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    35 Mercury or 50 Johnson?

    I am looking at re-powering my new to me , early 1980's 14' fiberglass runabout, the 1981 Johnson 70hp it came with is too much motor for me and too heavy. There are currently 2 used motors I am considering as they are both within my budget. Both are electric start and 20" shaft, and come with...
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    Correct procedure for compression test

    I want to do a compression test on a 1981 Johnson 70 hp, (never done a compression test on anything) The Clymer manual I have says, do it with the engine warm, well that's the first problem, the engine won't start, so does it really make a difference whether its warm or cold? It also says...
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    Removing control cables

    Boat came with a 1981, Johnson 70hp, but want to re-power with something smaller, and also do work on transom, so it must come off,but haven't decide whether I will sell motor with/without controls, I might need them for the new motor, (used, but new to me), but either way, they need to be...
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    Correct oil/gas mix for 1965, West Bend 9hp

    just acquired a 9hp West Bend, which I believe to be a 1965, may be wrong, but from what I can find online, its the only year they made a 9hp, I did see it running using a 50-1 mix, but not sure if that is the correct mixture. Want it to last, so don't want to use the wrong mix, most things...
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    Whats it Worth?

    Don't know if 1970's era Hourston Glascraft were sold in the U.S., so question may be best answered by fellow Canucks, but all opinions welcome. Looked at a mid to late 1970's 14'.5 Hourston Glascraft Fiberglass runabout, age guess is based on windshield being flat (not curved), small angled...
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    What year/model is this Starcraft

    Thinking of going to look at an aluminum StarCraft, ad says its 16ft, but it's 3 hours away, so before I do, does anyone have an idea, based on these pictures what year and or model it might be, and any specs, like weight, maximum hp or weight capacity, I think it's early 1960's based on some...
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    Are Rotten Stringers a concern?

    Until I read something on here one day, I never really new that stringers and transoms on fiberglass boats could rot, I can see how a rotten transom could be a problem, especially with a heavy motor on it, but how important is it to know if a stringer is rotten? if a boat is currently being...
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    Spongy Floor

    16 ft Double hull fiberglass runabout from mid 1980's, the outside hull seems solid, but when standing inside, the fiberglass floor seems spongy, is that normal? or could the fiberglass be breaking down or? I have only been in single hull fiberglass boats before, but the boats only $200, and am...
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    How heavy might a 12-14ft boat be??

    I am thinking of getting an older, fiberglass, 12' to 14', (but no longer), runabout, you know, windshield, steering wheel, remote controls, etc, maybe seating for 4, (probably back-back seats), with maybe a 25-35hp older, outboard. Problem is we have a 4cyl, front wheel drive, and don't...
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    2hp won't stay at full throttle on its own

    have a 1980 2 hp Johnson, runs fine except when I put the lever to full throttle and let go, within about 5 seconds it works its way back to about 1/2 to 3/5 throttle, the bolt holding the linkage is as tight as it can go, any suggestions? Thanks
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    Correct Spark Plug for a 1980 Johnson 2hp

    Before buying a new spark plug, I Googled to find which one to use on a 1980 2hp Johnson Seahorse, model J2RCSM, problem is I get different numbers coming up, so how do I know which one is the right one or the best one , and why is it best?, Most say use Champion or NGK, but the numbers vary...
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    2 hp. 1978 Evinrude, how hot is too hot?

    just got a 1978 2hp Evinrude, in almost showroom condition for only $100, looks, starts and runs like new, but when I touch the head area around the spark plug its pretty hot. But don't how if its too hot or normal. The impellor seems to be working fine, with a good mist coming out of the 4...
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    1970 Johnson 1.5, runs then just dies

    1970 Johnson 1.5 hp, new Champion plug, (.030), older, but good condition points (.020), new head gasket, carb taken apart and cleaned, new fuel (50-1), inside of tank is spotless, it takes quite a few pulls to get it started, ran it wot, set high speed control, ran at idle to set low speed, let...
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    Any tips for head gasket replacement on 1970 1.5hp Johnson

    To try and solve the ongoing problem of water on the tip of the spark plug, which may/may not be the cause of my engine only running for a few seconds, before having to remove the plug, dry it off, then try again. I am going to replace the head gasket as per suggestions from my previous post. I...
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    wet spark plug

    just got a 1970 Johnson 1.5hp. have cleaned out the gas tank and carb, fresh gas(50-1) new Champion plug (.030) set points (.020.) new plug wire, started after about 20 pulls, ran for about 5 minutes, slowly tried adjusting the hi low, then it died, has fired a few times since but won't run...
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    1970 1.5hp Johnson, oil in test tank & runs rough

    Just picked up a 1970 Johnson 1.5 hp at a garage sale for $25, before trying to start, I removed the carb, and the gas tank, cleaned both out, put new gas (50-1) in the tank, filled up a garbage can with water, 14 pulls later it started, runs a bit rough at times, but fine at others, have...
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    2.2hp Mercury won't start

    I just inherited a 1985 Mercury 2.2hp, it hadn't been used in a few years, (gas was drained after last use). Bought new spark plug, (and wire) adjusted to .040. but no spark, checked points, found they weren't opening, so adjusted to .020. Rechecked for spark at plug, it was nice and bright...
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    11ft Rib vs 12ft Sib

    I recently purchased a 2013, 9.8 Tohatsu to use on my 12ft, sib, (rated max 9.9hp) soft bottom, inflatable keel, aluminum floor, but have a chance for a good deal on an 11ft, rib,(rated max 15hp) fiberglass bottom, wood floor. what difference, if any will I see between the two boats using the...
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    Speed differance between a Tohatsu 9.8 or 15

    Hi everyone, newbie here, so go easy. I have a 12' , soft bottom inflatable, and I have a chance to get a great deal on a new Tohatsu, but can't decide which one, a 9.8 or a 15, the dry weight of the 9.8 is 81.5 lbs, while the 15 is 114.4 lbs, what I am trying to decide, is does the extra 33lbs...
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