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    How can I register boat with no papers?

    Not really much of a boat, but I have a pelican bass raider 10e. Currently with a 55lb Minn iota on it. But want to put a 3.5hp merc on it to go to bigger lakes. I know even with the trolling motor I need it to be registered but have only been going to small lakes. when I bought it the guy had...
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    What steering system do I need?

    1987 skeeter starfire 175-D with a GT 150 johnson. Cables siezed up. Teeth in helm stripped. So I need a whole new setup. It currently had a dual cable rotary helm setup on it. Do I need a dual helm for a 150? It only does maybe 47mph max. I really know nothing about these systems so if...
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    Bogging when cold?

    1986 Johnson GT 150 Model number is J150STLCDC Motor revs fine when out of gear. Under load it bogs over 1/4 throttle until the engine warms up then it runs fine. Has trouble starting occasionally and will smoke excessivly. Have tested spark. Passed. Install fuel/water seperator. Replaced both...
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    1986 Johnsont GT 150

    Model number is J150STLCDC Bought boat couple years ago. Occasionally it would hesitate on acceleration. Would only run at low rpm for maybe 30 seconds, then would take off. Went out yesterday. Took boat out for first run after winter up and down the river. Had 1 instance of this. But...
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    Thrust washer wont fit

    So had to put a new (used) lower unit on my 86 johnson gt150. I got a used lower unit off ebay. It's from a 87 johnson 175. The compatibility chart says it should work fine. Boat came with a stainless prop not sure brand or anything or if it even mattters. But my old thrust washer will not fit...
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    1986 johnson gt 150 gear case shot?

    So today took boat out. 1986 skeeter 175 with a johnson gt150. ran good across the lake. Coming back i started to get on plane and as soon as i got above 5mph CLUNK CLUNK CLUNK. Vibrated the boat. Faster i went faster it clunked. Got home drained the gear oil and it looked like metalic silver...
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