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    Grime off?

    I recently purchased a 96 Wellcraft 2150 Eclipse and plan on keeping it in a slip this summer. It has a nice finish on it, and I was wondering if there is something I should do in spring, before I drop her in, to help keep the growth off? Wax or some other product? This lake really seems to...
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    charging batteries

    I have several batteries I take out for the winter and store in basement. I usually charge them before storing. One has the removable cap and I have always charged without problem. A couple of the newer ones are "maintenace freer" and I'm not sure if I should open them to charge. Don't want...
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    shrink wrapping

    I recently purchased a 21 ft 1996 Wellcraft. It has cockpit and bow covers on it and I'm getting a bimini top installed today. It will be stored for winter and shrink wrapped by the dealer. Should I store covers and new bimini top in boat for Upstate NY winter or take out and store in my...
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    weight of boat and trailer

    Can anyone tell me the approx. weight of a 1996 Wellcraft 2150se and trailer? (single axle) My SUV is rated for 3500lbs
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    V8 vs V6?

    I'm going to buy a bigger boat and have settled on a 21 ft bowrider. I see some come with a 4.3 V6 and others with V8. I'm worried about spending too much $ on gas with the V8. Would there be a huge difference? V8 gives more power, so less gas to get moving or go with the V6?
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    boat weight

    I've sold the camp and am looking to buy a bigger boat. Go figure. I'm torn between a 19-21 ft bowrider, something i can tow to different lakes; or a bigger cuddy/cabin cruiser (24-27ft) that will sit in a slip. I mostly will use the boat in a calm river, a couple friends/family and kids...
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    fuel filter 9.9hp Johnson

    Can anyone tell me how to put back together the fuel filter parts on my 1980 9.9HP johnson? Maybe a picture or drawing? I took it off to work on thermostat and it all fell apart after taking screws out and I messed up the order of the parts. I tried putting it back together and gas sprays out...
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    Overheating 9.9 1980 Johnson

    I installed a new water pump on my 1980 9.9hp Johnson, ran it and it appears to be over heating. I am not able to hold my hand on powerhead for more than 30 sec. Water is coming out of pee hole like it should. I thought it might be some crud clogging the thermostat or insides. When I dropped...
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    overheating

    I have a 1980 9.9hp Johnson, that I recently changed water pump on. Took it out for a ride and it ran good except I noticed more smoke than usual and when I touched side of lower unit, it was hot to touch.Couldn't hold hand on for more than a few seconds. Water was coming out of pee hole as...
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    water pump repair

    I just finished my first attempt at replacing the water pump/impeller on my 1980 9.9 Johnson. It seems to run fine and good stream out the pee hole. My question is, there are a couple rubber tube pieces (grommets?) and a metal washer w rubber on inside that looks like it would fit on shaft. I...
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    gas evaporation

    With gas being so pricey, I was wondering how much gas I'm losing to evaporation? I have a 6 gallon plastic tank that I leave in the boat with the vent open a little so it doesn't turn into a big pumpkin. Boat gets hot sitting in sun all day. Would it make much of difference if I took it out...
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    steering cable

    I have an 85 hp Johnson w steering cable andI just noticed when I turn in one direction, that there is a metalic sound and some resistance. I thought I hit all the fittings with grease this spring but might have forgot the steering fitting. Does that sound like the cause? I'll hit the...
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    oil leak?

    I recently purchased a 1980 Johnson 9.9HP. Changed the plugs, and lower unit fluid. Runs well in a barrell, but I noticed some of the lower unit fluid coming out of the middle of the prop. Took prop off to see if I could see anything but I'm afraid to go much further. I read in manual, that...
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    What year is this motor?

    Johnson 9.9 hp Model # J10RLCSE
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    Long shaft vs short shaft

    I'm found a 9.9 hp Johnson that I'd like to buy for my son's row boat for his birthday. It would go on a 12 ft aluminum Seaking. The motor is a long shaft. What are the differences in powering the boat with a long shaft vs a short shaft :confused:besides the obvious of hitting bottom in lower...
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    What's this motor worth?

    I'm going to look at a 9.9hp Johnson, late 80s today and owner is asking 600$ or BO. I think he'll take 500$ He says it's in excellent condition. What do you think?
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    what size motor for my boat?

    I want to buy an outboard for my son's 12 ft aluminum Seaking rowboat. What size motor should I be looking at? I thought between 5-10hp. Would 5 hp not be enough to plane out or would 10 hp be too heavy and push the front way up? No sticker on boat.
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    patching holes in aluminum boat

    What is best way to patch up holes drilled into boat for old downriggers and other various equipment uses? I want to repaint boat this spring. I've read epoxy works. This is for above waterline.
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    85hp Johnson vibrates, then takes off

    I have a 1978 85hp Johnson that starts well, idles well, but when first taking it out, vibrates, bogs down a little, then takes off fine. Runs well after planeing out. If I stop and start again after running a little , it doesn't do it so bad and seems to improve the more I run it. I changed...
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    spark plug gap

    :confused:I have a78 Johnson 85 HP and I am going to replace spark plugs. What is correct gap? I looked at a service manual Clymer and it says gap at .040 and then went to website boatsetup.com and it says .030.
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