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    How to resize images for upload

    I see it asked often, so I figured I'd make a topic about it. I've read that there may be some auto resizing ability coming when you upload images, but until that's confirmed/denied and worked out and functioning we should still resize our images prior to uploading. There are several ways to...
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    J115TLEOR Tilt Stuck up while on the lake. Record of diagnosis and fixes...

    I'm making this post more to document for others what I'm finding as I go... (However, please speak up if you feel I'm missing something or the plan could use adjustement.. :cool: ) The tilt stopped working our last trip out, engine was up and we had to troll back to ramp with electric...
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    Tilt state while fishing....

    I'm wondering what the consensus might be... (if one can be had.. :D ) Turns out my description below is longer than I thought.. Trying to give backstory to it.. The ;TLDR of it is: When you go out in local lakes (fresh water) for some fishing, and you get to the spot you're going to fish.. Do...
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    FINALLY!! Got out on the lake.. New (to us) Boat....

    This "Spring" has been rough... More rain than not, and when it wasn't raining, I was working... Go figure... haha! So today it was a bit overcast, but no rain, and no work! Took our new to us 1985 Jay-Bee fish/ski out. First shakedown and fishing trip.. We tested it quickly back in August...
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    Some Forum Channels not showing topics?

    Not sure if it's known, but some forum channels (Johnson Evinrude Outboard, Dockside Chat.. etc..) are showing sticky topics if they have them, but nothing else... Seems the channels that have last activity of today are ok, but if yesterday or earlier, it's just stickies... Also, (probably...
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    Jay Bee Boats info?

    So I've been looking at a few boats now.. I like the one I have, but I want something a little bigger now.. An upgrade so to speak. LOL One has peaked my interest and will be looking at it Monday or Tuesday. ​It's a 1989 17' Jay Bee bow rider. ​From the little I can find on them, it looks...
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    Possible year for this engine?

    Not much to go by, but saw this in an ad... ​It's with a boat, trailer, engine combo, but doesn't say the year of engine., Just says it's a Johnson 115... Any educated guesses as to this engine year based on one pic? ​I know it's asking a lot, but just wondering if someone might have some...
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    Trailer Issue... What to expect??

    Ok Trailer Guru's!! ​I've had my trailer for a bit over a year now, and last Sunday we took out the boat and it was a blast!! Great fishing, calm water (for the most part) Just wonderful! This is our first boat, so it's all been a learning process.. lol. ​Well, the ride home seemed to go...
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    Trolling Motor Recommendations

    Hey All! ​So, I have a boat that with the wonderful help of the other forum members I've gotten running well and have had the pleasure of taking out a few times now.. ​We mainly use it for fishing.. ​Well, we've anchored a time or two, but really like drifting with the wind/current along the...
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    71 50 HP Timing Check Clarification

    More of a curiosity question than anything else really, and some thoughts from the experts here would be great!! No, I have no reason or cause to be checking my timing right now, but... ​I was reading the section on checking the full advance timing in my Factory Service Manual.. (Got it from...
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    Forum display issue? Is it just me?

    So last night, and now tonight, it seems some posts (in the Johnson/evinrude engine section anyway) aren't displaying correctly in the main list. ​What I mean, is that a topic, stats, and last posted will be at the top of the list, but stats are wrong, last post might say user A, at 9pm...
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    Inexpensive 2 Cyl. Tachometer review (On-Going)

    Hey All! ​I've seen many posts from people saying they don't have a tach to check WOT range. For timing purposes, Prop testing etc... Well, I don't either... So... ​I have a 1971 Johnson 50 HP Hydro-Electric. It was non running when I got it. I've since fixed it up so it runs, and spent an...
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    Choosing a Tow Vehicle (Newbie)

    A little background. ​I have a new to me 1967 Cruisers Inc 1532 Camero Tri-hull (15' 1" LOA) with a 71' Johnson 50 HP on it. ​I bought the boat in August last year. It was a good choice for me as a first time boat owner to get to know boating and the maintenance and care needed. And it was cheap...
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    71 Johnson 50 hp Initial Prop?

    Hey folks! In August 2016, I bought my first boat. I've gone through it (with help from the other forum topics here) and so far so good! ​Took it out last Sunday for it's first splash. One big issue I had, was vibration. At about 1/4 to 1/2 throttle, there was a pretty good vibration, so I...
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    Flywheel Woodruff Key Curiosity Question....

    I've recently read posts about folks replacing flywheel keys, and I've replaced mine as well. ​Each and every time, I've seen that you should NEVER use hardware store type keys as they won't hold up.. ​To be CLEAR... I agree wholeheartedly that original factory parts should be used. I use only...
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    71 Johnson 50 hp

    Hey folks.. ​I've had great help here so far, so I started this thread with a general title, so I can keep coming to this one thread for any issues on my engine instead of creating several threads.. ​With that, I had my maiden voyage today! lol... ​Put up pics and a summary in the tri-hull...
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    71 Johnson 50 #1 cyl?

    Howdy all!! This is going to sound silly, and I feel silly for asking, but... ​The #1 cylinder on my 71 Johnson 50hp 2cyl, is the top cylinder, yes? ​I can't seem to confirm that with my manual.. ​Anyway, the reason I'm asking is because I'm still trying to get her running reliably. She'll run...
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    Johnson 50hp Dry Weight?

    I'm prepping my "New to me" boat and engine for this season. ​Some may remember helping me out before on this engine. I appreciate ALL of it! ​I'm about to pick up where I left off last season, in tuning her up. Haven't splashed her yet.. ​Part of what I want to know is the weight of the...
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    How serious is or isn't this?

    Was looking at a boat, and saw this.. Is this just "Normal" gelcoat crazing that hasn't been addressed over time, or is this something much more serious? ​There's some dirt on and in the cracks too.. I was able to wipe the dirt away, but it's in the cracking slightly..
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    First Pike

    So Saturday in New England was interesting for me.. Working on my first boat, so only shore fishing for now.. ​Picked up my fishing license Friday, so Saturday was MY opening day.. LOL ​My Fianc?' had the first catch of the day.. Bluegill. Nice! ​Then I got one! Small (about 7-10 inch) Bass...
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