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    AL Jon Boat Leaks - Rivets

    Does anyone have a suggestion for replacing leaking rivets on an aluminum jon boat? I have a few loose rivets that are allowing more water in the boat than I care for. I tried JB weld on the bottom with seemed to help, but I thought there might be some replacement fasteners that would replace...
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    Leaky Aluminum Jon Boat

    I have had my 14 foot jon boat for 4 years now. This year I have been taking on a lot of water! I was suspicious of the drain plug, so I replaced it with a new snap plug. Next time I went out, water again (not as much though). I tightened the plug as much as possible & forced it in again...
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    Impeller Replacement Instructions

    I recently acquired a 1964 Evinrude 5.5 HP outboard. As a precaution, it was recommended that I replace the water impeller. I just received a new one, but was wondering if there were any tips on replacement (it did not come with any instructions).
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    1964 5.5HP Evinrude - Lack of Power

    I recently purchaseed a 1964 5.5HP 2 stroke outboard to power a 14' jon boat. After the initial spark plug change, new gas / oil mix, lub change, etc. I hit the lake last week. While the outboard starts on the first or second pull and idles great (very smooth), it is lacking in thrust. When I...
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