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    Bantam 3X hull drain plug

    I have bouhgt this boat for the kids to use at the lake. There are two pvc "plugs" at the rear of the boat to drain the bilge (I guess). It's taking on water through these holes because the plugs are just set into drilled holes. Can anyone recommend a sealing compound/silicone or something...
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    1951-54 Gale Buccaneer D10B help

    I bought this for $40 sight unseen. it came to me unassembled but the cowlings are all there. I'm a novice but I think we can get this bad boy running. Couple of issues/problems. 1) there apparently is a cable that goes from the gear shift lever down through and connects to the linkage, I...
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    What have I done to my 1966 fd-20c?

    The motor has frozen up since I last tried to get it started. Took off recoil starter and it pulls fine. Wouldn't start last time but would pull and try to start. Now, it won't pull at all. What can I do to diagnose the problem? I'm guessing the pistons are frozen so I have sprayed wd40...
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    two man fishing boat hull repair

    We bought a two person fishing boat for my daughter and nephew. It floats good but it does take on water in one of the "pontoons". Anyway, I think we need to put some type of silicone around the drain plug on that pontoon. The boat is plastic. Any suggestions on a specific brand that would...
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    1966 FD20 won't start (pull)

    I bought this motor used a couple of months ago. never saw it run before I bought it but almost had in running a couple of weeks ago. Simply put in new spark plugs and new gas and "almost" had her running. I haven't been able to get to it in the last couple of weeks but when I went to mess...
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    test tank depth

    Can anyone tell me how deep the water should be in my test tank for a 1966 Johnson FD-20 C? Also, I'm ignorant about the technical terms like a cavater plate? What is that? Do I basically make sure the prop is in the water only or do I need to make sure the water comes up the shaft a certain...
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    1966 FD-20 C won't start

    So I bought a 14' aluminum boat with this motor and just kind of hoped that it would work, right? Dumb, I know but I did trust the guy I bought it from. Anyway, I changed the busted fuel line, spark plugs and put new mixed gas in it (50:1). I have pulled on this dog-goned thing so much that I...
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    Help with potential purchase

    Brand new so forgive my ignorance. Looking at a 14' aluminum boat with 18 hp Johnson. Guy wants $700. In central Alabama. Is that reasonable and how do you determine if it's a good boat and also motor? Thanks. I appreciate your help
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