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    Any Suggestions? Motor stalling.

    Hey guys. I'm having a problem with my 2000 130HP 2-stroke Johnson Outboard. I've tried everything I can think of short of replacing plug wires/fuel pump, etc in an attempt to fix this thing. She runs GREAT at high speed but when I go back down to slow-forward (1000 RPM or less), I get...
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    Metal Filings in Lower Unit

    Hey guys. Concerned ... I have a 2000 Johnson 130 HP and just changed the lower unit gear oil. Problem is when I pulled the drain/fill and vent plugs, I had a small amount of metal filings sticking to the plugs. I believe the plugs are magnetic hence the filings sticking to them. I proceeded...
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    2000 Johnson 130HP Stalling/Mis-fire at low speed

    Hey guys. I recently got my boat back from the shop where the starter motor was being rebuilt. I took the boat out and have been having problems with it stalling at idle speed and misfiring even when I'm running at 1200-1400 RPM. Seems like it is starving for fuel (even when it starts to...
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    Starter Motor?

    Hey guys. I've been having an intermittent problem with my starter on my 2000 Johnson 130HP outboard. I'll put it in the water and it starts right up (usually) ... then if I run for a while (get everything nice and hot) and shut if off, it won't start. I pulled the cover, turned the key and...
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    Swim Step/Ladder

    Hey guys. I recently bought a boat that has a swim step on the rear, left side. I believe the step was installed by the previous owner because some of the mounting hardware is now rusting (stainless was not used for all bolts, etc) and he caulked the hell out of it (overdone). Anyway, after...
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    2000 Johnson Voltage Guage

    Hey guys. I have a 2000 Johnson 130HP 2-stroke on my boat. When running on the water, the voltage guage will sometimes jump to 14, 15, and occassionally 16 volts. Seems a bit high ... but maybe that is normal for a marine engine/battery. Anyway, this past weekend I had the battery fail ...
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    Fuel smell in cabin

    Hey guys. I've noticed that the cuddy cabin in my boat smells of fuel. Once aired out, the smell goes away ... but any time I close the cabin up, the smell quickly returns. Does anyone else have the same problem? Is this normal in a cuddy cabin? I'm wondering if maybe I have a loose fuel...
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    Setting Up An Umbrella Rig

    I'm trying to get some umbrella rigs put together for spring trolling season for Rockfish in the Chesapeake. I have the rigs, some leaders, and some 6 inch shad lures. Does anyone know how to assemble the rigs? Also, does anyone have some detailed photos that will help? Or a detailed...
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    2000 Johnson 130 HP Lower Unit Leak

    Hey guys. Fairly new to the forum. I recently bought a used boat with a 2000 130 HP Johnson outboard. When I de-winterized it last week (and ran it with the water hooked up), I noticed a fair amount of black fluid leaking from under the prop and from where the lower unit bolts to the "main...
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    Boat Cover ... Cotton or Polyester?

    Just bought a boat ... now I am looking at covers. Some are cotton, some polyester, some cotton/poly mix. Any opinions on which material is best for durability/life and best bang for buck? Thanks!
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    2002 190 Sea Pro Boat

    Hey everyone. New to the forum. I'm looking for advice about a certain boat I'm considering buying. It's a 2002 Sea Pro 19 ft. with cuddy cabin. Very nice boat ... not overly spacious, but enough to get you out there. Has anyone had experience with these boats or heard anything about them...
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    2002 190 Sea Pro Boat

    Hey everyone. New to the forum. I'm looking for advice about a certain boat I'm considering buying. It's a 2002 Sea Pro 19 ft. with cuddy cabin. Very nice boat ... not overly spacious, but enough to get you out there. Has anyone had experience with these boats or heard anything about them...
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    2000 Johnson 130 HP Question

    Hello ... first time on the forum. I am about to buy a used boat with 2000 130HP Johnson 2-stroke outboard (model J130VXSS). I have heard some mixed opinions of these motors (heard that some of the newer Johnson motors have design/engineering flaws ... not sure if it includes this particular...
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    Should I buy 2000 Johnson 130???

    Hello ... first time on the forum. I am about to buy a used boat with 2000 130HP Johnson 2-stroke outboard (model J130VXSS). I have heard some mixed opinions of these motors (heard that some of the newer Johnson motors have design/engineering flaws ... not sure if it includes this particular...
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