

    Any comments would be appreciated.
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    Repowering a 242g. Are twin 115's Yamis enough?

    I have an 88 242G that i need to repower. l am replacing twin 140 Johnsons and am thinking about twin 115 Yamaha carbed 2 strokes from Edsmarinesuperstore.com(my second OB purchase from them) b/c the price is so good -$5500 ea. The question is...is this going to be enough power...
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