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    looking at repower options

    The late 80s Mercury 135 black max gave up the ghost recently so I'm looking at my options for a repower and would appreciate any input. The boat is a 2000 18ft fiberglass Smokercraft V180, 96" beam, dry weight of ~1300 with a max HP rating of 175. With the old motor it would get on plane...
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    1998 130hp 2 stroke - Concerns?

    Looking to change boats and came across a candidate with a 1998 130 2 stroke Yamaha. The boat and motor both look clean and well taken care of, but I honestly don't know much about Yamaha outboards. I've always been an OMC guy and my dad Mercury. Is there any reason to stay away from this...
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    Looking for a pedestal to fit this bil...

    Hey guys, been browsing through Springfield, Attwood, etc and am having a hard time finding exactly what I'm looking for. Here's what I want: 1. removable. 2. adjustable from 13-16 (or thereabouts) 3. driver position safe #3 seems to be the big hangup. Does such a pedestal exist?
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    Need suggestions on adding pedestal seats

    Hey guys, I decided this spring's project will be swapping out the old back to back folding seats with some pedestal seats to free up some space and make the fish 'n ski more of a fish 'n fish... I've decided on the seats...
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    Johnson temp alarm

    Took the boat out for the first time this year. Started fine then idled great for about 5 minutes. Then a high pitched alarm went off which I assume is the overheat alarm. My water pump stream was fine and I didnt have any issues last time out last year. Motor would not restart till I let it...
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    The decarb process...

    I read the decarb thread listed in the top secret sticky file. Is it possible to do this process, or an alternative that doesn't involve the "wot spin" as described? Here's the post I'm referring to: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=2648076#post2648076 It's a drive to the lake, plus...
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    Escutcheon Plate/Cover

    Anyone know where to buy an escutcheon plate? It's the little plate with the "bubble" to allow the tube to come out that you screw to your transom to cover the hole for a fish finder/speedo cable. So far I've struck out at Home Depot/Lowes, the local auto parts store, the marina, AND the...
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    '82 115hp Champion Plugs

    I'm sure this topic has been discussed a lot. I searched but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. Seems to me that the consensus on the board is that for the most part Champion is the plug to go with for these motors. I'm looking at replacing mine in my '82 115 Johnson. The...
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    Speedometer (pitot) tubing

    I'm moving my speed pickup and am short on tubing. Is there anything special about the tubing or can I just grab some bulk vacuum hose from the auto parts store? I think it's 1/8 size, correct?
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    Turning Point Hustler

    Received my 13 3/4 x 15 Hustler from iboats today (speedy shipping) I noticed on the box is lists that only props with a 17 pitch and higher are vented. I just thought I would point this out since the product info page on these props both on Turning Points website and iboats boast this...
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    Probably dumb Smart Tabs question

    Got my Smart Tabs in today (speedy shipping from iboats). The instructions say to mount 3-5 inches from the edge of the transom. On my boat, doing so would place the tab over a edge or contour (not sure of the name). I assume this is ok? Pics follow. The first shows the transom, the second...
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    Quick questions about lower unit oil change

    Changing the lower unit oil on my '82 115 Johnson and have a couple quick questions: 1. Does to motor need to be trimmed all the way down/up or level in order to get the most oil out? 2. My Clemens manual says to fill the bottom hole till oil comes out the top, then drain 1 ounce to allow for...
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    Need a new prop

    Sorry if some of this is a repeat of my "need help identifying my prop" thread. I got it ID'd so I thought I'd start a new thread about the replacement. Boat is a 1981 Mark Twain V-Sonic 170. 17ft, V hull, heavy for its size from what I've read. Motor is a 1982 Johnson 115, 2:1 gear ratio...
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    Need help identifying prop

    I recently purchased a boat with an aluminum prop. One of the blades has a sizable bend/chunk out of it. As such, I'd like to replace it. The problem is, I can't find any make/model information on it anywhere. I looked all around the outside and inside the hub. The only thing I can see on...
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