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    Upping engine size...re-rating??

    I have an 18' Bass Buggy Pontoon. It currently has a 50HP Johnson 2stroke on the back. It's rated for a 60HP. The part of the transom the motor is hung on is currently wood about 1-1/2" thick. That is riveted/bolted to the rest of the aluminum transom bracket. The wood is starting to show...
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    18' Bass Buggy Anchor?

    I doubt there is really a too big, but what is the ideal size for a boat this size? I recently installed an anchor winch, so I'm thinking either mushroom, river or navy anchor might be best. I also have a danforth style, but don't want it hanging from boat. I'll be using the boat on a...
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    18' Bass Buggy Anchor?

    I doubt there is really a too big, but what is the ideal size for a boat this size? I recently installed an anchor winch, so I'm thinking either mushroom, river or navy anchor might be best. I also have a danforth style, but don't want it hanging from boat. I'll be using the boat on a...
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    aluminum bonding question

    I recently had a welded bimini top bracket come loose from the frame. I plan to either use a self tapping sheet metal screw or rivet to re-attach the bracket to the frame until I can have it welded or buy a new frame. 1) which is stronger bond, JB Weld aluminum or an epoxy made for aluminum...
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    Electrical issue

    I've been trying to go through this fairly new to me pontoon. The electrical had been worked on a few times over the years, it's a 1990 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy, and had wire nuts, splices, etc.. In any case, I went through it all entirely a few weeks ago, got rid of the wire nuts and soldered &...
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    vented tank question on 92 johnson 50hp

    I picked up a bass buggy pontoon last year and it's sort of been a project boat. I've only had it out twice and once was a trip just to see what needed done to the engine. I rebuilt the carbs, had the shop tune them and all now seems good. The gas cap is a Kelch vented gas cap, but the vent...
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    sitting in front on pontoon?

    I have an 18' bass buggy pontoon that has two fishing seats up front. On the rail it states 'do not sit in fishing seats while underway'. I understand those aren't real sturdy seats, but my question is if I were to change those to a more permanently attached bucket seat would it then be OK...
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    engine not turning off

    This past weekend while at the lake all was well, 2nd outing in new to me project pontoon with1990 50hp Johnson on the back. The first several times, I went to shut the motor off, it turned off, but later in the day, there were several times when I'd go to turn the key off and the engine would...
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    battery question

    I am looking to buy a new battery for my pontoon. It has a 50hp Johnson on it. It's also setup with a spot for a trolling motor. It has a spot for two batteries, so I'm sure I'll go that route eventually and use a large deep cycle for the troller. The question is on the starting/Normal use...
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    Lowrance Fishfinder/chartplotter Question

    I'm trying to find a relatively inexpensive unit to put on my pontoon boat. I think I've decided on the Lowrance Elite 4 HDI unit. What I can't decide is if I need to go with the Gold or not. I spoke briefly with someone at Lowrance and I thought he said the Gold included better mapping of...
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    won't run after carb rebuild

    Rebuilt the carbs on my 1995 Johnson 50hp outboard. Put everything back together and now she won't start. I'll check for spark tomorrow, but trying to see if i should also investigate other ideas as well. Only other thing I touched was fuel pump and starter. She cranks fine and fuel is...
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    1995 johnson 50hp carb/fuel questions

    Recently bought this 1990 bass buggy pontoon with this engine on it. Being add it say for several years and was running poorly I decided to rebuild the carbs add a starting point. I have a few questions. .... 1) the guide that came with the carb kit says to turn the low speed screw lightly...
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    slides???

    Re: slides??? This is the slide I'm currently looking at for my situation. It's 17"-22" wide and about 64" long, which will just clear the back of the pontoon. Also, if you notice it has a place for the slide to 'bolt' on up high as well as a mounting backet in the middle and it appears I...
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    Gas Cap/tank Question....

    I have a 1990 Bass Buggy Pontoon, the gas cap is one that has the fuel level gauge built in and was made by Kelch Corp. The problem is the lens was so dirty, it was unreadable, but now the lense broke and so now it seems the tank is unable to hold pressure. I've been searching online for...
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    Johnson 50HP control

    Recently picked up a 1990 Bass Buggy Pontoon with a 1995 Johnson 50hp on the back. The controls seems to be a bit difficult to move, but all the cables look to be in good condition. The problem is the lockout feature doesn't seem to work. It won't start in gear, but the finger lever that is...
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