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    Hot at dock

    Taking my boat out of the water the other day I hit a rock on the local public ramp. Took a nice little chunk out of my prop. I can't begin to tell you how irritated I was especially since you have to pay to launch. I was under the assumption that this money was for maintenance. The same day I...
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    GPS antenna

    I just purchased an Ifinder H20 because my GlobalMap 100 died. Can't believe it but Lowrance changed the antenna connector. Can I get an adapter or put a new connector on my antenna ? Thanks.
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    How full is my battery?

    After getting home from an unsuccessful day of trolling for salmon I noticed that the voltage was down on my battery. Of course I instantly threw the charger on it and thought oh ****, charging problems. Well once the battery was fully charged I couldn't check the engine for charging so the next...
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    Lorance Globalmap 100

    I have a Lorance Globalmap 100 that quit acquiring satellites. Lorance no longer services them. does anyone know where I can get it repaired? By the way, Lorance offered to up grade it for more than I can buy one from ebay.
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    Whats it worth?

    I picked up a 78' 6 HP Evenrude on a rolling stand. I don't think it has ever been in salt water and it still has the inspection labels under the hood and on the transom clamp. It doesn't look like the hood was ever opened because it's so clean inside. There are a few minor blemishes on the hood...
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    53 Larson

    I have a friend that has a 1953 17' Larson aluminum boat with a 56 40hp Evenrude on it. It's out of town and I'm trying unsuccessfully to find a photo of one. Can anyone help? Thanks.
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    USCG buoy tenders

    Anyone know how many USCG buoy tenders are operating off the west coast?
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    year engine

    I purchased an Evenrude 6 hp S/N J0001953. Is it a 95? Thanks.
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    HP ratings

    What year did OMC start rating there engine HP at the power heads?
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    Polish up your fenders

    Looks like we might actually get an ocean salmon season this year in No. California. Would like to hear some opinions on trolling vs. mooching.
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    13' Whaler a la thurps

    This boat, motor, trailer sat in a field for about 15 years. The owner said he would give it to me if I put it back in running order. Heck of a deal! http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t308/thurps/boatsnow013.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t308/thurps/boatsnow014.jpg...
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    Local iboaters

    It’s not that I don’t love to hear what’s going on in Florida or Michigan but I think it would be nice to be able to sort out I-boaters by city or zip code on the forums. That way one could quickly see what, if anything is going on in his backyard. If there’s a way that I’m not seeing, please...
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    test fuel pump

    I have an 85’ 40hp VRO. I am not getting fuel to the carburetors unless I pump the bulb. The check valve in the pump side seems to be OK and no leaks were apparent on the motor side. I disassembled the fuel pump and the rubber parts were supple and without cracks, checks or, holes to 3x mag.. I...
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    Cable steering

    I am restoring a boat with cable steering and I would like to keep it close to original. In replacing the cable, is it easier to lay the cable out and start in the middle (drum) or, at one end?
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    85' 40 hp VRO fuel pump

    I do not use the VRO. Can I replace the broken fuel pump with a non VRO pump?
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    lower unit

    I run exclusively in salt water. Even though my seals do not leak, is it a good idea to take the lower unit apart every few years so that it dosen't glue itself togeather? If so, how often?
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    Antennas

    How close can you mount a VHF and a CB antenna. Thanks.
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    impeller replacement

    It's Sunday and I started to replace the impeller on an 85' 40hp. just purchased. I have had four other johnsons and it's always been a piece of cake to replace the impellers, 20 min. max.. I haven't purchaced a manual yet but, it almost looks like I have to disassemble the front of the engine...
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    Fuel mixture for 2 cycle

    I do a lot of trolling (hours). I was told to make one of my tanks a trolling tank of 100:1. 85 Johnson 40hp. Any thoughts?
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