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    Prop Cross-Reference

    I have a 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100hp motor that I am wanting to replace with a newer motor. I also have 4 props for this motor of various pitches.<br /><br /> My question is what year/years motor will these props fit AND will they only fit Johnson/Evenrude? I would like to save some...
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    Attn Mods, Search page suggestion

    Mods, after searching over 450 hits for boat covers, I have come to the conclusion that your search page could use a makeover. After scrolling down the page, there is no way to go to the next page without returning to the top of that page to click on the "more matches" link. <br /><br />This...
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    Major Ooops!!!

    With all of the political, becoming personal, posts being made here at just the outset of the "off season" (yes I have been a part of them as well) I thought I'd add a little levity to the day and tell you about a major OOPS.<br /><br /> My students (sophomores) are creating a documentary about...
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    Why a license to fish but not to have kids?

    I find it apalling that two people with nothing more than a sperm and an egg can have kids. Today, I had a student serving a detention for being late. She is currently failing my class because of assignments not being turned in. Granted she is no rocket scientist and she definatly has twice...
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    New? idea for flotation

    I am replacing the floor in my 1966 Glasspar Seafair Sedan and have read many previous posts concerning the use of foam. It seems that many individuals advise against foam because it does not allow water to drain. <br /> I have an idea that may allow the use of foam and still allow water to...
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    View From The Peanut Gallery

    While recovering from a broken ankle, I took the family down to the boat ramp today to watch the fun. This is a very busy ramp with five lanes. I was amazed (and Horrified) at some of the things I saw today.<br /> 1. We watched a guy yell at his wife as she slid his Jeep CJ5 into the water...
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    Do I need counter rotating motors

    In my search for a 75-115 hp motor for my 17.5 seafair Sedan, I have found someone with 2 very nice mid-80's 50hp mercs for a decent price.<br /> Neither of these two motors are counter-rotating. Is it possible to run both these motors on my boat? It sure would solve the kicker motor need.<br...
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    Engine swap

    I have a 66 glasspar seafair sedan w/ a 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100hp motor that is causing me fits. I considering buying a newer motor to stop my headaches, both from the motor and my family. I know this old washing tub size motor is heavy and drinks like a fish. <br /> My first question...
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    Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Not Firing

    I have a 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100hp on a 17.5 ft Glasspar Cuddy Cabin. I cannot get this motor to fire and have been given a "guesstamate" of $900.0 to rebuild this motor. <br /> Any suggestions appreciated from rebuilding motor, to purchase of different motor and why, to using as a boat...
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