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    1986 johnson 20hp tiller electrix start

    For example hat small of motor, even a lawn mower size battery will work unless your using that battery for other things.. I would not waste my time just doing a carb clean, they rarely work well especially on a motor that has sat for 10 years. Get a factory rebuild kit with new gaskets...
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    to replace the transom or not?

    Winter is right around the corner, perfect time for major boat repairs so you will be ready for spring. Getting started is the hard part, once your into it, you will get more interested knowing that spring will be here before long. OK....so much for the pep talk...it has gotta be done, so roll...
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    Metal floors

    Also noise made as you move around. Doesn't take much to support a person on a boat floor. I have used 1/2" plywood for most of my floors and never found it to be to flimsy with just a little extra support. I also make my floors removable !!
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    Boat cover waterproofing

    Contact the mega of the material itself, they should know best....be careful as some products make the material waterproof while others make the material water resistant.....big difference !
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    Yard sale grinder

    For most fab jobs yes, but as a tool maker for more than 50 years, I spent a great amount of time on surface grinders, precision grinding aluminum for tooling. Sanders cut faster, but often precision fits require grinding.
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    Yard sale grinder

    Only limited success doing that as the aluminum creates lots of heat and the wax melts away quickly. Actually oil and grease work better, but makes a real mess
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    Yard sale grinder

    Be prepared to get messy, the wheel dressers remove layers of the surface of the wheel along with those aluminum bits. If the wheels are worn down, you might consider replacing them. Belt sander type grinders work far better on aluminium ...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    I have been impressed with your craftsmanship and patience...my curiosity is the name " Springbok". I vaguely remember to seeing that name on a small glass utility boat many years back. Never knew they had an aluminum line. What part of the country are you located ?
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    1985 Mercury 50HP 4-cylinder manual

    Over the years I have found most of the service manuals I have needed thru Ebay, Craigslist and garage sales/ flea markets. Have also posted "wanted to buy" on these sites.
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    Gun ownership and permits.

    Every serious gun owner I know practices on a regular bases. Carrying a gun means you must know how and be ready to use it if the occasion arrises. Anyone that owns a gun and does not practice using it, should give it up, because when the time comes and it is really needed....you will fail...
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    Re-carpet Lowe FM160

    Hiring out that type of work can be very costly....very costly ! You might want to rethink carpet, most who have it are looking to replace it with something else for easier maintenence.
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    Power loading an inboard would be scary !
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    We have very shallow ramps, doesn't take much power to load and with engine tilted up no damage to the ramp and with lines of people waiting in line, it is so much faster. No one at my ramp can load their boat faster than I can.....
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    1970 Larson Lapline - Floor Help Needed

    Stringers and transom wood will also be rotten, so be prepared for lots of messy, nasty glass work.
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    Have enough HP for hole-shot ?

    How often does a person experience the "have to move fast to get out of danger" ? Never in my 60 plus years on the water. I try not to boat where idiots boat and tend to stay clear of excessive high speed boats. Can' understand why anyone needs to go 70 mph in a boat....keep new Luke owning...
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    Trim sender

    I gave up on pressure speedo's years ago, the GPS is always on with the depth finder ( which is very important in my area) and my OB is a two stroke now, so fuel gage and tach are all I need to watch.
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    Mid1980's Mercury 2cyl 35hp Spark Plug Question

    Probably their popularity us why I never hears about them !
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    Attempting a motor rebuild

    To start, you need to take things apart, then get an inside micrometer or a dial bore gage to check the bore and see how round/ out of round each cylinder might be. Probably will need to be bored oversize so pistons and rings will need purchased to match the new diameter.
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    Nervous and anxious

    Sea Foam won't hurt anything in the fuel system, however...if you just replaced the fuel delivery system, why would you need to use it at this time ? It's function is to decarb the engine and treat fuel for long term storage. There are better products for long term storage but it works great...
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    Keel damage, how to fix

    Probably won't affect much as this is not a racing hull...if it bothers you, fill it with some epoxy and smooth it out.
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