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My one transom gusset had a hole that accommodated an eyebolt. A short length of swing set chain and a snap hook. My little tohatsu had a convenient hole for the snap hook. My Pappy always secured his outboards, the old Elgin I have in the shed has a hole drilled in the tab you use to...

seafoam will soak thru too. The float is not closing the needle valve due to gum build up.

I rescued the old Atwood nav lights on my tin with LED bulbs from West Marine. Then the base for the all around light broke, almost $40.00 there but $11.95 at Walmart......

I used the glue that Home Depot recommended and for 'insurance' ran a bead of construction adhesive about 1/2 in from the edges.

Sears branded lawn mowers had a different crankshaft, Dad tried to source one from the regular parts chain and was directed to Sears at 3x the cost because of the one 'difference'.....I think it was part of the parts I scrapped when he passed. he was the small engine whisperer...

My 14' tin had a set in need of repair. After I re-did the interior I re-mounted the bases and replaced the bulbs with LED inserts and a new white globe. When I mounted the battery boxes there was just enough space to keep them together on the floor pinched between the box and the flotation...

I bought a grey indoor/outdoor remnant 12' x 22' and still have half of it. I used the carpet adhesive the store recommended plus a bead of Permatex construction adhesive around the edges for 'insurance'.