Best bimini tops according to redditors

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u/1_EYED_MONSTER · 5 pointsr/boating

Woah okay.

First the seals - I'm assuming he's just talking about the lower unit seal. Easy to replace and should be done every few years anyway. You'll replace the water pump (impeller) at the same time. You can do this yourself. There are tons of YouTube videos on this the hardest part you'll have is disconnecting or disengaging the shift cable when lowering the lower unit out. On some Johnsons it's a little clip that is hard to get to but again, YouTube. This is the water pump kit for mine and may be for yours as well, look up your model there. Also you'll want to drain and replace the lower unit gear old while you're doing that. You can buy a kit with the oil and the pump if you want, or oil and pump separate, or if you hate yourself you can use the squeeze tubes. Again, YouTube. One piece of advice though is if you can not get the vent plug or drain plug use one of these impact drivers. Then put some marine grease on the threads when putting them back in.

Yes you can fix a small hole. Rough out edges, apply, reinforce, and sand. It's your call if you want to paint it to match or just a protectant coat.

Tune up - if it runs great don't mess with it. Otherwise spark plugs, wires if needed, carb cleaned, etc. Check the rubber hoses for leaks and cracks though (fuel lines, water lines, etc). Painting it is up to you. There's lots of good fiberglass restore products out there if it's just oxidation. Just lots of elbow grease. Or a polisher.

For a mechanic... I can't throw a rock here without finding a good outboard mechanic if needed. Start asking around a local marina, other friends with boats, etc. Some dealers are good.

For the canopy, I got mine off Amazon here just measure and choose your size. Super easy to install.

For other essentials that kind of depends where you're going and what you're doing. Most states also require an auditory signal (whistle, horn, or air horn) and a fire extinguisher. Since it's an outboard maybe your state doesn't but always nice to have. Also a throwable flotation device (square foam thing that you can sit on or store away).