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    Firing up 2003, johnson, 90hp, sitting 2 yrs

    Today I'm hanging a 2003 90 hp Johnson, which I just purchased, on my boat. The owners manual suggest running 50 to 1 in the fuel along with the oil injection during the "original break in period". Being the motor sat for two years, should I put oil in the fuel at first start up now? { I assume...
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    Need to order a Johnson KEY online

    I understand that having the number off the switch, I can get a new key from my "local Johnson dealer". Well, I don't have a local marina of any sort, so, I was wondering if they can be ordered online? TIA, jim
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    Ever hear of: Aluminum Water Skis?

    I was showing my boat, and displayed a pair of vintage aluminum water skis. They seemed to crate quite a buzz, as some long time skiiers had never seen anything like that. So, I was wondering, for those in the know, are they rare? Valuable? Unfortunately, at this time, I have no pix available...
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    New paint for an older Maxum

    It was finally time for all that faded burgundy and grey to go! [Maxum owners know what I mean, lol] I splurged on Interlux below the waterline, having to repair blistering first. The decks were done with a deep red metallic--color looks fantastic in the sun. Single stage urethane--that was...
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    Tuning up while out of the water Q's:

    So, I'm trying to make it a little easier to start my 1989 Force 85hp. Seems to crank and crank. [primer bulb firms up nicely.] Ended up replacing a starter last year. It is overdue for a tune up, anyway, but if there are any general recommendations, please advise. I was about to decarb the...
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    Restored Vintage MirroCraft

    Hey, don't know if there are folks checking into this forum, but I came across it and decided to show off my boat. My dad bought this Mirro new in 1960, and it had been setting for over 20 years before I rescued it last fall. But she's solid with no leaky rivits, and I can't wait to have her...
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