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  1. Boss Hawg

    Cupped Prop Needed?

    Just bought my first pontoon (20') & put my well trusted 1987 Johnson 110 behind it :) It has a 13x19 SS prop on it- Should i exspect to have to put a cupped prop on it :confused: Taking it out for the first time this weekend :redface:
  2. Boss Hawg

    Advice On Selling A Hardtop Please

    My boss just bought a used mid to late 80's 24' Starcraft pontoon i'm about to start refurbing- It has a hardtop in excellent condition (factory aluminum-raises, lowers to rest on front railing) with all fittings/hardware ect he'll have no use for - neither of us has any idea what to ask...
  3. Boss Hawg

    Launch/Load With Center Lift Trailor

    Fixing to launch my new to me pontoon for the first time & hopefully load it back up with a scissior/center lift trailor :redface: I guess launching will not be much different but little unsure about loading:confused: Just don't see much room for error since i'n used to bunks to "hit" & guide me...
  4. Boss Hawg

    Value Of Motor?

    I dont know if its apropiate to ask here but i have a 1981 115hp Johnson Seahorse that came on a pontoon i bought that i think i'll sell :confused: It starts & idles fine but has low compression in one clyinder & needs a water pump - Took head off & my mechanic said cylinder needed sleeve :( All...
  5. Boss Hawg

    Ignition Switch Switch

    How hard is it to change the ignition switch in a 80's mdl Johnson control box? I dont see a way to get into the dern thing :confused:
  6. Boss Hawg

    Motor Off Center?

    Hope this is the proper section to ask this :redface: I just put a different motor on a new transom on my pontoon boat (good news part) :) After all said & done i noticed I had gotton it 1/2" off center (bad news part) :( Will that 1/2" have any effect on anything (except making me PO'ed at...
  7. Boss Hawg

    Center/Scissor Lift vs Float On

    I have my first pontoon allmost ready to get wet :D It came with a scissor lift trailor - My only concern is loading it at the ramp- Just looks like it will be difficult to "line up" since i really cant see the front of the pontoons :confused:
  8. Boss Hawg

    Dirty Question

    How many of 'toon owners have some sort of a PORTABLE MARINE TOILET :eek: Looking at different styles & would like to hear from those that have a style they like & how they have it "installed" :rolleyes: Keep answers & pics clean now :p
  9. Boss Hawg

    Motor Weight

    I need to swap out a couple of motors- A 1981 115 Johnson & a 1986 110 Johnson - Can three strong men pick up & carry (and "handle") them 30' from one boat to the other or am i going to need a hoist of some sort? Thanks :)
  10. Boss Hawg

    Compression depression

    My 86 Sun Tracker project with 1981 115 Johnson-- Checked compression- 100 55 105 103 What do i do now :confused: I was about to put a water pump rebuild on it but now i'm kind of depressed about the whole thing :(
  11. Boss Hawg

    Need To Order Waterpump Repair Kit

    I need to rebuild my waterpump on my 1981 Johnson 115 - My one local dealer wants $70 + tax WO houseing :( I see iboats has a couple different brands with housings for less :rolleyes: Question is which brand is best? (I have'nt took it apart yet so not sure if i need houseing but i figure better...
  12. Boss Hawg

    Check My DOM Figureing Please

    Have to buy a WP kit for a motor i just bought- J115TLCIM Is it a 1981 model Johnson ? Not 100% sure i use the formula right :confused: Thanks
  13. Boss Hawg

    Transducer On Pontoon

    Do you use the bottom of the pontoon as a reference point same as the bottom of a boat to mount your fishfinder transducer?
  14. Boss Hawg

    On Board Charger Size?

    Do i need a FOUR bank on board charger if i have a 36volt TM + a starting battery?
  15. Boss Hawg

    Clear Coat Question

    I've done auto painting before but never clear coat & never fiberglass- Do you mix/thin the clearcoat same as any colored paint or is it a different mixture? Would you still shoot mostly thinner on it to "kill" the overspray? Just want to add a coat of clearcoat on my deckboat in the very near...
  16. Boss Hawg

    Just Courious About A Johnson

    I have a 1987 Johnson 110hp V4 thats i'm having pretty good luck with- My question is I've done a lot of reading here (as always) & the Johnson/Evinrude section & i seldom see them mentioned :confused: Was the V4 110 shortlived? Problems & discontinued quickly? My only "complaint" is i need to...
  17. Boss Hawg

    Need GPS Advice-Had a Bit Of A Scare-UPDATE & THANKS

    So I need advice on a GPS system to know where the heck i am on a lake & how to get to where i need to go :eek: I was on a lake today I've fished before & i thought i knew exackly where i was & where the ramp was---WRONG :confused: Somehow i got turned around & BARELY found the ramp before...
  18. Boss Hawg

    On Board Charger

    Is it best to just leave it plugged in to "Maintain" batteries or unplug after the green lights are on? Does it hurt to start the motor while its plugged in?
  19. Boss Hawg

    Deckboat Re-Do

    Started out fairly ugly but had a great 1987 Johnson & boat was sound - [/IMG] All done except out side pinstripping & clearcoat -
  20. Boss Hawg

    If My Rectifier/Regulator Is DOA--

    1987 Johnson 110 with T&T A---The tach won't registor at all at any time B---The tach will registor for a short time at crank up then die C---The tach will registor crazy readings whenever it feels like it
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