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    Porta-Botes

    I've had one of the 12' model now for nearly 10 years. I can't get over the stability of this boat. Two full grown men standing at the one gunnel landing fish is something to really get excited about- especially when there are numerous crocs in the same water. Stand up, move around the boat...
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    Steering wheel won't come off

    I need to replace the helm under the console, but can't remove the steering wheel. The wheel won't budge, despite: Tried plenty of WD40 - leaking all over the place Tried gear pullers - they just start breaking the plastic wheel. Tried gentle persuasion - gear puller in place, Mate & I...
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    JUSTICE OR REVENGE

    Tullamarine, Victoria, Aust. January 16th 2006 : <br /><br />Highway patrol pulls over a Workcover Inspector for doing 68 kph in a 60 zone.<br /><br />Workcover Inspector says nothing and cops the $120 fine sweet.<br /><br />Policeman finishes writing ticket and proceeds back to his...
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    PURITANS?

    I can't believe the small number of SHT recently. Don't tell me everyone has cleaned up their acts - or are they just keeping them under their hats????????<br />Come on - confess, before I loose my addiction.
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    YAMAHA 50HP 4S- How much does it weigh?

    I am about to upgrade from a 10 yr old Yamaha 50 Hp to a bigger motor. But I am worried about any extra weight on the transom. Can anyone tell me the weight of the old engine, please?
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    Johnson BJ60PL4 v. BJ70PL4 What's the difference????

    What is the difference between the Johnson 60 & 70 HP 4 stroke motors??<br />Both weigh 163 kG. Both have 74x75.4 Bore & Stroke. Both displace 1,298cc. <br />The only difference I can see is a slightly higher rev range 5,200-5,800 (70) compared to 4,700-5,300 (60).<br />Sorry, the other big...
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    Yamaha 50HP 4Stroke

    I am about to upgrade from the above, but some 60 HP motors weigh 112 KG & the 70 HP weighs 163KG. So I can compare apples with apples: What does the Yamaha weigh???
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    NO FUEL JOHNSON 5 HP

    My Johnson 5Hp Mod:J5REE, Ser No: S15008053 10/98 is not pulling fuel from the tank. I only use the portable tank because I don't like the thought of petrol in the fitted tank being carried in the car. The motor runs OK at medium to full revs, but when trolling I have to pump the bulb or it...
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    Evinrude Propellor Bush

    I have spun the propellor loose from the bush. How do I fix it???
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    Yamaha Tilt/Trim

    My 50 HP 4 Stroke will not move up or down with the power tilt/trim. There ia a clicking sound when I hit the buttons on the controls or on the motor.<br />The motor was very sluggish to raise last time we retrieved the boat from the water. I am no mechanic. Any suggestions?
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