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    Which Hydrofoil is best for Johnson 9.9 ??

    I have an '82 Johnson 9.9 on a DuraNautic 12 foot aluminum v-hull and am having problems getting the boat to plane with my kid in the boat. We've tried different trim settings, weight distribution and things like that and it's slightly improved but not much. I was thinking of bumping up to a...
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    '98 Merc. 15hp. Any good?

    I'm a lifelong Johnson/Evinrude user. Not by choice, just kinda worked out that way. I'm thinking about selling my great running '82 Johnson 9.9hp and buying a nice, low hours, clean '98 Merc 15hp. Problem is...I don't know anything about them. Were they decent motors? Any inherent problems...
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    Will '82Johnson 9.9 lower end fit on '80 'Rude 15hp ?

    Weird story...short version is I found a low hours '80 Evinrude 15hp at a good price but it's a long shaft. I have an '82 Johnson 9.9 short shaft and would like to end up with a 15hp short shaft. So...can I swap lower ends? Would that make it an Evinson or a Johnrude?:D
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    Convert 9.9 to 15hp ??

    IS it possible to convert an '82 Johnson 9.9 to a 15hp? I need a little more than 9.9hp and it seems like 9.9's are everywhere but I'm having trouble finding a 15hp around. Also, my 9.9 has low hours and runs GREAT and I'd rather not sell it and take a chance on a different motor. The...
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    HP ratings? Old - vs- Current ??

    I have a 1970 DuraNautic 12 foot aluminum boat (for now) that has an '82 Johnson 9.9 on it that runs great. However, with full load of fuel, kid, tackle, rods, small cooler, can't get boat on plane. The plate on the transom says the boat will take up to 12 hp outboard and honestly, I can't...
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    Who builds the BEST outboard ??

    I know this could easily turn into a Ford - VS - Chevy kinda argument but lets not base this on brand loyalty and all that. Basically, I'd love to h ear from some marine tech's, the guys who work on them all the time and I'd like to know why you feel one particular motor is better than another...
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    Please help identify my Glastron

    I had a used boat that I sold 20 years ago. I loved that boat and would like to identify it and buy/restore one now. Was a 1969-1972 Glastron. Why the confusion? I was a teen so don't remember if it was a '69 boat with '72 motor or '72 boat with '69 motor. Anyway...I think the boat was 1972 17...
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    Black Ooze leaking out the bottom ??

    Not sure if it's oil or what. Ran my new-to-me '82 9.9 Johnson for the first time today. Parked the motor on a stand a few hours ago and just went out to check prop size and there is a small puddle of black ooze under the prop. What's up with that? I doesn't look like it's leaking from the...
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    Dol-Fin on 9.9 ??

    Took my new-to-me '82 Johnson 9.9 out today on my little 12 foot aluminum boat. With my kid on board, it didn't quite make it to full throttle, barely planed, kinda struggled along under all the weight. With me alone, it scooted right along. I was wondering though....would one of those Dol-Fin...
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    '82 Johnson 9.9 - New to me

    Just bought a small boat with an '82 Johnson 9.9. (EDIT) Are these decent little motors? reliable? Carbs were recently cleaned by local Johnson/Evinrude dealer and has new prop. Seems to be in decent condition. I was thinking of decarbing it as I have no idea when or if it's ever been done...
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    Deep aluminum boat?

    I'm looking for a 12-16 foot aluminum boat. Nothing fancy, just a basic three bench seat v-hull aluminum beater with a tiller motor. Problem is...most of the 12 and 14 footers I'm looking at barely sit more than 10 inches above the water. I recently looked at a nice old SmokerCraft 14 footer...
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    Can a skeg be welded?

    Aprox 1/2 of the skeg is missing from my Johnson 60hp, I bought it that way, hasn't really caused a problem yet. But, I was wondering, is it possible to weld on a new bottom to the skeg or does anyone make a replacement that bolts on over the remainder of the old one? Bolt-on would have to fit...
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    Rotted Steering Tube !! How do I replace it?

    My steering cable broke a few days ago. My old cable has been dificult to find so I'm going to get a new kit with helm and all. But, while cleaning the steering tube tonight, I discovered that the steering tube is rotted thru on one side and lube/cleaner is leaking out the side of it. How in...
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    Weird Steering Cable Size ???

    Hello all, took my steerin cable out today, jacket split and inner core came poking thru. Had to cut the motor end off the cable as I could not get it thru the steering tube. Now, I have a few questions: 1. how do I clean the inside of the steering tube as it seems like it's full of...
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    How do I fish Boca Grande for Tarpon ??

    From a boat is the no brainer part. But what then? Jigs? Crabs? Crabs on jigs? Leader weight? Line weight? I have a heavy boat rod, 6-foot, with an old Penn Route66 reel. I've never used it. I've had it at least 15 years and never used it once. I just spooled it up with some fresh 50lb mono...
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    Runs great at cruise, lousy at idle and slow.

    My '83 Johnson 60HP 2-cyl is acting up again. She doesn' idle very well, idles rough, trying to get thru no-wake zones is a coughing, shaking, sputtering experience. If I give it a little throttle, is better. More throttle = better running. She runs GREAT at cruise speeds and full throttle...
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    Most affordable 15-17ft bay boat/motor combo.

    I'm selling my '83 Cobia SunSkiff 156 soon (money crunch) and am already plotting my next boat purchase. I'm thinking of buying new this time instead of buying an antique and was wondering what is the most affordable bay boat, boat/motor combo? Sundance with a Suzuki? Carolina Skiff with a...
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    S.W. Florida TIDECHARTS Innacurate?

    I've been picking up tidecharts at my local bait shops and been checking online and it seems that at times, they're not accurate at all. Seemed better during the summer (during traditionally higher tides) but for the past couple of months, have found myself in extremely low tides when the chart...
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    Garmin Map Page...COG? SOG?

    I have a Garmin 498 GPS/fishfinder combo and my most used page is my map page or map/fishfinder split. I'll be playing with the 498 this weekend to see if I can get depth on my map page without have to split and use the sonar page at the same time. My big question is...some of the other info on...
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    Plug Gap ?? '83 Johnson 60HP, 2-cyl, 2-stroke.

    Am gonna replace my plugs this weekend on the off-chance I've fouled them with SeaFoam. It just occured to me that I don't know the correct gap for my plugs. Help...someone! Also...Champion or NGK ???
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