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    1990 70 hp Johnson - Tired powerhead, worth a rebuild?

    So I’ve done it again. I’ve gone and dragged home another motor that is less than ideal. It runs but just OK. lumpy idle, lazy top end. I’m assuming it’s due to the fact it has low compression. I would’ve walked away from it but these motors are so hard to find in my area. It came with a...
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    Tilt and trim crossover compatibility?

    Hey guys, is there a cross reference somewhere that I could check regarding OMC tilt and trim crossover compatibility? I have a blown 1990 60 horse with a good power and trim unit. Wondering if it will fit a 1981 60 hp J60ELCIA motor (2 cyl) Thanks
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    16’ super sport minimum optimum power?

    What do you guys figure the bare minimum power should be for a 16’ super? (As a fishing boat, no skiing) my brother has tried a 35 with some success (2 people and fishing gear though he says it just gets on plane. He wants to try a 50. Im trying to repower also and I’m thinking a 50 (for me)...
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    Differences between 50/60/70 hp lower units between 1988 and 1989?

    I've read the sticky on lower unit compatibility though I couldn't see anything on driveshaft spline count for either years. Any other differences?
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    What's the best top for my needs?

    I've been debating on what top to get for my 16' aluminum bow rider. On one hand a bimini top appeals as its cheaper and readily available. On the other hand, I'm wondering if a walkthrough stand up top is better for me. But I've never had either so I dont know what they are lke to use. The...
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    Ground issue?

    Hey guys, I think I read somewhere that nothing should ever be grounded to aluminum boat hull. In leaning over the gunnel trying to sort out a bit of a rats nest, I have discovered there is voltage getting to the hull. I kept getting a tingle in my arm. I checked with a multimeter and found that...
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    Help with OMC controls with tilt and trim?

    I just picked up a motor that came with controls and the tilt/trim harness. I’m not sure I have the right harness though as the pin plugs aren’t the same. Or maybe I have the wrong controls...they look a little older to me If you could please look at the connection plugs and let me know your...
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    Considering late 80's Johnson VRO - anything special to look for?

    Hey all, I hope everyone is doing ok. I'm looking at what I think is a 1988 or 89 Johnson 60 VRO. This one is sold as is with a lower unit issue. It's currently off the boat and comes with power trim and controls. I wont be able to do a compression test but the price reflects the "as-is"...
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    1970’s to 90’s OMC 60 to 75hp - worth rebuilding?

    Can we talk about the 60, 70 and maybe the 75hp OMCs from the 70’s through the 90’s? I hear that these motors are revered by quite a few people. I’ve acquired a few older ones as of late in the hopes that I’ll find gold, but all are parts motors. Are these motors typically good candidates for...
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    Genaric travel/all weather covers for 16' Starcraft Supersport?

    I like my mooring covers but they leak like a sieve. Not ideal for off season or travelling. Has anyone used a genaric "fit all" type brand with success? I'm already spending a ton on this boat, so I'm trying to avoid custom. My concerns with the SS boats is thier front rail system. I've got...
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    1975 Evinrude 75 hp. Water in all three cylinders??

    I just acquired a 75 hp Evinrude. In doing the initial assessment and preparing to do a compression test, We found a lot of grey oil in the cylinders. Turning it over without the plugs blew tons of oily junk out all over the place. We cranked it over until most of it stopped and then tried doing...
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    Seat slide question

    Hey Guys, I've been trying to determine whether seat slides will work for my application. I have a 16' aluminum runabout with sleeper seats. I cant stand up behind the wheel becase the seat is too close to the helm. I'm adding pedistal mount swivel seats but I dont want to order a slide base if...
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    Supersport fishing seat upgrade

    For those of you who put buckets or swivel seats in your Supersports (or other similar models), how high of a pedistal did you use? I've got the sleeper seats and they are awfully low. So I'm trying to find the optimum height for new seats. I dont want to be like this guy and I Love this video...
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    Thinking about getting a much larger boat - seeking suggestions on what fits my needs

    Hey everyone, I’m considering moving from camping to weekending and some cruising/travel in a boat. We live close to some of the best lakes and river systems in North America. There’s a 380k/250mi river system trek I’d like to do on my bucket list. I’m hoping for suggestions on what I should...
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    Custom dash ideas for Super Sport or walk through helms

    Hey all, I’m thinking about building a new dash for my Supersport. Both for the helm and the other console. For the helm, I want to fit a tach and speedo plus lights, bilge etc. It’s going to be pretty tight. I don’t want to do an over the top style cluster addition because I want to stuff the...
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    1980 70 hp OMC powerhead swap years?

    Hey everybody, I hope you are all safe and well in this pandemic crisis. Scary times upon us! I’ve got a stuck 1980, 70 hp Johnson. I have a 1976 that I think has a decent powerhead. And a 78 or 79 parts motor. Will any of these years cross over with the 80? Thanks stay safe and stay healthy...
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    Flip up buckets in an SS160?

    Anyone put flip up buckets in their SS or any other pre-90’s boats? Im considering these...
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    Factory fitted covers for Starcraft Supersport 160

    Has anyone found any factory built boat covers that fit the Starcraft SS160’s well? I’ve been searching online but the don’t seem to go back into the 70’s
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    Optimum tuning for kicker 2 strokes?

    My new to me 8hp Evinrude kicker gets a lot of exhaust spooge. I ran it for 10 hours last weekend trolling just above idle. It ran beautifully without so much as a hiccup but it had a great deal of white-grey spooge oozing out of the exhaust. The plugs were very wet and slightly oily. I...
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    1975 Merc 650 running issues

    I ran my motor a fair bit this week. Runs well to great most of the time. Startup is a bit rough (low throttle nresponse, lean sneezing, sudden dead stops, generally rough running) once warm it usually runs pretty good. This week, top end power felt off. It would run strong, then 95 or 90% then...
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