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    1987 Johnson 8hp "help"

    Hey guys Getting another boat, and the motor on it is a clean 1986 johnson 8hp. I am curious though, are parts hard to get for this motor because checking on here, many of the parts are listed for a 1985, but then make a jump to 1987? why is that? are not the 85,86 and 87 basically the same...
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    Johnson Fuel Lines

    Hey guy's. Quick question. I suspect the ethanol their putting in the gas today is slowing eating the lines on my 89 Johnson 20 HP Outboard. I have cleaned the carb 3 times "third time I put an inline fuel filter in" But silly me never did think of taking the lines completely out of the motor...
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    1989 Johnson 20HP HELP

    hey guys, figured I would make a new thread as my old one was way to large to follow things. Ok I have a problem. I have this sneeze on idle, I cleaned the carb and all seemed well, got out on the lake after letting it sit a few weeks and it is doing the same thing, took the carb off and...
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    Would this be a fair trade?

    Hey guys, As some of you kind folks that have helped me in the recent past changing out the water pump in this motor, I have the option to get a newer and smaller motor "which I really wanted from the get go but don't have to many options where I live" Here is the scoop. I have an 1989...
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    A Couple Questions =)

    Good folks! I have a question to ask. Please forgive my newbness when I ask because this is the first trolling motor I have ever owned;) I picked up a Minn Kota tiller trolling motor, 30lbs thrust if you need to know. I also picked up a new fish finder "Lowrance X96" My question is this.. I...
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    iBoats Quick Help Please!

    Hey guys, I am ready to place an order but before doing so I want to make sure if the swivel tops come with these bolster brackets http://www.iboats.com/8-Adjustable-Boat-Bolster-Brackets-2-Tie-Down-Engineering/dm/*******.537121392--**********.386345456--view_id.169841 They dont mention it...
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    Canadians Help Me Please!

    Hey guys. I am having a hard time trying to find parts here in Canada. Does anyone in Canada know of any places online to order Bolster brackets or Keel Rollers and other boating supplies. Only places I can find are in the US and they want to rape me on shipping costs "triple the price of what...
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    Bolster Brackets

    Hey guys. I have an old roller trailer, lost one of the keel rollers off of it and I know I will never find another such like it. So what I am thinking on doing is buying some bolster brackets off of here and building 2 bunks. I am not sure what size to get and wondering it the 8" would be ok...
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    Help me pick a new fish finder :)

    Hey gents! I am in the market for a fish finder. I dont want to spend a crazy amount but was wondering if those 200+ - humminbird and eagle fish finders are any good? my main worry is alot of the lakes I fish are shallow and I am worried about hitting bottom and breaking the...
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    1989 Johnson 20HP

    hello again guys :) I am looking at buying a newer motor. It's an 89 Johnson 20HP short shaft. Couple of questions "may sound like dumb ones :p" Does the exhaust come out through the center of the prop on this year? are parts easy to get in Canada? the fellow has owned this motor since new...
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    please delete =)

    Hey fellas, I was wondering if one of you could help me by either posting a picture or sending me a link to a 1989 Johnson 15HP short shaft "shaft not important" I might be possibly getting this 89 "original owner too" I have not seen a picture of it yet or seen it, but by the sounds of it...
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    Picked up this old gal

    Hey fellas. So my brother told me a person at his work was selling an older johnson 20hp for 200 but did not know the year, when I get there he also told me there is a parts motor included but it had seized from sitting but everything else was good on it, which at a glance did appear decent for...
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    Are these motors the claimed year, if so good deal?

    Hello folks. Looking at buying one of these motors, not sure which one yet. The fellow claims that the motor on the left in the picture is a 1987 and the motor on the right a 1989. Both Johnson 15hp motors. He wants 400 for the 87 and 500 for the 89 with a tank and hose, claims that they are...
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    Question regarding max size of motor for my boat and opinions.

    Hello guys and gals! :) I have a question. I just picked up a 14' Peterborough Super 400 aluminum fishing boat. I need to get a motor for her, and on the plate it says max 10kw. My question to you folks is, after a bit of research it is my understanding through calculation that 10kw=13.4HP...
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