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    Securing boat motor from theft

    I have a 9.9 johnson boat motor - it has remote controls and steering - so its not that easy to remove from the boat to keep at home. Are there any good systems or locks I can use to keep the motor from getting stolen. We keep the boat in a secured area, but theft can still happen.
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    spray on bedliner - where to buy?

    I am considering the spray on bedliner option for my floor - where can I buy? Also is it rattle can or can I spray it with my paint gun? Also a question about poly resin - If I have a 16 foot boat how much do I need to cover the floor?
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    Question about tilt tube 1999 15hp

    I have ordered a tilt tube for my 1999 15hp johnson - but have a general question - Do you remove the long bolt holding the motor to the motor at the point it swivels and replace it with the tilt tube? I havent seen any pictures of how this is done and wasn't sure if thats where the tilt...
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    What type of carpet to use?

    I have seen outdoor carpet at lowes and home depot - it is not rubberbacked - and I wondered if anyone has used this in the boat. The reason I like it is because the grey carpet is very thin and not likely to get hooks and stuff caught in it. I am only using the carpet (not for comfort) but...
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    expoxy paint on the bottom of aluminum boat

    I am considering painting just the bottom of my boat an expoxy based paint - anyone else try this - I want a little more durability on the bottom for obvious reasons. Rusteolum makes an expoxy for refinishing bathtubs - I have tried this on the bathtub and it is rock solid material. Any...
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    Low cost fishfinder/dept finder

    I have an aluminum fishing boat - I want a good low cost dept/fish finder that has an inside transom mount. (not sure if inside mount will work on aluminum) What is recommended under 200 or so dollars?
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    converting 15hp johnson from tiller to remote

    I have controls and steering on my 1981 boat that were for a 60hp motor, I want to setup my 15hp to run off the same controls (our lake is limited to 15hp) The 60hp motor is off the boat so my conversion is just for my 1999 15hp 2 stroke - I think I need these parts kit 175820 tilt tube...
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    1981 starcraft seats and open bow area

    I have an open bow ss160 I am restoring my 1981 starcraft - just tore out the floors, and have new floors cut out of new marine grade plywood. I have dry fitted the floors but not installed yet. My boat did not have seats when I got it - as they were already removed. I am wondering about...
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    Aluminum painting question

    I have a background in automotive painting - So I want to spray my aluminum hull - any recomendations on paint products?. My hull has original paint - so prep won't be that bad - just wetsand and prime bare spots. gw
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    Painting my 1981 starcraft

    I have a 1981 16 foot starcraft - the paint is original and never been repainted - I used to paint in automotive, so I will be spraying the boat - any suggestions on paint products? I will be painting the boat white. I also have to paint outside as I have no other alternative. gw
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    1981 starcraft project boat

    Actually the boat isnt that bad but the wood flooring needs replaced - my question is about the rivets - the rivets go through the wood to the bracing underneath - is there any alternatives to rivets when putting down the new wood - If I go with rivets what kind and where to buy them? gw
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    stainless steel screws and aluminum

    Actually the boat isnt that bad but the wood flooring needs replaced - my question is about the rivets - the rivets go through the wood to the bracing underneath - is there any alternatives to rivets when putting down the new wood - If I go with rivets what kind and where to buy them? gw
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    What to look for on hull of 1969 starcraft

    I have never had an aluminum boat so I am not sure what to look for as far as problems on a boat that is aluminum and this age - it is a 1969 15 foot starcraft. Are there problem areas for aluminum that I should be looking for - like rivets or cracks or whatever...... Thanks for any ideas
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    remote control with 1999 johnson 15hp

    The older motors had a side lever to shift from foward to neutral to reverse, but my newer motor has a pull shifter in the middle of the back of the motor - How do i set up remote control with this setup - is there an adapter or something that makes it work? I have inserted two links with...
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    WOT - on my 15hp

    Is it ok to run a 15hp 2 cycle in WOT most of the time - It is for my pontoon boat and basically its the only way to maintain speed. I guess i wasn't sure if running this way would drastically reduce the motor life.
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    Johnson remote control question

    I have a 9.9 motor for my pontoon boat that I need to setup with controls - It does not have electric start, so the controls only need to do the forward and reverse and kill switch. My motor is a 1999. What controls should I be looking for on Ebay or other places? Does it matter if it has...
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    Opinions wanted on 1999 9.9 2 stroke

    I am looking at an outboard by johnson - 9.9 hp that is 2 stroke. Motor looks very clean with low hours. 1) Is this the same basic 9.9 that has been sold since around 1974 or has it been changed drastically. 2) Any known problems with this motor? I know the older ones from 1974 through...
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    Good recomendation on a boat stand

    I have two motors - a 9.5 johnson and a 115 johnson. Any good stands out there online?
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    Johnson 1966 MQ-12a driveshaft

    I have a 9.5 hp MQ-12a that needs a new lower unit driveshaft. Any ideas on where to get one?
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    spark plug - how tight

    I am a novice with mechanics - so my question is if I have replaced sparkplugs - how tight should they go back in? I am always afraid of overtightening and messing up the spark plug hole
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