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    Anybody else have a SeaArk?

    I purchased a '96 Suntastic. 21' aluminum deck with all da goodies for fishin', skiin', and just floatin'. It seems to be a good sturdy boat but light enough it trailers, loads, launches great. I've got the 130 Johnson, (my first OMC), and love it! We had 9 people on it and pulled skiers. I've...
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    Fuel delivery questions

    '96 130hp Johnson. First of all where is the fuel pump located? Is it on the engine or in the tank on the boat? There is something in the fuel tank that looks like a fuel pump but it may just be the sending unit. How do I know if I'm getting enough fuel pressure? I can pump the bulb and...
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    How many RPM's for my 130 Johnson

    Have a 130 V4 1996 model. Wondering about best rpm's for this engine. It has a 19 prop and runs at 5200. Is this about right? I was told 5800 was better.
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    130hp Johnson dies when opened up quickly

    I have a '96 Johnson 130 that starts relatively easy, idles a bit rough but idles, run pretty good at WOT. It has very good power but dies if you hit it from idle. If you pump the throttle to get past the bogging then open it it really takes off.<br />I've been told that it could be the small...
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    1996 Jonhson 130

    I just purchased my first Johnson outboard. I feel that I got a very good deal on the package. The engine seems to run very strong and I think is relatively quiet for an outboard. The only thing is that it seems to be cold blooded in regards to starting. I don't think that the electric choke...
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