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  1. ebry710

    Flow meter on VRO?

    It has been a long time since I fired up my Johnson 120. The warning system is suspect and I feel that "VRO anxiety" I had when I first bought this engine. Has anyone ever put as aftermarket gauge inline from the tank to the engine? Is there any other aftermarket gauge or dummy light I can...
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    Mix of old gas with new gas on Johnson 120 V4 VRO

    Teenagers are gone and now I have time for my Whaler. The problem is 30-40 gals of gas in the hull; that was filled to the top and stabilized.....in 2008. Being 9 years later, three questions come to mind: 1) Can you mix of old gas with new gas on Johnson 120 V4 VRO two stroke? How, what...
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    What Temperature to Cook Fish?

    I would have posted this in the Freshwater Fishing for but Lucky's (grocery store) had Chilean salmon for $1.99 per pound. So, I have always fried fish, but my wife who is much healthy decided we should bake it. The cook books say 500 degrees for a whole salmon. Does anyone have an idea if...
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    What's in a Name....Captain, skipper, operator

    The term "boat operator" isn't very catchy. Captain is what I prefer, but that seems to denote license, boat size or naval designation. Skipper seems appropriate but outside of Gilligan's Island and McHale's Navy I do not usually hear that term. So what does the average iboat consider...
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    Are electric trolling motors really for trolling?

    Although it seems obvious from the name "electric trolling motor", that these motors are for trolling, but in my mind I have always looks at them as for boat positioning and not trolling at 4 mph pulling a 1500# whaler and two downriggers. In reading some forums though, it sound like people...
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    Basics for kicker connection to outboard

    I want to add a 8-9.9 hp kicker to my johnnyrude 120. 1) What do you call the device/system to connect the engines. Auxillary motor tie rods? Kicker connecting rods? I usually iboat search, utube and goggle before I ask questions, but I haven't a name. 2) Who makes these systems. 3) Do...
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    New Chevy Truck w/ 5.3 V-8. Any opinions?

    My Ford Van reached 200,000 last month and I am starting to look for a truck. Gas mileage is an issue and I don't want to step down to a Prius (even though I know someone probably thinks it can towing my whaler). The heaviest load I tow is my travel trailer (~6000#). I live in CA. so I deal...
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    Is there a bad 8-10hp 4 stroke engine?

    I am looking for a kicker to my Whaler and have read that Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury and Honda put out a good 8-10 horsepower 4 strokes, but as I look around I see that Nissan, Briggs and lesser named Japanese manufacturers produce 4 stroke engines. I there a bad brand? Has anyone had a problem...
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    Lowrance ifinder h20 w/FHSP: will it do the trick

    I just read and digested the "Do you own a GPS?" thread and noticed that 6 people have the ifinder h2o. I assume that you can find where you are with them, but: 1) are those FHSP maps accurate and upgradeable 2) can you make notes on them so you can go back to the same spot, remember what you...
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    Are transducers standard for each manufacturer?

    I look at ebay and craigslist and there are many depth/fishfinders for sell without transducers. Are transducers standard or designed especially for each model?
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    Lead core, planers or downriggers-Which do you use and why?

    As I sent up my whaler for trolling on Lake Sonoma (and later SF Bay), I come up against the problem of keeping my bait down. An experienced fishing buddy of mine showed me how to set up my level line with lead core. He said it was the best. Reading this Forum though, I am starting to...
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    Lake Temperature. Do you measure and how?

    I just started fishing at Lake Sonoma in NoCal. I got skunked. People there said wait until Spring, but why? Fish have to eat, North California does not get that cold and people ice fish in the mid west. Light or temperature, that is the different between summer and winter. We have...
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    In or through the hull transducer in a whaler?

    Has anyone installed a in the hull or through the hull transducer for a depth/fish finder in a Boston Whaler? or in a transom transducer the only game in town for a whaler?
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    Left or Right Level Line Reels

    I have used a fly and spinning reel all my life. I have decided to troll for bass. Now when I fly fish and use my spinning reel I cast with my right hand and reel with my left. In Level Line that is call a left handed reel. Left handed reels are apparently unusual in level lines. So when...
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    How do you organize your bass tackle?

    I am setting up my Whaler for bass fishing. Most of my life I have been a fly fisherman for trout, but Lake Sonoma (No. Ca) is the closest lake and there are large and small mouth bass to be catch. With plastic worms, spinner-bait, jigs, plugs and live bait, along with casting and trolling...
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    What is your Fuel line Configuration w/ a Built-in Tank?

    I have a BW Outrage with a 1989 Johnson 120 attached. I added a water oil separator before the pump bulb. I am having trouble priming it. It dawn on me that my fuel system design might not be correct. I have 1) a check valve nipple at the tank 2) 3/8" hose 3) oil water seperator 4) 3/8"...
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    Steering Mechanism: Hydraulic?

    My 1987 Outrage 18 did not come with guts in the console. This will allow me to put the best inside. I have a 1987 Johnson 120 VRO V4. What steering mechanism, what brand and where should I buy it?
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    Best Gel Coat, Resin and Color for 87' Outrage

    I have a 12" x 12" patch on my transom and small 1/4" gel coat pits to repair. What resin, gel coat and color have work the best on the 1987 Outrage? Or who is a good internet supplier for these items?
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    Hints: for clean/repair hull after fire damage

    Hi salty dogs, I need hull clean and repair recommendation for my Outrage 1) Before I bought my Outrage it went through a fire. Not much fiberglass damage, but has a lot of carbon black spots on the top surfaces of the hull (probably from the fire department using a fire hose to put out the...
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    What do you think and know of 18' Outrage?

    What I though was a 17' outrage is a 18' Outrage. Serial #D787. I comes with a Evinrude 120 V4 VRO. Needs front cooler seat and rebuild on the central console chair. Outside of hull is in great condition with water line blue slightly faded. Inside has carbon black stain due a liquid from a...
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