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    Attach bunks to brackets with?

    Whats the preferred method for attaching bunk boards to the brackets? The options i can think of include, Lag bolts, Screws, Countersink and bolt all the way through. Boards will likely be 2x6 roughly 8ft long spanning 2 crossmembers, carrying about 1500lbs of boat water ready. thinking 2...
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    6 yr old kid what life jacket???

    So I have a 6 yr old daughter and she seems to be between availible life jacket sizes. The child jacket is up to 50lbs, and she is pushing 60lbs. A youth jacket for 50-90lbs rides up her back badly and doesnt want to stay down where it belongs. Obviously the child jackets have a crotch strap to...
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    1995 70hp, dies at idle and stumbles at initial accel

    My 95 70hp is just through breakin hours, and suddenly has decided that after idling for a couple minutes with no throttle use it should cut off restarts immediately, carbs were cleaned when the powerhead went on last september. At the same time it has developed a stumble on initial...
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    Low water flow from the tell tale

    Took the 1995 70hp out today, to run it around some with the family. Everything went great untill the end. Ran back to the no wake zone chopped the throttle looked back at my own wake trying to swamp me and noticed i am barely dribbling water from the tell tale... No bags weeds or any other...
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    Paint Color Question

    Re: Paint Color Question i did some of mine with valspar rattle can in Ford Grey and its very close and on the cheap. lousy lighting but its close the bottom side is pretty dirty fromt the mighty mississippi, above the rub rail is freshly stripped and painted
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    How much trolling motor do i need?

    I have a 95 crestliner proam 1650 sc, per iboats it weighs in at about 1000lbs plus motor fuel and gear so i guess 2000lbs loaded with 2 adults and the days goods. I am looking into adding a bow mount trolling motor so i can fish more creatively. My primary boating area is the mississsippi...
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    Why is my rebuilt powerhead leaking water from the headgasket?

    My 95' 70hp johnson rebuilt powerhead, is leaking a small amount of water from the headgasket below the the bottom cylinder, a small dribble i guess describes it. So far the engine has only been run at idle/fast idle portion of breakin procedures. The builder said retorque head bolts, I have...
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    1995 70hp Idle timing?

    how do i adjust the idle timing on this? i have an omc manual it shows a screw near the flywheel stating that it adjusts idle timing but i dont seem to have that screw on my motor nor a place where it should be also i saw the post about setting wot timing by cranking the engine at wot, it...
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    new powerhead new water pump now stopped pumping water?

    So i just put a rebuilt powerhead on my 1995 70hp johnson, also a new water pump. everything looked good for the first few minutes, then the indicator stream slowed and stopped...... tryed again and saw steam from indicator hose. I have pulled the lower off, pulled the pump apart found that it...
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    finding a Factory service maunal

    i have a 95 70hp johnson that has no compression on the middle cylinder, i think im going to dive in myself this time.... the saga is here http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=407852 so i want a factory service manual to guide me along, is this what im looking for...
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    boat seems to tow hard

    So i got my boat put back together and i start dragging it around and good lord it feels like im pulling a houseboat.... Truck isnt too happy about running highway speeds with it. Boat is a 1995 crestliner 1650 pro am i've seen it listed at about 1000lbs plus motor which is a 70hp johnson...
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    Transom tiedowns trailer end location

    Wondering where i should really be hooking my transom straps, last year was my first season as a boater and i hooked them in a hole on the light bracket/step area. this location is forward of the transom several inches so they pull the boat ahead and would allow it to lurch forward in the event...
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    1995 Crestliner ProAm interior overhaul

    Well I got my first boat earlier this summer, a 1995 Crestliner 1650 ProAM with 70hp johnson and a roller trailer for $1000. This combo appears to have been together from its beginning and its in sound shape, no leaks and everything works. Ran great a few times then had some vro related issues...
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    Bimini top, straps or struts?

    I just added a 6 ft bimini to my crestliner proam last weekend, and man while running the thing dances like crazy and the straps buzz and flap.....other than that im happy, only other thing is it makes water and engine noise louder, but at the same time i found my self able to hear my buddy...
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    Finally the payoff

    Back story So i got what seemed to be a smokin deal on a 95 crestliner 1650 pro am which is an all welded hull, for $1000, boat trailer and 70hp johnson, test drive went well so i bought it. its a bit of a cosmetic nightmare, has been poorly recarpeted over a second layer of 3/4in plywood in...
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    looking for an equivilant in aluminum

    okay guys, first of all the boat is a 95 crestliner pro am 1650sc with a 70hp johnson it currently has a stainless prop part # 389948 13 3/8 x 17 its a bit rough, and could use to be cleaned up at least. however after seeing and reading of some of the carnage that can happen when a...
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    70hp johnson problems NEW CARNAGE PICS

    hello guys, im new to outboards but am mechanically inclined and understand troubleshooting, that being said i have a 70hp johnson, its a 94 or 95 cant find the model number or serial but thats another post. i am having trouble with it dieing and almost acting as if its siezing. first time...
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    looking to replace my prop but.....

    when i look it up here by motor and pitch i dont get anything close in size to whats on now. boat is a 1995 crestliner pro am 1650sc, it has a johnson 70 on it. the prop according to the info stamped on the hub is #389948 13 3/8 x 17 if i look here on iboats for a replacement i get nothing...
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    johnson 70hp 1995ish

    hi folks i have a what is supposed to be a 70hp johnson hanging on my 95 crestliner 1650 pro am sc, it has a remote oil tank in the boat tilt and trim, and is remote controlled at the console. i need the year, model number, and serial number of the engine to get my insurance to cover the rig...
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    95 crestliner proam 1650sc fuel tank?

    i know its in the floor, and apparently its huge, or my gas guage is lying to me, i purchased the boat an unknown amount of fuel the guage stating half full, i added fuel today after 7-8 gallons the guage had moved only to 3/4 tank... no fuel in the bilge that i can see anyone know how big...
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