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  1. catfighter

    transom repair - don't know where to begin!

    So I put my 15hp Johnson Sea Horse (approx 55lb) on my transom and noticed that the clamps made an indentation in the transom! Now, my thought was I could just put a 1/4" aluminum plate on both sides of the transom and make it super strong that way, but someone said I should just rebuild it b/c...
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    Weak Transom on fiberglass boat

    So I noticed yesterday that the location of the clamps on my transom seem to be cracked, and I assume that is cause for alarm. I've been some bad transoms on this forum, and mine is in pretty good condition, but I think if I don't fix this now, it's going to lead to more issues down the road...
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    Water coming in over the transom from the motor

    I have a Johnson 15hp motor and I'm having an issue with it (at least I think it's an issue). When water starts to accumulate in my boat and the stern starts to get weighed down, the outboard starts to trickle water over the transom. It only does it when water accumulates in the stern, and...
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    1983 johnson 15hp tilt/trim adjust

    This is frustrating . . . I can't find how to adjust the trim. Here is the normal position: Here is the tilted position at like way too much trim (the boat's bow is way up). How do I trim the motor down a notch? I can't figure it out! :confused: there are 5 holes, but nothing is...
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    What propeller is this, and what is the best upgrade for me?

    Hello, I just bought this outboard with a propeller that has seen better days. It looks pretty chewed up imo, though I'm new to boats (w/ motors). Anyway, here is the pertinent information I have, and the information I am looking for: 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. I feel...
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    Problem with Hummingbird finder - transducer not working?

    So I bought a boat and it came with a "FREE FISH FINDER!!" I wasn't expecting much out of the finder (though he gave me a 700-amp battery as a core, that still holds 12V. woo!) It passes the self-test: It appears to work but when I run the diagnostic the transducer voltage reads "----"...
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    Building a platform on 14' tri-hull

    Howdy - I wanted to get some opinions on my idea to expand the front platform of my boat. I wanted to take up about half of the front legspace to make the front platform about twice as wide, and then put in a post seat. Has anyone tried this? Is there a place on iboats or online that...
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    Nav Lights - what do you think?

    I have wired up my boat with LED bow lights and a back-up light from Advance Auto parts mounted on a piece of PVC pipe (a $4 alternative to the $35 stern lights on the internet). LEDs can be seen for 1mi and i have two of them; they should keep me legal. Let me know what you think! Also...
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    Best 6-8ga connector for trolling motor

    Quick question: I have a trolling motor with 8ga wire, but all the connectors I can find are for 10ga wire. I would like a quick connect b/w the battery and the motor. I have a 14' tri-hull tiller. I just bought 20' for 8ga wire to run for my trolling motor too, so I would rather not spend...
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    Will these bow navigation lights be legal?

    What is your opinion? I'm putting my trolling motor right in the center of the boat, where a bow light usually goes. Plus, I dont want to spend $30 on a plastic light when I already have green and red 12V LEDs. So my question is will this keep me "legal" if I put the lights on like the...
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    How to change lower gear oil in 83 Johnson Sea Horse

    Howdy - I was told there was a sticky, or at least a link where I can find how to replace the lower gear oil in my 83 Johnson 15hp outboard. Can someone please send me a link to it? I expect to get my repair manual on Friday, but I'm planning to take the boat out on Saturday morning. :eek...
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    1983 Johnson 15hp outboard grease in water

    Okay, so I'm brand-new to outboard motors; this is my first one! I just bought this motor from this guy who assured me nothing was wrong with it. It was cold when I went to look at it and it started right up (he fiddled with things in a certain order, choke, throttle, etc.). Anyway, I noticed...
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    86 Johnson 20hp shortshaft for $400. Good price or too good to be true?

    So in my local paper there's a guy with a 20hp 1986 Johnson short shaft tiller. He's asking $400 for it. If he can show me that it runs, is this a good price? Is $400 for this motor worth taking a shot on buying a motor that may have issues? Thanks for the help
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    20" shaft on a 15" transom? Is this possible?

    hello - if this has already been answered somewhere, please just direct me to the answer (I couldn't find it!). I have a 14' fiberglass skiff w/ 15" transom, and I'm looking for an outboard. Unfortunately the only ones I can find are 20". Should I hold off on buying a 20" for a 15"? Is...
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    mount trolling motor directly to transom?

    So I have a trolling motor that requires that I drill holes to bolt it on. I assume I bolt it onto the transom of my 14' fiberglass skiff. Is this wrong? Is there something I clamp to the transom to mount this thing properly? I'm getting an outboard as well, but want to use both a...
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    What size outboard for 14' tri-hull?

    Okay, after about 7 weeks of craigslisting and bulletinboarding, I finally found a boat! It's a 14' fiberglass tri-hull tiller. It weighs 250lbs and is rated for a 25hp engine, and maximum capacity is 745lbs. We're expecting to be carrying approximately 500lbs of gear and people in the boat...
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    Sears Gamefisher capacity

    Hello! I found a decent boat that I may buy to restore. However, I need to know that capacity of the boat and unfortunately the owner isn't sure. . . . I have attached a picture of the boat. The ad reads that it is a 14' gamefisher, but may be the 13'6" model. If anyone has information...
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