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  1. VaGent

    Cleaning the toons?

    Re: Cleaning the toons? I used Kleen Brite ac coil cleaner on mine. Wet the logs down first, mix the coil cleaner 3-1. Spray it on, let it soak & foam for 10-15 minutes, wash it off with a water hose with a spray nozzle on the end of it. RINSE IT RINSE IT RINSE IT RINSE IT!!! Wear rubber...
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    Pontoon Boat Gauges

    I am rebuilding my pontoo boat & haev no gauges at present for my 1987 Johnson 70 hp 3 cylinder engine. I've been looking at ebay & craigslist & I am lost as to what I actually need as far as name brand & type of gauge. I have no idea what gauges will work/not work with my engine. I am wanting...
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    No feed back steering system

    I have a 1986 Riveria Crusier pontoon boat that has the orginal steering system that is in bad shape. I think(?) it's called the rack & pinion system? Anyway I've been told a no feed back system is the way to go. As I am not versed in this area I would like to know how to go about finding the...
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    Trolling Motor height on Pontoon Boat

    I just purchased a Minn Kota V2 bow mount trolling motor. Can anyone tell me the recommended depth it should be below the logs? I got it used but in excellant condition but no instruction manual came with it. Thanks
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    Pontoon Trolling Motor Size

    I need some advice guys. I have a 24 ft pontoon boat that I want to add a trolling motor to. It will be used for fishing as well as an alternate source of power in case my 70 hp Johnson happens to quite on me out on the lake or the river. I want something to get me back to shore. I have an...
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    Removing Steering Wheel

    I have a Teleflex steering system on my pontoon that I want to keep but replace the steering wheel with a new Destroyer style wheel I bought. Problem is I am having trouble getting the old one off. I know it's a 3/4" tapered shaftr with a keyway & I have soaked it with PB Blaster & tapped on it...
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    Trailer Springs

    I have two sets of trailer springs. One set is what I would call "fixed" in that there is a bolt in the front of the spring & the rear spring slids into a steel slot allowing it to move back & forth. The other set of springs are mounted in the fromt the same way but the rear spring is mounted...
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    Trailer question

    I have taken a used LoadRite boat trailer that is rated for 6,000# & am converting it to a pontoon trailer. I've already installed all the cross beams & the bunk supports & bolted everything in place & so far it is looking great. I measured for the winch with the bumper on it & once I install it...
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    Gps

    I need some advice on a GPS unit for my pontoon boat. I know nothing at all about one of them for use in automobile or for marine use. I've read where many people are using them to determine MPH as well as many other uses. Some use handheld units whereas others use the kind that mount on the...
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    Bimini Top Frame

    I was "given" a 7/8" SS round tubular bimini top frame today with all the fittings in really good shape by a friend who decided to buy himself a brand new one due to the canvas being rotten as well as the boot cover. I've been looking at bimini tops for my pontoon boat & most all that I see are...
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    Steering Problem

    I really need some advice guys. I took my 1986 Riveria Cruiser with a 1987 Johnson 70 hp VRO out on the lake yesterday for a little while. The engine started & ran just fine so I headed out past the no wake bouy. Once beyond that I gave it a little throttle & then advance it up to about 1/4 &...
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    Steering Problem

    I really need som advice guys. I took my 1986 Riveria Cruiser with a 1987 Johnson 70 hp VRO out on the lake yesterday for a little while. The engine started & ran just fine so I headed out past the no wake bouy. Once beyond that I gave it a little throttle & then advance it up to about 1/4 &...
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    Trailer Rating

    I really need some help guys. I have read a lot but am unable to find what I am needing. I recently bought a used Loadrite trailer that appears to be heavy duty. I say this because of the following information not withstanding the fact that with all the rollers removed & no cross members...
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    Pontoon Engine Size

    Re: Pontoon Engine Size Finally got the 'toon home safe & sound. AFTER I paddled the daggone thing for over 2 miles because the enigne quit & would not start. BECAUSE I wasn't smart enough to KNOW how to properly start it. I DO NOW!!!:mad:
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    Pontoon Restoration

    I have purchased a 1986 20ft Riveria Cruiser that needs to have the decking replaced & I am looking for a supplier for the aluminum fencing. The decking is wood at present but I would like to find aluminum decking to replace it with. I am having a really hard time finding anyone who supplies...
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    Ignition Conversion

    I have a 1987 Johnson 70 hp with T/T. I know nothing much about this engine other then it runs good. Can the ignition be upgraded on it & if so, what it be upgraded to?
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    Johnson 70HP VRO

    I have a newly aquired 1987 Johmson 70 HP VRO that I would like to remove the VRO setup & just hand mix my gas/oil. Can anyone advise me what needs to be done to accomplish this? I'm a "fair" mechanic but have no idea what needs to be done. I've been told that most all the boaters are doing...
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    Pontoon Engine Size

    Well, my wife threatened to make me sleep outside in the rain if I didn't take the deal so guess what? You guessed it!!! I TOOK THE DEAL!! lol Just purchased a used 18ft pontoon with hard top that needs a little TLC. It came with a 1987 Johnson 70 hp VRO installed on it. We took it for a...
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    Information Needed

    I have a young man wanting to sell me (cheap) a 1979 Galaxie 19ft bow rider that is in need of some repair. It has a 120 Mecruiser I/O that he says it is leaking water thru the back of the boat where the drive exits. He says he has no idea what this is caused from. He was told(?) by a marine...
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    Information Needed

    I have a gentleman who wants to sell me his 1989 Concord 20ft fish/ski boat which is fitted with a 1989 Johnson 175 HP outboard. He says it is good condition, has all new seats & the engine runs excellant but he has no title to the boat. He siad he just doesn't have the time to persue the title...
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