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    Bilge Hose Valve

    Hi all, I was tinkering around the boat (1974 16' Baja speedboat with 155 Johnson) and I noticed that the previous owner had failed to seal the bilge pump through-hull (white plastic 3/4") at all when he installed it. I had been wondering where water leakage was coming from, since the new engine...
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    Re-Pitch or Re-Prop?

    Hi all, I have a 1974 16' Baja speed boat with a 1999 Johnson 115. Currently my wheel is an 18 pitch Raker. On my last run this year, I cruised along for a while, but ever since getting the new motor (old one was a '74 115 shaft rated hp vs. prop rated with the new one) I couldn't help thinking...
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    1999 Johnson 115 Fuel Consumption

    Hi, I have a 1999 Johnson 155 60 degree looper. This engine is fairly new to me, so I don't have that good of an idea of how much fuel it uses. I have a portable 12 gallon tank. Does anyone know about how much gas this engine uses per hour at like 3000 RPM? I don't need an exact, I just wanted...
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    Saf-T II Bracket

    Hi, I needed to replace my helm. I had just the regular Saf-T helm, but the new one I got is the Saf-T II (NFB). I got just the helm. I didnt really know how to get the old one out, so I struggled with it for a while, and one of the things I did that did not work was cut the bracket that holds...
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    Corners of New Plywood

    Hi, I am replacing a piece of the wood in the dash of my boat. The dash peice is fairly structual on my boat. Only a piece is rotten so that is what Im replacing. I was wondering, when I bond and glass in the new piece, would it be stronger for it to be a piece with rounded corners or square? I...
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    Ethanol?

    Hey, I did a search for this and was suprised to not find anything. Do we need to worry about running our outboards with all the ethannol that is in land gas station gasoline these days? I always fill my 12 gallon portable tank up at the land gas station on the way to the ramp (I have a 2 stroke...
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    Pulling Hard

    Hi, I have a 1974 16 foot Baja with a 1999 115hp Johnson outboard. When I am trimmed in, there is torque on the steering wheel one way and when i am trimmed out there is torque on the wheel the other way. There is less torque the closer I get to neutral trim, eventually none at neutral trim. I...
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    1999 115 Prop Shaft Splines

    Hi, I have a 1999 115hp Johnson (60 degree looper). I was wondering what prop shaft I have. When looking for props, there is an option for the 13 spline shaft or the V6 gearbox with a 15 spline shaft. Which one do I have? Thanks, -Jack
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    Helm Removal

    Hey Guys, I have a 1974 16 foot Baja. I am replacing the plywood in the dash. I need to remove the old rotary helm to do this, but I cannot figure out how to get it out. I removed bolts that were holding it tight into the hole in the dash, but the large gearbox and the bezel-like part in front...
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    Ski Tripod Installation

    Hey Guys, I have a 1974 16ft. Baja with a 115 hp johnson outboard. The boat came with a ski tripod made by Swivl-Eze (its about 4ft tall) I dont really trust the guy that had it before me and i want to check that he installed it right before i use it. It has a plate on the floor that it screws...
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    Ski Tripod

    Hey Guys, I have a 1974 16ft. Baja with a 115 hp johnson outboard. The boat came with a ski tripod made by Swivl-Eze (its about 4ft tall) I dont really trust the guy that had it before me and i want to check that he installed it right before i use it. It has a plate on the floor that it screws...
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    Steering helm

    Hi, I was a member of this forum and did not post for a while and apparently it forgot my user name so i had to reregister... anyway i have a 1974 16 foot Baja with a 115 hp johnson outboard. I am replacing the dash board plywood and now i need to replace my helm unit. It has alot of play in it...
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