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    Passaic River/Hackensack River (NJ).

    Anybody ever boat there?
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    Hackensack River (New Jersey)...

    The wife and I have a 15 foot pleasure boat which we usually take to Lake Hopatcong. With Summer around the corner, I wouldn't mind boating a bit more locally (We live in Clifton, NJ). After some google searching I came across the River Barge Park in Carlstadt, NJ. Supposedly, it's a brand-new...
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    Extremely Hot Water...

    I've been "helping" my brother restore his 70's Donzi Hornet. I kind of hang around and b.s. with him as I really know nothing about mechanics. Anyway, he and I got the engine started today (On land) and the water coming out of the thru hull exhaust pipes were hot as hell. Is this normal???
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    Carburetor for 50 H.P. Mercury...

    I have a 1983 50 H.P. Mercury that needs new carbs. I can't find a name or serial number. HELP!!!
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    The Capacity Sign...

    I have a 1975 15 foot Checkmate. However, I am missing the yellow sign that tells the maximum occupancy, engine, etc. Is this something that is against the law not to have???
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    Lake Hopatcong, NJ State Park...

    I'm doing research on where to launch my boat from this Summer. On my list is Lake Hopatcong State Park. In reading the webpage it says, "based upon parking". Is there anybody familiar with this park and the parking situation???
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    Johnson Super SeaHorse 80 H.P.

    Mods. - If I am posting this in the wrong area, please move to the appropiate area. EDIT Please refer to Rule 8. There is no appropriate area on iboats. 8. You may not solicit any personal transaction (buy, sell, free, donate, etc.) in the forum. Personal transactions arranged completely by...
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    Question...

    Hypothetically, you tow a boat/trailer that weighs more than the recommended towing capacity of your car/truck. I'm not talking thousands of pounds, maybe a few hundred. What are the REALISTIC consquences???
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    New Engine or Used Engine...

    It's time to re-power my boat. I'm in the 25 - 30 h.p. range. It came as a suprise to me that NEW engines in that h.p.are flirting in the $4K - $5K price bracket. I can probably pick up something used in fairly decent condition for $2K give or take. My only concern is buying a headache. Let's...
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    Looking to buy new engine, new controls, new gauges. etc.

    I went to a local marine shop and got a price for a brand-new 2011 Mercury 30 H.P. w/ power tilt. In addition, I'm going to rip out my existing steering cable, old gauges, gas tank, etc and go with everything brand new. The price I was quoted including labor came out to $7,000.00. Is this...
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    Johnson Super Seahorse 80 h.p.

    I just got back from my mechanic today and he told me he wasn't going to waste his time with my engine because there is no ignition and there are many wires in which he had no idea where they went. He basically said if I can find a complete wiring harness that plugs directly into the engine...
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    Good era...

    Just wondering...What do you guys think was a good era for everything??? Jobs, prices, economy, etc...
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    How Clean...

    My father just sold his house and gave me his stainless steel bbq (Char-Broil). It's ten or so years old but in relatively good shape. I cleaned the whole thing today with soap/water and a high pressue hose. A bunch of that grease came off. But a considerable amount still remains on the metal...
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    Johnson Super Sea-Horse...

    I have a Johnson Super Sea-Horse. Model # - V4AL-18C. Does anybody have any repair manuals on it??? What would be great would be anything about the ignition.
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    Is my ball to big...

    hahaha...I actually have a serious question. I am going to do my best at explaining as I don't know the proper trailer terminology. Basically, my trailer goes over the hitch ball on my truck BUT I can't lock the trailer mechanism in place. You know the piece you push down and I guess would put a...
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    Getting engine from Point A to Point B...

    My engine is currently laying in my garage. The thing weighs a ton (Johnson Super Seahorse 80). Given the fact that it weighs a ton, I don't have a cherry picker or a pick-up. What are you ideas for getting to the mechanic??? I really don't want to put it in my C.U.V.
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    Getting Parts...

    Just called up two local boat repair shops and asked if they work on Johnsons. They both said, "No". Reason being; that parts are hard to find. My engine is a 1960s/1970s Super Sea-Horse. Is there any truth to this???
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    How do install folding seats...

    I am considering buying folding seats for my boat (Inexpensive white ones from Cabelas). They are going to be installed on custom made pedestal. I assume I need some sort of mounting device that the seats would get mounted onto. The reason I am asking is because the pedestal is an enclosed...
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    Old vs. New...

    My boat is a 1975 Checkmate MX-15 which is sitting on a 1975 trailer (I don't know the exact year of the trailer, but I assume it's from that era). It's not in bad shape, but does need a tune-up and paint. Does a 1975 trailer weigh less than a 2011 trailer for a 15 foot boat??? What are the...
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    The Horrible Economy...

    I was turned down by a boat mechanic because he only works on Mercs. and I have a Johnson.
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