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    Honda 20 HP Electric and EZ Steer, Also Low end Power.

    I thinking of getting a HONDA 20 HP Long Shaft Electric start motor. I currently have a 15 HP Johnson 2 Stoke and use EZ Steer to steer both my I/O and Kicker. I been checking where I can get a EZ Steer to hook up the Honda motor if I buy it. So Far every site list all the motors but says not...
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    Are Kodiak disk better than Tiedown Disk and why.

    I been useing Tiedown Disk brakes for about 8 years now but have had a lot of trouble with them. I been looking at the Kodiak Vented disk and wonder if they are better. Has anyone used both and if so which is better. Tiedown is easy to get parts for but I have to work on them every spring...
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    Actual HP of Small outboards or Kickers

    I Thinking of Upgrading my 1975 15 HP Johnson to a Electric Start 15 to 20 HP 4 stoke motor. I see lots of motors that share a power head but are rated at different HP. My 1975 15hp and 9.9hp Johnson are an example. On these motors the difference is in the Carberator and the exhaust tunning...
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    What is the best type Brake fluid for hydraulic Disc

    Fo hydraulic DISC Surge brakes is it better to use DOT 5 Brake Fluid, DOT 4 or DOT 3?
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    1975 15HP Johnson transom clamps froze up, how can I free up.

    I have a 1975 Johnson 15 HP 2 stroke motor that I can not get loose from the kicker lift bracker. The 2 transom bolts are froze up and will not turn. I have not forced them as do not want to break. Last year I did not take off as normal as the combo lock I had on it was froze up from salt...
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    Is there somewhere to get much more information about props sold here at Iboats

    I looking for DETAILED information about a couple of props sold here on IBoats. Do I need to call Iboats or the manufacture or is there a better web site for prop information? Cabelas has the prop I want but it is about $19 dollars more than a simular prop here at IBoats. Problem is the...
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    New 3.0L Engine Information from the San Francisco boat Show.

    I have a 1980 3.0L OMC Stringer drive so at boat shows I often ask whats out there as a good replacement. I got the normal reply of Vovo or Merc but he also added that next year the Cost of the 3.0L Engine will nearly DOUBLE. He went on to say that the new engines are going to be required to...
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    How much does it cost to repitch a prop and how good a job do they usually do.

    OMC Aluminum prop 176266 10 inch by 9 pitch by 4 Blade. Can it be repitched to 10 inch by 8 pitch by 4 blade or 10 inch by 7 pitch by 4 blade. Also how much does this cost. Useing this prop on a 1975 15 hp kicker on back of a 21 foot Aluminum boat that weighs 3000 pounds.
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    1975 Johnson 15 HP low speed idle problems.

    Motor ran perfect for 20 years but when the TCW 3 oil came out started having trouble fouling plugs. Trolling all day may have to change twice a day. Ran OMC Engine Tuner to decarb the engine and also cleaned the carb and replaced the float and float needle. Blew out all the passages with carb...
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    bimini top SABER??

    Is it a Crestliner Saber aluminum boat. If it is then it has many good and many bad points.
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    Who Makes the Best Stainless Steel Disc Brakes and Why

    I have had Stainless Steel disc brakes for over 5 years and work much better than Drums. Starting to have trouble with them every spring and thinking about replacing them. With Out telling you what I have and problems I have had like to know what you think is best and Why.<br /><br />Later will...
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    TieDown Engineering Stainless Steel Disc Caliper Problemsa

    I put on the TieDown Engineering Stainless Steel brakes on my trailer about 4 and 1/2 years ago. Until this year they have been fine. Before I installed I had talked with Champion Trailers and they had me call TieDown Support as they had had some problems with piston locking up in SaltWater...
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    GPS Detail Maps and Software

    I have a handheld Garmin GPSMAP 76 unit and it works great. The basic map that comes with<br />the unit is quite good both on land and Sea. It also includes Marine Navigation Aids (buoy and Lights).<br />The Blue chart maps are better for sure but first have to buy the CD and then the UNLOCK...
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    Engine heater to prevent freezing

    Has anyone seen a engine heater with a tempature sensor that will turn heater on at<br />about 40 degrees to prevent engine from freezing. For years I have been useing a 100 watt <br />light and just pluging it in before going to bed if temp expected to go below about 40 degrees.<br />That has...
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    Looking for a boat alarm that will work under a boat cover.

    When we go to the ocean usually take 10 to 13 poles.<br />4 for bottom fishing plus a spare and 4 for Salmon or Halibut plus a spare and a couple light poles for catching bait.<br />Since each pole around $130 and each reel about $100 plus GPS, Loran C, Marine radio, Fish finder each about $500...
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    Does a 4 Cycle outboard need a Oil Filter?

    It seams some 4 Stroke motor have OIL Filters and some do not.<br />So what do you think, are they necessary??
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    Is Bombardier, Johnson, Evinrude going to make it.

    Every motor I own is OMC, Johnson, or Evinrude and I still think they were the best.<br />In local area had 4 major dealers, dealers with big show rooms, lots of tech, <br />motor is stock to look at, Salesmen, and a big supply of parts.<br /><br />Today I go into the major dealers and they have...
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    1980 OMC 140HP I/O no Prop Rotation or Water pump.

    1980 OMC 140 HP 3.0L I/O series 400 vertical model 981871.<br />Problem is motor runs and Can shift into gear but prop does not turn. Forward or Reverse <br />Also water pump pee hole has no water coming out.<br />Motor stopped on trailer turning prop by hand can feel shift into forward and...
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    Johnson 1975 15 HP many problems worth fixing???

    I have a 1975 15 HP short shaft rope start Johnson.<br />A little history: About 15 years ago motor overheated when the water pump wore and dropped down and the drive key fell out. When I notice it was hot I slowed down and it died. Since we were in fast moving water tried to restart but could...
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    Evinrude 4 strokes dead or only sleeping

    Does anyone know if Bombardier Will start up old Evinrude Line. I was in market for a 15 HP 4 stroke and had picked Evinrude. Since I have a 1975 15 HP Johnson and it has all the problems of the early 15 HP Johnsons I figured I would wait a couple of years and let them get bugs out. I tried...
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