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  1. cvtech1

    Kicker motor for a 17 footer

    I am able to get my hands on a 4hp Rude motor for a deal. I have a 17ft Glastron Bowrider and was wondering if that will make a good kicker motor for emergency use. Anyone?
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    Gps versus locator.

    I hear about a lot of Gps for finding locations on the water, but I want to know how to be found on the water if trouble develops. Is there a locator that I can hook up to my VHF marine emergency radio? Thanks.
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    1977 Johnson 140hp spark problems

    My 1977 140hp Johnson seems to have an intermittent spark problem. I had it looked at and put on a spark tester and it was not getting spark on all 4 cyl. We took the plugs out and still not getting good spark on all cyl. We took the key/control harness of the motor that leads up to the controls...
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    1977 140hp won't start

    The last time I took the boat out it took on water because the bilge pump was not working. It is a bowrider and it took on water in rear were the gas tank is. I always seem to have a problem starting this boat with too much or too little fuel, and was wondering would water cause any other...
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    1977 Glastron SSV-176

    I bought this boat and the previous owner said the floor was replaced, it is solid but when I pulled the drain plug about the tenth trip it was clogged with a bunch of what looked liked rotted wood and acorns. The boat seems solid everywhere. Is there a chance that this was left over from the...
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    Caution: Bilge water

    I would like to warn all boaters like myself who don't know! Always wear proper hand protection, rubber gloves/mechanics gloves when working on a stopped up or dirty bilge. I stuck a rotten piece of wood under my finger nail and got stuck my a couple of screws while replacing a bilge pump on a...
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    Bowrider taking on water

    I have had this boat for several months been out about 10 times and this last time I started taking on water. It seems to always come over the transom, but this time it was coming onto the deck. The boat is a 1977 Glastron Bowrider and the bilge pump stop working, but I have never really used it...
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    Water/ Fuel filter needed?

    I was told by a mechanic that fixed my 25hp Johnson that he would not run my motor because I had water in my fuel tank. I went and got another tank and mixed with oil and had him run it. I went and bought a new 6gal tank and a water fuel filter. I have not seen this on many small boats, is this...
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    Charging batteries with perko switch

    I recently had a perko switch added to my boat and was wondering can I charge both batteries at once? I put a charger on the positive side of one battery and the shared ground of the other. The one charged battery seemed to leak after being charged awhile. Was this the correct way to charge or...
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    Bowrider Transom taking on water

    I have a 1977 Glastron Bowrider and where the controls cables are going into the side of the Boat near the transom, there are a couple of 1.5 inch holes drilled. When I have to back up and water comes over the transom it goes into those holes.It was rough last outing and I took on a large amount...
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    14ft Jon boat tiller to steering

    I have have a 14ft Jon boat with a 25hp Johnson tiller and I would to convert to steering. Any thoughts, how difficult, how expensive etc? Thanks.
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    1985 Johnson 25hp fuel issue

    I bought a 1985 Jon Boat with a 1985 25hp Johnson that has been serviced but still acts like it is starving for fuel. I discovered a leaking fuel quick disconnect at the tank, it then ran fine for a while then started the same cutting off at wide open throttle for no apparent reason. Can anyone...
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    Transom mount to bow mount trolling motor

    Does anybody know if you can take a transom mount trolling motor and make it work on the bow of a 17ft Bowrider?
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    1977 Glastron SSV-176

    I am a new owner of this boat, is this a good dependable boat? Also does anybody know if you can take a transom mount trolling motor and make it able to switch to bow mount for this boat or any boat? I use this trolling motor for my Jon boat and wish to switch back and fourth. Thanks
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    Fish/Dept finder wont come on

    I bought a 1977 bowrider that came with a fish/depth finder and it won't come on. The blk and wht wires are connected with nut screws under the dash and that is about as far as I dare to poke around. I am a rookie to boats, any ideas? Thanks
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    1977 Johnson 140hp low compression

    I have a 1977 Johnson 140hp 4cyl, that has one cylinder that has 25psi. the rest are good. The shop says rebuild it all. It ran great to me but did seam to have some starting problems at times. It ran at 30- 35mph with four adults on this 1977 17 ft Glastron bowrider. My question is does it need...
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    Bilge Pump no sound

    I have a Glastron 17ft bowrider with a switch near the transom that I was told is the bilge pump. I see a large hose coming out from that area, but when I turn on the switch I hear nothing. Does the bilge come on only when there is water there or is there a problem and how do I check. Please any...
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    Trolling motor for 17ft Bowrider

    I am looking to buy a 36" 40# transom mount Minn Kota trolling motor. Would that be a good backup motor to get me in from the bay?
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    1977 Johnson 140hp outboard starting procedure

    I just recently bought a 1977 Glastron SSV 176 with a 1977 140hp outboard. I have been out several times, 4+ and have not figured out the best starting procedure for the motor, sometimes it starts right up when its cold or when it hot. Other times I lift the throttle push the choke lift the...
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    1977 Johnson 140hp pee stream

    I have a 1977 140hp that I can't see a pee stream up high on the engine when running on muffs. The only pee stream I see in low by the water intake and it runs when the engine is off and the garden hose is on. I was told by the previous owner that water only comes out of the exhaust. Any advice...
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