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    Beach Launching a 18ft ski boat?

    Hello, I live along the Great Lakes, and I am getting tired of having to take the boat down to the local marina, which is 10 miles away, in order to launch my boat, each time I wish to use it. It takes about an hour from when I decide to launch, until the boat is in the water in front of my...
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    How to determine axle capacity?

    I have an old boat trailer that I have inherited. I would like to convert it to a utility trailer. I do not know the manufacturer, and there is no certification/capacity label attached. Is there any way to determine the weight capacity of the axle? Can the hub, spindle, or axle diameter be...
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    1987 Johnson 110hp overheat problem- need diagnostic ideas.

    Hello, I'm in need of diagnostic ideas on how to trouble shoot an overheat problem I had yesterday. Background: 1987 Johnson 110hp, owned since new. The motor is on a 16ft shallow bottom waterski boat. The motor has very few hours on it, as it only gets used 3-4 times per season when we are up...
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    Prop nut torque for a 1987 110hp Johnson

    I posted this in the prop section but did not get any bites, so I thought I would try it here. What is the recommended prop nut torque for a 1987 Johnson 110hp? My manual says minimum is 10ft/lb, what is the max? It has a plastic/composite washer between the castle nut and the prop. Also...
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    Prop nut torque 1987 Johnson 110hp

    What is the recommended prop nut torque for a 1987 Johnson 110hp? My manual says minimum is 10ft/lb, what is the max? It is has a plastic/composite washer between the castle nut and the prop. Thanks.
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    Opinions on best Stainless Prop

    I'm wanting to replace the aluminum prop on my Johnson 110. Does anyone have any opinions on decent prop manufacturers? Are there any manufacturers to avoid? Right now I'm looking at a Ballistic by Michigan Wheel. Thanks.
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    Not another prop selection thread

    Hello, I have a 16ft ski boat, that weighs about 800lbs dry. It has a 110hp Johnson with a 13.25 X 17 prop. It currently does about 52-53mi/hr at 5000 rpm. Both the boat and motor have limited hours on them, are in mint condition, but were made in 1988 (it's been in the family since new). I...
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