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    Shifting issues - I hate outboards

    I hate outboards. Hate 'em. Absolutely, categorically, hate 'em. Once again, I'm not fishing. I'm never fishing. Three outboards on two different boats over the last 5 years, and probably 2/3 of the times I wanted to go fishing I couldn't because of motor troubles. I thought the most recent...
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    Mechanic reccomendation - Johnson RDS-24 tuneup, SE Michigan

    I'm looking for a good mechanic in the area willing to work on my ancient outboard. Motor is 1962 Johnson 40hp Super Seahorse (RDS-24). I'm looking for a reputable and reasonably priced mechanic within an hour of Ypsilanti, MI.
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    Fuel pump spring - 1962 RD-24 Super Seahorse 40hp

    Yesterday I found I had a broken spring in my fuel pump - and after diligent searching of the internet and my service manual... I can't ind a part number or anything else to help me find a replacement. I can find the fuel pump rebuild kit - but it doesn't have replacement springs. Anyone out...
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    Re-powering weight problems?

    I'm not currently in any position to re-power my boat (heck - I'm barely in position to put gas in it), but we all have dreams - and it seems like whenever I do decide to do it, I'm going to have to take a serious step down due to weight concerns. My boat is 1961 14' Cherokee Aluminum runabout...
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    Tune-up/General going over - order?

    Motor: 1961 Johnson Super Seahorse 40HP (RDS-23) So I got this motor a few months back, I've had it out a few times - it's ran well, started easy, no real problems to speak of. I'd like to do some general maintenance/tune-up activities - but I want to minimize my effort and re-work, so I'm...
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    Motor height?

    I'm in the process of setting up the Mystery Boat (http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=307360) and I'm wondering about motor height. Motor is a 1961 Johnson Seahorse 40hp (RDS-23). I know generally you'd like to have the AV plate about even with keel. I know with many older motors you...
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    '61 Johnson Seahorse 40 vs. '66 Mercury 500

    I currently have two motors that I can use on my boat - and I don't plan on keeping both. One will be going up for sale, and I'm trying to decide which. Assuming both currently in relatively good running condition, which would you keep - and why? 1961 Johnson Super Seahorse 40hp (RDS-23) -...
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    Took new boat out for the first time

    So I took the Mystery Boat (http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=307360) out for its maiden voyage on Saturday. All in all, things went well... and it didn't strand me on the lake so I can't complain. She runs out 28-29mph with my wife and I in the boat, and handled nicely during the...
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    Can anyone identify this boat? Buehler?

    http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=307360 -- aborgman
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    Is it an Alumacraft?

    http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=307360
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    Is it a Crestliner?

    http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=307360
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    Mariner 422R trolling motor

    So I have a Mariner 422R trolling motor I picked up last year, and I need some documentation... anyone have anything? Manual, wiring diagram, mounting instructions, specs, anything? -- aborgman
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    Is it a Duratech Marlin?

    Registration says 1962 Chriscraft. 14 foot, aluminum runabout. Don't what it really is... no capacity tag, serial number, nothing... My best guess at this point is a Duratech Marlin http://www.duratechboats.com/pb/wp_f...b269e61c57.jpg...
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    What is it?

    Registration says 1961 Chriscraft. 14 foot, aluminum runabout. No identifying tags, capacity plate, serial number - nothing. -- aborgman
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    Starcraft Ski Champ pictures?

    1959 Starcraft Ski Champ I'm trying to figure out what the interior of this should look like. Anyone have any pictures?
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