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    Fiber Tri hull listing to port

    My 16' fiberglass tri-hull outboard has a list to port when under power. Sits level when not moving. Played with the trim tab both ways with no effect. Tried under different wind directions, no noticeable difference. Not a huge list, but very noticeable.
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    First time out

    I didn't grow up around powerboats, I bought my first one about age 30. The first time out, I got about a lap and a half around a 100 acre lake, and she quit. Cranked and cranked, nothing. My wife, who had grown up with a little runabout, asked "Did you open the tank vent?"<br /><br />"They have...
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    1969 Johnson 85hp. No fwd/rev

    I have a 69 Johnson 85hp. The motor starts and runs great, but wont move. The motor throttles up when the lever is moved, but no power to the prop. When not running the prop freewheels counter-clockwise, but not clockwise. I changed out the lower end oil (refilled with type C) with the same result.
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    1969 Johnson 85hp. No fwd/rev

    I have a 69 Johnson 85hp. The motor starts and runs great, but wont move. The motor throttles up when the lever is moved, but no power to the prop. When not running the prop freewheels counter-clockwise, but not clockwise. I changed out the lower end oil (refilled with type C) with the same result.
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