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    Sea King 5 hp Questions from a newbie

    Post model m amber and serial number so the motor can be better identified. Had a couple Sea King out boards in my youth, smaller 5 hp. Motors...great engines but mine had built-in tanks. Good luck in your search.
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    What fuel to run?

    Use the grade your mfgr recomends...without question ! A couple ounces of fuel stabilizer removes any issues that you might have with E fuels. Using a higher octane fuel than your engine calls for can actually reduce engine performance. Many articles have been written by engine engineers...
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    Leaky boat

    Aluminum of fiberglass hull ?? Each has there own areas where water can leak in. 5 gallons is a lot of water, should be no issue seeing that much coming in.
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Ahhhh....play time...get the toys out !!
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    I forgot the name of a recommended E10 gas tank cleaner.

    Yep....I do use a stabilizer over the winter and over the summer in my snowblowers. After decades of using E10 fuels, no issues. Have two neighbors into old cars, over 18 cars between the two of them....E10 fuels with stabilizer and no problems.....
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    I forgot the name of a recommended E10 gas tank cleaner.

    No worries, just fillup and go !! People make issues over E10 that are not really there....been using it since it came out...follow simple directions and no issues...not one !!
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    transducer mounting

    Yes, many mfgrs tried it on aluminum hulls, but you see very few today and the few you do see do not work well
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    transducer mounting

    Shooting thru an aluminum hull ? According to my local BP shop, they have never shot thru an aluminum hull except for depth reading only!!
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    transducer mounting

    Does not work well with aluminum hulls, but do fine on glass hulls.
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    Random

    Bob does have legs, he could have knocked with his legs......!!
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Why not buy one or two of those aluminum bell light bulb lights. When I had my I/O I used a couple in my doghouse to extend the season before winterizing. Even with only one 100 watt bulb the engine compartment stayed almost 50 degrees when outdoor temp was below 20 degrees. With two bulbs (...
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    Need some help just bought 96 chris craft

    Didn't happen without pics to prove it !!....lol.....
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    I want to place a metal patch on a Zinc-Coated steel gasoline tank opening.

    E fuels will not bother a decent quality O ring, a chinieusm quality one mabey....been using E fuels since they came out with no issues if recommendations are followed.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Only charge back up to the recommended storage voltage unless your gonna be using it within the next 24 hrs. Storing at full charge is not healthy for them either.
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    I want to place a metal patch on a Zinc-Coated steel gasoline tank opening.

    In my area, propane is readi!y available and the bigger the tank, the better the price. Most dealers give a good discount when buying over 1000 gallons. I have a 1K and a 500 gallon tanks which together can hold 1200 gallons total. I typically use from 1000 plus to 1150 gallons tops in the 25...
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    Best survival "package, hatchet?

    In my many years if being in the out of doors, one thing I have learned is the do it all tools rarely do it all !! Kinda like a Swiss Knife....lots of cool gadgets but it does nothing really well !! Better off having a tool that fits a specific need and does that need very well, even if that...
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    Best survival "package, hatchet?

    I have had my "Fiskar" axe for many years for camping and off roading. Chopped lots of things it should not chop, held up very well, still sharp, no complaints and priced decent.
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    Refurbishing a fiberglass bass boat

    Get yourself a used aluminum boat, lighter in weight, and probably cheaper than what your spending in fiberglass ing materials and labor. Also a far better resale when time to give it up.
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    I want to place a metal patch on a Zinc-Coated steel gasoline tank opening.

    In my 70 plus years, I have never saw two year old gas still good without some type of stabilizing just like E fuels ! Back in the 60-70's before non E fuels were being used, a company called "gumout" was producing additives for gasoline stored for a year or more, so not much has really changed...
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    Will a 3.0 run on 1 spark plug???

    If three wires were off then all were probably loose making intermittent connections until only one was left. No way should a plug wire fall off unless not properly installed to begin with...
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