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    1949/50 5HP

    I just inherited an old 5HP SeaKing,9MGG9014A which I understand to have been made by OMC. The thing looks great, very clean. Anyway, I know this thing hasn't been started for a minimum of 20yrs. It's been sitting in storage at my Uncle's. So I want to get it running, but I'm not sure where to...
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    This may be stupid.

    I'm in the process of refurbishing an old (1950's) aluminum V-bottom. I'm in the stripping down stage, and I'm curious about checking for leaks. As I'm told, this boat has a few weepy rivets. Would filling the boat with water reveal these leaks? It's not exactly mobile as of now, so I can't...
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    New (very used) Sea King (Clinton)

    I just dragged a 4hp Wards Sea King out from where it has sat for at least 6 years. The guy said it DID run when it was put away. I don't know much about outboards, and I'm just wondering if there are any MUST-DO's or MUST-DO-NOT's to follow before attempting to fire this thing up. <br />Now, as...
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