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    Buying a used 50HP 4 stroke outboard - what to check?

    Hello, I am planning to buy a used 2008 50HP Honda 4 stroke outboard from a private seller (not dealer). I have a compression tester, but based on my research, the compression test is not relevant for 4 stroke motors, so I am planning to order a OTC 5609 Cylinder Leakage Tester Kit and do a...
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    Trailer tires burning in weird pattern

    Tires and trailer are 10 years old, but they have low mileage, about 4000 miles. In may 2016 they looked like new, and in Sep 2016, after 1000 miles during 2016 season, they are burnt in a weird pattern. The 2 darker vertical stripes are burnt, while the two stripes around them and the one...
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    Storing outboard on the skeg

    Is it OK to store an outboard resting on the skeg, almost vertically? It is strapped to a solid shelf, leaning against the shelf and the wall, but most of the weight is on the skeg. Is that OK? The outboard is 180lb, 25HP.
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    Open skiff restoration questions

    Last year I purchased a project boat that I am planning to start restoration next month. The project is not as challenging as other members are doing, but being my first aluminum boat and the lack of documentation about this particular boat, makes it difficult for me. Based on the Serial...
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    Drain plug help needed

    I recently bought an aluminum boat (18' Springbok) that needs some TLC and I am wondering what needs to be done for the drain plug. The drain hole is 1 inch diameter and if I install a snap plug directly in the hole it will stay there, but it just doesn't seem right to me, because the aluminum...
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    Advice on 18 ft utility boat restoration

    I am tempted to buy this boat, but I never worked on a boat before and I was wondering if you guys let me know how difficult and tricky this restoration could be. What should I look for before purchasing? What hidden problems could be there? Something bad that a newbie like me can't see, but...
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