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    Best fuel stabilizer for older 2 strokes

    With the new standard petrol being e10 here in the UK and Ireland, does anyone know what the best fuel stabilizer would be for an older 1977 evinrude 15hp. Are the stabilizers that are engineered for newer cars, too harsh for an older worn 2 stroke. Thanks in advance
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    1977 evinrude 15hp water flow

    thank you very much, was not sure if it was the prop or the exhaust holes were the main opening for the warm water
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    1977 evinrude 15hp water flow

    ive replaced the thermostat, it pumps water perfectly but just not warm water through the exhaust ports
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    1977 evinrude 15hp water flow

    I've recently got my hands on an evinrude 15hp. I've done my normal checks and service, gears case lube, seals, impellar kit, carb kit, thermostat etc. And it runs perfectly. Starts first pull and idles perfectly. This is more of a precaution question. The tell tale pumps water very strong even...
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    Best way to waterproof plywood transom

    I thought that the whole point of spar varnish was to be water resistant and not fully waterproof as to allow the wood to breathe? That's my understanding as to why people use spar varnish over an epoxy coating
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    Best way to waterproof plywood transom

    so my plan is to use the old timers formula with epifans clear spar varnish on marine grade plywood. is there anything that I should change or add to this plan, thanks appreciate the replies
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    Best way to waterproof plywood transom

    What did you do to the treated wood in order for it to be kept for so long without any rot?
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    Best way to waterproof plywood transom

    Thank you very much for the invaluable information. Just wondering what males that formula better than if I was to just use multiple coats of spar varnish on its own? Appreciate it
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    Best way to waterproof plywood transom

    I'm remaking the transom of my 13ft alluminium boat and have 18mm marine grade plywood that I'm going to use, I'm just wondering what is the best sealer to coat the plywood in, in order to make it as waterproof as possible, thanks
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    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    Well, I've went and taken the cap off. The hull and gunwhale seem to be strong enough without the cap attached ...
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    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    After you separated them was the hull considerably less sturdy even though its alluminium?
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    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    And what would be the best way to add structure with the top cap gone?
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    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    Do you recommend removing it for this boat or would it be better to keep it on, thanks for the reply appreciate it
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    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    I have an old 12ft alluminium boat with a fiberglass top cap (I think it's called a top cap) I was just wondering if anyone knows how to remove it and if I would be able to remove it without destroying it as such so that if I wanted I could put it back on. Pictures below
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    Upgrades to old alluminum boat

    I have an old alluminum boat paired with a 1977 johnson 6hp, and was just wondering if anyone has any ideas on some fishing type upgrades or upgrades in general that they think would work well. I have pictures attached below
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