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    Tilt Tube Nut

    Hi All. I'm mocking-up the steering for the 135 Johnson I'm putting on my latest boat. The boat was Mercury 150 powered before I got it and I have a question. The old steering set-up for the Merc was through the motor style. When I put the cable through the tube, the rod sticks out really far...
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    Winterize the 135?

    '74 Johnson 135. What should I do before the freeze comes? Make sure there's no water and fog carbs? Or am I looking at an anti-freeze type of procedure like an I/O? Thanks!! Jake
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    Question for the StarCult

    My FIL has a '78 Supersport. It's a 18' 4cly I/O. I really like the boat and I think I'm going to start looking for one of my own for my next boat. Unless I finally get up the nerve to whack him over the head, it's going to be a while before I can get my hands on his. Did SC offer this boat...
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    New to me 1968 Slickcraft SS170V

    So now that the drain plug debacle is over, I thought I'd post some pics of my new boat. Slickcraft SS170V with a 135 Johnson. It will need a floor this winter, but it will do for the summer just fine! It has a cool Gator trailer and it and the boat appear to be well cared for. I hope to say...
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    Drain Plug Key?

    Hi, I've just purchased my first outboard powered boat. Everything else I've ever been in has had a plug with a handle, but this one threads in from the outside of the boat. No issues with the plug itself, but I'm wondering if there is a tool that you're supposed to use to install it. It has a...
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    1960 Larson All American Enough Power?

    Hi. I'm looking at a '60 All American and it has a really nice 35 Evenrude. I understand it's a small motor, but is it too small to consider for a 16-18 foot boat? What do you think? I'm thinking of buying the boat and saving my pennies for more power down the road. Do you think I'll be...
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    470 Merc. Good? Bad? Ugly?

    Hi All! First post here and the last thing I want to do with my first post is start an argument. I'm really looking for honest information from folks have first-hand (or close to first-hand) knowledge. :) So, here goes. I'm looking at several boats to purchase and a couple have the 470...
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