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    Restoring a 1973 17’ Kona

    I actually did replace my stringers. I moved the trailer into my flat garage and measured from the keel to the garage floor. After I cut the stringers out I measured again to make sure it hadn’t bowed. It didn’t even move an 1/8 of inch so I decided to put the new stringers in and glass them...
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    Restoring a 1973 17’ Kona

    This past year I’ve been restoring a 1973 17’ Kona with a 1965 75 hp Johnson that I rebuilt and is running great. I’m new to boats and I’ve never done this kind of thing before so I’m learning as I go. I recently cut the top cap about half way down the length of the boat so I would be able to...
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    Johnson 1965 75hp Mounting Holes?

    Now that I think about it I’m pretty sure the motor already has the bracket on it I just didn’t know that it was a separate part that could be removed. I’ll check it out. Thanks.
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    Johnson 1965 75hp Mounting Holes?

    I recently completely rebuilt a 1965 Johnson 75 hp outboard. It runs great but I can’t figure out how it mounts to the transom. I have the service manual and I’ve watched many videos about this engine but none of them explain how it bolts on. I’m at a loss at what to do so any help would be much...
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    1965 75hp Johnson Super Seahorse wiring diagram

    I recently got a non working 1965 75hp Johnson Super Seahorse. The insulation is missing from most of the wires but most everything else is in pretty good shape. I’m fairly certain that the problem is electrical but I don’t know how to start repairing it without a diagram to go off of since some...
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