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    5600 RPM okay on 175 FS?

    I pitched my 20' Javelin FS down to a 21" from a 23" and took it out the other day. I got it to hit 5600 RPMs at 52 mph. It took the perfect trim to get it to 5600, and that was with 2 people in the boat, and a fairly light load. This is on a 96 175 fast strike......I really liked the way it...
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    1996 Johnson 175FS, Starting trouble, red toggle switch??

    I took my boat out today for the first time this season, and had trouble getting it started. I started it a couple weeks ago for the first time and it fired right away. My first question is: What is the red toggle switch on the front of the engine? It looks like it is part of the fuel...
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    Anyone remove a "shoot thru hall" transducer??

    I just bought a new fish finder to replace an old lowrance with a shoot thru hall transducer on my 96 Javelin. I was wondering if anyone has had any luck removing an old epoxied in transducer from a fiberglass hull? Ive read that heat helps, but with the fiberglass im worried about also...
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    Prop size for 64 5.5hp Sea-horse

    I have a 1964 motor without a prop. Model # CD-21A Can anyone tell me what size prop this takes....The guy at the local marine is thinking 8x7. If I have to I'll take the motor down there to try it, but I am hoping I can get an answer here. Thanks
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