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    Drop in floor weight

    I have a new Lund SSV-16 on order which will be powered by an E-tec 30hp tiller version. I ordered it with the optional drop in floor which was highly recommended by both the dealer and others on this forum. I want to keep weight down but ordered the floor because so many raved about it but...
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    Convert a 25HP Johnson into a 30

    I own a 1997 25 hp Johnson 2cyl 2 stroke Model J25TELEU. Long shaft tiller electric. On a 1997 Lund SV-14 14 foot tinny. It's soon to become my older second boat as I'm going to upgrade to a 16' Lund with a new E-Tec. So I'm willing to experiment with the older boat and motor...
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    Best thing to use for weight up front in a Lund

    I have a 1997 Lund SV-14 14' Aluminum with a 20" transom, 25 Hp Johnson. tiller steered. With me at the tiller and another person up front even someone as light as 100 lbs it tracks through the water great, 25 mph at sea level. But if I want to go out alone it does not really purpoise but...
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    How does altitude effect carb adjustment on 25 hp johnson

    I have a 97 25hp 2cyl 2 stroke Johnson. No boat shop/dealer has ever been able to answer this question. I live in Denver(5200') but as most boaters who live here do I leave the sea level high speed jets in the carb and just drop 2 " prop pitch with good results here. Some guys change jets for...
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    The correct oil for my Johnson 25

    I have a 97 25hp,Johnson 2cyl 2 stroke bought new which has about 190 hrs on it, a great little motor. Planning on keeping it even after I get a new bigger rig because it's good for small to medium lakes. I use Evin/John factory XD-30 carefully mixed at 50:1. I mix in about 1 ounce of OMC Carbon...
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    Any experience with the new 25/30 hp e-techs

    Anyone had any experience with the new Evinrude e-tech little guys by that I mean the new 25 or 30 hp motors. Since this year they finally decided to enforce the 2006 outboard emission standards, these are the only new 2 stroke outboards available under 40hp. (Unless a dealer still has a new...
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    Proper mounting height for 25hp Johnson on a Lund

    I have a really well kept 1997 25hp 2cyl Johnson Long shaft on a 1997 Lund SV14 14 ' aluminum 20" transom. I just recently raised the engine about 3/4 inch (one mounting hole) and put a little block on top of the transom. I've yet to water test but the anti cav plate is now about even with the...
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    Proper size outboard for Lund SSV-16

    I am considering replacing my current 1997 Lund SV 14/25hp Johnson with a New SSV 16 / Evinrude 30Hp E-tech. I use it for casual fishing, river trips, lakes etc. My current boat maxes out at sea level (13" prop) at 25 mph with 2 adults aboard. I would like my new rig to max out at 30mph so I...
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