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  1. kenmyfam

    First Trip of The Season. Maintenance is a Virtue !!!!!

    Just wanted to share something I believe in. Boat and motor winterised as per recommended procedure, woke it up a few weeks ago. Did the impeller, changed out plugs, checked compression, checked thermostats, cleaned and rebuilt carbs. Did a decarb. Worked great on the muffs. Took her out for the...
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    Link To Chart

    Is there a link to a year of manufacture chart for pre 1980 Johnson / Evinrudes ? Trying to identify # 115ESL73M Guessing at 115hp electric start 20 inch shaft 1973 Other one is a little 4hp I am thinking of buying (always wanted one) and a neighbor has just dragged it out of his garage and has...
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    Mariner 115HP

    Buddy of mine asked me to take a look at an outfit for him while he is away at the cottage. Trouble is I know next to nothing about Mercury / Mariner motors. I will be taking a proper look at it this afternoon but in the meantime would like to do a little research on the motor. It is a Mariner...
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    Well ????

    Anyone got their Doral in the water for the season yet ??? We are good to go with the exception of the weather currently !!! and it is a long weekend here in Canada !!!
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    Happy Mothers Day.

    Just want to wish all the Mothers out here a "Happy Mothers Day" You are truly really special people and we all have so much to thank you for. And to all of you who still need to get something for them, hurry up it's still not too late. My stuff for Mrs Ken is on the dining room table waiting...
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    Re-Proofing Canvas

    Time to re-proof the tonneau cover. Anyone recommend any type of treatment over the others ?? Thanks for any and all input, Ken.
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    Wood Trim Beautification.

    What does everybody find to be a long lasting procedure for keeping the woodwork "pretty" on their boats. I seem to be doing it every season and some more exposed parts twice. Is this normal ?? Just about to start the procedure again for the season and would like to try something better. Thanks...
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    1985 Johnson Water Pump Job (Photos) Lots. Verified

    Just did a service on my water pump and impeller. Tell tale was a little slow but cooling just fine. Cleaned out all lines, found that the dish the impeller is housed in had rotated about a 1/4" and was stuck solid. It had squashed out some of the plastic in the pump cover therefore restricting...
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    The way it works.

    Funny, but oh so true !!! Read what it says at the bottom last.
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    Warmer one side.

    Fired her up on muffs for the first time this season. Ran for around 10 minutes (idle) Started first turn as it usually does. Port side cylinder head running hotter than starboard side, starboard side actually stayed cool to the touch. I could keep my hand on it as long as I wanted to. Port side...
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    Anyone been approached with this one ??

    My neighbor across the street invites us over on a Friday evening a few weeks ago. Tells us a lot of our neighbors are going over for a bit of a "get together" Well we get there and a lot of our neighbors are there already. Small talk for a few minutes and then we are all into a presentation for...
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    See you all on the 15th

    Off to Jamaica on Friday with Mrs Ken. Got a great deal and looking forward to the break. All inclusive again so hope to eat and drink well. Will try to check in when I get a chance to see whats going on. Then back home and prepare the boat for the upcoming season. First time for us to Jamaica...
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    Missed All You Guys and Gals.

    Well with a lot of business trips and my basement "pub" project recently I have not been out here anywhere near as much as I want to be. Business trips finished for a while and the "pub" project although way from finished is under control (the major stuff is complete) I plan to be out here a...
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    Been a while.

    Wow, no posts in this section this year so far !!!! Have you all sold your Doral's ???? or are you all "winterised" right now ???
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    Why Now !!!!!

    Why is it that gas prices are down so much now that our boating season is over till spring !!!! Good for you folk that get year round boating. I just hope it stays down for next season !!!!
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    Extended Warranty.

    What are everyones thoughts on purchasing the extended warranty on appliances etc. I always take the risk with most items and so far so good. The manufacturers 12 month warranty is all I ever have (as it is free) the other thing to consider as well is that most appliances etc are designed to...
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    Mother in Law

    My Mother in law (Shirley) is having surgery on Friday. She has a malignent tumour in her colon. All other tests were negative in other areas. She is 78 years old and we are keeping her in extremely good spirits right now. She is a wonderful caring and supportive lady and now she needs our help...
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    Could I have caused any damage ???

    I have a 1985 140hp Looper. I accidentally left the ignition switched on for about 3 weeks (since I last used the boat) Obviously the battery is flat as a pancake and is currently being trickle charged back to life (hopefully) Other than the battery possibly needing to be replaced and more...
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    See Y'all in a couple of weeks.

    Well I am off to our Alabama plant in the morning for a couple of weeks. Will be popping in here whenever I get a chance but it will most likely be very limited. Ken.
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    Anyone Got One Of These ???

    My Father had one of these in the early sixties till the early eighties. As basic as they come but incredibly reliable.
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