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  1. LaqueRatt

    Help IDing a Johnson

    Boo! That's what I was thinking. The 9.9 has a busted upper thrust bushing and they don't make 'em anymore. Used ones are stupidly expensive.
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    Help IDing a Johnson

    Sorry, this is just something on the local FB MP I saw. No additional pics. I was mostly curious as to whether or not could use parts from this on my 76 rude 9.9. Been looking for a Johnnyrude parts motor all winter. Found one, but sold before I could grab it.
  3. LaqueRatt

    Help IDing a Johnson

    Can anybody tell me the size and approximate year of this one?
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    Not permitted
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    Worm Bed Anyone?

    Dug it out deeper. Wasn't easy. Added 18" of gravel. A waste of time. Pretty sad. The worms now live in a condo next to a swimming pool. Guess I'm gonna have to move this thing someplace else.
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    Worm Bed Anyone?

    Picked up 200 or so crawlers last night after the big rain. Was surprised to see any since the ground was hard not much more than a week ago. A lot of scrawny ones, but some big guys too. Now I got something to restock the bed with after I re-do it. What's good to put in there besides shredded...
  7. LaqueRatt

    Worm Bed Anyone?

    Well you sure called that one airshot. I dug into the bed today and wow, what a mucky mess. Surprisingly there were pretty many nightcrawlers, but thiink the red worms all died. I'm going to do what you suggested and dig the hole deeper and add gravel underneath.
  8. LaqueRatt

    Which Side Left???

    Well the cop was impressed with it and called it good. I thought it was sort of half-ass, but he asked if the BMV sent it to me! So all is good. Took a month and 6 forms, but just one trip to the license branch away from getting it titled and registered.
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    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    Gotcha. I'm beginning to think you guys may have saved my ass on this one. The cheap price really got me thinking. It even has a title! What a rare and wonderful plus! LOL
  10. LaqueRatt

    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    That makes a whole lot of sense. Thank you.
  11. LaqueRatt

    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    Wow, that's a bit pricey. Then you got all those upholstered pieces along the gunwales. In a former life and in another century I worked in a custom van shop and did a whole lot of upholstery work. Is this beyond the scope of somebody willing to tool up who has at least some skills?
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    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    I appreciate all you old salts weighing in on this one and I know you're all right. It's just such a pretty boat and is priced at 1/4 what similar boats are listed for. Maybe not for me, but a bargain still I'm thinking. I'm not a fan of Force either, although to be honest I don't know much...
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    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    My thinking is this is like buying a car with fresh paint and a bunch of bondo underneath. Not a forever ride, but maybe good for a few years? If the floor starts feeling weak, out comes the For Sale sign! I'll likely pass on this even though it seems worth the money, but a lot of boats I'm...
  14. LaqueRatt

    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    Yeah, I know. It's and old glass boat. Well past it's prime. The floors are bare though so no hidden rot. Thing is the upholstery looks pretty worn out. Any idea what it could cost to get it redone? I've made covers for some snowmobile seats, if I bought a decent sewing machine would this be a...
  15. LaqueRatt

    Worm Bed Anyone?

    Thanks for all the tips. I try to remember to throw some veggie scraps and coffee grounds on top once in awhile and it is in the shade. There's a few holes in the bottom, but the ground is mostly clay. No idea how well it drains. Ground seems thawed. When this rain gives up guess I'll poke...
  16. LaqueRatt

    Worm Bed Anyone?

    When I was a kid my grandparents backyard was the lake. We always had a worm bed, but I also remember hunting night crawlers pretty often. So not so sure we were farming them. Maybe just keeping them handy. Attaching a pic of my meager attempt. Hoping to find it full of big juicy worms, but...
  17. LaqueRatt

    Worm Bed Anyone?

    Decided to get back into fishing and started a worm bed last year. Buried an old recycling bin that is about 2' deep. Our compost bin is full of red worms if you dig down to the bottom so I put a bunch of those in there. We get pretty cold winters here so wondering if the worms will still be...
  18. LaqueRatt

    Which Side Left???

    I get your "drift" Roscoe, but really would rather not make 3 more tags!
  19. LaqueRatt

    Which Side Left???

    I applied to the state of Indiana BMV and obtained a Motor Vehicle ID No. for my home built trailer. Stamped a tag for it, but am not sure where to put it: "MVINs affixed to trailers must be fastened to the left front side of the trailer tongue and be in plain view." Checked my other boat and...
  20. LaqueRatt

    First Year Electronic Ignition?

    I agree it's a last resort type of thing, but sometimes you just aren't going to let that machine beat you. Also that feeling you get when you fix what everyone else says can't be fixed. Next time before digging out the goop, try warming it gently for a few minutes and see what happens. Zero...
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