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    Sea Nymph - aluminum stringers?

    Hi all, haven't posted in awhile, but hoping for some help here. I'm looking at buying a 1996 Sea Nymph FM161. Aluminum boat, 60hp 'Rude on the back (VRO bypassed.) Engine purrs like a kitten, boat does 32mph on 3/4 throttle and is very stable. Boat is in GREAT condition, except owner let...
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    lower unit seals?

    Ok, I did a search, but did not turn up anything. Please forgive me - I'm sure this question has been asked before. <br /><br />I bought a 1983 Johnson 15hp last year - changed the lower unit oil right away, and it was milky. Not good. Drained the oil the other day and it was milky again...
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    Trolling motor question - 12 or 24 volt

    I just bought a bowmount minn-kota trolling motor at a garage sale yesterday. The side plates and top plate (basically all the plastic on the unit) are cracked up, and I am going to replace them. Anyways, I called Minn-Kota to find out a little bit more about the motor, since the decal was...
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    success! - thanks Knobby!

    Well, I just finished my first outboard repair ever. I replaced the impeller on my 1983 Johnson 15hp. Thanks to Knobby for pointing me towards a great article that sure helped out! I know it's small potatoes compared to most of you guys, but sure feels good to fix it yourself. My only...
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    more newbie flooring questions

    Ok, please excuse my stupid newbie questions!<br /><br />I'm looking at putting a floor in my 14' Starcraft aluminum boat. It has 3 bench seats, and I'm thinking about adding a casting deck as well - but I might have to remove the middle bench to do so. Possible concerns over gunwale flex if I...
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    composite floor materials

    I have a 14' aluminum Starcraft that I want to put a flat floor and casting deck into. Weight, of course, is a concern, since I only have a 15hp Johnson to push it. I have found the King Starboard decking material online, and am wondering if anybody has experience with this product, or knows...
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    1984 OEM Manual for 15hp Johnson

    Hi all, I found this site yesterday and can honestly say it looks to be the best site I've ever found on the 'net! (ok, well Ebay is good too)<br /><br />I just acquired a 1983 15hp Johnson and want to do some things to it, replace the impeller, etc, just give it a once over. It seems the OEM...
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