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    Galvanized bolts ok for aluminum?

    I know, I should go with S/S but for the amount of bolts I need, the $$$ starts adding up. Will galvanized bolts/nuts/washers be ok?, will they rust out first over the aluminum?
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    2010 Mercury 6-HP review

    I've been able to spend some time breaking in and running the new 6-HP Mercury/Tohatsu I got and it is a decent motor. I got it new off Craigslist for $900 and the seller threw in a 3 gallon Moeller tank as well. I had to buy a new fuel line and an adapter and 2 connectors, one connector for...
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    Pine wood ok for transom reinforcement?

    Hello all, I finally got the chance to get my rowboat home and take the transom off to replace the wood inside. I wish I took pics but it was pretty easy getting all the old rusty nuts off, the bolts were all S/S but they spun as they were all carriage bolts and the squares had all rounded in...
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    I'm buying a new 2011 6-HP Mercury for my 12' MirroCraft.

    I tried the 2-HP Evinrude this past Saturday and it ran well, very well. Problem is, like many, I want and need more power and speed. At WOT, with me (170-lbs), my son (25 lbs) and my brother (255 lbs), the boat cruised at around 4-5 MPH no problem, maybe 6 MPH at WOT with no one else in the...
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    My 1973 Evinrude Mate 2-HP, new impeller coming (Pics)

    Here are some pictures of my 73 Evinrude 2-HP outboard; I have the lower unit off and I have a new impeller on the way that I'm going to put in. The impeller that was in there looked ok but had taken a set. I'll keep it for a backup. I just like to have new to make sure all is well...
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    What should I do to get new foam in under these seats?Pics

    Hello, As you can see in these pics, what looks to be the original foam under these seats has just fallen out. What should I do to get foam back under them?
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    New member here, MirroCraft and a 73 Evinrude 2-HP (PICS)

    Hello and I'm glad I found this site today. I'm a member of lots of forums but need to be a part of this one as I just took delivery of an old MirroCraft, I think it is a 12' MirroCraft. I'd love to know what model it is someday. I also got a 1973 Evinrude Mate-2 to go with it. Here are...
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