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  1. JimS123

    Revived Johnson TD 20!

    That's a classic worth more than you know. When our Dads and Grandpas went fishing in the early 1940's many rented rowboats. When they came back from the war they bought outboards. Johnson production resumed in 1946. When the TD-20 went out of production in 1949, it is said that it was the...
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    Running transducer cables in express cruiser.

    Mine has a transducer / temp combo, plus a separate speed paddlewheel. Two plugs and 2 wires - the hole was a lot bigger than 1/2". Both wires have clamps right abot at the waterline, and again about 1/2 way up. The clamshell covers the hole, which was well sealed. The OEM pitot tube is...
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    AGM Battery Suggestions

    IMHO, no PWC should come with a flooded lead acid battery. The battery in my 1 year old Yami will be replaced this Spring with an AGM. What's the general consensus?....what's the best today?....An Odyssey, a Deka, or another brand?
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    Baitcasting reel?

    I use Penns on 7 foot Eagle Claw Trolling rods. These are old USA ECs, not the new china ones. 36# braid with lead core - it changes color every 10 yards. We fish in about 25' of water and troll at 1.9 mph with 4 colors out. That drops the lure to about 19' down, right where the big ones...
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    Baitcasting reel?

    As a kid I used closed face spinning reels. For the past 60 years I used open face spinning reels. Shakespears are good, Mitchells and Pfluegers are better. The other day I was in Cabelas and their reel display must have had at least 50 of the fancy bait casting reels. I couldn't belive the...
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    Can someone help me identify the boat on the left in this picture?

    Yup, that's exactly the same one I had. Mine was bought brand new in 1971 for $2900. It came with an Evinrude 60 HP 3-cyl Triumph. I upgraded to a 75HP Johnson Stinger in 1978 and sold it in 1984. The pic below was taken in 2011 when the second owner sold it after it had been garage kept for...
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    Priming and painting question just happens to be boat related.

    For OBs I use rattle can self etching primer, which is a medium green. I topcoat that with white or black and everything in between and see no difference. Topcoat with a light coat followed by a second light coat followed by a medium heavy wet coat, with an hour between coats. Don't forget...
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    Unstuck a Stuck Engine

    I've gotten stuck engines running again in the past, but this one is a particular bugger. It's a 1941 Johnson 9.3 HP twin and the pistons are froze solid. Its beeen soaking for a month now. One piston is all the way up and the other all the way down. I've pulled the exh manifold and can see...
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    Bow flag pole

    Piece of cake. Personally, I wouldn't own a boat that didn't have a bow pennant and a stern flag. If your bow light or your bow rail's bow form have a hole in it, buy a mahogany flagpole and whittle the end to fit the hole. If you have neither, then buy a simple flagpole socket, either straight...
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    DIY boat storage stand?

    My workshop has a 16' door so I didn't have the same problem. My working stands are 2x4's with the top covered with a remnant piece of carpet. If the door were too small I would have put casters on the stand and unloaded the boat in the driveway.
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    2015 Waverunner Winterizing

    Hate the thought, but I like to be prepared ahead of time. Anyone familiar with the 2015's with the new "RIDE" system? Just paid $85 for a full shop manual and it is basically useless. It tells what to do in some cases, but doesn't explain how to do it. Worse than that it shows maintenance...
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    Failed winch...almost lost the boat...(with pics)

    A safety chain catches the boat as it flies in the air after something fails. A secure bow tie down won't allow the boat to move in the first place. Mine isn't home made, its OEM original equipment.
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    Mounting a flag on a 12ft Aluminum boat

    Mine is a Starcraft 14 footer. Most tinnies have an aluminum bow form, plus transom forms with handles. My flag is attacghed to a simple flagpole socket, screwed into the transom form with self tapping screws.
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    Jet Boats Are Out - Outboards Are IN

    Last year was the year of the outboard. Many manufacturers that previously only sold I/Os introduced OB models. This year, even more companies followed suit. Based on my own persomnal observations there were more new OB boats than Jets last season. While recently on vacation in the...
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    Yamaha Waverunner Battery Drain

    SeaDoos have a continuous parasitic drain from the security system. I put a battery switch on all of mine that were garage kept since security was not an issue. That kept the batteries full all of the time. Does a Yamaha FX HO Cruiser have the same issue, or can they be left connected all the...
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    Factory Gloss On Wood Accents

    Boaters have been doing it literally for centuries. Sure, new products come out all the time, but the old standards are still the old standards. Spar varnish! Look at my deck. Is that good enough?
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    Kicker mount on swim deck.

    I agree. The swim platform is not strong enough, plus its too low in the water to make it usable. My heavy duty bracket has been on the boat for 31 years now and the 9.9 OB has never come off. She rides well ijn the water and on the highway.
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    Unique, Very Cool, or Awesome Boat f/s

    Converted helms are a common item in woodworking circles. What's even cooler is a complete transom cut off and turned into a couch. Prop, exhaust pipes and all intact. Nothing like a Lyman. Ours is a 1952...
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    planning to build my own boat

    I saw the article as well, and boy did that bring back memories.... I built my first boat when I was 19, financed by a part time job at MickyDees flipin burgers. It was a precut kit for $165 - a 16' OB Runabout. They also sold a kit trailer and that was another $100. A brand new 40 HP Evinrude...
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    Stingray boats

    Our 190 Stingray is in the middle of her 31st season and we couldn't be happier. We used to upgrade every few years. The fact that we haven't since 1984 says it all. Our son's Stingray is now in her 7th season. We are Lake boaters - Lakes Erie and Ontario. Plus the mighty Niagara River. We have...
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