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    small transom crack issue

    Hi to all, I have a small crack on the keel (where it meets transom) right below drain plug hole. It's about eight inches long and opens up about 1/2 inch wide. Now, the boat is very wet in that area and would probably take months,inside and doing everything possible to remove water/moisture. I...
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    stator magnet question???

    Hi to all!.... Question; I have a 49hp Merc serial#5991367 I think it is about a 1979. The problem is when it was left outside the magnets rusted inside the flywheel and when I broke the engine loose to try to turn it over the magnets came off and a couple shattered. Now do I buy one used ( need...
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    Prop causes motor to rev high.

    I have a 19 foot 1969 Winner with a 1988115 (no pt/t) with a 13 3/4 R15mvc prop. When I first give it throttle the boat really jumps right up on plane. For a relatively heavy boat (2000 pounds I believe) it really throws you back if your not holding on to something securely. Once on plane she...
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    18hp evinrude rough idle

    Hi, I just rebuilt my carb from '72 18 hp rude and it runs pretty good now (thanks to help from forum!) I thought it was interesting that with the new kit there was a tiny wire clip for the float pin that attached to it to keep pin going up and down( the clip is the size of an eyebrow hair) I...
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    tilt trim not working

    Hi, my friend just bought a brand new bayliner with a mercruiser drive. The tilt/trim was working fine when we were out on the boat but when we got back and went to lower outdrive the pump was working but would not lower. Brought it to dealer and they bled it out but after getting home and...
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    1972 18hp won't stay running

    Hi, I just got this 18hp outboard recently from a local guy for $200.00. When I bought it he said it had an fine but hasn't been used in a while but should start and run. Anyway I changed the plugs and checked the comp. (120psi) after a few pulls it cranked up but only stayed running for about...
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    Is Bayliner decent first boat?

    Hi. my friend asked me to go with him to look at a 1988 18.5 i/o Bayliner bowrider, omc with trailer. It needs the usual cosmetic stuff for that year( faded peeling vinyl etc,) ant the seller says the outdrive is rebuilt as is the fuel pump + alternator ( changed/new). The hull is clean and...
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    Draggin' tail

    Hi, Having a hard time with adjusting jack plate. I have a 1969 17' Wellcraft runabout style. I put a 115hp Johnson 25" shaft and a Bob's manual w/ 5" setback.I've been told to raise cav. plate height 1" to 12" of setback so I estimated 1/2" raise for the 5" setback. I think the boat may be too...
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    jack plate drama

    Hello IBOATS forum, I have some questions maybe I can get some resolve on these issues. I recently bought a 1969 Wellcraft 17 ft. runabout 20 in. outboard transom. My 115 Johnson is a 25 in. so I have a Bob's 5 in. jack plate on. The plate is extended all the way and the the motor mounting holes...
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    Too much HP?

    Hi, I would like to know if a 115hp long shaft, on a jack plate, mounted on the transom of a 1969 Wellcraft runabout would be a good set up. I am not sure of the model but it is fiberglass and has a lap strake design. I would be putting the self adjusting trim tabs on (and possibly dole fin...
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    1986 Johnson control box question

    Hi, I have a question about my control box I am trying to install.The controls I just bought (used) are from the mid 70's ,is the red plug the same as the one from the eighties?I know the one I had originally had T/T built in to throttle handle and the choke was in the key switch but would that...
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    15 hp johnson, no spark.

    Hello everyone at IBOATS, happy belated July 4th! Have not been on in a while due to hectic schedule (not on the water either) but now I am starting to get the boat in order and need some help. I just bought 15 hp Johnson pull start, mid 70's I think, and can't get it to start ,not even a puff...
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    115 hp,enough power for 22 ft, Aquasport?

    Hi, brief question, would a 115 hp Johnson be enough to power a 22 ft, CC Aquasport if it was propped right. It had a 175 on it and someone had told me a 140 would do. Thanks!
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    Aquasport 22 ft. cc , power shortage?

    Hello, I have a question about my 22 ft. Aquasport cc. Would a 115 hp be enough to power it, seems like a heavy boat and it had a 175 on it. I am using the boat in the LI sound locally with small payload and usually two people. Thanks.
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    Johnson 175 powerhead plug number indicates year?

    I just got a power head from unknown year Johnson 175. I posted question before but didn't go through. Also if this is, say, a 1994 motor what other motors is the lower unit, t/t etc. compatible to. Thankyou!
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    Johnson 175 what year?

    I recently acquired a johnson 175 outboard with a blown head. I can't find the serial # for motor info. I did find a stamped # on steering arm as follows 1867646425A01. Would these indicate year etc. Thankyou for help.
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    JOHNSON 140HP POWER TILT/TRIM FLUID LEAK

    Greetings fellow boaters and thankyou for past assistance with technical questions I have had. I am sure someone can help me out with this one,it has me stumped. I just got a johnson 140 for parts and want to use the t/t setup for another motor.When I hooked it up to power the motor works but no...
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    Johnson GT100 de-carb compression check

    I have a 1988 Johnson GT100 that I ran Seafoam treatment through to see if it would help with compression. I now have 110, 110, 100, 90 and the motor runs much better. I didn't run it on open water ( on boat with load )just through ears. My question now is how long should I run motor before...
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    Johnson GT100 compression?

    I have a 1988 Johnson GT100 outboard, runs great but now I have decided to sell. Anyone know the correct compression? I checked with an auto comp. check and got 90-80-100-100. It seems low and I'm not sure that it,s right. I had read on another forum some of the high rpm motors had slightly...
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    inboard to outboard conversion with setbak plate

    Hi again, this is Bill with the mako hull problem,but now I have another consideration. I recently aquired (free!) a 1983 Galaxy bowrider with an i/o (motor and outdrive shot) I remove all and clean up the boat. Looks pretty nice ,hull excellent electrnics work, roller trailer. The transom is...
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