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    Wherer to buy great looking pontoon sides - Fiberglass or Aluminum for restoration.

    Hello everyone, I searched the forum to see if I could find my answer but did not see any results. I have a 28' sun tracker double decker party barge / hut and would like to redo the boat but the key is that it will look really good. The side panels are "ok" but are in need of complete...
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    1998 70HP Tracker model TJ70TLESF S# G02492626 - part number of fuel pump w/o oil inj

    Hello everyone, On my Johnson Tracker engine (part number / serial number listed in the subject line) I removed the VRO fuel pump with a non oil injection fuel pump, mixed oil in the fuel tank and the boat ran just fine. The next spring, I fired up the motor and it ran with ear muffs on the...
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    Suggestions where to sell pier / dock????

    Hello everyone, I am looking for suggestions where / what method to sell a pier I have for sale. I have listed in craigslist and ebay, I am looking for other suggestions as to where to place an add. I would appreciate any suggestions. I tried the Iboats classifieds but they do not have a...
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    Where to post Engine For Sale ?

    Hello everyone - I looked at the classified section under motors and I could not figure out how to post my engine for sale. If it is ok, I would like to list the engine in this section. If not, please explain where in "Iboats" I can post my engine. thanks scott
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    Running issue on 1998 70HP Tracker model TJ70TLESF S# G02492626

    I got the boat out of storage and hooked up the ear muffs (water) to run and it seemed to be fine. I put the boat in the water and it runs then stops. I added 5 gallons of fresh gas and still no change. I noticed each time it died that the hand "fuel ball" was not hard. It is really difficult...
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    Need Distributor Help - Swapping out 4.3L V6 with 350 V8

    Hello everyone, I have a 1995 / 1996 Mariah speed boat that came with a 4.3L Vortec engine. About 2 years ago we did not properly winterize therefore the block cracked - every year before this we winterized right after pulling it out of the water therefore the thermostat was open therefore...
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    Where to buy sea horse water impleller 1952

    I need to buy a water pump impeller for a 1952 johnson sea horse - I think it is a 5 HP engine. Please let me know where I can buy this impeller from. Thanks Scott
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    2003 60hp big foot - only idling, no WOT

    I have a pontoon boat with a 2003 Mercury 60 hp 4 stroke big foot, information on the engine:#60elptefi s/n ot626768 The issue I have is that when it is cold, the motor will rev up like it should, as it gets warm, the RPMs slowly come down to about 1000 rpm regardless of throttle position...
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    Tilt & Trim fluid replacement - what to use, any special instructions?

    My electric tilt and trim motor for a 1900 70hp Johnson Tracker engine took a dump which means my entire tilt and trim assembly had to be removed from the boat. Since I have the unit off the boat, I am considering replacing the tilt and trim hydraulic fluid. Does anyone know what is the...
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    part number or where to buy tilt trim motor for Johnson TLE 70HP tracker engine

    Hello everyone, I have 12 volts going to the tilt / trim electric motor but nothing therefore I am assuming my electric motor is kaput. I looked on the part section of I boats but was unable to locate one that will fit a Tracker (johnson) TJ70TLESF S# G02492626 Any help in the part number...
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    wtb voltage regulator kit for 2003 EFI mercury bigfoot

    Engine does not charge battery (runs at 12 volts), dealership stated that the voltage regulator for this engine had a recall but since the recall has expired, they will not cover the voltage regulator. Engine is as follows: 2003 Mercury 4 stroke EFI 60 hp (big Foot) Family 3M9XM9952GE S/N...
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    Mercury 50 hp bigfoot with idling / running issues

    Mercury 4 stroke efi 60 hp, I believe the year is 2002 / 2003. Family engine 3m9xm.9952ge I put the boat in and it seemed to run ok. Then the other weekend I had the boat loaded with people and it seemed like it did not have a lot of power. I brought the boat back to the dock and added some...
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    Johnson Tracker 70hp TJ70TLESF 1989? - goes into limp mode

    My boat starts and idles great, but when I go to full throttle, it reachs full throttle for about 2 seconds then the engine all by it self goes into an idle mode, will not accelerate any more. Previous to this issue, I had the following work done: - carbs cleaned - fuel tank cleaned - timing...
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    1980 200Hp Evinrude - Opinon, good or bad motor

    Hello everyone I would like more power out of my pontoon, currently I have a 70 HP Pro series johnson, i believe a 1990 motor. There is a local boat for sale with a 1980 or 1982 evinrude 200 hp outboard. my thought is to buy the boat, swap motors, then sell the other boat with a 70 hp and I...
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    Need help 1990 70hp Johnson Pro Series 2 stroke

    Just spend a lovely $800 bills with a local marine guy to fix my motor which was running like crap. He drained the gas, cleaned the carbs, set the carbs, set the idle, and replaced 2 electrical boxes - timing box - power pack? he stated i was running on 1 or 2 cylinders In all, $400 in...
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    1990 3cyl 70HP Johnson Pro Series - idles but does not reach high RPM

    Please help - I have a 28 ft pontoon boat with a 1990 70HP Johnson Pro Series 3 Cylinder Two Stroke Engine. Back Ground - In spring, I turned the throttle cable round knob to "lower the idle" and I also loosened the bolt stop (boat with spring) on the throttle cable linkage. My adjustments...
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    WTB Wanted To Buy **********************

    No soliciting See item #13 of the forum rules and guidelines. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=231537 EDITED BY Don S.
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    1995 Mariah 180 4.3L to 5.7L engine swap

    I guess we did not properly get anti freeze into the block this past winter therefore the block has cracked on his 4.3L V6. Instead of rebuilding / fixing the 4.3L it is actually going to cost the same to just put in a rebuilt 350 ci v8. I have a couple of questions regarding the engine swap /...
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    Help - Throttle linkage & carburator adjustments 70hp Tracker 1990

    Everyone (men or women), I recently tried lowering my idle on my 1990 tracker pro series 70 hp three cylinder 2 stroke engine and I was amazed at the wild kinematics going on under the engine cover. I turned some items - cable adjustment, lower stop screw with spring before I got the manual...
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    Gauges - I need gauges, where to buy

    I have a 89 sun tracker party barge and my tack reads 7K sitting on the trailer with the key out of the ignition. Where can I find a reasonable tach to purchase for the boat. I looked on ebay and alot are for 4,6,8 cycliders where as mine is a 3 cylinder 2 stroke. Also some advertise 20 pole or...
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