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  1. jkimball

    Dash Cooler

    I've recently started using my dash cooler in my boat for its intended purpose, as a cooler and not a catch all or glove box as the previous owner used it, and for the longest time my passengers continued to use it as. I do have a nice 60qt rollaround, that is great for long trips, or over...
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    Removing clothes dye from white vinyl seat? help!

    So after an awesome day of boating from Jax Beach FL, to St. Augustine FL, we thought we had what turned out to finally be the perfect trip. No wait to launch at a busy yet, moving ramp. No wait to load either. No bad weather, no mishaps. Perfect trip. Saw lots of sea turtles, dolphins and...
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    Bimini Top

    Looking for input on Bimini Tops. I've been searching around and you can call me frugal but I've been considering buying a bimini off of ebay. Particularly the "Safeguard Premium Bimini" They are $119 shipped and come with a boot, 30 day $$ back guarantee & 5 yr warranty. The company claims...
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    3 blade stainless to 4 blade stainless...

    '99 FW Horizon 170, 115 Johnson with 13 3/8 x 17" Stainless. (recenly put on) Originally had 14 x 19" Aluminum. When I changed from the 19" aluminum to the 17" Stainless, I gained around 500 RPMs, now at ~5,500 at WOT I ALSO picked up about 4 MPH WOT. Currently under normal load, with full...
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    Fuel Points on ICW between Jacksonville & St. Augustine?

    I'm looking at making a trip between Jacksonville & St. Augustine, taking the ICW. I will probably put in over off of Atlantic, and just head south from there. I think the trip is only like 30 miles, and on a normal outing we normally average 50-60 and have plenty of fuel left anyhow. Spec-book...
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    99' Johnson 115 VRO Hose Replacement

    I have a '99 Johnson 115 V4 (J115pleem) and the VRO is still hooked up and working fine. I have heard all of the horror stories and people say to bypass the VRO and premix, but premixing 26 gallons of fuel seems like a PITA. And if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Well, mine is working fine but on...
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    VHF Radios?

    I'm trying to decide which route to go. Fixed mount or handheld? or if it's even 100% necessary for the type of boating we do. My boat doesn't currently have a VHF radio and I haven't installed on yet (had her about 2.5 months) I mostly stay in protected inland waterways or the ICW...
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    3 blade 19P to 4 blade 17P... thoughts?

    '99 FW Horizon 170, 115HP Johnson V4 14x19" Aluminum (Factory OMC) 5000-5100 RPMs @ 39-41 MPH WOT with normal load Stingray Starfire Hydrofoil Prop Blows out in semi-tight turns, Boat falls on its face in turns with a tube behind it. I want a better riding boat, with good hole shot, good...
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    '99 FW Horizon 170, 115 HP Johnson, best prop?

    In answering the 6 mandatory requirements here is what I have. 1) Best compromise of Top end & hole shot 2) Aluminum Factory OMC Prop 3) Pitch/ Dia. 14x19" 4) WOT 5,000 RPM @ 38-40 MPH (avg. load 700-750 lbs) 5) '99 Johnson 115 V4 (Loopcharged) 6) '99 Four Winns Horizon 170, 16' 6", unsure of...
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    '99 FW Horizon 170 Performance

    Not sure if I landed in the right forum or not, but I have a performance related question I?m hoping to get some help with. My boat is a 1999 Horizon 170, with the Johnson 115 OB. I did a decarb on it and changed the spark-plugs in it Saturday and took it out that afternoon. I did notice a...
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