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Some good advice would be helpful.
I removed the transom supports to replace the plywood support that had rotted out.
I have never installed rivets of this nature and especially not in a marine type installation.
I am thinking I should take to the local marina and let them do it. Anything i...
My father was attempting to replace my water pump on on my (78) 25hp Evinrude. He had it in the garage with poor lighting ( an d poor eyesight ) while he was trying to get the shaft out so the lower unit would drop down he put a hairline crack on top of the fins ( Anticavitation plates?). He...
Hey guys , I am working on adding a front deck and back deck to a 16' jon boat ( its a little over 4 ' wide at top). How do I need to seal the wood. It is marine grade plywood. I have heard you are suppose to seal it off where you cut the new pieces. What do you seal it off with?
Hey guys, I have some back coves of a local coatal town I live close to I want to fish.
I was told that you can't use a rubber/freshwater pump in saltwater conditions.
Anyone got any links to this subject...? If I do have to use a stainless impeller where do I find one.
I have been looking...
Hey guys new to the forum! Looks like a good number of members helping people out!
Ok A friend just gave me a 1976 25 hp Evenrude. Model 25602E Ser. e0008392
Its been sitting outside without a cover for about 3yrs now and was running at the time it was last on a boat.
Question number one...