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    World cat boats??

    Im probably going to buy a 2005 250dc on thursday. Just wanted to know if everyone out there is satisfied with what they have or know if they are all there talked up about. It has twin honda 150 outboards.
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    Do I need a new flywheel?

    Im back AGAIN!!! with the 1972 johnson seahorse. Well i was out in the bay cruising in the keys, and my motor decided to cut out a cylinder, tested by pulling plug wires. So i brought it back to the house on just one cylinder. When i shut the motor off, I tried to start it again and it wouldnt...
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    72 johnson runs better with no cowl

    I have a 1972 johnson 20 hp. It runs about 17 mph with the cowl on at wot. And 23 with the cowl off at wot. i know that it is obviously sucking in its own exhaust fumes. Just wanted to know how to fix it. The seal that seats the cowl to the motor is good.
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    Key largo back country fishing

    Im in key largo and just got my little 14 foot fiberglass boat running and was wondering if anyone knew where some of the good fishing was and any techniques or tips. Im used to running offshore not back country. Im right on lake surprise. Thanks
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    1972 johnson stop switch

    I have a 1972 johnson seahorse 20 hp. The stop switch was missing when i got the motor. I was wondering what i could use to wire up a stop switch. Any ideas? Thanks.
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    72 seahorse starting issue

    I have a 1972 johnson 20 H.P. Outboard. It has a problem starting. When i try and pull start the motor it does not do anything. But when I add gas into the carb, it fires up for a couple of seconds and dies. I just rebuilt the carb and replaced the points and condensers. Both cylinders have good...
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    1972 seahorse recoil

    Hi I have a 1972 johnson seahorse 20 HP outboard. My manual recoil broke and i need to find another one. I have looked everywhere and cant seem to find one. So i was wondering what other models and year recoils will work for my motor. Or if someone knows where I can get one. Any help is greatly...
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