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    Pitch for a 175hp Johnson

    looking for some advice - I have a 17.5 foot bowrider with a 1993 Johnson 175 HP. I need to purchase a new prop. I have borrowed a 21 + sst prop (stainless) from a friend. The motor's redline is 5,500 rpm (I believe). With no trim the motor runs at 5,150 rpm. With a touch of trim (maybe 25%) it...
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    Edson Sportfire GT

    I am thinking about purchasing a 1987 Edson sportfire GT. Its 17.5 ft bowrider in pretty good shape. I am curious if anyone has any comments on this boat (be honest)? Did Edson go out of business or did someone purchase them? Thanks.
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    Johnson 150 GT or 175 HP

    I am considering buying a used motor the dealer has a 1989 Johnson 150 HP GT and a 1993 Johnson 175 HP motor. They both appear to be in excellent shape. I have a couple of questions. 1/they both have been sitting for about 2 years inside - is this a bad thing? 2/ The dealer is pushing the 175 as...
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    1989 evinrude 120 HP - 6,500 rpm

    I curently have a 1989 120 hp evinrude on a cadorette skimaster. The person I purchased it from worked as a QA inspector at OMC. He told me that for peak performance I could run it at 6,500 rpm. I believe the recomended range is 5,500 to 6,000. But I have been for the last 8 seasons, and it has...
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    1993 Johnson 175 HP

    I am thinking about buying a 1993 175 HP johnson - Silver Star series (what does that mean?) The motor is in mint condition, but has been sitting inside for about 1.5 years. Does anyone have any comments on this model/year?
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