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    Merc vs Volvo

    We are looking for a bigger boat so that we can pull skiers and tubes and invite more people. I like the Bowrider I/O design and am looking for a V-8. I have been an avid reader of the iBoats forums and have gleaned off that the Mercruiser is the best I/O you can get, but I see many boats...
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    Minimum HP Requirements

    Hello, My wife and I are looking to purchase an 18-20 foot bowrider boat. We would like to be able to seat about 6 people and be able to do all types of skiing and tubing. What would you suggest would be the minimum HP with an inboard/outboard setup? Thanks!
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    1975 Johnson 85HP: Trim & Tilt Questions

    Hello all, Here is a picture of my outboard and the trim motor. With the boat out of the water the outboard trims up and down, however I have noticed that the motor runs for a second or two before the outboard will trim up. When the boat is in the water and under power the outboard will not...
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    1975 85hp Johnson -- Flood Condition??

    Hello iBoaters, Well I have my boat out on the water and am enjoying the summer. So far the engine runs great...it starts right up with minimul choke and pulls a tube or a skier with ease. I have only one issue and I was wondering if anyone else had this problem. Sometimes (not always)...
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    1975 Johnson 85HP--Tach Question

    Does anyone know where the tachometer connection is on the engine?
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    General Question -- What is this??

    HI Everyone, I have had my boat out on the water earlier last fall just after I bought it. But winter came on and I am restoring the deck so I haven't had it out since... Anyway I was taking some pictures not too long ago and notice this adjustment plate right above the prop and was wondering...
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    1973 Ozark Tri Hull - Deck Rebuild

    Hello All, I have a 1973 Ozark T-164 Tri-Hull Runabout boat. It has an 85HP 1975 Johnson and I did get it out on the water for 1 test run after I bought it and before it got too cold. When I bought it, it had a soft deck towards the back of passenger area (don't worry I knew about it when I...
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    Johnson Outboard - New to Boating Prop Question

    Hello, I am wanting to get a new prop for my boat. I have only owned the boat for about 2 months and got it out into the water 1 time. 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. I would like to know what would be a good starting place so that I can best pull skiers 2) Current prop...
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    Winterize Fuel System

    Hello Everyone, I am new to the forum and new to boating. I have an Ozark boat with a 1975 Johnson 85hp outboard. I was wondering what are your recommendations about winterizing the fuel system? I read the section on winterizing and didn't notice anything about fuel. Thanks in advance...
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