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    2006 90 hp not peeing

    My 90 hp was running fine until it wouldn't stay running. I took it to a shop in Houston Tx and they rebuilt the whole engine and after all that was done it was a simple bulb hose. It never ran the same and now it stop peeing from the back. What could be wrong? I called the shop and they say it...
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    2 bank on board charger working or not

    I have a 2 bank on board charger and went to go fishing and the starting battery was dead. I started the boat the day before the trip and all was good until we got to the water. My question is , how can I tell if this on board charger is working? BTW the trolling battery seemed to work find but...
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    Dead Battery With Maintainer.

    I have a two bank charger on my 2006 Palm Beach with 90Hp Yamaha boat that I recently purchased about 3 months ago. I have not taken it out in about two months and today I went to crank it and it was dead. Now I did leave the ACC and NAV switches on but the key was off. My question is will the...
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    2006 palm beach 185 with 90 hp Yamaha 2 stroke

    I am purchasing this boat and want to know what I am getting. Any idea's of the long term quality of this boat and motor? Also what kind of speed can I expect? I will be using it primarily in the gulf coast bays and rivers not much off shore but can it handle it if I choose to go? Thanks
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    Would a counter rotating prop solve my new lower unit issue?

    I am posting in this forum because I mentioned this problem in a engine forum. The issue, I had a lower unit replaced and it came with a different prop which they changed back to my original prop because it was a SS prop and now forward is backwards and backwards is forward on my throttle...
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    1977 Johnson 140 hp, Shift controls BACKWARDS!

    I had my lower unit replaced and took it out for the first time this weekend. Went to launch from the dock, when I pulled the controls back in reverse to my surprise the boat shot forward. When I pushed forward I went backwards. What the heck is this? I can't get in touch with the shop yet so...
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    1977 Johnson Lower Unit leaking oil

    Hello, I had my boat out two weeks ago and noticed it started stalling when I put it in gear. Once I got in I noticed a greenish fluid leaking out the lower unit on the side. It had been damaged(small ding). My question is 1, would this cause it to stall when putting it in gear and 2 the...
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    Charging batteries on board vs removing them

    I have a Perko switch with two batteries and the boat has been sitting for a couple of months (3 or so). I purchased an automatic charger and would like to know how to charge the batteries on the boat. Can this be done or do I have to remove them? Thanks
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    1981/85 25hp Johnson neutral safety switch.

    My neutral safety switch lets my engine start in gear. I posted this before and had to get out and work on the switch before I had more info. The old switch had one wire connected to only one side, so I pulled it off and the engine still started in gear. Put the new switch on, hooked it up and...
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    No tether switch 77 140hp Johnson

    Ok let me post this on a different topic. I have a 77 Glastron and no tether switch when I purchased this boat. I had a switch problem and had to have it replaced at a shop and still no tether. Why? Anybody.
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    Fuel Water Separator placement

    I recently put a fuel water separator on my boat and the bulb is not staying or getting hard. The boat ran fine but I had to reach back a couple of times to pump at full throttle to not sputter. I discovered that it was an air leak and fixed that and all seemed fine, but the bulb or filter would...
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    Neutral safety switch 1981 25 Johny

    Two things, I have a 81 Johnson 25 that starts in gear, I see a off white switch that is hooked up to my gear shift but still starts in gear. 1) How to test and 2) where would I get another one if needed? I know this is dangerous so need to get fixed for this boating season. Posted this issue...
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    Kicker mount on bowrider

    I just talk to one boat shop to see if I could get a kicker mount mounted on a 17ft Glasstron Bowrider. The shop said it might cannot be mounted. Has anyone here done this? I know the transom is not that wide, but what about the angled sides (left or right)? Any info would be helpful.
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    Kicker Motor Mount

    I am looking to buy a kicker mount for my 17ft bowrider, is there anything to watch out for or any problems with placement or mounting? My boat has a 140hp Johnson.
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    Sealing through hull control cables.

    Can anyone telll me the best way to seal the area where my control cables come out into the splash well. When the water get a little rough or when I come to a rapid deceleration water get into the holes where the cables come out. I put duck tape there for a quick fix till I got the grommets...
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    Cracked Gelcoat

    I discovered a 50 cent size crack on my gelcoat that is on top of my transom where you step. I have 17ft Glastron,and need to know what to do. Is this a simple repair or is there more to it than just a crack? Thanks.
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    Johnson 5.5 to be used in saltwater.

    I just bid on an outboard motor that is an older 5.5 Johnson and didn't notice that the seller said this is a freshwater motor. I will be using the motor for saltwater is this going to be ok? Anyone?
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    1981 25hp Johnson neutral safety switch.

    I have a 1981 25hp Johny that has a neutral safety switch (tan looking switch) that is connected to the shift lever but the motor starts in fwd or reverse. What is the problem and how can it be fixed? Anyone?
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    Jon Boat conversion

    I am attempting to convert my plain Jon to have some storage compartments, decks and carpet. Will try to post some before and after photos. Any ideas on how to do this? P.S. The boat on the Avatar is not my Jon ok?
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    Jon boat porpoising

    I have a 14ft Jon with a 25hp Johhny it has a hydrofoil. I have just noticed it seems to be porpoising alot, not sure if it always have been but just learned what porpoising is. When I reduce speed no problem, is there a easy solution for this? Anyone?
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