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    Mercury Outboard Identification

    I need HELP guys. I just purchased a Mercury 2 stroke outboard which I am told is a 1997 or newer engine. It only has 1 carb on it. The number I've found on the top right side of the head according to iboats is for a 90 hp engine. The motor cover says its a 70. The engine has been completely...
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    Johnson 90 HELP

    I'm fairly new to boating & need some information as to where to go & find what I need. I have just purchased a used Johnson 2000 90 HP with t/t that has the VRO setup on it & it's mounted on a 1999 CREST Fisherman DL 22 footer. It has been sitting around for about a year. Is there any place I...
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    Need some advice

    I have a 1986 70 HP Johnson outboard that I am told needs new rings do to low compression. I am also told that the carbs on my engine have fixed needle valves whereas the new engines (1995 & up) have adjustable needle valves thereby allowing for a much better setting. What I am interested in...
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    Need some advice

    I'm not sure if I am posting this in the right place or not so if I'm not could someone tell me where I need to post it correctly. I have a 1986 70 HP Johnson that I am trying to find out if its possible or even feasible to buy & install the newer type carbs for it that have the adjustable...
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    Replacing rings in Johnson 70

    I am told the rings need to be replaced in my 1987 Johnson 70 because it will not idle below 1200 rpm in gear. I was told its because of the rings & as I am not an outboard mechanic I really don't know. What I would like to know is what is a "reasonable & fair" price to have this done? I was...
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    1987 Johnson Control

    I've got a 1987 Johnson 70 hp engine with t/t that uses the original side mount control box. I would like to change it out to a newer style unit I see on a lot of pontoon & other boats. Does anyone know how much is involved in chang it out? I would like to mount it on my steering console...
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    Relocating Pontoon Transom

    I have a 1984 JC 24' pontoon boat rated for a 90 hp engine. The transom is "inset" 45 inches taking away a lot of usable deck space. I plan on using a Johnson 70 hp engine instead of the 90 which I understand is about 50 lbs lighter then a 90 engine. I want to move the transom back so the engine...
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    Engine Relocation

    If there is sufficient structual support to move an outboard on a pontoon boat rearward that is rated for a 90 hp engine but will be using a 70 hp, is there any problem doing so other then the lengh of the steering cables & possibly the balance of the boat. I'm talking moving the engine 18in...
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    Pontoon Deck Thickness

    I'm starting a rebuild on a pontoon & was wondering if I can get by using 1/2inch marine plywood instead of 3/4 inch. There is a big dieerence in the price of the two sizes in my area. The pontoon is a JC 23ft that is built very solid & thats why I was wondering if I could get by with using 1/2...
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    Pontoon Advice

    I'm about to purchase a 1984 JC 24ft pontoon that has the "U" shape logs & a full length deck. It is rated at 16 people or 2900 lbs max people+motor+gear & 90 HP motor max. The logs are in excellant shape as is the floor but needs carpet & new furniture. It has an aluminum top that I will be...
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    POntoon Boat transom

    I need to replace the rotten double layered 3/4" treated plywood transom on my pontoon boat. I am using a Johnson 70 hp engine. I will be using the toon primarily in all fresh water. Any suggestions as to what to replace it with or what to use to seal it with to last a long time? Anyone know...
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    Removing large dents in logs

    I've just discovered on the bottom of my left log I have about a 6 inch deep dent that includes the keel itself. Does anyone have a good idea as to how to go about removing the dent? It's 24inchs from the back of the log. It appears it may have happened while someone was trying to load the boat...
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    Pontoon Bunk Glides

    I have seen the new bunk glides that cover the entire top & sides for 2X6 bunks & go from end to the other. I've also been looking for the same product to cover 2X4 bunks without any success. Does anyone know of any maunufacturer who has them available?
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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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