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    Console

    Re: Console I hand made my own console using PVC 3/4" lumber. It goes by the product name of AZEK. it's used in the building industry. Not cheap ($140.00 for a 4X8 sheet) but it will outlast anything on the market including fiberglass. It's a little heavy but it will never fade or warp or...
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    Mercury Outboard Identification

    I need HELP guys. I just purchased a Mercury 2 stroke outboard which I am told is a 1997 or newer engine. It only has 1 carb on it. The number I've found on the top right side of the head according to iboats is for a 90 hp engine. The motor cover says its a 70. The engine has been completely...
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    Hard Top Toons?

    Re: Hard Top Toons? My top is made out of 1" sq. aluminum tubing that is open frame. I had a Sunbrella snap on cover made from the old original vinyl cover. I did not have any supports for it so I took 4 pcs of 1-1/4" X 8' sq. tubing & placed pieces of solid square stock welded into the ends &...
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    Johnson 90 HELP

    I'm fairly new to boating & need some information as to where to go & find what I need. I have just purchased a used Johnson 2000 90 HP with t/t that has the VRO setup on it & it's mounted on a 1999 CREST Fisherman DL 22 footer. It has been sitting around for about a year. Is there any place I...
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    Water in Pontoons!

    Re: Water in Pontoons! Since you are going to strip the pontoon down & polish the logs, it would be a great time to pressure test them. you can get all the fittings PLUS a 3 PSI gauge for around $30.00 & do it yourself if you have an air compressor. I just found out I had a leak on the...
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    Need some advice

    I have a 1986 70 HP Johnson outboard that I am told needs new rings do to low compression. I am also told that the carbs on my engine have fixed needle valves whereas the new engines (1995 & up) have adjustable needle valves thereby allowing for a much better setting. What I am interested in...
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    Need some advice

    I'm not sure if I am posting this in the right place or not so if I'm not could someone tell me where I need to post it correctly. I have a 1986 70 HP Johnson that I am trying to find out if its possible or even feasible to buy & install the newer type carbs for it that have the adjustable...
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    Replacing rings in Johnson 70

    I am told the rings need to be replaced in my 1987 Johnson 70 because it will not idle below 1200 rpm in gear. I was told its because of the rings & as I am not an outboard mechanic I really don't know. What I would like to know is what is a "reasonable & fair" price to have this done? I was...
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    1987 Johnson Control

    I've got a 1987 Johnson 70 hp engine with t/t that uses the original side mount control box. I would like to change it out to a newer style unit I see on a lot of pontoon & other boats. Does anyone know how much is involved in chang it out? I would like to mount it on my steering console...
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    Relocating Pontoon Transom

    Re: Relocating Pontoon Transom As I am not an engineerI have no way of calculating it. I do know that moving it back 24 inches shouldn't make the much of a difference on a 24 ft pontoon boat. As far as balance goes that is just a matter of trial & error. I see no need in chageing either the...
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    Relocating Pontoon Transom

    Re: Relocating Pontoon Transom Jeff, thanks for the pics. Your transom is "inset" compared to the way I am going to do mine. Mine will extend beyond the back of the logs approximatly 13 inches. My logs are "U" shaped & by adding two "Z" bar cross members & adding some splash plates I think I...
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    Relocating Pontoon Transom

    Re: Relocating Pontoon Transom Here is a picture of the transom area. What I am proposing on doingis moving the trnasom back to the end of the motor area by adding one cross member in order to keep the engine supported just as it is now. Not being an engineer I believe by adding a cross...
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    Relocating Pontoon Transom

    I have a 1984 JC 24' pontoon boat rated for a 90 hp engine. The transom is "inset" 45 inches taking away a lot of usable deck space. I plan on using a Johnson 70 hp engine instead of the 90 which I understand is about 50 lbs lighter then a 90 engine. I want to move the transom back so the engine...
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    Engine Relocation

    If there is sufficient structual support to move an outboard on a pontoon boat rearward that is rated for a 90 hp engine but will be using a 70 hp, is there any problem doing so other then the lengh of the steering cables & possibly the balance of the boat. I'm talking moving the engine 18in...
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    Pontoon Deck Thickness

    I'm starting a rebuild on a pontoon & was wondering if I can get by using 1/2inch marine plywood instead of 3/4 inch. There is a big dieerence in the price of the two sizes in my area. The pontoon is a JC 23ft that is built very solid & thats why I was wondering if I could get by with using 1/2...
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