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I just wanted some input on whether a carb rebuild is a diy kind of job. I have the manual but have never worked on an outboard before. It is a 1998 90hp Johnson SPL. I'd like to consider myself a fast learner but I would hate to start breaking the engine apart to find out I am not quite fast...

I remember seeing some builds where in lieu of wood they build their transom using aluminum tubing. I have an 18' mod v with an 88hp and the 1.5" wood transom is shot. I would like to use aluminum tubing to replace it but am not sure how many vertical pieces I should have to make sure it is...

I have a late 80's galvanized trailer that is in pretty decent shape all things considered. I was wondering if I should paint it or just attack the few rust spots with an angle grinder and then spray with galvanizing spray paint? The latter would be much easier and cheaper so I was wondering...

I have used steelflex before but am intrigued by gluvit because of its better flexibility. It is pretty common to see people say to use steelflex on the outside of the hull and gluvit on the inside to cover seams and rivets. My question is why not use gluvit on the outside of the hull given...

Well it is time again. I have not posted since the first simple mods I made on a late 60's 1432 flatboat. Several months ago I pulled the trigger on a larger boat. I really wanted the following: 1. At least 17' long 2. At least 50+ inches wide 3. All welded hull 4. Working motor that...

Hello All! I have been visiting this site quite often over the past few weeks as I get ready to spruce up a 14 foot monark that was given to me by my grandmother. This site is such a fantastic resource. I have quite a hectic schedule so it will take a little while for me to complete the...