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    Why don't they make stainless steel impellers?

    Seems like the biggest problem on any boat motor is the 'rubber' impeller getting 'brittle' and old and 'chunks break off' and they have to be replaced every year. The answer might be SUPER simple, but why don't they make stainless steel impellers so we no longer have to deal with probably the...
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    Mercury 4hp Four-Stroke - Oil out Prop Area?

    I have a 'newer' 4hp four stroke mercury outboard. it is water cooled. I am aware of how to store it, and store it vertically. the other day, after several months, i go to start it. after a few pulls, it finally almost starts, but a bunch of oil shoots out/leaks out right around the prop...
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    Little boat video I took today

    I put this on youtube, just a boat on the coast of california going through some chop... at least fun to see somethin happenin :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVkLZrQU_qU
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    Help with bow mount - pics included

    I got a Glastron SX175 2001. It's more of a ski boat, but I like to bass fish too. I wanted to mount a trolling motor on the front, and here is a pic of the bow. Not looking too good, unless you guys think I could fit a mounting plate there. Do you think I could even acess to put a backing...
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