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  1. halfmoa

    Just how big of a battery do I need?

    My 1792 Johnson 65 hp model 65esl72s previously had a 660cca battery attached. The battery has failed. It made it 15 years so I can't say I'm mad BUT that's a bigger battery than my SUV has. So just how big of a battery do I need? I boat during the summer, no breaking ice to get a worm wet...
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    12v off grid battery charging

    I've got a cabin located in an area with no electrical service. I'm installing a 12v led lighting system but have a question that I hope you guys can help me with. First, my system will be a total of 15 watts maximum draw at 12 volts. The battery is a 12v marine deep cycle rated a 109 amp...
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    Tablet with keys...sorta

    BBC News - CES 2013: The tablet that turns itself lumpy "Tactus, a company based in California, has developed technology which can turn a typical flat tablet screen into a real keyboard with bumpy buttons. The keyboard rises from the tablet when needed, before disappearing when the typing is...
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    "Snake oil" that worked!

    Ok, we've all seen hundreds of "snake oil" treatments that claim to do miraculous things when added to gasoline, transmissions, axles, headlights, oxidized plastics, windshields etc but today I bought a bottle of Lucas Oil Transmission Fix for my wife's 2004 Dodge Durango. It has a...
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    The role of boats on 9/11

    A perspective of 09/11 that you've probably never seen before...the role of boats to evacuate Manhattan Island. Yes, it's worth every second of your time.
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    Calling SWL and DXers

    Just wondering if any iBoaters are in to SWL or DXing. I started SWLing about a year ago and really enjoy it. I know there's forums out there for it but thought I'd pick a few minds on here. Quite frankly antennas are almost black majic to me at this point and I was wondering if I could get...
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    Outboard boarding ladder

    I've currently got a gunwale ladder for my 1972 Starcraft Super Sport. As anyone who has ever used a gunwale ladder will tell you, they're not exactly perfect. Getting in and out more that 3 times in a day leaves bruises on my forearms and the ladder constantly feels like it's gonna give out...
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    Hybrid tow vehicle

    Not that type of hybrid...half front wheel drive car half boat trailer. Jump to 50 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBNq0NlEp78&feature=related Anyone ever seen anything like this in real life?
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    How to test a thermostat

    I asked this question in my current thread about overheating on a 1965 Johnson 65hp outboard but since it's only gotten 10 additional views in 24 hours I'll ask this here.... Is the process for testing a thermostat from an outboard motor the same as testing a standard motor vehicle's...
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    1972 Johnson 65hp overheat

    I recently replaced the impeller in my 1972 Johnson 65hp outboard. It went so well I posted my pics as a tutorial. First time out it overheated within 2 minutes and left us stranded in the channel. The old impeller came out in a single piece. Actually, it could've been reused it looked so...
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    Johnnyrude hydroelectric impeller tutorial

    I humbly submit a tutorial on how to replace the impeller on a hydroelectric shift Johnson/Evinrude outboard motor. To start, this is a 1972 Johnson 65hp engine, model 65ESL72S, mounted on the transom of my 16' 1972 Starcraft Super Sport. To replace the impeller you're going to need a 3/8ths...
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    Walk behind string trimmer?

    I'm looking at buying a used Troy Bilt walk behind string trimmer, 6.5hp Briggs, electric start...looks new and the owner said it's only been used about 6 times in 4 years. I was wondering if anyone on here owns a walk behind trimmer and would share their thoughts on the product. Specifically...
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    Alternative engine designs

    I stumbled acrossed a page full of antique alternative engine designs that I thought some of you may enjoy. http://www.douglas-self.com/MUSEUM/POWER/unusualICeng/axial-ICeng/axial-IC.htm Aside of the rotary/wenkel engines and other current production 4 cycle/2 cycle/diesel engines what designs...
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    Parking light nightmare

    I own a 2004 Dodge Durango. Thank God it's my wife's car and we got a killer deal on it because I despise this vehicle to the depths of my soul and I think it knows. The fit and finish, or rather the lack of it, is despicable, the front end rattles as though it were going to fall to pieces at...
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    Tubing with a 72 Starcraft Super Sport

    I've got a 1972 Starcraft Super Sport which has spent 75% of its life pulling skiers and it does a great job. We've got one of those slings that hooks to the transom eyes and has a pulley in between for attaching the ski rope. Works great for skiers! Tubers, not so much...turns the tube into...
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    Making a ski locker?

    I've got a 1972 Starcraft Super Sport and I'm redoing several things this winter, among them is replacement of the deck. Anyone ever put a ski locker into a boat that didn't have one originally?
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    Making a rear bench seat

    Halfmoa: My name is Half and I'm a Starcraftaholic... All: Hi Half. Halfmoa: I've been clean since winterization a week and a half ago but lately I've been getting that feeling...you guys all know what I mean...I can't stop thinking about my Super Sport. Seriously though, I'm doing a deck...
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    1972 Johnson 65hp gearcase gaskets

    I've got a 1972 Johnson 65hp outboard model 65ELS72S and I'm going to start the winterization process. I understand the solenoid wire routing process (although the thought of doing it is giving me anxiety!), have the correct lube, and new drain plug washers enroute. I cannot, however, find a...
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    Oil on outside of spark plugs

    I removed the spark plugs from my 1972 Johnson 65hp (65ESL72S) outboard last night to see how they fared after mondays outing and noticed a bit of oil on the outside of the plugs. Maybe a drop or two of oil on the top plug, about 4 drops on the middle plug, and dripping off the bottom plug...
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    Negative aspects of decarb process?

    Has anyone experienced problems created by the decarb process aside of the smoke screen? I'm wanting to decarb my 1972 Johnson 65hp and I've read one experience where the carbon removed was more or less sealing a head gasket and the engine subsequently failed. I'm aware that if the carbon was...
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