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    175 Ocean Pro overheat alarm malfunction?

    Fired my boat up on muffs for the first time this year and after several minutes of idling the alarm started beeping although the temp gauge didn't show a high temp... I went ahead and put in a new water pump assembly and tried again but alarm still went off after several minutes, so I thought...
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    Fuel mileage question

    I have a 1987 Proline 21' center console with a 2000 Johnson 175 ocean pro outboard.. earlier this year I filled the tank and it took 42 gallons.. I was told by my dad (who gave me the boat) that he thinks it is a 50 gallon tank.. I've never trusted the fuel gauge and the fill up confirmed that...
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    1964 MFG Westfield

    I am the second owner of this boat.. given to me by my grandfather.. the boat is solid, no rot anywhere, has a 1971 Johnson 60hp that runs but needs link and sync done.. I am emotionally attached to this boat but feel that I need to sell it.. I don't have the time to work on the engine as my...
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    Anchor Roller Advise

    Re: Anchor Roller Advise ]I have a 1987 21' cc. It had a anchor roller, but I removed it as I really didn't need it here in the shallow lakes of TN... I don't remember the anchor ever hitting the bow.[ATTACH=CONFIG]91758[/ATTACH
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    Stupid mistake

    I let my boat drift up against some submerged rocks and it took some good size chunks out of the gelcoat (down to the fiberglass) along the edge of the strake. Is there a product out there to fix this easily or is it going to be a major repair?
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    Fuel additives for older outboard

    I have a 1971 ESL 60hp. With todays ethenol blended fuels, should I be using any fuel additives other than a fuel stabilizer?
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    Johnson 175 automatic oiler

    My dad has just given me a 1987 21' Proline CC with a 2000 175 johnson. The previous owner took the automatic oiler off of it saying he didn't like the way it worked. Does anyone know of any issues that would have warranted the removal, and would it be worth the time and money to hook it back...
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    Johnson 60esl71c

    Does anyone have detailed instructions on how to check the timing on this engine?
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    Search Light on MFG Westfield

    I have a 1964 MFG Westfield with a remote searchlight. The light is controlled by a copper rod running through an aluminum tube. Obviously the copper and aluminum mixture have fused together. Does anyone have any advice on how to repair this or a suitable replacement?
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