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    plywood thicknes for Boat deck

    Re: plywood thicknes for Boat deck It is an Aluminum fishing boat... but I wont be attaching it directrly to the hull. Attached is a picture where I would like to create a deck between the two storage boxes
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    plywood thicknes for Boat deck

    Hello... I was wondering which Pressure treated plywood thicknes 3/4 or 1/2? Thanks
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    Mercury 50 HP Plugs

    Hello.... I am new to the boat world.. Just got my very first boat and I was wondering If the Plugs need to be replaced. I have attached a picture of them. it is for a 1974 Mercury 50HP outboard. It turns on ok. Any help is greatly appreciated Thank you Zippy
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    Boat Deck Storage Ideas

    Hello... I am looking to create a deck on my deep V Lowe boat... and I was wondering how can I create two lids for storage? Can that be purchased anywhere? Do you guys have any ideas or suggestions? Thank you Zippy
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    New Propeller Needed

    I need a new Prop on my outboard, but I am confused on what to get. I have done some research between stainless steel and aluminum but it really dosent tell me what I need for my purpose. What is currently on it is a stainles steel that has seen better days. I was also told if I get a smaller...
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    Trolling with a 2 stroke

    Sometimes durring the winter time in southern IL guys do a bunch of trolling for Muskies and Walleye. Since I have a 2 Stroke 78 Mercury 50HP some guys say that I can troll for like 1 hour and then runn the motor at high speed, and some say I can do it all day long at 3-4mp/h With it being a 2...
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    What Gas should I use

    I should have probibly asked this question in my previus thread but I thought it would be nice to keep things seperate. Again this comes from the mechanic that I had replace the water pump. I was told to use good gas.... (89) at the pump. I personally dont have any issues using that or the...
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    2 Cycle Motor Oil

    Hello All, New boat owner and I am getting mixed suggestion to what brand 2 cycle outboard oil I should be using... Some people tell me Mercury, some people swear that Penzoil is the best way to go, and the people at BassPro shops suggest I use QuickSilver (that being the only brand that they...
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    Adding Trim need advice

    I hope I am in the right place for this one. I got a older 78 Mercury Thunderbolt 50HP 2 stroke outboard. is it worth putting on an electric trim to it? the local mechanic is asking 500 for the trim and labor. The trim is from an 75 Mercury 80HP outboard. I dont know if it is even worth...
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    Adding a new seat post to existing hull

    Re: Adding a new seat post to existing hull So here is what I have that attaches the floor to the rest of the boat. there is really no easy way of removing those, I would have to ruin the whole floor to get a seat installed if there is no other way.
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    Adding a new seat post to existing hull

    Hello All, I just got a new (very used but new to me) fishing boat. The seating setup on the boat is a little stupid if you ask me. I am looking to add a new seat post next to the drivers seat. I have include pictures. Is there any way I can do this without having to tear up the floor? I really...
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    Outboard Stabilizers question

    Previously I replied to a thread that was over 1 1/2 years old and was advised to open a fresh one. so here it goes First time boat owner. I have a 1995 16' Lowe aluminum boat with a 1978 50HP Mercury Thunderbolt outboard. No power trim. From what I heard I need to make sure that SE Sport? High...
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    leaking rivets on a 95 lowe

    Hello, Every winter I check the boat for leaks by filling it up with water. Today I have noticed two leaks on the bottom of the boat. not leaking a lot but dripping every second or so. I have checked the rivets in that area and all seem to be tight like others in that area that are not...
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