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    choke solenoid 66 100 v4

    1966 Johnson 100HP V4 model # V4ML-12M the choke solenoid has power and ground but will not pull the choke closed. light finger pressure on butterflies will close them. linkage seems good and not binding. local dealer says I would have better luck finding a Leprechaun riding a Unicorn...
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    ever heard of a "K-craft" ?

    I have an opportunity to buy a 14' K-craft aluminum with a 15hp Evinrude for a decent price. I am having trouble figuring out how old it is or who actually made it. I have been told it was sold new by K-mart which makes sense. the stern looks different than a Lund as the transom is flat...
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    pedal boat troling motor mount

    yesterday I bought a used water wheeler jr. made by leisure time limited for ultra cheap. the wife and I want to use it for getting into those small lakes/ponds with no fishing pressure and I feel it is just about perfect. my question is how do I go about mounting a trolling motor to it? the...
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    small fishing boat project?

    can a guy efficiently build one of these from fiberglass...
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    1966 100HP throttle adjustment

    I have only owned the boat for a year now and had it out on the water 15 or 20 times. I have noticed since day one that the throttle does nothing until it gets to about 1/3 of the way. is this normal? if not how do I adjust it. BTW, it is the electromatic single cable control with the red...
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    how do I mount a trolling motor on this?

    a 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull. I know, it is supposed to be pulling skiers and the sort and not fishing. my current budget allows on the one I currently have. wifey wants to get me a trolling motor for Christmas. I have seen the engine mount motors from Minnkota but I'm not sure of the...
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    humminbird 565

    any reviews on this model? I have never owned a sonar before. thanks guys.
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    what is this motor?

    before I make an offer or buy this I need to know what size the motor is and how old it is. or should I run the other way. I have a spare Johnson tank. http://sd.craigslist.org/boa/1431226413.html
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    possible purchase, need opinions

    I saw this and it gets me thinking. I could use it for smaller waters and streams. believe I could get it titled as a homemade. I also have the stuff to make a trailer. I will ask about the motor in the correct forum shortly. what do you guys think? offer him $150? $100? or what...
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    bicycle racks are not fun

    I was pulling my matched set home from a day at the lake. it's a '65 Johnson 17' runabout, 66 100HP V4 and single torsion axle trailer. in the dark i ran over a bicycle rack (one of those things you attach to your trailer hitch). I hit it with the pass. tires of my Blazer and then it swung up...
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    well, now that is out of the way

    Sunday morning I graduated from class one (those who have not forgot the plug) to class two (those who have). wife and I got her brother to stay the night so we could hit the lake nice and early for the morning bites without having to tend to the boys. on the way she reminded me to put the...
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    low speed steering shake

    my 65 Johnson Tri-hull / 100 HP V4 with cable and pulley steering has a shake at slow speeds. it moves the wheel about 1 or 2 inches back and forth. it is a 3 blade prop (unsure of pitch yet). after I hit 1/4 throttle it smooths out. is this normal? I have the recommended 75% compression on...
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    I don't think I'm getting up on plane

    I took my 65 Johnson tri-hull out again last weekend for the 4 time ever. I just bought the thing in June and it is my first boat. the 100 HP Golden Meteor V4ML-12M is rated for 5200 RPM +- 200. it doesn't sound like it is up there even with just me and my fishing gear on board. the 18 gal...
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    transom cap?

    I am just about done with my project '65 Johnson tri-hull. I replaced the transom and did all the glass work with great success thanks to all the info found here. but I have one small issue. it had a 2 piece aluminum cap over the top of the transom. kind of like 2 "L"s that slid over and...
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    where are my stringers?

    1965 Johnson 17' runabout I am getting along pretty far with my rebuild. I replaced the plywood using foam board as a template (great idea guys, thanks) and I am now in the process of upgrading the horizontal beam. it was a plain run of the mill dimensional lumber 2x6 with a 2" x 4" angle iron...
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    transom thickness ?

    I am up to my shoulders in rebuilding the transom on my 65 Johnson tri-hull and have a major concern. it appears to have originally been only 1" thick plywood but it did have a 2x6 beam laid on edge in front of it. is 1" thick enough if I replace the beam with a 1 1/2 x 9 1/2" LVL and tie it...
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    boat terminology?

    I am the first to admit it, I am boat talk stupid. about the only parts that I know about is transom and stringers. what's a keel, beam, startboard etc. ? please help so I can sound smarter than the average pebble.
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    new guy with first question

    I just recently bought my first boat and I have plenty of questions. I have a 1965 Johnson 17' runabout with a 1966 Johnson 100 HP v4. I know, I know. old vintage junk but it's my first one and it's all I can afford for now. my first question is about the power tilt. particularly what kind...
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