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    Tree cutting

    So I was clearing sdome trees at a house I owned about 15 years ago. Got a 18" thick oak hung up in it's brothers. Went to my Dad's house to get a big rope but he was gone and the place was locked up like Fort Knox (What is it with old people and their 14 locks and deadbolts?). So I go back...
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    Dyin' out

    So I just put a 150 HP Yamaha on my Starcraft Islander 190V with 43 gallon taqnk in floor, then I installed a water separator/10 micron fuel filter. It ran real well when I hooked it up, but this weekend on a fishing trip, when I powered it up, it planed off nicely. Then it died after 2 or 3...
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    I got a job

    Been unemployeed since 2/9 - finally got a job. I start Monday at the local Hospital Medical Center as Purchasing Supervisor. WOOHOO!!
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    Serial number decoding

    I have the following 2 Johnson Outboards and need to identify the year.<br />1. 90 HP, Model J90MLCOS, Serial J6118767<br />2. 2HP, model J2RCRS, Serial B10130T<br />thanks in advance<br />Throbbin Rods
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    Beware of Slime

    I was in a hurry to get back to my boat and the Financial Director had a flat tire on her Riding lawnmower. I patched it and that didn't work (* gash longer than patch). I tried some of that slime stuff that is supposed to seal 1/4 inch holes. That didn't work. So I finally put a tube in the...
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    Need someone to take a look

    I just repowered my 89 Starcraft Islander 190V with a 150 HP Yamaha. Being the dummy I am when I replaced all the gauges with the Yamaha gauages that I was given with the motor, I forgot to check out the color of the wire that connects to the fuel gauge. All the other gauges are working great...
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    Yamaha 15o HP

    Hi all<br />I am considering buying a 87 Yamaha 150 HP. First Yammie. Any thing in particular I need to know about? Anything to look for when looking the motor over (other than the normal things like compression etc).<br />thanks much<br />bill
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    Motor Extension??

    Can anyone tell me if There are extensions available for a Johnson 150 to convert from 20 to 25" lenght? I'm replacing a Merc and am having a hard time finding 25" shaft motors. I appreciate any help.<br />thanks<br />bill
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    Downrigger problems

    I was hoping someone might be able to help me with my downrigger issues. I have 4 electric Cannon downriggers, 2 std and 2 "short stop" type. Last year things seemed OK, but this year one of the shortstops will only go up, not down, and the other one doesn't move at all. I have checked with a...
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    Drunk and...stupid

    Back in the mid to late 70's when I was a professional alcoholic one of my buddies and I were heading home after a night on the town. About 250 yards before we got to his folks house I had a mental moment and went off the road over a snowbank and about 100 feet out into the woods. Never...
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    Gutless 115 tower of power

    Merc 115 HP inline 6 - Gutless<br />Well, I spent a lot of time working on this last year and finally gave up the ghost and ran it slow for fishing and skipped the skiing/tubing/boarding deal. Got it out this week and as I suspected, nothing has improved. I can only get about 4300 RPM at WOT...
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    7.5 Merc not peeing

    I have a 7.5 HP Mercury, the word Lightning is embossed on the side iof the bnlock and there is a sticker above that that says Comet. Serial Number is 6178247. I put a new impeller in it (the old one shredded) and used compressed air to blow out all the passages then replaced the impeller and...
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    oarlock bushings

    My olde 14 ft mirrocraft has some badly work oarlock bushings. I don't row it much but when I do I prefer not to look like the "deliverance" oarsman if I can help it. Anyone know where I can buy these?<br />thanks<br />bill
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    kicker set up

    I want to hool my kicker up with cable controls for throttle and shift - I was given a set of cables and a control. Question is, do I have to take the tiller handle off for the throttle to work properly with a cable hook up?<br />thanks<br />bill
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    charging circuit 15HP

    I'm looking for inof on what I need to put a charging circuit in my 15HP Johnson kicker. I would like to be able to keep my batteries charged when trolling. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I have an electric starter to fit the same. What else do I need to hook it up?<br...
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    seafoam

    OK, I'm newly converted to the ranks of the SEAFOAM faithful. What is the recommendation? I think I remember spray in all the cylinders and let sit overnight, then start motor, and pour some liquid in the gas tank afterwards. How'd I do? Old guy, bad memory.<br />throbbin rods.
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    seafoam

    OK, I'm newly converted to the ranks of the SEAFOAM faithful. What is the recommendation? I think I remember spray in all the cylinders and let sit overnight, then start motor, and pour some liquid in the gas tank afterwards. How'd I do? Old guy, bad memory.<br />throbbin rods.
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    Jumping the Gun

    What with the warm stretch here in NH (40's and 50's for over a week now)I had to do it. I went and got the boat out of storage this morning and started doing my normal beginning of the year work over. I have sorted the tackle box and put new line on my rods. Am I the only one who is Freakin'...
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    job hunt

    Bad day - I got let go in a "reorganization" today. If anyone on the board knows of a company that could use a guy with 25 years of manufacturing experience, 10 of it in Purchasing, please let me know. I appreciate it. Preferably in NH or VT.<br />Bill Finn<br />Trhobbin Rods
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    new hampshire

    Are there any New Hampshire fishermen on this board? I hail from Lebanon, fish anywhere Winni to CT Lakes. Be nice to compare notes. I try to fish 2 new lakes every year and am always open to suggestions.<br /><br />I wish you all calm seas, tight lines, and THROBBIN RODS
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