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  1. SkiSprinkle686

    2003 Johnson 50HP 2 stroke - Lost Reverse

    I have been hearing a grinding and clicking noise when putting my pontoon in reverse. Well yesterday, it quit going into reverse completely. It's clicking real bad and the prop seems like it will barely spin. Someone at the dock yesterday mentioned it might be as simple as a cable adjustment...
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    Possible Oil Leak?

    Noticed a leak coming from the engine this weekend. I have an 03 Johnson 50hp 2 stroke. Can anyone tell me what this might possibly be?
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    Pontoon Wiring

    I am trying to figure out the wiring on my 2002 Sylvan Pontoon. Nothing works at all as far as the electronics go (fish finder, switches, gauges). It looks like the guy I bought the boat from made a mess of the wiring in the console. My question is do pontoon's have a fuse block somewhere...
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    Fuel Filter, Water Fuel Separator or Both???

    Need some help deciding what to do. I was out on the pontoon yesterday and running full throttle when the motor revved down to around 1000RPM and then stalled out. It thankfully cranked right back up only to do it again 2 mins later. Again, it cranked right up. Was thinking it might be my...
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    2003 Johnson 50HP 2 stroke - Spark Plug(s)

    Looking to replace the plugs in my Johnson outboard. Since I am relatively new to boating, where do I find the correct plug for my engine? My dad knows boat motors so he said if I just get the plug(s) he will help me swap them out.
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    Pontoon Ladder

    Bought a pontoon last week and it needs many things, including a ladder. We want to be able to get out of the water after swimming and I can't determine what type of ladder to get. Should I get one that mounts to the front or side of the boat? If it is mounted to the front, should I get one...
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    Center Console Refurbish

    Recently purchased a 2002 pontoon boat and the center console is pretty ugly due to sitting in the sun. Question is how do fix this? Do I just sand it and repaint it?
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    New (Used) Pontoon Owner

    Hello Everyone! I hope to be a pontoon owner this evening. I have rented pontoons in the past but have decided to buy one finally. I am going to look at a 2002 Sylvan Mirage 822 that is in great shape. Guy is trying to get rid of it for cheap due to a divorce and needing to get rid of...
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    Somewhat Noobie To Boating

    Hello All! I've been checking out iBoats for a while now and finally decided to join. I am somewhat new to boating and I am looking to buy my first boat. I have rented plenty of boats for a weekend with the family and used my dad's SeaSwirl for many years. Finally considering buying my first...
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    New Carpet and Upholstery

    Looking at buying a use pontoon and it needs some work. Motor is good and floor seems to be solid. However, the carpet and seats are rough. What's a ballpark figure to repair carpet and seats on the boat? I was hoping around 2K. Thanks!
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