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  1. Simpleton52

    1972 Johnson 20 hp - Pin sheared or worn dog?

    Just got this motor, took it out on my 14' V-hull. It ran just fine away from the dock at lower speeds. Opened it to WOT and after a few seconds (mayb 15) it acted like it jumped out of drive. It instantly rev'd way up, I lost forward thrust. I let off the throttle, rolled it back in, and had...
  2. Simpleton52

    Don't JUMP!!

    17' Lund w/ 50 hp motor, daughter driving, son in the bow, me in the stern seat, wide open and planed up perfect. Probably 35-40 mph. I get a wild hair crossways, and just jump off the stern. Went for a cannonball, knees tucked up...hit the water butt first. Got a Pelican Lake enema. I...
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