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  1. nphilbro

    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist. Well, here's a business for boat opportunity for you! lol
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    Evinrude 9.9 driveshaft stuck in powerhead

    Does anyone have any proven tricks to free a stuck driveshaft? Previous owner said it wasn't pumping water so I pulled the LU and it was a B*H! The driveshaft ended up staying in the powerhead and I've tried clamping it with a vice grips (around a rag) and levering it out, I hit it with a torch...
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    1973 Johnson 20 Lockout Lever Installation

    Re: 1973 Johnson 20 Lockout Lever Installation Here's the lockout mounted on the '77 9.9. Sorry it's not real clear. I was trying to get the tear down done quickly. I have to get the rebuild done in a day if I'm going to make any money on it.
  4. nphilbro

    Check out this bad boy!

    They had some of the unlimited hydros at the local airport. The crew wouldn't tell me much about the props (big secret!). This might also be a "prop propeller" and not even real (it's not connected to anything here). I used to fly model RC planes with Dave Vilwock when he was driving Miss Bud...
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    Rocket Launchers on a runabout

    I'm hoping you guys can help me out here. I've searched the forums and the web and haven't seen anything I like. I'd like to add rocket launchers on my boat 4-6 poles but keep the back and side deck clear from obstruction. There is about 6'x6' deck and rail I keep clear of non-essential gear. I...
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    '88 Evinrude 15hp lost thrust

    Re: '88 Evinrude 15hp lost thrust Problem solved! I've seen other other posts with similar issues so I hope this will assist. It was, indeed, exhaust escaping the front end of the lower unit/mid section drain holes. After tightening the bottom bolts back up she ran like a top all day on the...
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    '88 Evinrude 15hp lost thrust

    I haven't seen this one addressed yet. Hopefully some advice before I spend $40 on gas and launch for a failed lake test. Last weekend I took my boat out for 3 days of fishing and used my kicker (this one) for trolling approx. 8 hours or so over the course of 2-3 days. Typically a 1 1/2-2 mph...
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    Redundant charging from kicker?

    Re: Redundant charging from kicker? Thank you! Excellent link, George. I especially like how it outlines the logic and operations. It also verifies my assumption of potential damage to the charging systems without isolation. It looks like I'll use the "new" system with a simple shutoff bridge...
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    Redundant charging from kicker?

    Since my fishing pursuits take us into salt water currents I want to be sure I have as much mission critical redundancy as reasonable. I already have redundant propulsion, fuel source, fuel line, communications (w/cell phone), interior/exterior light source. Both engines use the same fuel mix...
  10. nphilbro

    1978 Evinrude 115, Need some expert help.

    Re: 1978 Evinrude 115, Need some expert help. FYI... here's a pic from CL on a '72. This should exclude the reeds.
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    1988 15hp Evinrude shift linkage after reinstalling lower unit

    I have search all over the forums and can't get a clear answer. 1988 Evinrude 15HP Longshaft w/extension plate I had to pull my lower unit and powerhead to fix a water flow issue - it was the classic "detonated" grommet blockage up at the powerhead. The motor was overheating and there was no...
  12. nphilbro

    Deadrise angle and prop position

    Re: Deadrise angle and prop position I need to mention: When shopping for props on various websites 19P is on the extreme high end and that is usually for smaller boats. Top speed with this prop is 36mph at 4700 thru 5000rpm after changing the tank and saw 36mph at 5000rpm with a 15p before...
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    Deadrise angle and prop position

    19.6ft fiberglass 20 degree deadrise Johnson 140 19P Last weekend I finally got around to hooking up - and using - the 50gal in-hull tank with 10 gallons and removed the temporary 6 gallon tank I had against the transom. The hull tank is positioned roughly 2 1/2ft at back end forward of stern...
  14. nphilbro

    Symptoms of bad rectifier?

    1980 Johnson 140hp J140TLCSA I'm not sure if this is a post about the rectifier, battery amps/voltage, or something else. I had been troubleshooting tach problems with this motor from day one but I didn't see any posts addressing a bad rectifier until I finally stumbled across one a month into...
  15. nphilbro

    Got caught in Dalco Passage rip tide without power.

    Equipment: 19 1/2ft Glasply Deep-V runabout O/B version with 20 degree deep-vee sea hull. Johnson 140hp outboard main. Evinrude 15hp pull start kicker. I would just like to share this little cautionary tale from today about how incredibly easy it is to get into trouble on the water...
  16. nphilbro

    Post pictures of the fish you catch!!

    Re: Post pictures of the fish you catch!! A couple of late season silvers here (shot this end of last season...sorry for tardiness). The boy nabbed his first pink this season too so of course we kept him all humped out and everything.
  17. nphilbro

    Should I mount my outboard to this setback plate?

    Re: Should I mount my outboard to this setback plate? Any transom issues I can address with engineered wood/metal/fiberglass fabrication. This transom is a whole lot more sturdy than anything on those converted inboards. I'm curious why you ask about extra power for bow lift. The weight of...
  18. nphilbro

    Should I mount my outboard to this setback plate?

    I have a 18" steel transom setback in the garage I'm seriously considering mounting. Originally it was on the back of a I/O to Outboard converted 17' Olympic. This sucker is heavy but incredibly strong. It looks a bit rough in the photo but it's only superficial and I'll sand and paint it right...
  19. nphilbro

    Need help on motor/prop setup

    I need a lot of help here so hopefully all this makes enough sense to prompt some replies for you good folks. I highly suspect my motor and prop set up are off. Both the boat and motor are new to me this year and I did a complete restoration over the winter but didn't make and structural...
  20. nphilbro

    1980 Glasply 19 1/2 foot - Stringer repair and restoration

    Re: 1980 Glasply 19 1/2 foot - Stringer repair and restoration There are still a few cosmetic things left to do but the heavy lifting is complete. I was inspected by the Coast Guard and passed. My wife reminded me she was sure this would be sitting in our garage for years! I guess being...
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