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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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    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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    Dry land boat mishaps

    Someone had to start it<br />'Bout 15 years ago I had 1 15' trihull that ended uo on a tandem axle trailer. I had it sold and decided to be a nice guy and out in all new fule lines. The boat was at the top of my very steep 250 ft long driveway, trailer chocked. I was working away and dropped...
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    Merc 115 6 cyl inline

    I have been chasing the freakin motor all over the place with fuel problems. Finally have everything running good with one minor issue. When running WOT at about 5000 RPM, if I back of the throttle just about a red one it actually speeds up the engine. Push it to WOT and it slows up. It...
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    115 Merc 6 cyl inline, Stracraft Islander 191V

    Been chasing this problem all summer. Motor runs fair but is lacking in power. Changed plugs, all fuel lines on the boat. Rebuilt all the carbs. Tried it on a remote tank. Gas filter keeps getting crud in it but even with a brand neqw filter it doens't plane off too good. I have no clue...
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