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    Glossary for Used Outboard Ads

    Here's a guide to ads for used outboards on eBay and Craig's List, to help you decipher what the sellers are saying: Needs a little TLC -- Doesn't run. Don't have a clue why. Probably needs the carb cleaned -- Doesn't run. Don't have a clue why. Shifter needs adjusting -- Dogs worn out in...
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    Sea King Made by StarcCraft?

    Doing some research on the web, I found a site that said that the Sea King aluminum boats sold by Montgomery Ward in the 60's were made by StarcCraft. Does anyone know if this is correct? Mine is a little 12' tinny. It's surprisingly solid and seaworthy for a mail order boat. Does this look...
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    Help Identify Lund Boat

    I just bought a 14 ft. deep V Lund aluminum boat, and am trying to identify its year and model designation.<br /><br />It's a tiller boat, 62" beam, and is rated for a 50hp outboard. Serial number, if that is of any help is 612630.<br /><br />I went to the Lund site, but they don't seem to have...
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    It's Ugly, But It's Mine!

    Boats, boats, boats. Boy, I'd like to have one of those shiny restorations everybody seems to do, but there are walleyes out there to catch, not to mention northerns and bass.<br /><br />I just bought this thing, a Sea King 12' tinnie, that hadn't been licensed since 1978. The guy said it didn't...
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    Paul Moir -- I'm back but no more RDS-20

    Hey! I've been away from the forum for quite a while. The old '58 Johnson RDS-20 35hp (see avatar) ran great all last season for me, after being fixed with the help of folks here.<br /><br />But...This guy came up to me at the lake, complimenting me on that old Johnson. Seems he's restoring a...
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    Maker of 1964 Sea King 12' Aluminum Boat

    Does anyone know who made the Sea King aluminum boats of the 1964 vintage? I'm trying to dig up info on mine, and there's nothing much around.<br /><br />No real reason to look this stuff up, really. It's just an old tinnie, but I'm always curious.<br /><br />I sold my old 67 Glastron V145, and...
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    Johnson RDS, Evinrude Lark Ext. Harness

    I just spotted an external harness for the RDS and Lark series 35 and 40 hp outboards, including the solenoid junction box and what looks like a serviceable plug on eBay.<br /><br />These are almost impossible to find, so if you need one for your motor, check the auction out. (NOTE: it is not my...
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    Engine RPM -- Tuning by Ear

    We're all trying to get our outboards running perfectly. A good tach is the best way to determine RPM, but for older outboards and smaller outboards, that's often not an option, or is too expensive. There's another way to determine RPM, but it takes something of a musical ear to do it. A cheap...
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    My new yacht.....maybe...

    Found this one on eBay. Think I ought to bid on it?<br /> :D <br />
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    1990 3 hp Johnson Soup Up?

    So, I got me this 3hp Johnson and it just won't plane my boat. I was wondering. It's got two cylinders on it. Now, I was lookin' at the 6 hp Johnson from the same year. It uses different spark plugs, but it's just got two cylinders, too.<br /><br />So, If I put the L77JC4 plugs from the 6 hp...
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    Bad Tow?

    How about this one? I think he was supposed to turn left, not right. Darned MapQuest!:<br /><br />
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    Johnson Manual on CD-ROM

    There's an outfit selling on eBay that is offering the 1964 Johnson Master Manual on CD-ROM for $9.99. I have the paper version of this manual, which I got from marineengine.com when I asked for a manual for my 1958 RDS-20 Johnson. It cost $49.95.<br /><br />I just received the CD-ROM version...
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    My Stereo's Fine: Need Larger Wake

    In keeping with the theme of the quest for super-powered stereo equipment on boats, I'm now trying to get a mega-wake from my boat.<br /><br />What can I add to increase my wake size? Would trim tabs help? I mean...I get really tired of having a puny little wake, especially around the launching...
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    Tip for non-cranking old Johnnyrudes

    This happened to me last time out. I fired up the old RDS-20 at the launch and motored around for a couple of hours, trolling and what-not. Then I dropped anchor and still-fished for a while.<br /><br />When I got ready to go, not a click from the starter. Now, I knew my battery was OK and that...
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    Paul Moir: Big Twin thread

    Paul,<br /><br />Another poorly titled Big Twin thread has appeared. Another new owner of a Lark V. Looks like it'll grow to be a big one, eventually.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=28;t=034273
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    Best Spinning Rod for Catfish Shorefishing

    OK, I want to do some shore fishing for Channel and Flathead cats in the Mississipi and St. Croix rivers here in Minnesota.<br /><br />I'm a devout spinning tackle user. Does anyone have a recommendation for a suitable rod? I have all the big spinning reels I can handle, since I moved to MN from...
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    Great panfish lure

    I was foolin' around the shallows the other day and got my little microlite tackle out to play with the sunnies and crappies.<br /><br />I tried a new bait for the first time, and was blown away. It was a Cubby Mini-Mite, with an orange head and brown body. Little 1/32 oz. jig with a unique tail...
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    Show Us Your Old Boat!

    I posted the photo below in the Stupid Human Tricks forum, where it caused lots of laughs and stories about other folks who have boats that aren't, shall I say, of the new and shiny type.<br /><br />I know there are lots of folks here who have older boats that they love, but that aren't...
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    Where'd the Posts Go?

    Seems like all the old posts have disappeared. Database problem?
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    Big Fish Little Fish

    Who cares? Days on the water...priceless!<br /><br /> <br />
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