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Was wondering if it is wise to pull the gas line and letting the motor run out of gas before using it again the next week (or next month or two), Or is it better to just shut the motor off and leave fuel in the carb for the next trip? Also is using one of those “see thru” gas filters a good...

I am a rookie at this…..I have a question regarding safety chain hookup. I purchased a 72” 5,000 lb.safety chain and I can’t decide the proper way to attach it to the trailer. Enclosed are 3 pic’s of the tongue. Pic #1 just shows what I have to work with. Pic # 2 I would have to cut the chain...

I am getting ready to sand down my 1965 Starcraft 14’ tinny. Was wondering if there is any lead in the original paint (“starcraft green”) ??

Inherited a 1974 Evinrude 9.9 model 10454G. Has been sitting for about 12 years. I am cleaning it up before I try to start it. The plugs that were in it were Champion QL77JC4. The service manual recommends Champion UL4J. The plate on the motor says to use Champion L7J. Any suggestions as to what...

I have been reading the tinboats forum for quite awhile now and I have learned alot. I was given an old trailer, a old 14' Starcraft aluminum and a old (1974) Evenrude 9.9 hp. I am a rookie at all this, but hopefully it will be a fun project to get all of these back in shape again. Plan on using...

I am putting in new bearings and races in a old trailer hub. Should I clean new races and put them in clean, or coat with grease on the outside, or coat the outside with anti seize, or leave the oil coating from the factory on the race?