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    Commercial outboard Johnson or not?

    I have a 1993 Johnson V6 150HP Silver Star Series outboard. After researching replacement props I found that a lot of V6 and V8 engines were lumped together along with commercial engines. It seems the only difference may be the gear case size. Is there any way to tell if my outboard is a...
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    Older Evinrude12/24V Trolling Motor Question

    My trolling motor is probably a '90 or a '91, mod # BHL4TS. When switched to 24V I know it draws from both batteries and I presume the draw is equal between the two batteries. Does it also draw from both batteries when switched to 12V? Could I use a single 24V battery for the trolling motor and...
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    What to use to clean/treat an aluminum gas tank?

    I have an aluminum, rectangular, 18-gallon tank mounted behind the rod storage box of my 1992 Osborn bay flats. It has not been used in many years. Structurally it appears to be in serviceable condition. What can I do to ensure the interior is clean and free of debris/varnish so that I can put...
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    Trolling motor mystery...SOLVED

    I bought a boat from a friend of mine almost a month ago. It is a 1992, 19' Osborn bay flats with a 1993 Johnson 150HP Silver Star Series outboard. There is an evinrude model 8HL4TS trolling motor attached to the front of the boat. The trolling motor is 24 VDC with a 12/24V switch under the...
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    Johnson repair manual suggestion...

    I was asking a local marine mechanic about a repair manual for my rebuilt 1993 Johnson 150 hp Silver Star Series. He told me that particualr series of engine is not really DIY friendly and there wasn't much that I would be able to do myself. I'm not completely useless with tools and I have some...
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    Looking to install a pedestal seat in a bay flats. (Sorry. Long post.)

    I would like to add a pedestal seat to the rear deck of my boat. It’s a 19’, 1992 Osborn Marine brand, bay flats. Osborn was a family business that built boats in Winter Haven, FL from the late 60’s until 2004. The deck is ½ inch marine plywood with a fiberglass skin. A live well and some dry...
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