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  1. Xandre

    Bilge Pump directly to Battery?

    I've been scouring the foum for a solution here but am having a hard time figuring this out: Is it possible to directly connect a Bilge pump to the battery and avoid going through the boats electric system? I read I need a fuse close to the battery? What type of fuse? Is this available on...
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    Did I fry my wire?

    I was having a hard time starting my motor over the weekend and when I turned the key it was turning over but not starting. I was holding the key long, maybe 5+ seconds, trying to get her running as it felt like it would start but never did. Now when I turn the key I get NOTHING! I can hear a...
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    Fishing License in NY

    I'm not really a fisherman but I have buddies who fish and they come out on my boat. If I am out with someone else who is fishing and they DON'T have a license to fish am I liable because they are on MY boat? If DEC motors up to us to and my friend is fishing illegally and I am just sitting...
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    Scuba + Boating

    Re: Scuba + Boating Wow I never knew South Point had launch passes! I generally have launched at Bay park West at a free launch. Does it get very crowded? I hate boat launches. They are the worst part of boating in my eyes. I'm so glad I have my boat in the water this season. The woman I...
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    Scuba + Boating

    Re: Scuba + Boating I would be cautious about used equipment too. Unless you are talking about something rebuilt and certified from the Aquatic center (they know their stuff and are safety conscious...just a little money hungry) I wouldn't go for it. You're life depends on the equipment you...
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    Bad Luck to re-name a boat?

    I have heard it's bad luck to re-name a boat. I'm not superstitious by any means but was wondering if this is a widespread notion or not? When you buy a used boat with an existing name do you inherit the name or get some new lettering on there and call her your own? My boat was bought used and...
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    Carbs/Float???

    Re: Carbs/Float??? OK Thank for the past few in depth posts guys! I've finally come to the conclusion that I just need to man up and get this done. I'll need to know how to do this in the future anyway. So now for my next round of questions: 1. How long do I let the parts soak for in carb...
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    Carbs/Float???

    Re: Carbs/Float??? Great pep talk! I'm much more inclined to try this knowing I don 't really need to take the boat out of the water to get the carb rebuild done. To remove the carb it looks to me like I need to do 4 things? 1. Disconnect throttle linkage 2. Disconnect Fuel line 4...
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    Carbs/Float???

    Based upon all of the threads I have read I'm guessing I have something wrong with my float or my carb is dirty somewhere but I am hoping some of you will chime in with your thoughts. 1968/69 Johnson Super Seahorse 33 HP I get to the dock today and she starts right up no problem. I motor away...
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    Securing your Boat on the Trailer

    This past memorial day I had just pulled my boat out of the water and on to my trailer when the cable for the winch snapped! Fortunately the boat was already in place on the trailer and so I put my 2 tie down straps on the boat and made the decision to tow it to the marina which was less than...
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    Rotting floor- Safe to boat without floor?

    Over the past couple years water has gotten under the floor of my boat and is rotting the wood away and making the boat very heavy. I try to hand pump the water out by sticking a pump into some holes in the floor but can never get it all out. My question is: If I rip out the rotting plywood...
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    Johnson 33 HP Fuel problem

    OK I am 99% sure this is a fuel issue. I was out on Lake Ontario yesterday cruising around without issue. I decided to experiment with my rich and lean settings to learn a bit more about what these controls do. After playing with them a bit I set them back to my "normal" setting" and everything...
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    Clunk!

    I have a 1968-69 33 HP Johnson Super Seahorse on a small 14 runabout which is making a "clunking" noise when in gear but with the throttle all the way down. When I'm cruising and have the throttle all the way open I don't hear any problems. Any ideas what this clunk could be? Thanks!
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    Johnson 33HP Super Seahorse

    I have been experiencing problems getting my boat up to what I consider its full speed with a Johnson 33HP Super Seahorse. In the beginning of the seaon I was able to hit about 23-25 MPH and now I am lucky if I am hitting 15-18 MPH. It's not a huge difference but it makes a diff to me...
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