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    Boat painting

    Can a jel coat be painted and if so with what paint?<br />Thanks,<br />Rick
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    Board Information

    Sorry if im over looking the posted answer to this question but I havent seen it.<br />1. If I wish to e-mail a question to a member how do I find their address on this board or do I just need to ask?<br />2. All other boards I have been on when someone answers a post the post goes back to the...
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    Lower unit question

    I have a 1975, 70hsp Johnson motor that has had the lower unit replaced. It was replaced just 3 months ago by a repair service here. Reason the owner had welded the prop retaining nut on for what ever reason and it had to be cut off. I bought the motor after the repairs. <br />I took the...
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    Power Packs

    I was told that low voltage from the batt. would cause the power pack to go bad. Is this true and how can I protect or prevent this from happening?<br />Rick
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    used lower unit

    I am thinking about buying a used lower unit for my 1970 johnson 60hsp elect shift motor. <br />Is there anything I need to check or have checked before spending the $$$ on a used lower unit? They say it has been presure checked.<br />Thanks, <br />Rick
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    Need help

    I have a 1970 Johnson 60hsp outboard motor, elect shift. The lower unit has a crack. Can this be welded in any way and do any of you know a good place to look for a lower unit?<br />Thanks<br />Rick
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    Ok, Maby I can get it right this time.

    I have a 60 hsp., 1970 Johnson motor. I bought the boat about a month ago but the boat has been sitting for about 3 years as far as I can find out.<br />The gas tank and line were dry but you could smell the old gas so I changed out the fuel pump, line and cleaned out the tank and put fresh...
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    Question **Sorry wrong site** can you please move it to outboard.

    Well took my boat in today and this is what I was told. First it is a 1970 mod boat and motor. It has set for at least 3 years. The boat is in good shape and the motor looked ok but I wanted to have it checked.<br />Well the shop called me back and said that the lower unit was out and was...
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    New, old boat owner

    I am a first time boat owner and have a number of questions.<br />First the boat. Its a older boat but in very good shape. 1970 trihul with a 60 hsp Johnson motor, and trailer. It cost $150 so that gives me alot of room to work with cost of updating.<br />The boat has been siting for about a...
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    New to board and boating

    I am new here and to boating. Have lots of questions. <br />First things first. My name is Rick and Im from Lubbock, Texas. I bought a 1970 trihull boat with a 60 hp Johnson motor. I would like to know if there is any way to find out how old this motor is?<br /><br />Will just start with the...
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    Information on 1970 Galaxie tri hull

    Im new here and a new old boat owner. I am looking for info on the care of a fiberglass boat and a 60 hsp Johnson motor. Can anyone help me on these?<br />Thanks,<br />Rick.
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