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  1. ajgraz

    2000 Johnson 130; good or not? Watchouts?

    Interested in a 2000 Sea Hunt Triton 172 with a 2000 Johnson 130 hp outboard. When it comes to boats and outboards, anything newer than 25-30 years old is "new" in my book :D Based on my research, the OB is NOT a FICHT, fancy fuel-injected, computer-controlled, or any of that...it's a good old...
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    Anyone lower floats in carb to eliminate bogging?

    Did a carb rebuild by the book on my 1978 Mercury 70hp 3cyl. New needles and seats, too. Did not change a bogging issue I was having. After reading some threads on motorcycle forums, I tried lowering the floats. With carb inverted, spec was 11/16" from carb body to bottom of float, I went to...
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    Carb needle and seat; choose metal or rubber-tipped needle?

    Need to replace needles and seats in the carburetors in my Mercury 70hp 3cyl 1979. Given the choice, should I go with the OEM needle and seat set with the old-fashioned all-metal needle: (representative photo) Or the Sierra set with the rubber-tipped needle: (representative photo)
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    My little girl is becoming a woman...

    My daughter loves going out on the boat. But now she complains about the time I spend maintaining the boat. That is all... :D
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    "Clearview" inline OB fuel filter; anyone use one? Good? Bad?

    I've been using those white plastic-bodied, polyester-screen inline filters on my outboard. Now, those clear-bodied inline OB fuel filters with the replaceable filter elements (like this Sierra product, there are at least three other "brands" out there, probably all the same exact thing)...
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    Need a recommendation for a new primer bulb

    Gunk in my filter: Inside of the who-knows-how-old fuel lines looks OK: Less than 6-month old Quicksilver OEM bulb, not so good: So please specifically recommend me a good primer bulb (manufacturer and part number) you have personally used, that seems to hold up to the E10 and the UV and...
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    Bryce Canyon UT area for summer vacation, anyone know or live in that area?

    Wife's looking to road trip it with the kids to the Bryce Canyon area for summer vacation. Found open spots at a campground called Singletree in Torrey, UT. Lots of Nat'l Forests there it seems, what are the must do's / must see's around there? Fishing opportunities? Thanks.
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    Not supposed to shift OB into reverse when not running?

    Maybe common knowledge, but news to me... Is it true you are not supposed to shift an OB into reverse when it is not running? (On a related note, is this maybe why the "nubbin" on the cam that moves the shift lever in my MerControl is all worn away?)
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    How I made my boat cover

    A lot of posts lately about covering boats, and particularly making your own to save a few bucks. Here's the less-than-professional but fully functional cover I made about a year ago for my 15' tri-hull: (Note the "gaps" to either side of the outboard, this allows airflow under the cover so...
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    1978 70hp 3cyl; carb throttle lever question

    Rebuilt carburetors the other night, and got to wondering... Throttle lever on the top of the pair of carbs, part #15 in the diagram: http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Merc2/Mercury/70%20%283%20CYL.%29/4571652%20THRU%205579016/CARBURETOR%20LINKAGE%20AND%20CHOKE%20SOLENOID/parts.html That...
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    Rebuild carbs; main nozzle won't come out; how critical?

    Rebuilding carbs on 1978 70hp Mercury. Following SELOC procedure. On one of the carbs, main nozzle (part #6 in diagram linked below) won't come out. http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Merc2/Mercury/70%20%283%20CYL.%29/4571652%20THRU%205579016/CARBURETOR%20ASSEMBLY/parts.html How critical is...
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    Looking for wagon/crossover/SUV, help me out

    May soon be in the market for a pre-owned wagon or SUV. Requirements (I may add more later): Be less than 3-5 years old Cost $20k, maybe $25k tops Seat 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 teens comfortably Factory (or aftermarket option) roof rack for bicycles, kayaks, etc. Some towing capacity (see...
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    Hardware option I found for installing bunks; galvanized timber bolts

    A hardware option I found for installing wood bunks, hot-dipped galvanized timber bolts: http://www.boltdepot.com/material.aspx?cc=8&cs=268 Looks like carriage bolts with "fins" (instead of a square bit) to dig into the wood. Maybe y'all already know about these, but it's the first I've...
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    Another "which wood for bunks" thread

    I did search this forum and others, but still can't decide. So let's discuss this topic some more :redface: Bunks will be 2 by 6 laid flat, carpet on wood, no glue, Monel staples. Trailer will get dunked in salt 20-25 times a year, hosed down when get home. I'd be happy to get 3 to 5 years...
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    Swivel bunk bracket u-bolted to to c-channel; does it matter which side?

    Swivel-style bunk brackets that U-bolt to the trailer crossmembers, like this one for example: Does it matter which side of a c-channel crossmember you u-bolt it to? Example 1: On the "open" side of the c-channel Example 2: On the "closed" side of the c-channel
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    Help me set up my bunks

    15' Trihull with 70hp OB, fully loaded (hull, motor, gas, batteries, gear), let's be generous to gravity and say maybe 1400 to 1500 lbs. Looking to redo the bunks on the trailer. This is a bunk-only, essentially float-off trailer. I am not looking to transform this into a roller or...
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    Super Bowl 45 thread.

    While I was pulling for the Bears and the Jets (and I was wrong about how far the Pats would get), I would like to point out that I called Steelers / Packers in the Superbowl, all the way back in week 13 (post #10 in this thread) :D : http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=452390 Now, who do...
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    And you thought YOUR favorite fishing spot was crowded!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_Tc6ywqoL6o
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    Anyone make 12" keel rollers that do NOT have steel sleeves inside?

    Does anyone make 12" V-style keel rollers that do NOT have a steel sleeve inside? You know, the part rusts and expands and makes the roller split apart after awhile? Black rubber, yellow TP rubber, polyurethane, I would consider any of them. Thanks.
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    Daughter's Science Fair project on fishing line, want your predictions

    Couldn't decide whether this is "freshwater" or "saltwater", so I put it in this subforum instead. ;) Middle school daughter is doing her science fair project on the effects of exposure to temperature and to common chemicals found on a boat on the strength of fishing line. We have the data...
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