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    Paint color

    My old boat had a 1998 Johnson Ocean Pro that was painted white. My new boat has a 1999 Johnson Ocean Pro that is painted a dark grey. Is the only difference the paint color or is there some other significance to the different colors?
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    Aquasport Hardtop

    I am looking at, and will probably buy, a 215 Aquasport Explorer. Only negative is it has a bimini top, and I would really like a hardtop. Before I look at aftermarket hardtops does anybody know where I might find an original factory hardtop? Thanks.
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    What size motor?

    I am looking at a Mercruiser I/O with w 5.0 liter motor. Is this a 302 Ford or a 305 Chevy block? Also, was it available only with 4 bbl. carb? If so , what is HP? Also, with light use (under 200 hours in 10 years) in salt water, what is life expectancy of manifolds/risers if motor is salt water...
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    Advice

    Except for a two week period of time 30 years ago, I have always had either outboards or straight inboards. I am now looking at a 10 year old 21' Aquasport with a 5.0 Mercruiser I/O. Motor has under 200 hours. I am pretty sure it is raw water cooled (salt). Boat is at a dealer who sold it new...
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    Year?

    I am looking at a 20' Grady White Overnighter. Looks like this model was replaced by the Adventurer series. What year was the name changed? Owner thinks it is a 2003, but I can't find a reference to it after early 90's.
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    temperature problem?

    Put boat in water today. Motor is a 96 Evinrude 150. New thermostats and pump middle of last season. Ran great all season. Today at normal running 4,000 RPM temp. is fine. WOT (~5,000 RPM) temp. climbs to edge of "green", almost in "red". As soon as I reduce RPM all is well again. no other...
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    diameter and rpm change

    I am in the process of deciding what size prop to buy. I know if I decrease pitch I will pick up RPM, but most of the replacement props are 15.5 in diameter. How much does an additional half-inch in diameter affect RPM?
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    pitch change

    Boat is a 20' Hydrasport DC. Motor is a 98 Evinrude 150. Bought motor from a dealer last summer. He put on a 15X17 new prop. Max RPM is 4400. I think motor should be able to reach 4800-5200. I believe for every 2" in pitch you gain 200-300 RPM? So, maybe I should change to a 15X15 or even a 15X13?
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    Crossover vs. looper

    I have a 1989 175 Johnson that is giving me all sorts of problems starting. I have a chance to pick up a much newer (1998) 150 Evinrude at a good price. Salesman tells me old engine is a "crossover" design, new engine is a 60 degree looper. He makes two claims: first, newer engine should...
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    Easy swap?

    Currently have 1990 boat with 1990 175 Johnson. Engine is a little tired. I am looking at a 2000 175 Johnson. Question is this: the newer motor has no controls, wiring, etc.-just the motor. Would this be an easy swap? Could I just remove and replace the motor using existing controls, wiring...
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    Evinrude models

    An ad recently published was for a new 175 Evinrude for $7500. Model was an E175fpsln (I think)- obviously not an E-Tec, but I can't find out what it is...I don't want to call the dealer yet and get into a long conversation with a salesperson-can anybody tell me what motor this is?
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    trolling with smart tabs

    Boat is a 20 hydrasport with a 175 Johnson. Just bought a set of Smart tabs to install in a few weeks. I use my boat for trolling probably 80% of the time I am fishing. I know the tabs will be a benefit during my steaming time, but how about when I troll? I would think they would create more...
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    Class decorations

    Hi everyone, I am a high school science teacher in CT. WE are encouraged to decorate our rooms to add a personal touch, but the cost is our responsibility. Since I love the water (I spend a lot of time on Long Island Sound) I thought it might be nice to decorate my room with a "nautical" theme...
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    Need zincs?

    Next month I plan on installing a set of SMART tabs. Being stainless I am concerned about electrolysis, although the zincs on my motor mount are close. Last week at the local boat show I noticed that many boats had tabs, but only one had actually drilled a little hole in his tabs and installed a...
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    Trim tabs questions

    I am considering trim tabs for a 20' Hydrosport DC with a Johnson 175. I have a few questions... 1. It seems Smart tabs are the accepted standard-anybody have any experience with any other brand? 2. I see two different possiblilties-either the stainless or the less expensive plastic. The...
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