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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LDUBS" data-source="post: 516404" data-attributes="member: 21536">The things he connects the hose to are called muffs (outboard muffs).  I think riveted seams use some kind of gasket in the seams.  There are products like Gluvit or Gflex that are used to address leaky seams.  Loose rivets need to be replaced or re-bucked.  Things to expect with a 60+ year old boat might include rotten floors and rotten transom wood (very common).  I don't know enough about motors to comment, other than how well it was maintained is important.   That is a nice boat.  I think the trailer, from what I can see, is not so good and likely you will need to source another.  Here is a link to a previous thread about things to ask when purchasing a used boat:  <a href="https://www.tinboats.net/threads/questions-to-ask-when-purchasing-a-boat.41454/post-419546" target="_blank">https://www.tinboats.net/threads/questions-to-ask-when-purchasing-a-boat.41454/post-419546</a></blockquote>