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    2001 90 hp johnso ocean pro cutting out at higher speeds

    I have a 2001 90 hp johnson ocean pro that cuts out sometimes at higher speeds. It runs fine at idle and at slower speeds. Sometimes (not always) it will cut out when going fast. There seems to be no set pattern. Sometimes it will run fine at all speeds. The mechanic has cleaned carbs and reed...
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    2001 mckee craft backwater 172

    Does anyone know if the 2001 mckee craft backwater 172 is considered as having a single layer hull? I want to know if I can mount a shoot thru hull transducer in the well at the back of the boat and need to be sure that it is a single layer or supposedly the transducer won't work properly.
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    deadrise on mckee craft backwater

    Can anyone tell me what the deadrise on a 2001 Mckeecraft backwater 17' 2" is. I can't find this info anywhere and need the information in order to decide which shoot thru hull transducer to use. Also is this boat supposed to be a single layer hull? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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    no oil alarm on 2001 Johnson 90hp ocean pro

    I bought this boat and motor a few weeks back and have taken it out a few times to check it out. After running for a couple of hours (only on this one occasion) all of a sudden I got a no oil light and alarm. I immediately turned the motor off. After about 30 seconds I restarted it and no alarm...
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    Correct routing of fuel hoses

    I recently planned to replace hoses from fuel tank to fuel/water separator and from separator to motor but my brother came by and took all of the hoses off of everything before I could write down where each one went. Now I can't remember if the hose from the tank went the barb in the center of...
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    trim sender problem

    I just bought a new trim sender for my 2001 90hp Johnson ocean pro and tried it out by hooking it up to the ignition wire and ground on the harness under the dash. I then hooked it up to the trim sender wire right in the sender and it worked like a charm. Then I installed on the back and ran the...
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    Hwsiii,could I get your input please?

    hwsiii, I actually posted this same information earlier under a different title and received some help from some great guys, EZEKE and especially Trendsetter240. I hope they won't take offense if I put this by you as well as I have noticed that everyone seems to come to you as the foremost...
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    trying to find the correct prop

    Iboats Boat and Motor Info 1. Year, make and model of boat 2001 MCKEE CRAFT BACKWATER 172 2. Length, width and base weight of boat, look for boat decal on back of boat 17'2" 80" 1250LBS 2a.What is the maximum recommended HP for your boat 115 MAX HP---I HAVE A 90HP JOHNSON (2001) OCEAN...
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    average life of a two cycle outboard motor

    Hi, I know this may sound dumb but this guy at work swears that the average life of any 2 cycle outboard motor is 750 hours. Is there any truth to this? I, personally don't believe it but don't want to challenge him on this until I get y'all's opinions. Hopefully he is wrong as he is a real...
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    2001 johnson 90 ocean pro rpm range

    Can anyone tell me the proper rpm range for my motor. I am going to try out a new prop Friday and I want to be sure it is the correct one. I bought a service manual but it isn't here yet. I am the third owner and don't have the owners manual. Thanks a lot.
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    seasense 5 gang switch panel with power socket

    Has anyone tried one of the SeaSense 5 gang switch panels with power socket. I am thinking of going with one of these for my boat to replace old single switches and would like an opinion on it, Also, any opinions on SeaSense products at all as I have never tried any of their products. Thanks
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    2001 johnson / trim gauge only shows down

    I have a 2001 johnson 90 hp. I have found the trim harness, purple--I terminal, black ---Ground terminal, and white with tan tracer----Signal terminal. This is a brand new gauge and has been checked by jumping Ground terminal to Signal terminal and it goes to full up as it's supposed to. Now...
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    correct size prop or change?

    I have a 2001 90 hp Johnson outboard with a 13 1/4 x17 aluminum prop on a 2001 17 foot mckee craft backwater boat. The wot speed is 37mph and rpm's are 5500. My question is, does this sound like the correct size prop. I am going to put a new stainless steel prop on and want to get the correct...
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    best brand of stainless steel prop

    Hi guys, I would like to know what brand of stainless steel prop you would recommend for my johnson 90hp 2001 outboard. Thanks in advance, Dave
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