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  1. guy48065

    Covers--mooring vs transport vs storage...help?

    I was just looking at a bunch of eBay ads for pontoon covers and very few described the type/purpose of the one they were selling. On top of that I'm not real sure what is the intended purpose of the 3 types. The used 18' '96 Sweetwater I bought came with a very poor-fitting cover & is a PITA to...
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    Aaargh! What should I do with the ratchet strap tails?

    I'm tired of finding the long tail end of a ratchet strap has untied and is dragging on the highway. What's the best trick to secure the end?
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    How does the killswitch work on a cdi ignition? ?

    My 2000 Johnson 40hp (J40PLSSM) will start & run whether the lanyard is attached or not, and according to the manual that's normal. So how DOES the kill circuit work? Will the o/b run exactly the same with/without the lanyard? I just bought this boat and the PO ran it all the time with the...
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    Johnson "deadman" switch

    I just bought a 96 pontoon boat with a 2000 Johnson 40 and the common side-mount remote. The one with the kill switch clip that surrounds the key. Since the engine can be operated with the kill switch clip in place or off--what exactly is it supposed to do? (I thought all kill switches worked...
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    Exactly WHAT fails when the tilt & trim switch quits?

    Apparently I have a lot of company with a T&T switch that only works in one direction. Mine is an OMC surface-mount remote control (96-05). Lots of Youtube videos on replacing the switch or handle. In one the guy had bought an entire new handle because the switch is no longer made (!!) and...
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    2000 Johnson 40 (J40PLSSM) steering

    I just noticed my steering link is bent and it's coming into contact with the platform--esp. when tilted. When I look up the replacement I get 173699 Steering Link Kit. and 174244 Steering Link Assy. They look the same to me so what's the difference?
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    2000 Johnson 40 "owners manual" needed

    Today I brought home a 1996 Sweetwater pontoon with a 2000 Johnson J40PLSSM. It's different from my previous 1980 Mariner in several ways and I think a manual would be better than asking a bunch of noob questions. Why can't I find one online? Every search takes me to service manuals--didn't...
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    What's the correct fuel connector pn?

    I've come home twice with an engine-side connector that doesn't fit. Package labeling is a joke. I have a 1980 Mariner 40E, so it's a Yamaha--but I have no clue WHAT model Yamaha, of course. The attached picture shows my existing components. What part number is the engine connector, to fit...
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    is marine oil good enough for other 2- cycle use?

    While fiddling around with a garage-sale chainsaw I downloaded and read the old manual. In it I was surprised to read the caution NOT to use BIA marine oil/gas mix in the saw because it doesn't have the necessary additives for an air-cooled engine. I've never seen a warning like this and have...
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    1980 Mariner outboard (Yamaha) 40hp sparkplug type needed

    I have a multi-function display I'm adding to my old pontoon and it has the option of adding a cylinder head temperature sensor that is sandwiched under the plug. I can't find my outboard in any of the tables at Champion or NGK and I'm 200 miles from the boat. Little help, please? The sensors...
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    3-strand twisted vs braided nylon for strength & looks

    I suck at weaving a tidy eye splice with twisted rope. Is a long buried splice using braided just as strong?
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    Are bungee dock lines trusty?

    Trusty enough to for extended unsupervised use? Because I remove & stack my dock sections for the winter I don't have cleats installed. I slip the eyes of the dock lines over the dock posts to secure my pontoon. This is the beginning of my 2nd season with this old boat but I think this method...
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    Any tips on scratch-building a console?

    Re: Any tips on scratch-building a console? Oh well. I was hoping for something a little more "creative" here. For example--I was looking at some spendy aluminum steering consoles and realized how they resemble a barbeque grill so now I've got my eye out for a used smallish 2-burner stainless...
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    Any tips on scratch-building a console?

    I have a '79 pontoon boat and the console is "wiggly" due to bottom rot (doncha just hate it when that happens??). Throttle control is a standard Quicksilver side-mount attached to the right side. Fence mount is also a possibility. I'd prefer a "minimalist" helm and I'm not a fan of the price...
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    Boat refueling on the water from 5 gallon gasoline cans . . . Regulations???

    Re: Boat refueling on the water from 5 gallon gasoline cans . . . Regulations??? What that thing needs is a pump. I wonder if a hose barb up near the cap could be connected to a bellows foot pump to pressurize the caddy with air so it could transfer gas uphill...quickly :)
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    I need advice on securing throttle/shift cables

    My 79 Crest--nicknamed "Frankenboat" by the previous owner--had the gear control action reversed. Push forward to reverse, etc. Last weekend I took it apart & switched the cable to the other side of the bellcrank and now it works correct...almost. Problem is it "sticks" near WOT. The throttle...
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    Fuel tank fill extension?

    My fuel tank is sitting in the corner of my floor rather than out on the tube because of the difficulty in filling the tank. I don't have a back door or even a ladder on my '79 Crest 21'. Leaning out over the railing will probably make my chiropractor happy, but not me :rolleyes: Is there an...
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    Please help me assemble my screw-post dock

    I'm seeking help from members familiar with the type of dock I have: Last fall I bought a cottage that came with this dock & old but working boat. The dock was hastily disassembled for winter storage & now I want to put it back in place. I know how everything goes together but I'm not clear...
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    I'm confused by Merc/Mariner fuel connectors

    I have a 40HP Mariner that's getting hard to start. Bulb would get hard after a couple pumps mid-summer but when taking it out for winter storage it wouldn't. I want to replace the entire line as there's some cracking going on. The connectors are push-on and the engine side doesn't match the...
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    Why does trailer have a sliding axle section?

    I'm buying a vacation cabin that comes with a '79 Crest pontoon boat & trailer in good condition. The trailer is of the narrow float-over variety (no bunks) and is not a scissors-lift type. The axle is attached to tubes that slide on pipes to allow about 3' fore/aft movement. The movement is...
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