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    1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice

    If not a complete and thorough rebuild with a factory rebuild kit, then setting each carb to the specs given in the kit, your carbs are not good....spraying carb cleaner all over, usually makes things worse by loosening all the crud and shoving it into the areas you missed. Just cleaning a carb...
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    1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice

    The only use for Clymer manuals, is a backup for when you run out of toilet paper.....you have some more testing to do before we can help you.
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    Trailer Tongue Too Long?

    I taught a lot if my kid's friends back when they were learning. Most of the parents did not have nor know how to drive a stick. I always told my students....if you follow my instructions to the letter, You will be driving a stick within 15 minutes...but ...you have to follow my instructions ...
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    Flat tire on haul-out today . . .

    If air pressure is that concerning, why not fix any leaks. I check my tires frequently and end up adding air only after long winter storage. During summer boat season tires always within a few lbs. In my wife's Honda, the sensors are always acting up, have had batteries replaced and sensors...
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    Trailer Tongue Too Long?

    About 30 years back, when I was teaching my three kids to drive, there were requirements to get your license. One was driving thru one winter with learners permit...yep they learned how to slide and bring it back out. Second was to learn to drive a stick and start up on a hill. And the third...
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    Any info on the 1934 16' sailed racing canoes

    Very cool, never thought of a canoe being sailed....to tippy. Any pics of them in action ??
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    Any info on the 1934 16' sailed racing canoes

    Pics would be great !
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    Trailer Tongue Too Long?

    I don't have any rack/ launch facilities any here close to where I fish....not cheap in my area !!
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    Trailer Tongue Too Long?

    Those work well for launching in shallow ramps but definitely not suited for highway use !
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    Trailer Tongue Too Long?

    Learning to back up should be your first concern, but if the area is to tight, then first choice would be a front receiver if possible ( can the vehicle handle the weight?). Front hitches are awesome, makes backing a trailer a breeze. Whenever you shorten the distance between ball and axle...
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    1979 Starcraft American Offshore 22’

    Before starting any work....check carefully the wood skeleton for dry rot. At the boats age, it is highly probable the wood is rotted and needs replaced. For your safety and your passengers, do a thorough test of that wood structure.
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    Reminder to check gear before towing.

    Years back, I had an open skiff with no storage either. Picked up a couple old coolers at garage sales, added a couple vents and bungee corded them to the bench seats. Kept stuff in place while boat was underway and nothing flew out on the highway. Could easily be moved into another position if...
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    2012 3.0L TKS runs great with muffs, but slow on lake...

    Did you blow compressed air thru all the small holes and passages ? Some are barely needle size so a piece of wire needs pushed thru. Just soaking won't clean out the tiny places. Also ..you should have bought a factory rebuild kit to replace all the gaskets, needle and seat for the float...
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    Reminder to check gear before towing.

    Learned my lesson in my early days of boating. Just had new canvass made for my center console, thought it was folded and stored away and would not blow out. Boy was I wrong.....back then it was well over 500 bucks gone in the wind....actually !! Now everything is stored in lockers or have...
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    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor?

    Interesting, never had the opportunity to fish or control a boat in a current that strong. Looks to be a lot of work and skill needed to make it work.
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    Flat tire on haul-out today . . .

    I keep a number of pressure gages in my garage and barn, always one handy to check pressures before heading out. Just part of my getting ready to go routine. Once the trailer is pulled out if my barn, I do a walk around to check lights, be sure safety chains are connected, coupler locked and...
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    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor?

    If you can get enough speed from just the bow mount electric then you are good. Here on the big lake, there is often enough wind that the electric can't give enough to reach the required trolling speed. I use my electric only as much as I can, but when the going gets tough, the little kicker...
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    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor?

    Wind won't allow a front rudder to work, you need the pull from the trolling motor....been there, done that....
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    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor?

    For spot lock, no kicker needed. Spot lock relies on wind or breeze and keeps boat headed into it while it uses the GPS to hold position. Depending on how breezy or how much current, it will self adjust the speed to hold position. I use spot lock the most, haven't used an anchor in years. I...
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    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor?

    Alternators for deep cycle batteries are not recomended....not saying they don't work, they can shorten the batteries life and are a big no for Lipo type batteries. Charging at the same time as your electric motor is running is not recomended either.. Charging currents produce higher voltage...
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