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  1. jay_merrill

    Open Office Software Suite

    I have played with the openoffice.org software suite a couple of times but have never switched to it, because I am not convinced that the claimed compatibility with Microsoft Office products, is realy all that solid. Really, I think that is too bad because I believe it is actually a better...
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    Regulating Small Boats

    Here's an article that I think all should read: http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/04/27/small.boat.terror.ap/index.html
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    Mods & Rules

    I just noticed another thread that took issue with Mods closing threads here, and otherwise keeping tabs on what goes on. In as much as I am a member of a number of discussion boards that pertain to subjects other than boating, I will offer my 59 cents (inflation) on the topic. It is my opinion...
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    Chrysler Fuel Connector

    I recently bought a 1974 Chrysler 10hp motor to fix up, It seems to be in very good condition but the fuel connector was sheared off at the face of the lower cowl. Thus far, I have not been able to locate a replacement - Sierra has tuneup items but doesn't have other parts. Two questions: Does...
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    Seafoam

    Although I have never used Seafoam on any of my outboards (I hae only used the OMC/BRP product), everyone here seems to swear by it. Today I noticed for the first time that it is intended for automotive use too. Has anyone here ever used it in a GM auto? I have a 2000 Chevy Astro with a 4.3...
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    Confession

    I have a confession to make ...... its terrible and I feel so dirty! I went .... possibly in a state of total madness .... and bought .... dare I say it .... a Chrysler! Yup, there it is. I said it. A 1974 10 hp! I have, however, prayed with my pastor over my "serious sin" and held a news...
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    1974 Chysler 102HA 10hp

    Hi to all of the Chrysler/Force folks. I just picked up an old Chrysler 10hp for 50 bucks from a guy who has had it sitting around for years. He bought it new but stopped using it a long time ago. The model number is 102HA, which I believe is a 1974, and the serial number is 1522. The motor...
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    OMC/BRP Engine Tuner

    I just bought a can of OMC/BRP Engine Tuner to decarb my motor ('72 Johnson 65hp). I was going to buy some Seafoam but I have been trying to buy from my local OMC dealer when I can, to support his business. My intent was to spray some into the carbs with the motor running, shut it down and then...
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    A Misunderstanding

    In another thread this morning, I misread a post by Wizeone and mistakenly took a comment that he made as a racial slur. Both on the basis of general principals, and the fact that I am a white man who is raising an adopted black child, whom I love dearly, I tend to get a little sensitive about...
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    A Mixed Bag

    Today was an interesting day because I experienced a set of circumstances that is about as representative of what life is - a bit of the good and a bit of the bad - as can be. I started out with a late afternoon trip in my boat with a young friend and her little boy, who is five. Like a lot of...
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    Inline Fuel Filter

    Not long ago, I found a curious bit of debris in one of the carbs on my 1972, 65hp Johnson. It was white and looked like a piece of plastic. Also, there was a video link in one of the posts here not too long ago, which gave a demo on rebuilding an OMC carb. Strangely enough, during that rebuild...
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    1970 Johnson 4hp Prop

    I'm looking for a prop for a 1970 Johnson 4hp. None of the usual sources (including iboats) seems to have one. I have been watching Ebay to see if one might show up there but no luck so far. Anyone have any suggestions?
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    Rebuilding Timer Base

    I replaced the timer base on my 1972 Johnson 65hp motor some time ago. The new CDI unit was much less expensive than an OEM part but it is plastic. Maybe it is strong plastic, but I can't help wondering how durable it will turn out to be. Because of this, I became curious and decided to take my...
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    Dumb & Dumber

    "http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/neworleans/index.ssf?/base/news-26/1200810102239510.xml&coll=1" This is a news story about a couple of kids sailing a 15 foot boat in lake Ponchartrain yesterday. The photo below is what kind of boat they were sailing .. in 6 to 7 foot seas and a water temperature...
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    4-Blade Prop, 1972 65hp Johnson?

    I like to cruise my boat at about 3/4 throttle, or less, for a good balance between speed and economy. After a bit of reading, it seems that 4-blade props are good for quicker acceleration to plane and perform better than a 3-blade at moderate power settings. I know that the 3-blade...
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    70hp Carbs on a 65hp Johnson

    I have a Johnson J70ELCSA motor. which I believe is a 70hp, electric start, 20 inch shaft, 1980, production run "A" motor. I may get around to rebuilding it someday (has very low compression on one cylinder) but the carbs were apparently rebuilt not long before I bought it as a parts motor. I...
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    1972 Johnson 65hp

    So, here's one for y'all. 1972 Johnson 65hp, 3 cylinder. It has been a strong runner despite its age. I launched for a 3rd day of SAR on a case the other day, but had to come back in because it was missing, and would "bog down" at anything over 1/2 throttle. The motor ran fine on the previous...
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    Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas to all! May your holiday be full of fun and the love of your family.
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    Dual Steering, Old Engines

    I have a pair of 1958 evinrudes that I have run on two different boats as a pair. On both occassions, I was able to fabricate a harness that allowed both motors to be steered safely off of a single cable teleflex style system. I never really like the setup though, because if I needed or wanted...
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    Boating Safety - Louisiana Deaths

    On Sunday morning, in St. Bernard Parish (equivalent of a County in other states), two men were killed in a boat collision. Witnesses at a nearby marina/landing stated that two men from a boat "with the bow all beat up" came in to the dock and asked that someone call the police because "they had...
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