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  1. BonairII

    Will '79 55hp lower unit fit 1979 70hp motor?

    Found a 1979 Johnson 55hp outboard for $100 bucks....will the lower unit work on a 1979 70hp?
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    Do I need a new wiring harness for my CMC tilt/trim?

    The relays on my wiring harness are just a tad loose in the pigtail....and ocasionally losing electrical connection(have to wiggle relay to make contact again). Can I use dielectric grease(or whatever) to make better electrical connection within the pigtail? Can I splice in a new...
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    Worth buying a 1994 Johnson 90hp with low compression?

    Got a call from a guy selling a 1994 Johnson 90hp (I had a "90hp wanted ad on CL a coulole weeks ago). Says the motor has low compression on 2 cyls(around 85psi)...and 120 psi on the other 2 cyls. I'm hoping maybe a bad head gasket. Motor has power trim and LU was completely rebuilt last...
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    Best adhesive for marine carpet?

    I was all ready to use Roberts 6700 for my marine carpet install....and then I happened upon this: Best deck waterproofing before gluing carpet?? - TinBoats.net I was considering contact cement, but I think it's going to be a nightmare to use since it immediately bonds(with no way to reposition...
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    Where to find a telltale fitting for my 75hp Evinrude?

    I currently use this fitting with plastic hose(ice maker hose, I think) as my telltale. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Watts-1-4-in-x-1-8-in-Brass-Compression-x-MIP-Adapter-A-22/100638219#.UVy4oucmmSN The hose has melted on me before when water got too hot(water inlets were partially clogged with...
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    Can I run my motor with the leg NOT locked down to power trim plate?

    Just installed CMC trim/tilt on my 1977 Evinrude 75hp. Previous to the CMC, I always ran my motor with the leg in the unlocked position (in case I hit an underwater obstruction). The only disadvantage of it being unlocked...is that the leg tries to climb out of the water if I run reverse...
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    Need help with possible 1971 Mercury 40hp purchase

    Going to look at a 1971 Mercury 40hp. Seller says he bought boat/motor together. He started motor and it ran fine, now it won't start. I don't have much more detail than that yet....but I'm hoping he's a dope and it's something simple causing it NOT to run. What are good compression numbers...
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    Need help with 1983 OMC tilt/trim

    I think Ive found an OEM TNT for the 1979 Stinger I'm picking up this weekend. I'm stealing the CMC from the Stinger for my Evinrude...and am going to put the OEM tnt in question on the Stinger. I haven't seen the tnt yet, but seller says it works very well. He says the unit is complete up...
  9. BonairII

    How to setup my roller/bunk trailer?

    I'm about to swap trailers and put my boat on a roller/bunk trailer....and need advice on where to locate the bunks. This is the trailer(the boat shown is being sold) that I'm going to put my boat on This is my boat on its current trailer. This trailer being sold Where's the best place to...
  10. BonairII

    Should I buy this damaged Sea Nymph? (I bought it...and now sold it!)

    Drove an hour to take a look at a 16.5' Sea Nymph today. It's almost identical to my Starcraft SS. Problem is that the boat has 4 holes(about 2" in diameter) drilled into the hull on the starboard side...2 of which are below the waterline.. The original owner(not the seller) built some...
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    Anyone used Sherwin Williams macropoxy 646?

    I've been trying to decide whether to paint or carpet my SS. I like the looks of carpet, but don't want to deal with stains and/or the carpet retaining water. I've done some reading on Durabak and many other non-slip coatings and am not loving the cost of these products. I came across the SW...
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    Rule Bilge Pumps....who sells them the cheapest?

    I'm going to order a couple Rule bilge pumps later this week. (Rule 500gph automatic and a 500gph manual) I'm constantly checking my bilge while on the water.....just cause I'm paranoid, and I like the idea of the pump cycling at regular intervals rather than using a float switch. The manual...
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    Inner tubes instead of floatation foam for my Starcraft SS ?

    My Starcraft SS currently has no floatation foam(except for about 35 pool noodles) I only run the boat in a somewhat small lake, but it's time to make some decisions on what to use to keep the boat afloat in the event of a leak, swamping, etc. After reading thread after thread on pour-in foam...
  14. BonairII

    1978 70hp Johnson won't shut off with the key

    Just replaced the PP and got the motor running somewhat well. I went to turn off the motor and it doesn't shut down with the key....had to choke it to shut it down. This motor is new to me so I don't know if this is a new issue or was a problem before I bought it. Been doing some reading here...
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    1978 Johnson 70hp "runaway motor"....now won't turn over(Solved!)

    Installed a new(used) PP on the motor today. Spark on all 3 cyls now. Hooked up fuel and test fired it. It immediately "ran away" and the motor SCREAMED! :eek::eek::eek: Probably hit 10K+ rpm I pulled all 3 plugs in a matter of a couple seconds(did it so violently that I pulled 2 wires...
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    Will 1975 70hp power pack fit a 1978?

    I'm looking for a PP for a 1978 70 Johnson I picked up. I found a 1975 used PP on ebay, but I need to make sure it's compatible. I checked part #s on marineengine and OEM part numbers are different between the 2, but the CDI number is the same...
  17. BonairII

    1978 Johnson 70hp. Bad head gasket or exhaust gasket?

    Found a 1978 Johnson 70hp w/ controls on CL today. Came with a new prop and brand spanking new fuel pump. 1/2 of the skeg is missing, but that's not a huge deal. Seller says he started motor in the spring and was getting water in bottom cylinder, so he pulled the motor off his boat. He just...
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    Are Rule bilge pumps any good?

    Been looking around for a good bilge pump to replace the 400gph pump(no idea of age) that came with my boat. I came across a brand new(still in the box) Rule 1500gph pump on CL for $40 bucks. Is Rule a reputable brand?
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    How hard can an aluminum Starcraft be run in choppy water?

    I've been running in some moderate chop lately and I'm curious as to what my 16' aluminum hull can take. I keep my speed down to around 20mph(and sometimes WAY down when he hit some bigger waves made my passing boats)... but there are times when I hit some decent chop and stuff the bow into a...
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    New to tubing....how to keep "rider down" safe when floating in water.

    I'm going to take my son and a couple friends(15-16 yrs old) tubing this weekend. Just bought a heavy duty tow rope that has a bungee section built-in. Bought a towing harness. And also bought a "water sports" safety flag to fly while pulling the kids. Is there anything I can use to make the...
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