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    Saving post

    Stupid question here. :confused:Some times when I want to save a post I just paste it to a documents folder. Is there a forum feature I can use? Were can I get info. on the Subscribe thread feature?
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    Sinking Boat

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceoPCK5zWXI&feature=related Looks like this was done on purpose. Think these is a very stupid way to get rid of a boat. On the morning news they were talking about how much of a problem this is around coastal cites. About them washing up to shore or being hit buy...
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    Canadian Flag Count down

    Thought I would start the Canadian flag avatar count down. 30 days and counting. Depends on how many days in a month. 28, 30, 31. My thread my rules.;)
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    Your User name meaning?

    What is the meaning of your user name? Some user names are obvious and others are what the He_ _. Rainman99 = Dustin Hoffman movie Rainman his role name in the movie was Raymond my name. One of my favorite movies.(Definitely) 99 is the year I got married for 2nd. and last time.
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    Living in Florida

    My wife is done with cold weather and wants to move to Florida. Need advice on ware. Don't want to boat on the ocean, so must be close to a lake or river. Middle class neighbor hood with affordable condos. Area`with jobs medical Field and building maintenance. I know this is like asking what...
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    Tragedy at sea world

    My hart gos out to the family for there lost. Heard this is the third time this whale has killed a person. Just wondering what there going to do with this animal now. Can they release back into the wild or do they have to keep it in captivate or kill it?
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    Cabin Cruiser

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RaFApVP0zU This video is 7 min. long but a real kick.
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    Beach Launching

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSHd-LqbSv8&feature=related Seen these on u tube. Just looking for opinions. Don't know about launching a boat with them. But I seen a lot of people here that could have used them to get traction in all the snow we have had here.
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    Stupid Human's Trick

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8d0hbaVAOc This scared the you know what out of me. Could'nt wait for them to let go. Wonder if they how dangerous this was?
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    Prepare to laugh

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM7GB3dPI6Q&feature=related Dont watch if you have a strong mine or weak hart.
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    Forgot Straps Video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po12TB2oHGo&feature=related Found this on u tube.
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    Carb. Rebuild Question

    On a 1985 115Hp. Johnson carb rebuild, manual says to reseal core plugs over low speed orifice holes with a bead of 1000 sealer. What is this or what should I use? Thanks. Rainman
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    Recommended Rebuilds

    I have a 1985 Johnson 115 HP . Just Bought it last year replaced the impeller and plugs ran it about 10 times no problems . Last couple times out at the end of the season here it became hard to start and fouled plugs ,winterized and changed gear oil . I'm wanting to order parts now for spring...
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    Carb tool question

    Need a little help with carb. rebuild . Which tool do I need the one that has Frank on it that apears just to be a punch or the one the looks like it is cresent shaped or both ?
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    Cylinder with 113 PSI

    I Have a 1985 90 HP Johnson. I bought it this May it had a compression of 123/123/120/113 PSI. Put over 80 hours on it and ran great with no problems. The compression stayed the same at the end of the season. Should I worry about this low cylinder? Hoping for another good season or 2. Rainman
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    Quick Silver High Performance VS Premium Gear lube

    I have a 1985 Johnson 90 HP VPRO. I let my brother inlaw change my gear oil. He used Quick Silver High Performance. I was told by the macanic I bought the motor from to only use Johson Or Quick Silver non syntetic fuel and gear oil. The oil he put in is green and the gear oil I use is Quick...
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    Prop Choice 17 or 19 pitch

    I have 2 props 13 3/4 x 17 and a 13 3/4 x 19 aluminum never used the 17 pitch. Wondering which one will give me the smoothest ride on choppy water ? I have a 1985 90 Hp. Johnson outboard on a 1973 16.6 Ft. Wells craft Air slot 165 sport boat weight 18000 Lb.s with 2 people WOT 42 MPH at 2800...
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    Gear case oil fill mistake

    1985 Johnson 90 Hp.. I put gear oil in the oil level hole untill it was full. about 6 oz. what should I do now?
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    Bad gas mileage

    I have a 1985 Johnson 90 Hp. Got it at the begining of June , have had it out 5 times now first 2 times I was getting 2 miles a gal. of fuel. The past 3 times im only getting 1 mile a gal. average speeds 25-30 mph mild curent and chop on the Ohio River ,useing Quick Silver med grade gas at a...
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    Gel coat coverage

    Spent the weekend doing some FG repairs and light lee sanded the entire bottom . Now i want to gel coat cant find info on how many sq. feet a quart will do . I have a 17 Ft. Tri haul and I'm only going up to the water line . Rolling it on should I do one coat or 2?
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