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    Fishing Marco Island Florida

    I’ll be spending some time on Marco Island in February and am hoping for some tips and insight on fishing in the area. It’s more of a family vacation than a fishing trip, gonna take the kids to Disney and hang out on the beach, but I figure I’ll have a chance to fish and I am excited to fish the...
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    Tackle Box Organization Ideas

    I thought I would post my latest tackle box organizing idea. I’m sure I’m not the first one to have thought of this but figured I’d share it anyway. Up here in NY this is the time of year all these home insulation products hit the seasonal sections of the home improvement stores. Since it is...
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    Battery charging question

    I have searched the "FAQ'S" and read what I can find on battery care but I still have a basic question.....<br /><br />I took my battery (a "boat US" dual purpose starting and deep cycle) off the boat and put it in the basement for winter. Then I bought a 6 and 12 volt (1 amp charge rate)...
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    40 hp Johnson seems sluggish

    Greetings all:<br /> My 1965 40 hp (2 stroke) Johnson was running a bit sluggish at the end of last season. I think I may have screwed up the gas and oil mixture. The guy I bought it from said to use between a 32:1 and a 50:1 mixture. I have been using 50:1 consistently. I just looked closer...
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    Johnson 2 stroke problems

    My motor is a 40 HP Johnson Electromatic (2 stroke) RKL 27A (1965) I bought it last season and I think it may need to be looked at. Any input is appreciated. Problems are outlined below. I do own the service manual but I'm no mechanic and would not try to repair it myself. <br /><br />Problem...
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    graphite repair??

    Took my favorite Penn spinning reel to local sporting goods store to get new line. Dropped it on the way out and busted off part of the reel that attaches to the rod. (one of the two thingys that sticks out and goes under the rod to attach it.) Tackle store "dude" said you can't repair graphite...
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    last seasons gas

    At the end of last season I left one of my two 6 gallon tanks full of gas / oil. I live in NY and although we had a mild winter it still did get cold. Should I use it or am I better off not using it? My motor is 40 HP, 2 stroke, 1965 Johnson electromatic.<br /><br />Thanx for the input<br /><br...
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    What year is my engine (Johnson)

    Bought my boat last summer, came with 40HP Johnson "electromatic" 2 stroke. I'm guessing it is late 60's early 70's. Serial #J2599852. It also says RKL 27A on it. Seller also gave me the original service manual, not that it helps me (I'm no mechanic). Any suggestions on were I might find basic...
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    What have you lost overboard???

    Over the years I've seen many items take that dive into the deep darkness to the bottom of the lake. This is the one that I'll remember most. When I was a teenager my family had a Century cabin cruiser. One Day while at dock, my mom was sitting on the bow, as she and my sister often did. A nice...
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    What year is my Boat???

    Greetings from NY all:<br /> Hope someone can help me here, I bought our first boat this past summer and am trying to figure out what year it is. It is a Sea Sprite. Built by the Sea Sprite Boat Co., Crescent City Illinois.<br /><br /> The serial Number is 670690 and the model number is...
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