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    mounting swivel seats on an enclosed bench seat?

    Is there a more secure way to mount a swivel seat base to an enclosed bench seat in an aluminum fishing boat other than using self tapping sheet metal screws or rivets? The bench seats are fully enclosed and I can't get a nut on the bottom of a screw. Is there something similar to a drywall...
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    max horsepower rating

    I inherited a 1960 14-foot alumacraft row boat and a 1969 Evinrude 9.5 hp OB. The hull lacks any hull identifacation number, max capacity or max horsepower rating plate. Pennsylvania will produce a capacity sticker based on hull dimensions. I'm not sure if the hull had a HIN in 1960 although...
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    any in-line fuel filter 1969 evinrude 9.9 hp OB

    i inherited a 1969 evinrude 9.5 hp ob. the metal tank has not been used in several years and may have some crud/rust in it. is there an in-line fuel filter somewhere between the tank, hose and carb? it looks like i could cut the line under the cover and splice in a small in-line filter that...
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    trailer tire max load

    Does the geometry of a trailer shift a couple hundred of pounds of gross trailer and boat weight from a single axle (2 tires) to the trailer hitch via tongue weight? I pulled a real stupid move replacing 185/80R13 tires (max load 2,980#) with 175/80D13 tires (max load 2,740#). Nothing...
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    install new prop procedures

    I want to remove and install a new prop on my 3.o L mercruiser sterndrive but have never done it before. Is it a straight forward idiot proof exercise - take the nut off remove old prop, slide new prop on and tighten nut? any special precautions - anti-seize, grease, new washers, etc.?
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