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    Replacing Boat Cap After Transom Restore - Staples?

    So, I cut the cap to get to the transom. I have completed my transom restore and bonded the splashwell to the transom. I am attempting to fasten the cap to the hull. It was originally stapled. I have tried a stapler with 100 PSI and they will not penetrate the fiberglass. I have the rubber...
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    Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull

    Re: Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull I think i got it now. I sandwiched a 2x4 scrap at the top and only tightened the bottom bolt, it snugged up just fine. O fcourse I will be installing 5 or six of them across the core when it is set in place. Thanks for the help. WOG - read your post...
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    Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull

    Re: Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull FYI - I decided to do the repair using Poly. When I started to add up the cost of the Epoxy and figuring I will need between 3-4 gallons it was just too expensive. I paid $450 for the whole boat :) I have the transom core cut and I glued it last...
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    Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull

    Re: Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull Today I cut the splashwell out and most of the remaining interior glass around the transom area. Should just cut out the remaining floor/string area and the existing tabs and start fresh or should I leave what is there and build it up. The areas are...
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    Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull

    Re: Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull Ok. So I cut the cap and I am in the process of cleaning the surfaces. I am going to get my template done and cut the plywood transom , epoxy seal everything and bond them together with an Epoxy Adhesive - probably the West system. Question: When...
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    Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull

    Re: Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull Well this project is moving like molasses. This is what I have done so far: 1. Built a motor stand 2. Disconnected all linkages and lifted motor off the boat and placed on stand 3. Cut a small section of the cap and removed entire transom 4...
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    Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull

    Re: Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull Here are the pics: My goal is to mimimize the cosmetic damage/cut lines and provide for a durable repair/restoration. I have already replaced the deck and stringers about a year ago. My lack of knowledge led me to overlook the transom until recently...
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    Transom Help Needed - 1975 Tri hull

    Looking for some opinions on repairing (likely replacing) the transom in my boat. I know I have rot in the wings around the hooks for a ski rope and around the motor mount area. I am likely looking at a full replacement. My main question is what is the least intrusion way to get the transom out...
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    1975 Tri-Hull Transom Repair

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    1975 Johnson 85 HP - Prop Size Question

    What style and size prop do I need. The boat is a 15 ft Tri Hull. The motor is a 1975 85 HP Johnson. I really don't anything about props. The prop on there right now is really dented and dinged.
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    Removing throttle cable 1975 Johnson 85 HP

    1975 Johnson 85ESL75E 85hp I am attempting to remove a throttle cable that I believe is stretched or damaged. Here is what I have done. 1) Placed the shift level in N 2) Warm up level to run 3) Removed the retainer clip 4) Removed the clamp screw 5) I give the cable a tug and I get...
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    1975 Johnson 85 HP Throttle Not Returning to Idle

    1975 Johnson 85ESL75E 85hp Outboard Motor I have been having a problem with hard starting and rough idle. I have been through a lot of the motor and it runs well. I recently discovered that the throttle guide casing at the motor is not returning all the way and that is inhibiting the choke...
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    How to manually check if the motor is in neutral

    1975 Johnson 85 HP 85ESL85E How do I manually check if the motor is in neutral. I removed the level at the controls to lubricate and clean. Now when I start the motor it starts revving high almost wide open. Never had this problem before. I shut it down right away but I could swear the prop...
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    Oil leaking from Prop- Lower Unit Area

    I noticed some oil leaking from the area where the prop attaches to the lower unit. It was just a few drips but I have not seen it before. I have owned the boat for 18 months and this is the first sight. I don't know the history of the boat. 1975 Johnson 85 HP is the make and model It...
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    Spark Plug Fouled and Wet

    Ive been having some trouble with idle speeds. I figured it might need a tune. So I am starting with plugs. I just pulled the plugs and they were wet with oil (and most definitely fouled). I am guessing that the fouling is a result of an incorrect fuel mixture. Is the excess oil a sign of...
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    1973 Johnson 85 HP OB Fuel Mixture

    Can someone direct me to a manual or website where I can determine the proper fuel mixture for this motor? I keep hearing 50:1. I was told by the previous owner that 24:1 was the right number but the engine smokes way too bad for that to be correct. Thanks.
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