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    VHF radio question (testing it)

    With this boat I purchased came a VHF radio and antenna. In the front are 4 buttons which were loose I fixed the plate. I hook power to it and get static. Do I need to be near water to get the range closer? I'm familiar with CB radios but never owned a VHF.:confused:
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    Only three wires in shifter

    I finally found a shifter assm. for my 1972 Johnson 50hp esl.The outer casing and wire harness looks the same but the one I replaced has 6 wires going to the shift switch and this one has only 3, blue and green are lower unit solenoid, purple with yellow strip I think is electric choke? Electric...
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    How do I quit drinking

    Well here I am again, drunk. It seems ever since I lost my job 5 years ago I started drinking. Usually starts around 3:00 pm I make myself a drink usually rye and coke( Canadian) at 46 years old not to many people hire you. I went to AA but they just tell me everything I already know. I am so...
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    Is This Broken? ( pic)

    I think this is the cause of all my grey hair? any comments.
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    Impeller on Johnson esl gone?

    Hi guys me again. Well I managed to get that Johnson 50 hp. esl running good. Shifts fine now but only one thing, I don't see any water coming out where I think it should be. On the back of the lower unit are two rectangular holes above it it reads "Patent Water Shield Silencing" that was my...
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    Testing a Johnson esl solenoids (1972)

    Hi guys... Gals? I read and old post that talked about using a jumper wire off the starter solenoid and hook it to the green wire coming from the lower unit, should give me neutral. Then apply wire to both green and blue wires together should give me reverse. It works, Am I correct in saying...
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    Drain plug ? inside or out

    Hey guys, I graduated to a 17'. I plan on building a bench across the back with a hinged lid. Being 6'-3" and 285 lbs.I figure it might make quite a show watching me put the plug in. On my tinny I just reach down and presto, but this is different. Do you fellas put the plug in from the outside...
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    Seat placement on an empty hull

    I stated this project because I love the hull design. This poorly neglected cruiser I started by cutting off the cabin, then ripped out the floor (rotten). Now the floor is replaced and I need to figure where to place two pedestal seats. In the back will be a bench. I'm thinking about the 3/4...
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    Engine vibration on GMC 1987 P/U

    Hello all you mechanics out there, I have a 1987 GMC P/U with a 4.3 V6. I started to get a vibration at 30klms (sorry Canadian) I stopped on the side of the road and press the gas pedal a bit and still feel vibs. so that rules out tires ,driveshaft and transmission,rear end. Whats left... one...
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    Where was that post about battery type???

    In one of the post replies someone said that the type of battery for a boats charging was or wasn't supposed to be maintenance free battery. Thanks Mars bar
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    Walleye locator

    Has anyone tried this? A native fellow said that when he catches his first fish he hauls it up quick, attaches a long line to it with a large safety pin just under the dorsal fin. The line is connected to a seagull decoy, and he throws it back in quick. He says the fish will immediately swim...
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    Leaking rivets on small aluminum boats

    Hey I found a way to fix those leaking rivets last summer. The boat in question was a springbok 14 ft. I was forever bailing and fixing till I got the idea.2 part epoxy, you know the small tubes. Sand and clean the area around the rivet(s) with alcohol, cut some circular pieces of shirt material...
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    Lost keys for Johnson

    Hello guys, I bought a set of controls for an older Johnson 50hp. 1972 ELS.The keys were lost by previous owner. After digging a lengthy path through the snow to my project. I see KF 64 on the ignition. Do you think a locksmith can help. Or do I need to call Johnson. Any help would be welcomed...
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    complete stripped hull

    I bought a 17' cabin cruiser. with the help of a saws all the cabin was removed. I put a new floor in it with a step because the way the bow went up., but it works.i want to build a side console because the only one i saw was $250.00 for what I don't know? does any one have plans? Mars Bar
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    What does the "S" stand for in Johnson ESL?

    I know the "e" is electric, does the "S" mean start? or shift,as in electric shift The "L" stands for long shaft.
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    What is the"S" stand for on my 50 hp johnson as ESL

    I know the "E" is electric and the "L" stands for long shaft. There's some talk of an electric shift? Mars Bar
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