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    Prop is too short, splines are. Showing

    Make model # and pics...otherwise we can only guess.
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    Leak in aluminum boat

    No disrespect intended, but I would never use silicone. Reason being is that nothing else will stick to that surface when a future repair is needed for that area. In my younger days we used silicone because there was no real history about the stuff. Today there are many better, longer lasting...
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    Older Boats

    Wait until you see the labor in fixing a newer four stroke...a friend from a local big dealership says they don't fix much on newer motors, just exchange for a rebuilt powerhead. Minor repairs that can be diagnosed on a computer is all the shop does. When a serious issue arrises, swap out...
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    Older Boats

    Curious here, where are these places that no longer work on two stroke out boards ? With the exception of our local BP store, most all other marine repair places are happy to work on two stroke outboards. Now, some of the really old stuff no...to hard to locate parts, but anything 80's and...
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    Older Boats

    Old fiberglass boats on the ocean is a scary thought . The wood skeleton inside the glass rots and weakens the hull. Much time, effort and money to rebuild.
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    Too much wind and rain in my face

    Anything is possible if your pockets are deep enough. Appearance may take a back seat to purpose !!
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    Leak in aluminum boat

    How much effort do you want to put into this project ?? Are the rivets in an area where you can access top and bottom of the rivet ? Re- bucking is not that hard if you have acess to the rivet and a friend on the other side of the rivet. If you do that, it should be finished with gluvit on...
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    Too much wind and rain in my face

    People make bigger/ better windshields all the time. Lexan is easy to work with if bends and curves are needed. Without pics, we are all in the dark.
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    Towed some Folk

    Done that a few times over my 60 plus years of boating, lucky for me, never had to be towed !! Last summer I towed in a couple fellows out on there maiden voyage of their brand new boat ! Only owned it for three days, first outing and the new fancy 150 hp do all, new fangled, all electronic...
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    Can I grease gimball zerc while boat is in the lake

    All the issues in greasing is a way of the unit telling you, " take off the out drive winter for a thorough inspection and greasing then you have nothing to worry about each season. With the out drive off, you can see when the bearings are filled and running over as well as getting a good feel...
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    This happened today, and in the blistering heat.

    I would highly recommend using aluminium m rather than angle iron !
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    User manual means nothing. The factory service manual is what a service tech uses uses to service the motor. It will have all the adjustment and setup specs you will need.
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    Bent skeg on outboard

    To far to fast and it will crack and leak, not worth the gamble !
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    Went to the lake and nearly got that sinking feeling...

    Had that similar issue this spring on mine, turned out that a hose from the live well to the transom was loose and slipped off.
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    Dead Batteries

    Have had that issue in the past...darn hard to find/ figure out ! Doesn't take much to gave a poor connection. I carry a small brass brush in my tool kit to clean all connections when ever an have something apart.
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    Outboard motor upgrade?

    The real problem could arise if there were ever an accident. You would automatically be at fault for being overpowered ! Not worth a major lawsuit for negligence. Your insurance company would not approve it either ! Hiding it from them means you lost your coverage when something happens...
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    Bearing Buddy dust cap "bra" coming off 1 hub while trailering

    Every time I tow my trailer, the first thing I do when I stop is to check the hub for heat !! Anything more than "warm" needs a close look at when I get home. Also at the start and a couple times thru the season, I jack up each wheel and spin it, be sure all is smooth and quiet then add a shot...
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    Very doable yourself, but you need a factory service manual for the steps and follow them to the letter !
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    Vinyl protectant/conditioner

    It will remove grease and grime very well, but not at all healthy for the life of your vinyl....
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    Bearing Buddy dust cap "bra" coming off 1 hub while trailering

    In my experience, just the opposite if a vacuum is created. It sort of sucks the bra onto the hub. However, if you can't create that vacuum, then I could see expansion blowing it off. Years back I had a set of bras that were really tight...difficult to get them on, so tight no vacuum could be...
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