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    Question on Trailer Tires - Load Range

    Hi all. I just bought a 12' Smokercraft on a Caulkins trailer. It's a '98 boat and '99 trailer, neither of which have ever been in the water due to previous owner's health issues. I will be replacing the tires on it due to their age as I will be trailering about 150 miles at Interstate...
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    four stroke too much weight for 12' Smokercraft?

    I have a 12' Smokercraft Alaskan I have been using with an electric motor. I am looking to put a 9.9 on it for moving to and from, in addition to the electric for lake trolling. Question: would a four stroke be too much weight for this boat, given I am usually seated alone in the rear...
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    4hp 1972 Johnson - throttle lever mechanical advice please

    Hello. I inherited a 1972 Johnson 4hp that has a broken friction cylinder - there's two halves that sit inside the motor housing and cradle the throttle lever to allow it to turn smoothly (though not when broken!) Anyway, I ordered another friction cylinder, plus a bushing the parts diagram...
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    72 Johnson 4HP - Newbie info sought

    Hi guys. Can someone give me a quick rundown on recommended service when acquiring a motor of unknown origin service? Motor is Johnson 4hp, model 4W72S. Assuming this means its a 1972 model - what does the W and the S stand for? From other posts here it sounds like replacing impellor is...
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