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    (Possibly stupid) questions about motor for 12-foot aluminum boat, from a rookie...

    While waiting for my tank, fuel lines and tools to arrive, I stumbled upon another option: I inquired about a 5.5 horse Johnson, but the price was too high; the owner said he had another motor he'd sell for $200 though, a newer 6 HP Evinrude (seen in pic). Only thing is, he said it "it doesn't...
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    (Possibly stupid) questions about motor for 12-foot aluminum boat, from a rookie...

    Now I'm talking with a guy about a 1973 Johnson Seahorse 4 HP that was "rebuilt" by his uncle in 2007. Looks VERY nice and clean. Problem is, the guy doesn't have a tank or a fuel line. Of course, he says it ran recently... but who knows. So... how cheap would it have to be for you to buy a...
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    (Possibly stupid) questions about motor for 12-foot aluminum boat, from a rookie...

    Just picked up a 12-foot aluminum boat, now slowly looking for an inexpensive (sub $300) motor on Craigslist, that will allow me to casually putt around local lakes. From what I've read on iboats and elsewhere, I've gathered that within my price range, I should probably be looking for something...
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    USS Proteus naval badge on old aluminum boat?

    Just picked up an old aluminum boat (50's? 60's?) and while searching for signs of what brand it might be, I noticed a small metal "badge" attached to the rear of the boat. It's paint was pretty faded, but I could make out a motto on it, and after doing a little research, found what I think is...
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    Aluminum/fiberglass car-topper vs. inflatable for family boat - help!

    ONE more question :) I am generally looking for "flatter" bottom boats vs. very round, but beyond that, are there big differences between shapes? E.g., I've found one that is shaped like this, with a more "pointed" bow: http://skagit.craigslist.org/boa/5155473616.html And one like this...
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    Aluminum/fiberglass car-topper vs. inflatable for family boat - help!

    Hello, Our family of three is not a fan of our tippy canoe, and would like to upgrade to a used row boat of some sort. This will be used mostly just for goofing around on small to large lakes and occasionally fishing and/or boating to camping sites. May be used rarely on relatively calm...
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