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  1. dnifedem85

    Solid, good quality tow vehicle for under $5k.

    I drive a sports car for my day to day driving and love it, so I am not going to get rid of it. I am looking for a vehicle that can tow my 3500 lbs. boat. I would really like a Jeep Wrangler 4x4 because I can drop the top with it, in addition to pulling my boat. I saw that the towing capacity...
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    Bearing problems on a long tow

    I am towing my trailer 1800 miles in a few weeks and I was told on a previous post that I will most likely have my bearings go out on the trip. If my bearings do go out, will the trailer wheels lock up, or what can I expect? Will I still be able to pull the trailer to the next exit or will it...
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    Adding a sound system

    I am looking to add a killer sound system to my boat. I have a 18' bow rider with a bench seat in the back. I am thinking of adding a sub or two under the bench seat with an amp. Maybe upgrade the mid speakers that came with the boat. Any suggestions on how to keep everything dry, since...
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    Johnson paint color

    I have a 1996 Johnson 150 outboard. I need to paint the lower and middle unit white. I do not know which shade of white would best match the existing paint and engine cover. Does anyone have any experience with color choice and tips on how to do this? Thanks in advance.
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    How large is my gas tank?

    I am trying to add stabilizer to my gas tank for the winter but I do not know how large my tank is. I have a 180 Horizon RX bow rider. The owners manual has the following models, but not mine. Freedom: 18 gal. 190 Horizon: 28 gal. 200 Horizon: 35 gal. Does anyone know what size my fuel...
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    I have not winterized and its cold!

    So I haven't winterized my boat yet because I am waiting on an impeller to come in (back ordered) and cannot turn the motor on to fog it, fuel stabilizer, etc. Since I removed the old impeller, there is no water in the cooling system and the motor is at a 90 degree angle, hopefully draining any...
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    Long tow this winter

    This January I will be towing my 18.5' bowrider from Cleveland, OH to Salt Lake City, UT. Its a 1750 mile trip. Am I crazy? It will be flat most of the way, hitting some mountains once I get closer to Colorado. Also, what extra precautions should I take to protect my hull from the nasty...
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    Tune up pricing

    I need a full tune up on my 1996 Johnson 150hp Ocean Runner outboard. I probably need the impeller to be replaced and a once over on everything to have a good season without any mechanical issues. Does anyone know what a typical price should be to have this work done? I just want to make sure...
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    Salt Lake City?

    I am moving to Salt Lake City soon. Any suggestions on where I should plan to go next season? I have a 18' bow rider ski boat.
  10. dnifedem85

    Disconnecting the lower unit

    I tried replacing my inpeller today, but was unable to disconnect the lower unit from the engine, I was only able to get it an inch apart. The long rod inside is still connected. I have looked around and found several ways to take it apart. Some say you can remove a screw once you get the...
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    1996 Johnson 150 won't start in water

    I have a 1996 Johnson 150hp Ocean Runner outboard. The last three times I took it to the lake and put it in the water the engine won't start. I remember to prime the throttle and when I turn the key nothing happens. If its in neutral, it sounds like it wants to turn over but doesn't...
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    1996 Johnson Ocean Runner Outboard not starting

    My engine is having trouble starting. It sounds like it wants to start up but never turns over. I am going to change the spark plugs this week. Any other suggestions on why it does not want to start for me? Is there any other problems I should look out for with this motor?
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