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  1. MotorMan101

    Show me your Sketchy boats under $500

    Here's Mine for a Example she cost $400 goes about 6Mph on water and sails in under a foot depth easy. I spent about as much time on it as my bow rider as it so fun to put lawn chairs on and just chill. Here's a video of build,
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    What is this sailboat part called

    What is this part called...goes under mast.
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    Sea King 9.2 Carb tuning info?

    I have a sea King 9.2 that runs and goes 12mph pushing 14ft aluminum boat with just me in it...but the thing doesn't Seem to rev up allot like almost not at all...is there any info on tuning carbs for these out there?
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    Lower Unit shifter on Sea King 9.2

    Lower Unit shifter of Sea King 9.2 outboard. Took this apart and fixed it thought someone would probably want to see it apart. The main issue is that the second bolt to drop the unit is hidden inside the housing of the prop. So prop comes off, then cover, snap ring, bushing housing with o...
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    Register Homemade boat in WI

    Hello all has anyone registered a home made boat in WI and knows what forms I need to get a hull ID? I have a homemade pontoon that I would like to put a motor on...but need to register it for that...
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    Sea foam for outboards?

    Random question has anyone used sea foam or another guess additive in their fuel to keep it stable and to clean motor? I have a Johnson 110 1987... And I was just curious if anyone thought that was a good idea or bad one...
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    80s Johnson 110hp does going into gear

    Having a issue where motor does not want to start and when it does it will die when I try to shift it into gear... Was told I could be flooding it ..but is there a way to ture it up to stop this issue?
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    What is this gauge?

    I have my first boat and it's got this gauge on it that I have no idea what it does or even if it's working it doesn't seem to move...
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    Bow damage fix?

    My boat has some bow damage and if I should just add some new fiberglass resin to it and a couple coats of fiberglass... Or is there something better I could use?
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    How do you guys mix Gas

    I have just gotten a boat with a 1986 Johnson 110hp engine that runs 50/1 fuel ...I don't have a marina to fill up at ...can I just pore oil in the tank than gas...should I pre mix it in gas cans? What do you guys do?
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    Garmin striker SV vs CV for quick draw lake mapping

    Do any of you use either the Garmin striker SV or CV as sonar? I know SV is side veiw and CV is more detail narrow cone. Main question is does the SV work better for mapping in shallow water. I want to chart a river between 3-15ft deep and a lake goes down to 100ft.
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    Which Way do I mount this Ski Pylon

    I got this old ski pylon and want to use it for wake boarding, but am not sure if the angled center should lean towards the front of the boat or the back.. I have seen both ways online. leaning to back you loop over pylon than pull back through and hook it on center? Or do you just hook it on...
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    Looking for $200-500 Chart Plotter Fish Finder Thoughts

    Looking for a fish finder with the ability to create maps. The rivers by my are uncharted so I want to chart them with my Jon boat/kayak before taking a ski boat on them any thoughts on good options or things I should be looking for... note fishing function comes in second to mapping ability...
  14. MotorMan101

    1986 Thundercraft manual?

    Looking for a owners manual or something with information on my 1986 Thundercraft it has a Johnson 110 also 1986. and I want to go over the whole boat before season starts and catch up on any maintenance that needs done...
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    Hunting for bilge pump Thundercraft 1986

    I can't figure out where my bilge pump is ...I tried turning it on but don't hear anything (probably dead pump) . I can't figure out if there is a way to lift up floor or how you see what's located under it...I see a hose coming up next to the gas tank fill that I think must be for the...
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    Budget Wake Boarding Tow Options

    I have a 1986 Thunder craft that I just got to try out the world of boating and wake boarding. I am new therefor to both sports. The boat does not have any mounts on it currently and I am wondering do I need to put a tower on it for wakeboarding or what are your Ideas? I have $3000 into the...
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    How do I start my 1986 Thundercraft

    I just got a 1986 thunder craft with a 110 Johnson engine of the same year. I just don't really know how to start it correctly...It has a throttle lever. Under it though is a white lever that I don't know what it does... I know your supposed to hold key in 3 seconds before starting but not...
  18. MotorMan101

    Chrysler Sea King 9.2hp Water Pump info

    I have a old Chrysler sea king which has a bad water pump impeller does anyone know the part number for it or a compatible part? Its 56MM across 15mm thick and on a 12mm shaft.
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    What depth is safe for a stern drive 16ft to 18ft boat?

    I am new to boating and live by a river that has a depth of 4 to 7ft. I am looking for a boat and in my area stern drives are main thing in my budget but how deep do they need and what precautions would you take running one on a river?
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    Need Points information for Sea King 9.2hp

    I have a old Chrysler sea king 9.2hp outboard that does not seem to be sparking at correct time. The points were burnt and not working when I got the motor. I might have slightly over sanded the points trying to clean them up and through the timing off. The plugs now spark. The problem is...
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