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    Adding electrical to my rowboat (schematic inside)

    As detailed in this thread, I recently purchased a 14' fiberglass rowboat/runabout. It's currently just an old boat with a motor slapped on the back. However, when I do a restoration this summer I'd like to add some electrical to the boat, so I can safely stay out past dusk and also listen to...
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    Adding key switch to old outboard

    I recently purchased a 1966 Sears/McCullogh "Ted Williams" 7.5 outboard as detailed here. Problem is, there is no security on these old outboards to keep someone from hopping in and driving away. So, I bought this key switch to replace the momentary stop button. My plan is to replace the stop...
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    1959 Tomahawk Carmate 14'

    As detailed here and here, I recently purchased a 1959 Tomahawk Carmate 14' rowboat, and a 1966 Sears/McCullogh 7.5 outboard. I have the outboard and I'm picking up the boat on Sunday. My plan is to drop it in the water this weekend to get some use out of it in this abnormally warm spring...
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    Repairing plastic cowl on a 1966 Sears/McCullogh 7.5

    As detailed in this thread, I picked up a beautifully-running 1966 Sears/McCullogh Ted Williams 7.5 for my 14' fiberglass dinghy. Now that I have the fuel line issues solved, it's on to cosmetics. As you can see in the pictures, there are some cracks in the cowl, and even some chunks missing. I...
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    What size outboard for my 14' fiberglass V-hull?

    Hi all, I just bought an old fiberglass v-hull for playing around on the Chicago River. It's 14' with a 4 ft beam, rated for 4 pax and 475 lbs. I would like to get an outboard that is strong enough for me to venture out on Lake Michigan on calm days. What is the highest-rated outboard I could...
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