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    Motor cut out on me -- Johnson/Suzuki 2005 115hp 4 stroke

    I have a 2005 Johnson (Suzuki) 115hp 4 stroke with 540 hours Two weeks ago I was out on the boat and cranked the motor up after fishing a spot -- pushed the throttle down to get up on plane and the outboard bogged down - I came off the throttle for 10 seconds and then pushed it back down and...
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    Keel Repair

    Scratched the keel putting the boat on the trailer in high winds. Two Questions I want to take the boat out tomorrow but started to think it might be a bad idea. What do you all think? Looking to repair this - I was thinking some cabosil and epoxy - will dremel it back a bit first, sand...
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    Leaf Spring Shackle Question

    I just redid my springs on my road king w/ 1900 maycraft on it correct springs and gear according to road king. seems like the shackles are pointy towards the stern… also to my inexperienced eye it seems that there isn’t much axel clearance. would love to hear your thoughts. Hopefully it’s...
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    Wiring diagram, is it correct?

    Hi guys, I’ve spent the last hour trying to figure out the wiring for my 14 foot skiff. I’d like to have the switch panel in the stern (tiller drive) and the battery near the bow for weight distribution. Here is the best I could come up with. I am struggling to understand the smartest way to...
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    Adding strings to a boat without stringers

    Hi guys, I’ve got a 14 foot skiff/fiber glass Jon boat that I’ve been working on. I have a 25hp on it. I have taken it out a couple times and at higher speeds 20+ mph the hull will flex in the middle. My thought is if I put in a stringer or 3 it should solve for the problem. I wanted to post...
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    Low Compression Top Cylinder NS25C3

    Hi Gents, I tested the compression on my motor today trying to troubleshoot some issues. The top cylinder is reading extremely low around 15 PSI The bottom cylinder is reading healthy at 115 PSI Obviously, this is a massive issue -- any ideas on how to diagnose the problem on the top...
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    NS25C3 Dieing in Gear

    Took the boat out for its first voyage. Engine fired right up, when I went to put it in reverse it died. I tried again in forward and it died. Would love to see what you guys are thinking…thanks
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    Paint

    Doing a lot of work to bring my old Fiberglass Jon Boat skiff up to speed. I am almost done prepping the hull for a new paint job. The boat will be used for fun and hunting so I am going to go with a OD Green. I was wondering what primer you fellas would recommend. Do I have to go with a...
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    Bow Stopp Guidance

    Hi guys - the trailer for my skiff doesn’t have a bow stop. I’m looking to purchase one that won’t break the bank. Any recommendations? Doesn’t need to look great just need it to prevent damage to the bow. Here’s a pic of the trailer If you have links to purchase them let me know
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    Bow Damage - How to fix?

    Hi Gents - I have a skiff that has some damage in the bow. This is my first rodeo on hull repairs so let me know how to go about fixing this. Any and all suggestions let me know.
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    Popping and shaking

    I’m new to old outboards. My engine seems to be popping and shaking a tad when using muffs. Any ideas as to what this might be?
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    2001 25hp Nissan NS25C3 - Trouble Starting

    Hi Everyone, I recently got a steal on a boat, trailer, and outboard -- the outboard is a 2001 25hp Nissan NS25C3. I am having issues starting the motor -- it takes 5 - 20 pulls to get it started. I am using the manual starting instructions. Choke until you hear combustion and then turn the...
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