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    prop size

    I have a 17ft glastron with an 85hp johnson on it. My prop is a 17px13 1/4d. I have some trouble getting up on plane. What size prop would be ideal for me? Boat runs about 34mph. I dont really care about the speed and my rpm gauge is broke so i can tell what the rpm's are with this prop. I...
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    Neptune mighty mite

    My nieghbor gave me an old 1.7hp neptune mighty mite to see if i could get it running for him. Wondering if anyone knows anything about this motor as far as fuel mixture, if i need to put a lead additive in the fuel and any other tips/tricks that i need to know.
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    instument panel

    I found a wiring diagram that shows my panel lights wired to my anc/nav switch. should I wire them to that switch or should i put the panel lights on there own switch? If wired to the nav/anc switch do i double up on the nav side of the switch? My switch has 6 posts. Thanks for the help
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    paint

    Getting ready to paint my johnson outboard motor. I am familiar with the process but unsure which paint and primer to buy. So many brands out there. Anyone have any suggestions. Prefurably spray. Also looking for a good plastic spray for the motor cover. thanx matt
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    85hp seahorse

    I have a 1979 johnson seahorse 85hp v4. Runs great for the most part but sometimes loses power when driving. I keep the throttle where it was and motor seems to clean out after about 30 40 seconds then boat takes off. Almost seems like motor is loading up. If I rev in neutral it seems like...
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