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    Stuck Lower Unit Plug

    Arghhh...having a real hard time here! I was changing my gear oil on 4hp 96 Johnson that I bought used and after removing the lower plug I could not for the life of me budge the upper plug to release the vacuum. Unfortunately I have partially stripped the plug. I sprayed some penetrating oil...
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    Gear Oil and Impeller Question

    Hello,<br /><br />I am fairly new to outboards, so bare with me. I have a 96 Johnson Seahorse that I bought used that didn't come with an owners manual. To be on the safe side I want to change the lower unit gear oil but am unsure of the exact oil to use. At Canadian Tire they sell...
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    Boat Transportation

    Hello Again,<br /><br />Just wondering if anyone has any experience transporting a 14' aluminum in a mid size truck. I own a Toyota Tacoma and with the tail gate down box measures about 7.5'. Is it possible to tie down and transport that size of boat safely in this size of truck. Besides "buy...
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    Trim/Tilt Question (Newbie)

    Hello Again,<br /><br />As mentioned before I am very new to the world of outboard motors and I have a question regards to the tilt operation. I recently bought a 1996 4hp Johnson Seahorse FORW/NEU. I have yet to put it on a boat yet because I haven't found one yet. I have secured it on a...
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    Outboard Transportation On Rough Roads

    Gooday All It's Friday!!<br /><br />I have little 4hp outboard that I will transporting without the boat on the weekends on some rough roads. If just throw it in the back of the truck I am sure the thing would be in pieces by the time I get to my camp (it's a first gear, need 4 wheel drive type...
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    Aluminum VS Fiberglass Question?

    Hello Again,<br /><br />I am looking to buy a 14ft boat for fishing a small lake and will be trolling 90% of the time. I am looking used and notice both aluminum and fiberglass for sale. Is one better than the other? Are there pros and cons to both? I am just going to be putting a 4hp, 2...
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    Need Quick Advice Please

    Hi All,<br /><br />Ok I am going to look at a 1996 4hp Johnson Seahorse shortshaft this evening. The guys is asking $650 Canadian. What do you think of the price. I don't know much about motors as mentioned in previous posts but have determined that I want something around this horsepower...
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    4hp on 14'

    Hello Again,<br /><br />Quick question. Is a 4hp outboard enough power to push a 14' boat. I could go up to a 6hp but am worried about the extra weight because I will be taking it on and off the boat often. Any information provided would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br...
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    Used Outboard Question

    Hey All,<br /><br />Just wanted to note that I have been a member for a couple weeks now and would like to say that this is a great site with tons of great insight and discussions. Enough of that...to my question. I am new to the Outboard world and am looking to buy a used Outboard anywhere...
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    Boat Motor Value Question?

    Hi All,<br /><br />I saw an add that included 12' aliminum boat with a 7.5hp Johnson. The year of the motor is 1980 and is said to run great. The add stated to make an offer, so I am wondering what type of value a package such as this has. If someone could suggest a reasonable price that...
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    Transporting Outboards In Cab

    Hi All,<br /><br />I recently posted a topic titled "Minnkota Question". Thanks to all who replied your advice has led me to believe that a 2-5hp outboard would be the way to go. I do have a question that doesn't necessary relate to electronics in regards to a gas powered outboard.<br /><br...
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    Minnkota Question

    Hi All,<br /><br />I am new to the forum and I have a question that I was hoping to get some feedback on. I am wondering if a Minnkota trolling motor would be powerful enough to push a 14ft aluminum for a days worth of fishing on a lake roughly 2km x 2km. If the wind came up would I have...
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    Minnkota Question

    Hi All,<br /><br />I am new to the forum and I have a question that I was hoping to get some feedback on. I am wondering if a Minnkota trolling motor would be powerful enough to push a 14ft aluminum for a days worth of fishing on a lake roughly 2km x 2km. If the wind came up would I have...
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