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      Hinckley's distinctive hull-to-deck joint—bedded on wet mat and capped with a bolted toerail—has proven remarkably effective at preventing the leaks that plagued many fiberglass boats of the era. Courtesy of YachtWorld.com

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      The 6-hp Tohatsu SailPro, left, weighs 60 lb. and costs about $1,900. A 3-gallon gas tank, when filled, adds about 22 lb. Add to total cost the ongoing expense of fuel, oil and maintenance. The 6- hp/3000 input-watt ePropulsion Navy 3.0, right, weighs 54 lb. and costs about $6,100 including the recommended 73-lb., 48 volt/3072 watt hour E60 battery and a 25-amp charger that can top up the battery in four hours. Electric outboards are much quieter than gas models and don’t emit exhaust, but you will have to replace the expensive battery within 10 years. Prices found online in August 2025. (Photos courtesy of Tohatsu and ePropulsion)

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