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    water Temp. sender

    HI,<br />I just bought a water temperature gauge for my 1999 Johnson 115 Horsepower 60 degree loop charged. I cant find a sender for it. does anyone konw where to get one?<br />-Jack
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    1999 johnson 115 temperature

    what is the right WOT temperature for a 1999 Johnson 115. I am trying to pick between gauges that measure 100-280 degrees and 120-240.<br />thanks
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    temp. vs. water pressure gauge

    I will soon haver to do some propeller experimentation with my 1999 johnson 115. which is more valuable to make sure that I don't damage the engine; a water pressure gauge or a water temperature gauge?<br />thanks
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    Prop installation

    I think I will have to ptich up soon. what is involved in changing the prop and is it something that I could do?<br />P.S... i have a new engine and I dont want to mess it up.
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    '99 Johnson 115

    OK... last season I replaced my old engine with a 1999 Johnson 115 60 degree looper. but when I got it on my 1974 16 foot baja, i noticed that the transom was rotten. fastforeward 8 months, I replaced the transom, it is solid as a rock, but I took it out and I had some gauge trouble... I think...
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    Non-skid

    I finished my transom replacement and I now have to cover up a small area that I Bondoed. I would like some kind of non-skid tape or adhesive backed non-skid surface. do you guys know about anything good?<br />Thanks<br />-Jack
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    Wrong Angle

    I am almost finished with the transom replacement project on my '74 Baja. I was drilling the engine bolt holes and did not think and drilled them perfectly level in relation to the ground. the problem is that the back of my boat has an angle of more than 90 degrees. so now if you put a bolt in...
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    mobster tabs

    hi,<br />i have a 1974 16 foot baja speed boiat with a 1999 johnson 115 outboard. i am wondering if i can use mobster tabs on my boat. it says that they are for bass boats 17-22 feet, my hull is shaped similar to a bass boat hull (shallow and pretty wide) and i like that they will give me more...
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    Docking Practice

    Does anyone know of any ways to practice docking? either on the water or out of the water, and preferably without risking the paintjob on my boat that much. thanks.<br />ps- i looked at the post (i think ezloader) that had the internet games for docking on it. i cant find it though.
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    recommended WOT

    what is my recommended wide open trottle for my 1999 johnson 115hp ? THANKS
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    Transom Nightmares

    I am in the middle of replaceing the transom on my 1974 16 foot baja speedboat. i am asccessing it from the inside of the boat. i have removed the fiberglas from the outside and now im working on chipping out all of the rotten wood. For that, I am now using the back end of a hammer and its...
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    destinations near New Jersey

    Hi, I live in NJ and was wondering if anybody knew of any place within a 2 hour drive that I can take my 16 foot Baja speedboat with a 115 horsepower outboard. I already take it to the Deleware River and am thinking of taking it to Lake Hopatcong. Also I have heard that Lake Hopatcong can be a...
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    propeller slip

    hi, I have a 1974 16 foot baja speed boat (shallow hull) with a 1999 Johnson 115 outboard. I was wondering how I could find out my slip %. If there is a formula or anybody knows I would greatly appreciate the information.
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    cracking on transom top

    I have a 1974 16 foot baja speedboat with a '99 Johnson recently put on it. When I took it out the other day I noticed wide cracking on the top of the engine on each side of the transom. when I shake the engine up nad down with my hands the crack flexes a little and the back area of the boat...
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    rotten transom

    I have an old boat ('74 Baja 16 footer outboard). I've heard several horror stories about rotten transoms. I was wondering how I would know if it's going bad. Thanks. :cool:
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