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    Price check - '85 15hp Johnson

    Hello, I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 15 hp johnson for $200. The motor supposedly runs like a champ, but he bent the gasket that seals the prop while he was replacing the gasket. What should I look for in regards to this? Is it worth a go?
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    Your assistance greatly needed!! Carburator cover cracked

    Hello, I have cracked my carburetor body cover on my 9.9 evinrude. It is part number 25 on this diagram, http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index.aspx?s1=0cdbc4141ca41c5659d06aad626fd7a5 , Very expensive at $80. Can anyone direct me to a used parts supplier? Does anyone have a spare they could...
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    Cockroach Bay

    Does anyone have any tips for Cockroach Bay? I have never fished it before. My girlfriend is coming down for my birthday next week and I plan to take her fishing. What lures/bait and areas will produce? Thanks in advance!
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    NOT a spun prop...

    Ok, this motor is a 1992 9.9 Evinrude. I thought the prop was spun but after doing the test, it is not. At WOT i seem to be getting only half power, the boat won't plane anymore. It does not go as fast as it did. I cleaned the carb when I got the motor and it ran great for a while, after...
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    Hammerhead in Cedar Key

    Caught this 3 foot hammerhead in Cedar Key, Florida. He took a shrimp while we were fishing for trout and redfish. I use my bass rod so it was a bit of a fight on 8lb test.
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    Checking for a spun prop

    Hello, I have found a few posts referencing how to check for a spun prop, but I still don't quite understand the testing descriptions. Do I need to take the prop off to draw the line? Where do I draw the line? Does anyone have pictures? I think my prop hub might be spun because in the water...
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    1992 Evinrude low compression and solutions for it. PICTURES ADDED

    Hello, I just bought a 9.9 evinrude, it turns out the compression may be a problem. The top measures 70 psi and the bottom 100 psi. The motor is extremely difficult to start, once started it will not start again after it shuts off. I assume that the compression is bad and that is the...
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