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    Any Way to Title an Abandoned Boat in Texas?

    I found an abandoned boat in a parking lot here in Houston, TX. It will be towed by the city very soon. I checked with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and they have no record of the boat ever being registered in Texas. I'd like to keep the boat and rebuild it (it's a real junker now)...
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    '62 Johnson, Impossible Hot Start

    Good morning, all! I've been fighting this problem for a month, so I guess it's time to admit I don't know what I'm doing and ask for help. Always seems to be the last resort...<br /><br />I've got an old Johnson '62 75 hp outboard. I've rebuilt it completely (it was sitting in a field when I...
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    Hose Routing/Identification '62 75 HP

    Good morning, all. I recently purchased a 1962-ish 75 HP Johnson in absolutely terrible condition. It has been out in the weather for years, and required a complete rebuild. Basically, anything made out of rubber had to be replaced. I’ve successfully rebuilt the engine and lower unit, and...
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    Mystery Motor (Can Anyone ID?)

    I recently purchased an old Johnson outboard motor as a fix-er-up, and I'd like to identify it. I can tell where the ID tag used to be, but it's clear that it's been gone for many years. The person I bought it from claims it's a 90 HP, but he got it from someone else (who got it from someone...
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