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  1. Boss Hawg

    Know What Reall Burns My Grits!!!

    Pull up to a East Texas Boat ramp to load & the area where you "beach" to gather your tow truck & trailer is covered with idiots with fishing poles, lawn chairs & rug rats completely covering the area & kids are swimming in front of the launchs so you have to "park" you boat in mud & walk 100...
  2. Boss Hawg

    Boat Wiring Diagram Availible?

    Is there anywhere to find a wiring diagram for a 1987 Starcraft fiberglass bassboat 160V:confused: I bought it with a spiderweb of wire under dash & have managed to rewire the major things but still would like to bring it all back to original :( As always appreciate any & all help & advice :)
  3. Boss Hawg

    Bimini Tops For boats Not Equiped For Them

    Anyone made or made fit a nice top for shade only on their boat that was'nt designed for such a thing :confused: I have a 1987 Starcraft BassBoat that the wife & I sould sure use one one, we mostly just fish for catfish & crappie anyway so we set still a lot & not all that much "casting room" is...
  4. Boss Hawg

    Went To Champion Today???

    Changed my NGK's to Champion QL77JC4 gapped at .030 today in my 1987 Johnson 70hp - Thought it'd was'nt going to start - had to really "choke" it several times to crank it :confused: It finnially did & ran fine (on muffs) Question is should i give them a chance in the water this weekend or is...
  5. Boss Hawg

    Changed My Pitch

    Went from a 13 3/8x17 3 blade to a 13x19 3 blade on my 1987 16' Starcraft fiberglass bassboat pushed by a '87 70hp Johnson - I got 35mph @ 5500rpms & still had a wee bit more throttle left (room & lake activity prevented anything more at the time):( Am i in the neighborhood of what i should be...
  6. Boss Hawg

    Repair SS Prop?

    I have a 13 3/8 X 17 SS prop that has about 3/8" - 3/4" "chewed" off each of the end of the blades :( Is is repairable & if so cheaper than buying new prop? I just installed a aluminum for now but sure rather have a stainless on :cool: Thanks for help-
  7. Boss Hawg

    Plug Type Question

    Been reading a lot here on plugs & seem most favor a Champion plug over NGK in my type motor- 1987 Johnson 70hp VRO (VRO is disabled & running pre-mix) I have NGK's now but think it's time for new ones so thought i's try some Champs :D What is the best Champion number for mine? BTW, its behind a...
  8. Boss Hawg

    Yet Anouther Dum Question On Size

    I'm looking for another prop for my 1987 16' Starcraft fiberglass Bassboat running a 1987 70hp Johnson - It has a 13 1/4 x 17 prop now- I see everything from 13, 13 1/4, 13 1/2 up to 14 x 17 props all with 13 splines all claming to fit the same motors :confused: I understand pitch & number of...
  9. Boss Hawg

    Fuel Attachment Question

    Was going over the boat getting it ready for Monday today & discovered a leak in my fuel quick connect (pic below) on motor (1987 70hp Johnson):( No place to get one this weekend, just attached fuel line direct to pump - Will this be OK :confused: Really want to be on the water Monday :cool:
  10. Boss Hawg

    Speed/Temp Sensor ?

    Just installed this http://www.boatersland.com/sttbk.html sensor on my Lowrance X75 & was wondering if anybody out there had the same setup so i whould know what to exspect as for as acurate readings :confused: BTW- Cabelas has them for $9.95 :eek::D
  11. Boss Hawg

    Prop Maker (Brand) Question

    Is Turning Point Hustler a good brand/maker of aluminum props? While i'm at it where is best place to find a hub for it (13 1/4 x 17 prop) for my 1987 70hp Johnson or can i use the hub from the same size prop i have now ?
  12. Boss Hawg

    Attaching Transducer Question

    Is it possible (& work correctly) to attach a transducer designed for transom mount to a trolling motor? I have a extra Humminbird 400ID that i'd like to use up front if possible :confused:
  13. Boss Hawg

    I Need A New Prop-LOST

    I want to keep this simple - I have the rig pictured below- 1987 16' Starcraft with 1987 Johnson 70hp 3cyl I dont carry much it it except some fishing equipment, ice chest (full of beer :D) & about 300lbs of my wife & me (i'm the 200lb one :rolleyes:) I dont want a speed boat- we fish & enjoy he...
  14. Boss Hawg

    Grind On Aluminum Prop

    I've got a original aluminum prop on my '87 Johnson 70hp that the edges are pretty chewed up but nothining over about 3/8" deep- Would it help or make it worse if i smoothed the edges on it trying to keep everthing "uniform":confused: I want & know i need a new one but need to wait awhile :(...
  15. Boss Hawg

    Vibration at 2000RPM

    1987 Johnson 70hp I feel a distink vibration in my motor at about 2000rpm's but no other time :confused: Lower or higher it feels & runs fine---- Cause to worry?
  16. Boss Hawg

    Quick Question On "Primer/Choke" Key

    When you need to start (when turning key don't do it) should you hold the key in while turning --or push key in-let out- then turn key :confused: It seems like i'm flooding the carbs some what when i hold in & turn, starts but is really reved up for a few seconds- BTW- i'm talking about a 1987...
  17. Boss Hawg

    Help Before I Fry Something!!

    I have a 87 Starcraft with the original 70hp Johnson on it- The picture below is my instrument cluster- I assume the middle gague is a amp/volt meter:confused: My concern is the 2 months i've had it the arrow has always pointed towards the top (more or less) -- today at the lake it sat at dead...
  18. Boss Hawg

    T&T? Bet you never heard this one!!

    Walked outside this mourning after it quit raining & heard a buzzing sound coming from my boat ( '87 Starcraft with '87 Johnson 70hp ) every few seconds!! Quickly realized the motor was in a fully raised postion & knew it was down when i left it yesterday :eek: None of my 3 switches would work...
  19. Boss Hawg

    About Finished 1987 Starcraft

    As far as the basic boat goes i'm calling it "finished" :cool: Still need new wheels on trailer & plan on a paint job on the motor but first i'm goin fishin :D
  20. Boss Hawg

    Lowrance X75 Opinions Please

    I have a chance to buy a complete Lowrance X75 in great shape for $100 - On my budget i figured a good used unit would be be better than a new "cheepie"- I have a Hummingbird 500LCR now & it aint cuttin it :( I know they are out of production but it seems parts, manuals, ect are easy to find...
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