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    1975 70hp johnson

    Took the boat out this last weekend and had a blast on the lake but ran into a couple of problems. For some reason the bilge wasn't pumpiing out the water that accumulated from getting in and out of the boat while tubing. Bought a new one and shortened the tubign and the new one seems to work...
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    Trailer Tire Size and Load Rating?

    I have 13" wheels on my trailer currently and want to go to a smaller size so I don't have to back down into the water to launch. I launch at some shallow launches and always have to put my back tires into the water to launch. Boat and trailer filled and ready for the lake weight 1200 lbs. So...
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    Green coating melting from stator

    Ok I have the green coating from the stator melting down the engine from under the flywheel. How do I determine whether it is the stator or the recitifier. I have read numerous posts and that is how I found out that the recitifier is also a common reason for the green coating on the stator...
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    Keel roller

    My keel roller has split in half, so I have ordered a new one. I was just wondering if I should adjust the placement of the keel roller from it's current position so this doesn't happen again. The boat is a 15' Ebbtide Tri Hull, I will try to get a picture posted tomorrow. The splitting of...
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    Motor cut out at WOT

    Hi, as most know I am new and I just took my boat out today. The launch went well, the motor started up idled for a while and then I started my line around the lake. I planed out pretty quick and was gaining speed nicely. Hit WOT and started to make my turn. Straightened out from the turn...
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    Boat Speed?

    Hi, I found this link and I am wondering how accurate it is. This is the link http://go-fast.com/boat_speed_predictions.htm If you scroll down you can put in your total boat weight, horsepower at the shaft, and has a list to select the constant that would apply to you based on your boat. Then...
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    Boat Ladders

    Hi, I am looking for a good cheap boat ladder. I have a 15' trihull with 70hp outboard. I have been looking at the portable hook ladders and the cleat rope ladders. Does anyone have any expierence with either, I think the cleat ladder seems a little dangerous, not sure if a cleat can hold...
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    15' trihull with 70hp johnson

    Hi, this is my first boat and I was wondering what I would be able to do with it besides fishing. I have a tube that came with it that is still new in box, it is 4ft round and I bought a tow rope 60ft. Just wondering if I would be able to ski with it? I don't plan on doing any competitions or...
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    changing prop

    I have a 1975 70 hp Johnson outboard, 13 spline thru hub exhaust. I plan on changing the Prop this one is a little banged up but I will keep it as a spare. I have referenced the parts catalog and determined that 13 1/4" x 17" pitch is the stock replacement and have found the cheapest one to be...
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    70 hp Johnson Question

    HI, I am new to the forum and new to boating. Motor is a 1975 70 hp 3 cyl Johnson Outboard I bought a motor flush or Muff so I could start the boat to make sure eveything was working. Water comes out the 4 holes that are a couple of inches above the water inlet holes. And water comes out of...
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