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    how much weight on your bow eyelet

    1997 sunbird 200cc - weighs about 2600lbs w/ fuel<br />1998 johnson 150hp - weighs about 475lbs<br /><br />trying to bottom paint while the boat's on a bunk trailer. was going to start by painting everything i could reach/see. then lift up the bow with strap/come-a-long and paint some more...
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    Cooling Water Flow in Outboard ***

    Based on my recent posts and many others I've read, it seems a lot of us don't understand the proper flow of cooling water through an outboard engine, i.e. once in the inlets, where should it go, where should we expect to see it, etc. Can someone with this knowledge post it for us?<br /><br...
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    prop id

    took the prop off my 1998 johnson 150hp, and can't find markings or stamps anywhere. will i have to bring it to a shop to determine size/pitch?
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    lower unit question

    1998 johnson 150 hp oceanrunner.<br /><br />i drained the lower unit oil and dropped the lower unit per my manual. replaced the entire water pump assembly, and then reassembled. put new oil in. on the muffs, engine ran fine, but i noticed water coming out from the seal between the upper and...
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    looks like war

    president speaking tonight. looks like an ultimatum- saddam steps down in 72 hours or we attack. as the resident navy guy, i support his decision and how he has gone about it. although war sucks and should always be the last choice, i look forward to finally letting our troops do their job...
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    frustrated novice mechanic

    well fellas, let me vent and tell you how i spent my weekend. i have 1997 sunbird 200cc with a 1998 johnson 150hp oceanrunner. decided (after hanging around these boards long enough) to perform as much maintenance as i could myself. got a clymer shop manual and dug in. i figured i needed to...
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    calling tabman 2

    after reading your other posts, i would just like to pick your brain and get an opinion.<br /><br />i run a 1997 sunbird 200 center console. dry weight is approx 2400 lbs. on the back i have a 1998 johnson 150hp oceanrunner, weight 375 lbs. i have a great hole shot and good top end...
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    gps question

    20' center console with a custom hard top (ss tubing and fiberglass top). plan on purchasing and instaling a garmin gpsmap 162.<br /><br />i was set on buying the unit with the external antenna and throwing the antenna on top of the hardtop. but looking at the tube running from the elctronics...
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    getting her ready!!!

    1998 johnson 150hp oceanrunner.<br />1997 sunbird 200cc<br /><br />bought it late last season, very clean engine, ran great, no problems. used it for about 2 months. my winterization included stabil in the tank, fogging the engine, and spraying it down with some clear omc stuff (protect...
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    help stopping leak

    as the season approaches, need to solve a problem i had last year.<br /><br />1997 sunbird 200cc w/ 1998 150hp johnson.<br /><br />i have a slow leak somewhere. kept the boat in the water a few weeks last season. i'd use the boat one evening, and when i docked, turned the bilge on manual to...
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    new type of bottom paint?

    i saw an add in a magazine and followed it with a trip to west marine. checked out a new product made by dolphinite. it's a clear bottom paint. it advertises to be completely clear, super high gloss finish, ablative, great anti-fouling properties, and improves speed and fuel economy. states...
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    max rpm's?

    well, i just started to try and absorb as much info as i can from my new shop manual. talk about detail! anyway, for my engine - 1998 johnson 150 hp oceanrunner - it states max rpm's should be 4500 - 5500. seems like a large range. last time on the water, at calm seas and good trim, i maxed...
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    Boat Trivia Question

    Here's one for you guys to ponder...<br /><br />Q: What 5 states lead the nation in damage claims related to cold weather?<br /><br />I'll post the answer after you have time to guess. If you read the same magazine I did, don't give it away for the rest.
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    tragedy and the media

    caught rumsfeld's press conference today and it got me thinking. two days before the columbia crash, a uh-60 helicopter crashed in afghanastan, killing four soldiers. the news barely made the papers and broadcasts. and since saturday, no mention of it (except rumsfeld's comments today.) i...
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    another bottom paint question

    did the search thing, but still have questions.<br /><br />plan to keep my 20' fiberglass in the water this year. not sure what my plans are after that, the navy simply won't tell me.<br /><br />questions as follows:<br /><br />1. can i paint the bottom without sanding? if i decide to keep it...
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    am i getting old?

    reading some of the posts from a new member vic (age 14) gets me thinking. he's gonna buy a boat for around $2500 and looking to outfit it with a $75 radio and who knows what else. I'm happy for him.<br /><br />i remember just a few short years ago (feels like that anyway) using every penny i...
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    garmin gpsmap 162

    can get one real cheap. two questions-<br /><br />1. pros/cons? anyone have experience with one? i know its a cheap model, but is it worth anything?<br /><br />2. the deal doesn't come with the computer plug and cd's. my uncle has the exact one. can i use his plug and cd's to download info...
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    suzuki info

    "No longer satisfied with a lineup of four-strokes that doesn't go beyond 140 hp, Suzuki is thinking big. The company will be adding three engines in the first quarter of 2003. Our source would not divulge the exact power and specs, but the new outboards are V-6, so expect each one to be rated...
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    Thoughts of a Soldier #2

    T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.<br />HE LIVED ALL ALONE,<br />IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE.<br />MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. <br /><br />I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY<br />WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE<br />AND TO SEE JUST WHO<br />IN THIS HOME DID LIVE <br /><br />I LOOKED ALL ABOUT<br />A STRANGE SIGHT I DID...
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    installing a tranny cooler

    was thinking of installing a tranny cooler on my 2002 toyota tacoma. found the kits surprisingly cheap online, about $50-60 for my truck. are they difficult to install? any tips for a novice mechanic?
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