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    Stiff steering cause I think its really odd.

    I think I found the cause of my stiff steering almost by mistake. I was sitting at the helm and looking at the wheel and noticed the cap in the middle of the wheel looked lose. So I popped it and saw that it was full of water and the nut was corroded andand the area was full of rust flakes. I...
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    Forgetting to open vent on portable tank

    Will forgetting to open the vent on my portable cause the motor not to run?
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    Do you or can you use your boats Compass?

    With all the high tec items we have today have most people forgotten or dont know how to use their boats campass. I know a lot of us have vhf and gps and other items but do we really a bit to much on them. I know I have never been out of sight of land on my boat but if I had to only use my...
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    Is having a MMSI number and a radio important to to you?

    I might be wrong but there seems to be a lot of boaters who dont have MMSI numbers or radio's that can use them. It seems like the MMSI system would be a good item to use. I know I made sure I have a setup that would make full use of it.
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    How do I start my 1994 Johnson 112 correctly?

    I have a 1975 Mako with a 1994 Johnson 112. The motor was rebuilt by a local shop in may. The started it for me and I had it on the muff in early June. Buy I really wanna know what the correct way to start it? I have the push key in choke. And a Morse top mount control.
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    Running out of gas on the water. Happend to you?

    After days of reading how a lot of people get in trouble on the water I see a common theme. A lot of boaters have run out of gas. Thinking back I have dealt with this with friends. Bfore thee days of GPS friends and I stayed on the water to late and had a hard time finding the ramp. At night...
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    Have you ever been in trouble on the water in your boat?

    One of the reason I picked up boating is I gave up Motorcycles. I have had friends injured in accident that were totally not their fault. Many times its the person who has no clue that hits you. My question is has anybody been in trouble or had close calles in their boat? You know grounding...
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    Six gallons of gas and my 1994 Johnson 112

    I was wondering how far or long six gallons og gas would take my Johnson 112 on my 1975 Mako 19 foot? The boat has been repowered with this outboard so I have no clue on its fuel comsumption?
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    Is a marine surveyor a good use of money for a cheap boat

    Over the years I have noticed that people are told in post to get a marine surveyor for the boat they are getting. I really wonder how many people have actually gotten them. I have seen people online say the cost is 500 or so for the service. If you are getting an expensive boat i see it as...
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    Do you shop price or name in marine items?

    I was at the local hardware store and noticed the price of chain as compaired to anchor chain at marine stores. I was thinking even adding the cost of a rust coating I would still come out way ahead. I was thinking with time getting a bit harder and gas on the way up do you shop around a bit...
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    Good Trolling motor for mako 191 19 foot

    I know nothing about trolling motors but would like to add one to my Mako 191.. Its a 1975 Mako 19 foot boat with a Johnson 112 outboard. I will use it on the river mainly and just a few times a year in the salt water? Any tips on what to buy and where to mount bow and stern?
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    Mop N Glow on the deck and other tricks

    I was reading on other sites about people using this on their decks to give that nice look we are all after. Has anybody else tried it. Post some of your money saving ideas you have found. 1) Walmart for a lot of small items and good prices on 2 cycle oil. 2) Academy Sporting goods lots of...
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    What are your must have items to have onboard

    What are the must have items you need to have a good trip and be legal in your state? I just added a vhf radio of some type as a must have. GPS is also a must have getting lost is just no fun. ** I stored a six pack of fresh water also. Water Water Every where and not drop to drink.
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    How much gas do you keep in your tank when not on the water?

    I really wonder how much gas most keep in their tank while not on the water. In my case I had been fixing and testing my new to me used mako so i had it running off a five gallon extra tank.but this nice Tx heathas caused a lot of vapor buildup. As I used another five ballon tank to start...
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    What is a self bailing boat?

    I feel a bit slow but when I loook this question up I never get a really good answer. LOL So its time for this teacher to be the student ( yes I teach school ) What does it mean when it says a boat is self bailing? Thanks for the Answers in advance.:)
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    How long will a 12v battery hold its charge?

    My plan is to move one of my 12v batteries from the rear to the center console. I need to know how long this batter if fully charged power my vhf radio and and gps. My boat is a 1975 Mako with 112 Johnson outboard. I cant see pulling wires from the motor to the console to charge the battery...
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    Adding a 2nd battery not hooked to the outboard

    Here is my problem and what I would like to do. I have a new to me 1975 Mako 19 foot with 1994 Johnson 112. The boat come with a new battery and I had bought a new batter just before I got the boat . I would like to use both on the boat. I know I can use them both with a peko swith but I...
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    Why were some boats made without bilge pumps?

    I have a 1975 19 foot Mako and it was made with no bilge pump and no outlet on the back or side to add one. My big question is do all boats need bilge pumps. Are some boats just built so tight water will never enter them?
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    Rewiring or just fixing whats there..

    I am trying to decide whats my next step with my 1975 Mako. As the pic shows I have pull switches and they look really bad but most actually work. The starts, horn and tilt trim actually work. I was trying to decide whats my best option fix or leave wel enough alone. My other Big question is...
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    Where does the bilge discharge on your boat?

    I just got a new to me 1975 Mako 191 19 foot boat. And I just noticed that it had no side discharge for the bilge pump.After talking to another owner of a 1976 make he has the same problem on his you remove a cover and put a hose over the stern to drain the bilge. Tomorrow I will check to see...
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