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    proper outboard height

    I have a long shaft 28hp on a short transom. I am trying to raise the motor to the proper height for the best performance. I have been told that cavitation plate should be approx. Even with or a little below the lowest point of the keel. I have done this and still having issues. The issues are...
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    johnson 28spl longshaft pros and cons

    I have a 1987 Johnson 28spl long shaft pushing a 15 ft. Tom boy bass boat. The motor has a 01 20 prop on it right now. The problem I'm having is that without someone in the front of the boat it will not stay on plane. I was told that I need to put a 17 or 15 prop on the motor and this would...
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    Reviews

    I am looking at a 1987 Johnson 28 spl for $600,, Are there any serious issues with these motors that I should know about?
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