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  1. rothfm

    Pettit HRT Premium

    Does anyone use this bottom Paint? Read alot, mixed terminology.. Ive got Pettit Ultima SR60 now, Ablative. Like it but discontinued. I dont want a hard paint that builds up. This HRT seems kinda Both and is Multi Season.....all good, but want to bensure it Sloughs off slowely as Im used...
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    7.4L MPI Intermittant Loud suck noise then stalls Hot or cold

    Thanks All, Tpenfield, you have assisted me in the past and I know at some point you had a Formula 33. This is the same 33 SS with twin 454's. Its my brothers boat. I help out. Very much maintained, sched main, and very clean motors and bilge. The Marina guy is backlogged a month due to lack...
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    7.4L MPI Intermittant Loud suck noise then stalls Hot or cold

    Attempting some troubleshooting, and swaps (twin engines) for this issue. So far no avail. Hot or cold starts, and within 1 min of statring, the Flame arrestor makes a much louder then normal "sucking air" noise, Idle speed goes up a bit, then comes down and motor stalls. This Bravo 3 MPI...
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    How often carb rebuild, when running good?

    Always lots of Carb How-To questions or carb symptom-to repair questions...... Im not at all gloating with this one, but here goes... I have twin 2001 150 Johnson Oceanrunners J150vxsi's. 60 deg loopers. NON-FICHT motors. Boat and motors, Ive had 2 seasons now. They were maintained...
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    How can it be that a hub and tire can fly off trailer?

    Seems that little fold-over "tang" style retainer, or cotter pin/Castle nut cover is just rediculous. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please. 1st Been boating and trailering for 25 years. Have kept my gear in top notch shape. In fact I spend more time every spring/fall in my trailer than my...
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    ETEC's VS 60 deg Looper carbs?? Any fuel advantages given my setup?

    Ok, Sort of a loaded question I know...And the swap wouldnt be Apples to Apples. I run a 26' Tiara Walk Around Model 2600 with Twin 2001 Johnson 150's (Not Ficht)..They are 60 deg Looper carb 2 strokes. pretty heavy boat, but love it. That said, I have a lead on Twin 2006 Evinrude Etec's...
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    Help interpreting vacuum test results 2001 Johnson 150 Non fitch

    J150vxsi non ficht, non EMM or computer Did some testing tonight with vacuum guages for an issue I was having. Was hoping someone could help interprete my observations and test info. Background: Was getting a Check Engine light on PORT motor only.These motors have no computer. Tach has 4...
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    2001 non-Ficht 150 Johnson, check light with motor NOT running.

    Hi All, I'm just beginning to do my research and develop a sequential methodical troubleshooting plan. But my basic question is this...My Check lite was coming on as many others do, at higher rpm..then eventually at lower rpm, and go out. At one point with the motor OFF, turning the key to on...
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    Factory Manual year compatibility J150vxsi

    Hi All, I've been a crossflow person a long time...Got new to me twin 2001 Johnson 150's. Getting a check light. I really want to get an OMC/Bombardier manual. So far I have located 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003. In my years working on Crossflows, I got to know what years are very similar to be...
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    raise new fuel tank up from bottom?

    Almost ready to install my new Alum 100gal tank. The enclosure is a fiberglass coffin rectangle. It will have appx 2" free on all sides except the bottom. Never any foam at all. good breathing space, drains to Bilge. The original sat flat on the bottom fiberglass of this "coffin" area..I was...
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    Furuno 1650-df Plottor/Sounder questions, Pics

    Hi all, THis unit came in a boat I purchased, along with Furuno older 2k Radar. The Radar seems to work (more on water testing needed. I'm only familiar with newer units like Humminbird and Garmin, and not familiar with this 1650, or Radar. I've Attached some screen shots. QUESTION IS: it...
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    Safely Cutting a fuel tank

    Oh, my tank work!!.have other posts on diff topics of the rebuild/replacement...But now more! Ive got my new pick-up parts and bungs & welder ready...and I have to bring him my tanks and parts. My Original tank is 155 Gallon, out of the boat and now emptied. It will eventually be Scrapped...
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    Covering larger boat at the Slip?

    Hi all, Ok dont laugh :-) I bought a new to me 26' Tiara Pursuit...Its large for a 26 (to me). I've alway completely covered all my boats, they never ever get wet inside except when I wash down. I've always trailered too. I like to keep them clean, junk and dust out, and dry. Just me I guess...
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    Fuel Restriction, 3/8 pickup to 1/4 shuttoff?

    Hi All, My ongoing fuel tank work brought up another question...Pics attached. Not sure if a prior owner did this or not. Original 155 gallon tank had a 3/8 Pickup Bung in tank, with a 3/8 pickup tube. The topside port on the pickup is 1/4 npt. Attached to this was a manrine brass 1/4" shut...
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    Fuel fill, feed, and vent sizes on Tank

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    Fuel fill, feed, and vent sizes on Tank

    Thanks all. I got into the boat again...Agreed, the feed lines are 3/8, the vent neck appears to be 5/8, and the fill line not marked but appears to be 1 1/2. Heres a pic of one of the fittings I got off the top of the tank-- Of course unscrewing this, it appears it left the stuck feed tube in...
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    Fuel fill, feed, and vent sizes on Tank

    Hi all, I figured out my Tank size on another thread...But a last question seemed to get buried in it. Starting for Seperate question. Are Marine Tank fittings standard? Meaning Fill, feed and vent? Got a good used tank and found a local welder that can fix me up, providing I get the Bungs...
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    Never was good at Math! Tank capacity given dimentions?

    Hi all, Just picked up a very good condition used NMMA Marine/Baffled Alum tank for my replacement. Its one of the few ive come accoss to fit my hatch width. Having a local welder modify the Inlet, and add a 2nd Pickup. Has a tag by Welding Dynamics Jupeter Fla. While the tag is in perfect...
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    Found a fuel tank(used), thus Questions!

    HI all, Wasnt sure what Catagory this should fall under, This seems closest. Did some searching but still questions and havent delved into the world of Marine fuel tanks in my past. My Tiara Pursuit 2600 is in need of a Centar Main tank. Orig is aluminum 155 Gals with two pickups for Twin...
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    Quick decision: MA slip in Westport or Bourne?

    Hi all, need to make a quick decision. long time trailer boater...think I need to explore life now from a slip! MA is tuff to find availability, and/afforability!! That said, have two confirmed reasonable (relative) slips for my 26 Tiara Persuit. One in Westport which is one of my favorite...
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