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    70's Johnson seahorse 35 issues?

    How big are your 3 people and what else are you carrying onboard ?? My neighbor weighs 375 lbs so three of him would be a bunch of weight !!
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    I thought towing doubles was legal in some states? 😁

    Driver probably didn't realize it came off.....or at least was his excuse !!
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    Upgrading from 70hp to 90hp

    I have a 16' Sylvan side console that is rated for 80 hp...I have a 40 hp 2 stroke on it, 195 lbs....could not imagine a 330 lb motor on the back....when I stand back on the transom (165 lbs) I don't have much freeboard at the transom!! You might stand back there and see how your does....what...
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    Im fed up with this Boating life.

    I think someone took advantage of you and your money !! Boats are definetly not cheap, that is why mine gets excellent care!!
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    Boat not planing

    Even moving weight around wont make it plane out with the 25 ??? Hard to believe !! Unless your 6 is one heavy motor !!
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    Im fed up with this Boating life.

    Stop using used stuff, it is akways a crap shoot... If someone did it for you, go back to them, they sold you a pig with lipstick...
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    Boat Cover

    If your gonna trailer it, then custom covers are the only ones that last. Just to keep the dust off when stored then aftermarket/ over the counter will work
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    Boat not planing

    Kicker motor tilted up when running the boat...that 25 hp should plane with no issues. Move the weight around until the right balance is found. Not only finding the right prop, but also the right trim ....You can start by putting a straight edge along the boat bottom sticking out to the motor...
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    Which bearing kits do you guys prefer?

    I take the old bearings and go to J&G bearings in Toledo and replace them with quality Timken and other brand name bearings...
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    Boat Cover

    Find a cover/ tarp maker but gonna be expensive !! Also check for old car collectors/ restorers as the folks that redo the interiors also make boat covers as a side line, for normally less money.
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    which wheel bearing cap

    The seals usually fail from the back side, just look back there for signs of grease comming out. Most seals fail from over filling, most greasable hubs have some type of way to tell when they are filled.
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    200 efi

    How do you know the prop is not slipping....cant test it by hand...is the prop venting ?? Try adjusting the trim ??
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    which wheel bearing cap

    All work well if used properly... Bearings still need serviced at least every other year even with any type of bearing buddy system. To many install them then forget about them until something bad happens. Or they overfill and blow out the seals. I have used a few different brands and models...
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    What am I looking at?

    He said he took them out without noting their position and doesn't know where each one went. Knowing what size wont do any good unless he knows where it went..
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    2004 four stroke 40 hp Mercury 40elptefi doesn't turn over

    Have the starter tested or your just guessing. Also have your battery load tested, just because it checks 12.8 resting, it may have an internal short that can drop that voltage below minimum voltage when a load is added on...
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    Embarrassing question

    You should add 2.5 oz of TCW3 oil for each gallon of gas !! Add oil first, then add fuel to be sure it is mixed properly.
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    What am I looking at?

    Now you need ro backtrack each wire as to where it goes....depending on what it powers will determine what size fuse you will need !! No easy way to sort it out....When I take things apart, I have a marker and tape handy to everything gets labeled, I have learned that the hard way....many times...
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    Should I be worried

    Double up the bunks then they will support the load..
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    1975 SS160 weight?

    Front wheel drive should not be an issue at the ramp, rear wheel drive on a slippery ramp can be a big issue. Years back my old Taurus wagon was front wheel drive and towed 2200 lbs boat and trailer with O issues. I am not a fan of front wheel drive vehicles, but on a slippery boat ramp, they...
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    does anyone know?

    I would update with a plug like the one shown, these work better. Do clean out that hole really well, probably some rust particles stuck in there causing issues...common problem...
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