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    Winterizing

    If you are going to keep the outdrive, then remove it, you have to anyway to replace the engine. Remove the outdrive and store it where it wont freeze..
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    Water stains

    Fresh or salt water ?? On my fresh water boat, simple green normally works well, but when the brown (iron stains) get really bad, I have used Clorox bathroom cleaner in the dark blue/ black labeled bottle. It is designed to remove rust/ iron stains and water scale. I am sure their are lots of...
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    prop depth on mini pontoon

    Having many boats over many years, some boats just throw up more water than others do. Shape of hull, length of motor leg, distance motor is from transom etc. Lots of factors. My current Sylvan throws up more than my other small boats until you run above 25 mph.
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    Prop diameter and pitch stamp incorrect

    Might very well be reworked, a good propsmith will make it look like new, however those I have had reworked have always been restamped with correct info. So your could be anything...have it checked at a prop shop to be sure your numbers are correct
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    prop depth on mini pontoon

    Kind off a cool little boat there !!!
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    Help! Water between hull and deck??

    Just looked it up, at first thought it was a joke...guess it is a real thing.....learning something new everyday !!!!
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    Help! Water between hull and deck??

    I have to ask...what is indexing the plugs ??
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    Stupid mistake: Can it be fixed?

    You can also run kerosene thru the fill cap to help flush out the oil pan. Dont start the engine with the kerosene in there, but in many old car engines, I have cranked them over numerous times to mix the kerosene with the contaminated oil so it drains easier. Got to get all that milky oil out...
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    Waterproof Thread locker

    Just use it on the helicoil and insert it. Run your bolt in and out a couple times to remove the excess loctite. Wait for the loctite to set, then install the bolt...
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    Custom "Princess" Bow Cushion

    Try upholstery and auto interior shops, they are better at creating from scratch. Many of these custom auto interior folks dont advertise, look for car shows..has always worked for me over the years
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    Water in the bilge

    Could also be condensation if it is that small
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    Custom "Princess" Bow Cushion

    Yep...wont be cheap, but the professional's can make whatever you want. In past years, I have been able to find people that do this on the side as more of a hobby so I was able to save some $$. Look around for custom car builders and the guys that make their upholstry. When you put the word...
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    U-Joint Bellows replacement on Alpha 1 gen 1

    The power tune evaporates quickly, then adhesive can be added.
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    How much outboard motors have improved.

    Your right, that is my next project, remove the floor panel and see if all is good...
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    Transom savers

    While not light, they only weigh around 75 lbs. In my younger days that was nothing.
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    Battery low alarm

    Have your battery load tested, even though it may show a full charge, some batteries cant handle any type of load when they get bad. Try another battery if you have an extra one
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    Console to Stick steer

    Stick steering unit takes up less space !!
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    Newbie alert. Tilt/trim question Help!

    Back in those days, power trim was an extra option, where today it is far more common. For normal performance the manual trim is fine when you find the right spot. You can gain some performance by having power trim. It allows you to adjust while underway and can gain you 3-5 mph if you have...
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    Size of outboard

    Well my 16' Sylvan weighs over 900 lbs with the 4 batteries, then add 15 gallons of fuel and all the gear...my 40 Merc does 29-30 with two adults...power trim and the right prop makes a big difference !!!
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    U-Joint Bellows replacement on Alpha 1 gen 1

    Yes, they are a bit*h, especially if you dont have the proper tools. Many spray with power tune to make it more slippery.
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