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    Hydraulic Steering Leak?

    I have a 1997 Johnson 175 with hydraulic steering and the cylinder seams to be leaking fluid and in turn, the boat is becoming more difficult to turn. I just replaced the missing fluid with Lucas power steering fluid in hopes that it would buy me some time but would you guys know how I would go...
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    Water Pump Pressure?

    The motor is a 1997 Johnson 175 Ocean Runner. When the boat was pulled in the fall all was good, the oil was changed, and the engine was fogged. When I went to start the motor for the first time this season after changing the fuel filter, she gave a little trouble which I expected and then ran...
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    No Spark?

    I am looking at a boat with a 1984 Johnson 115 on the back. The motor is not getting any spark and the owner said he believes that it is the packs? How much money would this cost to replace and how difficult would it be?
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    Compression Ratings?

    I am looking to buy a boat with a 1997 Johnson 175 on the back. It is the carbed version. I gave it a compression test and the numbers were 110 - 115 110 - 110 100 - 100 Are these readings good? I know that there is a 15psi gap and that kinda scares me. Is that really that big of a deal? Also...
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    Sea-Pro

    I am looking to buy a 1997 Sea-Pro 21 W/A. I was hoping someone could give me a little background info on the boat. Is it a worth wile investment? How is the ride to it? Does it handle choppy water well?
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    How To Patch??

    OK, so im on my first project boat. I used it all last summer and it served me well, I love to boat. To keep it running well, I decided that this winter I would redo the deck because it was soft. I started ripping it apart and found out that it was all crap. I left it alone for a while and then...
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    Which Boat Would You Choose?

    I am now in the market to move up to a bigger boat and have my eye on two that I am trying to decide between and need your help to which would be my better option. 1) 1982 Grady White 22' W/A. The hull has its fair usage and would need its touch ups such as bottom paint, a new gel coat, and...
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    Johnson 175 FITCH...QUICK HELP!

    I just looked at a 1982 Grady White WA with a 1998 Johnson 175 Fitch on the back. I have been hearing very bad things about this motor and when I confronted the seller about this, he knew what I was talking about and said that the problems have been fixed. He said that the 2000 upgrades were put...
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    1994 21' Dixie Boat

    I am in the market for a 20-22ft WA boat and came a cross this and wanted to know what you guys thought of it. Anyone have any experience with this boat? 1994 21' Dixie walk around, 150 Ocean pro evinrude motor, full canvas, porta potty, load rite trailer, garage kept. $5500
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    Mid 80's 25hp

    I was out the other day and after cruising in with myself and father, I went to slow the boat down for the no wake zone and the motor just shut down. I went to restart it and it would just sputter. After getting towed in and letting the boat sit for about an hour, it started back up and ran for...
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    Guide to buying a boat??

    I dont know if this is in the right section or not or if this has been posted before but hopefully you guys can help me out on this. I recently purchased a 1982 Pro-Line 22 walkaround with a 1984 Yamaha 150. I looked the boat over in the guys yard, the transom was solid, there were no spider...
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    1984 Yamaha 150

    I am looking to buy a boat with this engine and I was hoping you guys could help me out a little here. Is this motor worth the money or not? Ive herd the engine run and it sounds fine, the owner was just telling me though that he believes that the float level needs to be tuned on the carbs and...
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    1982 Pro-Line 22

    I have seen the boat and almost positive that I am going to buy it however, I do not know if I am going to be able to tow it. Right now I have a single axel trailer that was previously holding a 1987 Citation Caprice 195. The boat was a cuddy cabin with a 4cyl volvo and had a spungy deck. The...
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    1982 Pro-Line 22

    I am looking to purchase a 1982 Pro-Line 22 Walk Around with a Yamaha 150 on it. Can anyone please help me out with finding out the specs on this boat? I have seen the boat and almost positive that I am going to buy it however, I do not know if I am going to be able to tow it. Right now I have...
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    How to change the oil?

    Thanks to you guys I finally got my boat running but before I drop it in the water, I want to change the oil and ive never done this on a boat before so again, all advice is appreciated. Just to remind you, its a 1987 Citation Caprice with a 4cyl Volvo.
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