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    2000 Johnson 130hp 2-stroke spitting, sputtering

    Hey guys. I'm having an issue with my 130HP 2-stroke. After warm up and running wide open, if I slow to minimum throttle in gear, I get a coughing, spitting, sputtering, whatever you want to call it. Sometimes the motor will even stall out from it. It's almost like it's misfiring but I'm...
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    Navionics Charts

    Guys, Well I bought a Lowrance 520c ... just waiting on it to arrive. Now I need to buy some cartography for the unit. Navionics sells Classic, Silver, Gold, and Platinum cards. I know that the unit I purchased will not take Platinum so I am probably going to go with Gold. I also see that...
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    Lowrance Fishfinders/GPS

    Hey guys. Does anyone know the difference between the Lowrance 332c and the Lowrance 520c? Can't quite figure this one out but there is a price difference. Thanks for any advice you can give. BluefishBuster
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    Honda Outboard won't pass 3000 RPM

    I'm hoping you guys can help. I have a Honda outboard that has been performing fairly well but today I took it out and it wouldn't go over 3000 RPM while in gear. In neutral it has full RPM range. I was getting a steady stream of water from the engine so I don't THINK it's an overheating...
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    Outboard Grease Fittings

    Guys,<br /><br />There are 3 grease fittings on my 2000 Johnson 130HP outboard ... 2 on the pivot for tilt/trim and one on the pivot for steering. What kind of grease should I use here? Also, are there any other points I should grease such as the steering arm, etc? Any other grease fittings I...
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    Spittering, Sputtering, Stalling

    Hey guys. Having some trouble with my 2000 130HP 2-stroke Johnson. She runs fine wide open but after getting hot, if I slow to idle and after a couple of minutes running idle, she'll miss, cough ... wait 30 seconds or so ... miss, cough ... and so on ... and sometimes will stall out. I'm...
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    Fuel Problem ... Bleed Down

    I'm new to outboards and am having a problem with my Johnson motor. When attempting a cold start, I pump the primer bulb (pressurizing the fuel line) but can't get the motor to start. Then, if I remove the engine cover and bleed the line (there's a valve on the fuel pump), while pumping the...
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    Trolling

    Does anyone know how far back your lures should be when trolling? I have a 3.25:1 levelwind reel and was told that 10 "back-and-forths" of the levelwind was enough. Seems a bit short. Also, what is the best speed for trolling? I heard around 4 mph. Thoughts? Thanks guys.
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    Rockfish Fall Migration

    New to the board here. Does anyone know why the Stripers come into the Chesapeake Bay during fall migration? I understand they come to the Chesapeake in the spring to spawn ... but why do they instinctually come in the fall? Thanks!
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    Engine "coughs"

    Hey guys. New to the board here. I just acquired a boat a few months ago with a 2000 2-stroke Johnson 130HP Outboard. Motor has been running great until this past weekend. Now, the motor "coughs" at idle speed and occassionally stalls. Runs like a bat outta hell when wide open. Changed the...
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