Forum: General
04-05-2011, 11:28 AM
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thanks
I did install a battery guage to keep an eye on the main battery ,, and also a 2nd battery for bilge and pump for bait well.. The 2nd battery I have a 5w solar pannel attached... When its in dry...
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Forum: General
04-04-2011, 09:42 PM
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Thank you
Thank you all for your wealth of info .. so nice to have place like this for us newbies,, ,, and you old salts for putting up with us :clap:
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Forum: General
04-04-2011, 09:36 PM
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Newbie Question
Does my 1997 Johnson fast strike have an alternator ? If not whats best way to keep a charge in Dry Dock,, Solar ? :you:
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Forum: General
04-04-2011, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 15
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compression
I will need invest in a compression tester,,, what should each cylinder test at warm temp ?
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Forum: General
04-04-2011, 06:18 PM
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compression
I will have to invest in a compression tester,,, what should each cylinder be at warm temp ?
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Forum: General
04-04-2011, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 15
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oil injection
oil is injection .. I did baby it last year due to being a newbie,, Will run in a bit harder this year,,, Thanks for all the info,, always great to get sound advice,, thanks all :clap:
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Forum: General
04-04-2011, 12:33 PM
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correction
Your right motor is a 97,,, boat is a 79,, .. sorry
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Forum: General
04-04-2011, 12:25 PM
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Forum: General
04-04-2011, 05:01 AM
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rebuild vs New motor
As soon as my F250 Ford Truck is paid off I want to get the motor part of my boat in order.. Are 4 strokes a LOT heavier then 2 strokes..in other words,,,is it best to do a complete rebuild on the...
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Forum: General
04-04-2011, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 5
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Fishing book ??
Being im a newbie. I would like to find a book showing pictures of fish nameing them ,, what bait to use for each fish . Time of year to fish them . best water temp ,,, ect.. Can anyone share the...
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Forum: General
02-26-2011, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 6
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sounds good
Thanks for the info.. Will go with that. Always great to have input before making a mistake. Thank you again
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Forum: General
02-25-2011, 06:16 PM
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Thanks
Im thinking gas powered is the way to go now,, Im not really keen on placing 2 more batteries. I dont get into heavy current much ,, mostly calm waters.
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Forum: General
02-23-2011, 03:52 PM
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Trolling thrust
What trolling thrust # is the lower limit needed for a 20' step wellcraft Center Console ? Im looking to getting a trolling motor and dont want one too small or one larger than I need. Thanks in...
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Forum: Repairs
01-19-2011, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 4
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inspection
I will be taking a closer look soon as weathrr breaks of drain and fill hoses. I had soo much trouble last year with water I really need solve the problem . I ended up running on external tanks last...
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Forum: Repairs
01-19-2011, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 4
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Water in tank / pressure test ?
I been getting water in my fuel tank,,I have checked top seals and replaced fuel line. ( I have pic of tank in my album ) Been pondering replacing the 70 Gal alum. tank with plastic. Is there a...
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Forum: Repairs
09-24-2010, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 11
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spark switch ??
Thanks for the info Thefermanator . I did a complete check of the gas lines yesterday .. and MAY have found a slight leak. To be safe I replaced that area of line. I was also told I could switch to a...
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Forum: Repairs
09-23-2010, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 11
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Oil and Gap
After comments and some more research .. I came some research that states synthetic oil would help and burn better. Any Commenst on whats the best oil for use with my johnson 150 fast strike 1987 ? ...
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Forum: General
09-22-2010, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 490
from water
Getting in from the water,,, thanks for the links:clap:
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Forum: General
09-22-2010, 12:24 PM
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Views: 490
will do
Will do Nipper,.,, Thanks so much for the input
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Forum: General
09-22-2010, 03:16 AM
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Views: 490
winch
In picture was an example how much it will fall back from being tight. and if you seen the size of the chain I have as a safty chain,, its probley much larger then I need and I always use because I...
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Forum: Repairs
09-21-2010, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 367
smoker
Yes its a smoker at idle. thanks for the info
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Forum: General
09-21-2010, 08:40 PM
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ps / name decal
Name decal was made by http://decals-by-jt.com/ later I plan on a bigger graphic with name, but one thing at a time, have plugs running black to figure out first ,, then winch ,, then ladder,,, does...
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Forum: Repairs
09-21-2010, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 11
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Black Plugs / what now ?
These plugs ( attached picture ) have less then 10 hours run time in a johnson 150 hp 1987. I had motor service just a month ago . I replaced them with spare set I had on standby. question is what...
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Forum: General
09-21-2010, 12:52 PM
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Winch
I had replaced my winch with a 2000lb strap kind,, it was not stong enough ,, went back to my old cable winch .. 2500lbs.. its older and just not holding on exit of a ramp. Was pondering a larger...
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Forum: General
09-20-2010, 08:55 PM
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new boat part 2
Getting closer to getting things under control. Named my boat.. After a disaster first run of water in the gas and blown fuse, have had 2 very nice runs so far. Im finding my 2500lbs winch is not...
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