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    Newbie looking for advice

    Re: Newbie looking for advice Thanks for the tips and advice everyone. Here's two more pics that give a better profile look at my setup. The anti-ventilation plate is right AT or slightly above the bottom of the boat- so it doesn't seem that is the issue. But if anyone sees something...
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    Newbie looking for advice

    Just bought my first boat- small one with a 70hp motor. Motor was compression tested and runs strong. Based on the size of this little boat with a 70hp motor, I think it should FLY - but it doesn't: Why? Two symptoms I'm hoping you'all can help me diagnose. First, it takes FOREVER to...
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    How to adjust rich/lean mixture

    I have a 1974 Evinrude Triumph 70hp Model 70473M Engine was brought up from sea level to 5500 ft in Colorado. Seems to be running rich, how can I lean it out? I read Tashasdaddy's Top Secret post- but I wasn't clear on where/what to turn. (wasn't clear to a rookie like me anyway :)) Thanks
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    Motor idles fine but no power...

    I've got a 74' Evinrude, starts right up and idles fine, but when I give it some throttle it struggles and I get very little RPM increase. In fact I can give it full throttle and it chugs and tries, but only increases the RPMs a little. Doesn't stall or quit, just no power. I'm guessing maybe...
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    What's a motor worth?

    I know this is a tough question with only limited information- but anything ballpark would be appreciated- 1973 or 1974 70hp Triumph outboard. Had a mechanic go through it, comphresion test was clean, lower unit was good- he said it looked good. What's a fair price? Thanks
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    1967 Johnson Electromatic Shifting problem

    Marine rookie, just bought my first boat. The motor is a 40hp 1967 Johnson Electromatic super-seahorse. Took it out today: When I shift into forward, the motor engages and runs in reverse. When I shift into reverse, the engine RPMs increase but doesn't engage (Still in neutral?) Thoughts...
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    Help! What's this boat?

    Trying to identify this, any help appreciated!
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    1965 Johnson Shipmaster

    I am new to boating and have a neighbor who has 65' Johnson Shipmaster. Has little 5 hp motor, steering doesn't work, seats missing, in moderate condition. What's something like this worth? He wants to sell it to me but has no idea where to even start (and neither do I!) Thanks-
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