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Thanks for all the help guys. I will let you know the results.

Thanks guys! Do you think I bought the right oil?? Do I change the oil while the motor is upright, or should I lay it down on its side??? (Oils plugs facing up obviously)

Hey Everyone, Im changing the leg oil on my 1981 9.9 johnson but im not sure which oil to use? I don't have the owners manual for it as I bought this motor used. I bought some "Castrol Outboard Gear Oil EP90" at the local Canadian Tire (For those who don't know, canadian...

I imagine if it was sealed up with some epoxy or a few coats of spar varnish it would be fine...?

IF you got that for a hundred bucks, you have no right to complain about anything! :LOL2: :LOL2: What a steal! Crazy ratings on that boat for a 15ft, 45 hp motor and 1150lbs..NICE. Thats awesome. My new to me aluminum is 14ft, rated for 12hp and 800lbs. Paid $250.

Thanks guys, I have done some searching but haven't found anything regarding carbon steel VS stainless wheels. Roughly how much does aircraft aluminum stripper cost?

Hey Guys, Im looking for some advice on stripping my new aluminum. Its a 14ft V-hull, its got one layer of factory paint on it which is in reallly nasty shape. I would like to just take all of the paint off and leave it as bare aluminum. I've read about using aircraft paint stripper and other...

Thanks Jay D, So Tinboaters, NEW problem. I want to mount folding swivel seats onto the benches, I am wondering what the best way to do this is? The underside of each bench is filled with floatation foam. The only way I can think of to bolt seats on is, to cut a chunk of the foam out, giving...

Hey Tinboaters, Just bought my first boat a few days ago, a Lone Star 14ft V-hull. This thing has seen better days but I picked it up for $250 bucks (Great price in Alberta!). So I can't really complain. Im going to keep this build sweet and SIMPLE. Current plans: rod holders, swivel seats...

Can't help you out but just curious.. what are you doing with three 80lb thrust trolling motors on one boat?!!?!? :shock: Fast trolling? :LOL2:

Looks great on the water! How fast did that little 5hp push it? :)

I love this build! great work! =D> If you dont mind me asking, how much did it cost and where did you buy the pulley kit too hook the motor up to the steering wheel??

Sigh.... Well sounds like i'll stick with the tiller :LOL2: I really was looking to spend under 200 bucks.. Thanks for the help!!!!

Hey Everyone, Im a long time lurker here but first time poster :LOL2: I have a question about setting up a motor I have with controls. Its a 10hp Evinrude (Around 1989ish) and its currently just tiller. I would like to get a 12 or 14ft aluminum and build a little center console for it like in...