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  1. eterry

    Cleaning a 15 gallon fuel tank

    My nephew thought the twin 6 gallon fuel tanks were steps getting out of the boat. He broke them both. I found a guy online who had a boat with inboard 15 or 20 gallon tank. I bought it, but it has lots of trash and debris in it. I've flushed it several times but am still getting trash in...
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    Tires and Wheels for my boat trailer

    Hey guys, I've Been away way too long. I have a 15.5' Tri hull and 85hp Johnson, both late 70s vintage. The trailer wheels are 4 hole, tires 155/80R12. I blew a tire pulling into my drive (luck of the Irish). I'm thinking of going up one size to a 13' wheel; the prop rides REALLY low with...
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    1977 johnson 85 hp starter problems

    Hi all, I haven't had my boat in the water in about 8 years, I got a new battery and hooked it up. I hit the key and the choke flap closed, but the motor wouldn't turn over. I polished the terminals, and tried again, nothing. I am lousy with electrical issues so I called a friend who is an...
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    I need a Fuel tank for my Tri-hull

    I haven't been on here in a while but you guys always helped me out. Many years ago I bought a Del Magic 15' trihull with a 85hp Johnson. It didn't have a fuel tank just a pair of portable 6 gallon tanks. As long as I didn't go WOT for too long it worked ok, but I had to watch my fuel. Enter my...
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    My 77 Johnson 85 hp is running on half its cylinders!!

    I took my boat out about 6 weeks ago and it ran fine. Today I get on the lake and fire it up, it starts fine but doesnt sound...right. I idle it down and it dies, it does this several times, which isnt usual. I let it warm up, then engage forward and it dies again, several times... I'm...
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    What year is this Mercury ??

    Hey all, my brother has an older Mercury 150 HP and he is trying to find out what year it is, he called me and gave me the following info; serial # 10G9020171B10303 I think it is mid to late 70'2, problably not much newer. Thanks Eterry
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    Replacement Top for older Tri-hull

    Hey guys, my 1973 Del Magic 15' tri-hull still has a bimini top, but it is torn and mouldy. I wanna replace it, but cant find my hull in the search engine for tops on here. The original snapped onto the split glass, I dont see that on newer models. What to do ?? Thanks, Eterry
  8. eterry

    Any tips for recarpeting?

    I need to replace the carpet in my 15' fiberglass trihull. Any tips on what kind of carpet and glue is best? Any other pointers will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Eterry
  9. eterry

    Some *%$#@$^* stole my key !!

    I just went to check on my boat, getting it ready for the weekend, and noticed someone has been in the boat, moved the seats around, moved the control lever and stole the key!! It had a small bobber on it so I guess a kid thought it would look good in his tackle box. Its a Johnson Control box...
  10. eterry

    Aransas Pass TX, fishing

    Hey all, I am on my way to Port Aransas this weekend and am wondering if anyone has fished there? We plan on trying to fish some flats, maybe do some pier fishing. Know of any good places to go in that area? Thanks, Eterry
  11. eterry

    Correct installation of hydrofoil

    Hey all, against the advice of several I am not goin to get smart tabs and instead use a foil. The reason is COST; the smart tabs cost almost as much as I payed for the boat and I am not able to afford it. I used a foil on my 20 hp and was very happy with it. Now the question; the stearns...
  12. eterry

    Hydro Foil for '77 Johnson 85hp

    Hey all, my 85 doesnt have power T&T and the bow lifts up on my trihull at about 1/4 throttle, and wont come down til it planes out. The problem is I fish in a lake with lots of flooded timber so I run a low throttle and I cant see the stumps until i am sitting on top of them!! Hit three last...
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    '77 Johnson 85hp wont turn over

    This is strange! I was working on my boat today, geting ready for tomorrow, and replaced my nautical lights as they were bad. While working on lights I checked motor for power to rule out battery problems and motor bumped over fine. Got lights on and was gonna start motor and run some seafoam...
  14. eterry

    Steering cable for 65 hp Evinrude

    I am not sure if this is the right forum, but if not it will be moved. A co-worker is looking at a boat with a 65 hp evinrude. The owner says it needs a tune up and the steering cable is broke. How much time/trouble/money is involved in replacing a steering cable on that size motor? Is there...
  15. eterry

    Evinrude Starflite 450 V-4, How old?

    My brother has an old boat (it has fins like a 57 caddi) and the motor on it is an Evinrude Starflite 450, V-4. I tried to get a model/serial # but its on the transon plate and couldnt get to it. Anyone have an idea what size or how old it is? He is thinnking bout parting it out, I suggested...
  16. eterry

    I love my Johnson!!!

    I drained the old fuel out of the fuel lines, got fresh fuel in the tank, hooked up the muffs, crossed my fingers for luck, choked the motor and it fired right up. (see earlier post) It ran, sputtered and died a time or two, then caught and ran like a champ. I let it run a minute or two then...
  17. eterry

    Bonehead move, what do I do next ??

    Hi all, I took my 1977 Johnson 85 hp out last fall several times and planned on duck hunting with a friend so I didnt winterise it. Turned out we didnt go hunting so it sat all winter with fuel in the lines and carbs. I didnt put sta-bil in it and feel like a fool. I am charging the battery...
  18. eterry

    That left a mark....how do I fix it ??

    I took my 15' fiber tri-hull out again and like an amatuer (which I am) tried to pull up to the dock on the port side to let my wife load up. I managed to scrape the side of the boat against the only spot on the dock that wasnt covered in canvas. It left a foot long gouge about 1/2 inch wide...
  19. eterry

    Gas hog or is this normal?

    Hey all, I took my 15' tri-hull, '77 85 hp Johnson out for its first run yesterday, only took one 6 gallon tank as I planned on not being out long. I started out slow and close to shore, didnt want problems in the middle of the lake, then slowly increased speed til max throttle, and only then...
  20. eterry

    Got my 85hp Johnson running..Yeehaw!!!

    This is a progress report on my 15' trihull and motor. I spent the last week getting pecans, leaves, compost etc. out of my boat and got it pretty clean. Today I bought a new battery and got a fresh tank of gas. Hooked it up, pumped the bulb about 10 times until I felt pressure, hooked up the...
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