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  1. Big Fish Billy

    Stand Alone Radar

    Well my Vigil radar finally died on my 1978 40' Jersey Dawn...I have two questions...a. Does anyone know anyone who still works on them in the MA area...b. Does anyone know of or can recommend a radar system without all the other stuff built into it...I just want an affordable stand alone radar...
  2. Big Fish Billy

    2000 Mercury 25EL Propellor Question

    Hello, I just received the above outboard on a 12 foot aluminum Mirrocraft boat. I'm going through the processes to get the motor running, but it also didn't have a prop. Does anyone know what a standard prop for that setup would be. I tried to find the prop on Iboats but there are a lot of...
  3. Big Fish Billy

    Spark Plugs for 1993 Johnson 150

    J150ELETO I've been looking around for a couple sets of spare plugs for my motor. The book says Champion QL77JC4 (@ .030) or 828M, also seeing NGK BR9HS...just wondering what plugs you guys find work best in Johnson engines. Thanks, Bill
  4. Big Fish Billy

    1993 Johnson J150EXETO Reg/Rec question

    Hi There, I bought an 18' Wellcraft with the above motor. While in the process, I found the (watercooled) Reg/Rec not working and the PO fixed it to the tune of a couple hundred I guess. Of course not knowing why it blew, I've been wondering about something. How much amperage draw would it...
  5. Big Fish Billy

    Spark Plug Tester

    Could you guys recommend a spark plug tester, and a link to see it.... I have a 1993 200hp. I've read threads where it is recommended to see if the spark will jump 7/16." The testers I've seen hook to the plug wire and plug and I guess light up if spark is getting there...wondering how you do...
  6. Big Fish Billy

    Double Battery Switch (Perko) J150EXETG

    While we are on some electrical topics what are the thoughts about turning the battery switch from "1" to "2" or "Both" while the engine is running. I have new power packs and regulator/rectifier on mine and would like to keep them that way. In the process of buying the boat I noticed the tach...
  7. Big Fish Billy

    Oil Recommendation

    I have a 1993 Johnson 150 HP, EXETG, wondering what you guys recommend for 2 stroke oil, also what you recommend for a decarb product. I found this oil in Ebay and what's in there now looks about the same color...
  8. Big Fish Billy

    1990 Wellcraft 18' CC Fuel Capacity

    Hi there, I'm buying the above boat, wondering if anyone knows the fuel capacity/tank size, or know how I can find out? Thanks, Bill
  9. Big Fish Billy

    Johnson Manuals

    Hi There, What are you guys using for service manuals for a Johnson 150? I bought a Seloc when I had my Force 40 and didn't think it was very detailed. Thanks, Bill
  10. Big Fish Billy

    1993 Johnson Oceanrunner 150 Compression Test

    Wondering what the compression should be on this engine, does anyone know the exact numbers, heard all kinds. Thanks, Bill
  11. Big Fish Billy

    1993 Johnson Oceanrunner 150HP

    Heading out tomorrow to look at an 18' CC with the above motor. It looks well taken care of, do you guys know of any inherent problems I should be on the lookout for? Thanks, Bill
  12. Big Fish Billy

    Mercury 90hp 0D142892

    I'm in the process of buying a 1990 18' Sports Craft with the above motor. I put that serial number off the tag in Crowley and got nothing. I looked in the Master Tech Model year chart and got 1993 ELPTO which seems okay, other than the original bill of sale for the motor says 1992. When I...
  13. Big Fish Billy

    1988 Suzuki 115hp

    Hello, I'm looking at a boat with the above motor. Wondering about parts availability, where to look engine diagrams and parts, and what you guys think about dependability. Bill
  14. Big Fish Billy

    Part Time Pee-ing 1989 200hp Black Max

    Hello there, I'm looking at a 19' boat with a 1989 Mercury Black Max 200hp...The motor started right up today, in a tub, and at high idle pumps plenty of water...when he brought it back to idle, the pee-ing slowed and stopped. The owner said something about that model being a "cold engine" and...
  15. Big Fish Billy

    Boatdoc

    Are you out there? I need some parts....sent you a pm. Bill
  16. Big Fish Billy

    2002 Johnson 50hp Power tilt/trim J50PLSNF

    Well I'm looking at a 16' Privateer with the above motor. The seller has completely removed the trim/tilt unit and all the parts, and just tilts it up by hand. Wondering where I could buy a complete unit? Looked on Ebay, nothing, Crowley over a $1,000....any miracles out there? Billy
  17. Big Fish Billy

    Johnson 115HP Model Number

    Hi Guys, I'm looking at a 1984 20' Sportcraft with the above motor V4, VRO. I've looked high and low for the Model number tag and can't seem to find it. It has power steering and one of those extension mounts on it, but no numbers on anything. I took the cowl off and had a look inside but...
  18. Big Fish Billy

    Cavitation plate question

    I'm looking at a 17' boat with a 115hp motor. From the pictures I can see, it looks like the cavitation plate is above the bottom of the hull by quite a bit. Is there a rule of thumb as to how far above the bottom it can be, I think I've read being even is the desire, and above is better than...
  19. Big Fish Billy

    What does this Yamaha Code Mean - 130ETLD

    Thanks, Bill
  20. Big Fish Billy

    1995 Yamaha 130hp General Questions

    Hi there, Going to look at a 19' Proline with the above motor. Just wondering on the dependability, how you guys think it will move the boat, parts availability, is it oil injected, etc. Much appreciated, Bill
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