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    Outboard Motor screw clamps stuck due to corrosion.

    My 1976 Evinrude 6 hp outboard motor screw clamps were completely immovable, corroded by salt water. I was able to get one of them unstuck by soaking in CLR 50% solution for 5 days. (See photos) Now working on the 2nd one using WD-40's Specialty Penetrant. Will see how that does.
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    1976 Evinrude 6hp outboard Armature Plate Removal- will not lift off

    I have removed all components from the Armature Plate, (see photo) but it won't budge when I try to lift it off. Followed instructions from Clymer Shop Manual for removal. it says to remove retainer screws but did not identify where they are, however I can't see anything else that could be...
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    need help identifying two sailboat hardware items

    I just got this used sailboat, a 15' 1980's Finn olympic class racing boat. I have almost completed the cleaning of the boat. Please excuse my lack of knowledge here. I am a first time sailboat owner, have a small amount of experience with sailing and have been learning about the nomenclature...
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    Can someone tell me what this sailboat is?

    I came across a sailboat and would like to find out the manufacturer and brand name of the boat. Can't find any HIN or ID plate on the hull. Looks like a racing boat by its lines. It is not worth fixing because it would take too much time and money to restore. Someone else thought they were...
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    searching for a boat for my own use

    Hello, I am new to this forum but am very impressed by the reading that I have done, the way the site is arranged, the knowledge base of all the boat owners, etc., so I decided to join. At this time I do not own a boat but I do love being out on the water and have rented a few fishing boats (row...
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