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    1987 Johnson 70 hp Sudden Failure

    The patient is a 1987 Johnson 70 hp (3 cyl with VRO). Model appears to be J70ELCUR. History & Symptoms: Friend bought rig used. Pulled off carbs and cleaned, replaced plugs and old gas/oil lines. Ran approximately 10+ hours with good performance. Cruising at 3/4 throttle when engine slowed...
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    Noisy Trailer Leaf Springs

    I can grease the leaf springs and bushings on my trailer but it seems like that it will only last for one - or maybe two - trips to the coast before they start squeeking again. I don't get into the lakes too often - almost always in salt water. When I get back to the house I hose off the...
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    Personal Locator Beacons

    I get offshore as often as I can, but since I have a smaller boat I have to wait on the weather and pick my days. Since I head 20+ miles offshore whenever I get a chance, I though it might be a good idea to have a pair of PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) on board - one on my daughter's life...
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    Best Material For Custom Fuel Tank

    A few years ago I had a pair of aluminum custom gas tanks made by Atlantic Coastal Welding. They did a good job all around. I have another potential application for what will definitely be a CUSTOM gas tank and was trying to decide on the best material. The boat is mostly used in saltwater...
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    Water In Pontoons As Ballast?

    I spent this past weekend helping a buddy restore a pontoon boat that he recently purchased. It's 20' long with a 70 hp Johnson and was built around '87 or '88. Each of the two pontoons is divided into a forward chamber and a separate aft chamber - for a total of four chambers. The boat was...
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    Submersible Tail Lights

    Submersible tail lights on trailers sooner or later all seem to become big problems - especially in salt water. I've improved my chances somewhat with silicon grease on the contacts and exposed metal parts, but that doesn't last forever. What is the best submersible tail light on the market...
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