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Where can I find a wide bladed flat screwdriver? Like, a 1/2 inch wide. I started to change the gear oil on my outboard today and the drain screws look like I should use a coin to open them with. One screw is so tight I can't loosen it with my normal, 3/16 wide screwdriver. If I lean on it...

Can anybody identify what's wrong with my motor? I have a 40 hp Yamaha 2-stroke with remote controls. I was out on the lake yesterday and had just finished a 15 minute run at full throttle, everything seemed OK. I slowed down to idle to make a turn, then when I applied throttle again the motor...

I officially started my project by ordering aluminum angle! Here are a couple of pictures: Factory view: Before (front view) The beige plastic seat is not mounted, just stored. Before (rear view) Previous owner used galv studs to support pressure treated deck Found a couple of mice nests...

Should I use aluminum blind rivets with aluminum mandrels, or aluminum rivets with steel mandrels for the framing of my jon boat decks? I will be using 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/8 aluminum angle for the framing. Thanks. Ken

I have officially begun my boat project by taking apart the existing front deck and flooring. I will create a new topic and post pictures as soon as I figure out how. My questions: 1)what is a good way to remove the old carpet that is glued to the aluminum seats? The carpet is so old that...

I am trying to figure out what size Aluminum angle I should use to frame the decking for my boat. If I put Aluminum angle trusses spaced every 16 inches, could I use 1 x 1 x 1/8 angle for the trusses? Does going to 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/8 make it any stronger, or would I have to upsize the 1/8 to...

While googling about welding aluminum, I came across several products like HTS2000 that offer lower-temperature welding for Aluminum. According to their website I could use my propane torch to "weld" with their rods. Anybody know if this really works? Is it hard to learn to do? Ken

I plan to use Aluminum angle to frame the decking for my boat. Is welding less work than drilling and bolting? Ken

OK, so I seem to be having a mental block. I want to use aluminum angle to frame the deck supports for my 1648 jon, but I can't think of a way to make the pieces go together so that the top surface is level. I can't even sketch what I am asking in 3D. But, I want to join an upright to two...

My current trailer has bunk boards on which the bottom of my 16 ft jon boat sits. I'd like to add guide ons but which are best, bunk style or roller style or post style? Any feedback? Ken

I am about to convert my lowe 1648 jonboat to a bass boat and can't decide whether to use aluminum or wood for the deck framework. I am much more comfortable working with wood, but worry about the weight. Aluminum is lighter but (for me) harder to work with. Any advice from those who have...