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    Bilge Pump Auto or Not

    My aft bilge has two wires while my forward bilge pump(which needs to be replaced) has three. The switch on the dash is only a two way (on/off) switch. It turns the aft bilge on and off so I know this pump is working. Does this mean that the rear bilge is strictly on/off and that the forward...
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    Electronic Nightmare

    The wiring on my new (used) 1991 22' Sunbird WAC powered by a 94 225 Jonny is a nightmare. Wires have been cut, spliced, respliced, attached to the wrong leads, run everywhichway, etc. The bilge and ignition switches work. The tack, gas gauge, volt meter also are in working order. The...
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    Electronic Nightmare

    The wiring on my new (used) 1991 22' Sunbird WAC powered by a 94 225 Jonny is a nightmare. Wires have been cut, spliced, respliced, attached to the wrong leads, run everywhichway, etc. The bilge and ignition switches work. The tack, gas gauge, volt meter also are in working order. The...
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    Sea Tow or NO!

    In CT., Sea Tow doesn't seem to be as expensive as in Florida. I have a $300 towing rider as part of my boat insurance policy. In CT., I never went over the $300 policy limit for a tow (15 mile average). I hear that in Florida, a tow of 15 or 20 miles goes much higher. If that's true, I'll...
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    VRO? Yes or No

    My 22' Sunbird Wac is ready to go. The 225 Johnson (1994) has had it's VRO system disconnected by the previous owner. Should I:<br />a. Leave it disconnected and premix at 50:1?<br />b. Reconnect the present VRO system, premix<br /> an auxilary tank and run to see if the system<br />...
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    Sunbird Fuel Capacity

    I have a 1991 22' Sunbird walk around cuddy with a 225 Johnson. Can anyone tell me what the fuel capacity is for this rig? Sunbirds are no longer manufactured and no dealer has been able to help me out.<br />Stalker
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    Sunbird Fuel Capacity

    I have a 1991 22' Sunbird walk around cuddy with a 225 Johnson. Can anyone tell me what the fuel capacity is for this rig? Sunbirds are no longer manufactured and no dealer has been able to help me out.<br />Stalker
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    Lower unit gear lube question

    I have a Johnson 225 (1994). I have a quart of 100% synthetic Penzoil lower unit gear lube (SAE 75W-90,API GL-5). Is this a good quality lower unit oil, or should I use something else like Johnson lower unit gear lube?<br />Stalker
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    Is VRO system connected?

    I bought a rig with a 1994 Johnson 225. I'm not sure if the VRO system is connected. The gas line and oil line from the oil holding tank both slip into a small square coupling with 4 nipples on it (2 on each side). The oil and gas line each go into the 2 nipples on the left of this connection...
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    Bottom Paint Application

    I have a 22' Sunbird walk around cuddy that I am going to keep in a wet slip. The boat will be in the water six months a year and stored on a trailer the other six months. I would like to paint the bottom myself while it's on the trailer do to the high cost of having it done at a marina. I...
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    To trailer or not

    I have a 22' Sunbird on a galvanized dual axel trailer (no brakes) that I bring to the marina once a year to launch (1/2 mile away) and to a storage facility (1/2 mile away) also once a year. These are the only times a year the boat is moved on a trailer. I haven't been able to find the weight...
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    225 HP Johnson Ocean Pro

    Sorry for being a pain with all these questions but, were all 1995 225 Johnson Ocean Pros VRO? I have been reading a lot about the pros and cons of this sytem. Many say they disconnect the VRO and simply add oil to the gas tank at a 50:1 ratio. If I decided to disconnect or bypass the system...
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    1977 15 HP Johnson warped head?

    Bought a 1977 15 HP Johnson outboard at a yard sale for $35. Took it apart and cleaned the carb (looked like someone filled it with molasses) and had to replace the thermostat. Lower unit had a golf ball size hole in it caused by the owner laying it on it's side outdoors where it froze. Fixed...
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    reliability of 1995 225 HP Johnson Ocean Pro

    Is the 1995 Johnson 225 HP Ocean Pro a reliable engine? This one is carburated and looks brand new. There is not a mark on it and has not been repainted or tounched up. She runs real strong. She sits on a 1991 22' Sunbird walk around cuddy. <br />Stalker
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    Reliability of 1995 Johnson Ocean Pro 225 HP

    Is the 1995 Johnson Ocean Pro 225 HP carburated a reliable outboard?<br />Stalker
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    What's the best rig for 5K?

    Just moved to Florida West Coast from CT. and looking to buy a cc/wac rig for about 5K. High and Dry's are tooooooooooooo expensive and wet slips I hear are a little iffy down here, so I'll need a rig with a trailer. I have a Jeep Wrangler (6 cylinder/standard and a mini van with a towing...
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    What's the best rig for 5K?

    Just moved to Florida West Coast from CT. and looking to buy a cc/wac rig for about 5K. High and Dry's are tooooooooooooo expensive and wet slips I hear are a little iffy down here, so I'll need a rig with a trailer. I have a Jeep Wrangler (6 cylinder/standard and a mini van with a towing...
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