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    Transome Build up

    I have a weak transom, (1/8") alluminum and no back corner top plates. I have to build it up to support at least a 120lb motor. I was thinking about putting 1 1/2" marine board for the support and possibley running 1/4" metal straps for the back corner supports. Would this work? How do I need...
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    What size of motor should I get?

    I have a 14' V-hull jon boat. I am new to this and trying to find the correct set up. I know that the size of motor depends on the user and what I'm trying to accomplish. The problem is the 25hp motor is too big for me. I need to down size, but I don't know to what size. Would a 15hp or a 9.9hp...
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    1980 to 1982 25hp Johnson

    I have 14' 1976 lowe line with a 25hp Johnson. I'm selling the boat, and probley the motor along with it. I don't know anything about boat motors(except how to start and run it) Does anyone have an idea how much the motor is worth? It has a long shaft, foward, netural, and reverse. It takes...
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    Help! picking the right v-bottom jon boat

    I have a 25hp Johnson and, I have a choice between two 14' aluminum boats. a 1976 Lowe Line or a 1971 Monark. I am just a beginner boater and don't know witch on I should get. They are both the same price and lake ready with trailers. I am wanting one that will be stable on the water (not easy...
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