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    engine/transom mount compatibilty

    I have an 89 Mariner 100hp. I was looking at getting an older 85hp Merc. The merc has a minnkota trim unit, while mine has the mariner trim. Are the transom mounts standard from the older 85 merc( think its a 77) . Or would it be better, if possible even, to leave my mount and trim, and put the...
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    Mariner 100 with Quiksilver control questions

    I have some questions on how my Quiksilver controls are supposed to work. Currently it is a bit stiff when it goes to open the throttle. My first thought was it is the cable, but Im not so sure. Im thinking its more to do with the control. Just my guess at this point. Im thinking on tearing it...
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    splashwell attachment options

    I have got my new transom installed . It is sandwiched in between the aluminum hull and another inner aluminum plate. The splashwell is then attached by 40 screws to the inner aluminum plate. After having coated my new transom in epoxy, it pains me to have to drill 40 little holes into it! I...
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    paint coverage

    Im going to paint my 17 ft aluminum boat with Rustoleum marine. There directions mention you will get about 100 sq ft of coverage. I was wondering if anyone has any real life coverage using this paint. Going by their guide, Im thinking 2 quarts should do it. The boat is currently painted, so...
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    deck seams

    I have cut the new 5/8 ply for my deck. It is in 3 pieces. I plan on covering it with Skid-no-more. I dont want to glass the seams, as I want the ability to easily take the floor out if necessary. My fuel tank is 7 ft long and runs down the middle. Im thinking on how best to deal with the seams...
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    pitted aluminum repair

    I have seen lots of posts to coat pitting on aluminum. I used West system epoxy to coat my new transom. I was thinking of using this along with the micro fibre filler, to coat the pitting on the inside of the aluminum stern before putting the new transom in.. Would this be the equivalent of...
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    Epoxy question

    Anybody use garage floor epoxy paint to seal a replaced transom? Or is it inferior to stuff like gluvit epoxy?
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    transom replacement on aluminum hull

    Hi there, Ok, here's the story. I just bought an 89 Alumicraft boat. And I now have come to the realization that I will have to replace the transom. I have done a lot of searching on the subject, but I have not seen any repairs that were on an aluminum hull with a boat that has the rear deck...
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