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I went through this with one of my previous tin boats. It ran well, but I was trying to make it "right" with the cavitation plate @ the...

Every once in awhile, I still use the old-fashioned trick of using a little baking soda along with my toothpaste to get my teeth feeling...

I was able to run the 6awg wire yesterday. It is all 6awg from batteries to the plug. I left the 8awg in the boat, since it is tied...

If no metal shavings on the magnet, you could just close it back up and move on to more important stuff for now

Those lower units are pretty bulletproof as far as seals go. Check the fluid and if it is not milky do not re seal it. Keep it simple...

I was thinking it was missing a cylinder as well As far as the compression, gauges are all over the place, some do better on small...

A buddy of mine just bought an 80's 17ft Aquasport center console with a 1997 115 on it, it runs great but he only gave $400 for the...

I felt good about the repair, but hearing your confirmation makes me feel even better. Here are pics after the repair was done...

It sounds like a solid fix to me. I've fixed a few with broken transom gussets the same way, either using angle or U channel to replace...

Doing a whole lot of nothing and it is driving me crazy. I got hit with a hard case of sciatica. I'm basically sidelined. I can't...

I thought it would be a good idea to go hunting this past Tuesday. I brought along my dog to see if she was into hunting. What a great...

I didn't get pictures, but there are two braces at the top of the transom. Look carefully where they bend and are bolted to the...

That was a good read. What a hassle that turned out to be. Good thing you know a thing or two about boats and motors. There must...

Thanks, FG. I worry that now that he's back home, he's going to fall into the same pattern. I called him yesterday, asking if he has...

I'm glad you got it worked out and he has a very usable fishing platform. :) Nice LM! Hope he puts many more in the boat.