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  1. Acheron2010

    Maintenance Confession

    So, a week ago I launched by 1987 Wahoo 16.2 with a 1984 Johnson 75 into my local lake. I tooled around and spent a few hours fishing/testing tackle. Returning to the marina, I pushed the throttle wide open and it started to die. Ah, hell, bad gas or something. I limped back to the marina...
  2. Acheron2010

    Thoughts on Gauges for 16 foot fishing boat?

    Removed the gauge panel on my 1987 Wahoo 16.2, which had non-functioning speedo, tach, and trim gauges, along with nav light switch and 12VDC receptacle. With the opportunity to actually redesign the dashboard, what gauges are important to a vessel this size, and what would you select? IMHO, a...
  3. Acheron2010

    Generic boat gauge diagrams/information?

    My winter project is to replace the gauge cluster on my 1987 Wahoo 16.2 twin console. I will have speedometer, tachometer, incline, navigation light switch and a 12V outlet. The sticky section no longer has this information. Anyone done this work before and has good pics or diagrams? Thanks,
  4. Acheron2010

    Recommendations wanted on Fishfinder/GPS

    The market out there is very confusing. Looking for a fishfinder/GPS with dual scan, a good size screen for older eyes. Will be exposed to the weather in a 16 foot Wahoo, used in lakes mostly, perhaps some of the Intercoastal Waterway or the Keys. Something in the $500-ish range? Or do I have...
  5. Acheron2010

    OMC Throttle Control is not straight up. How do I adjust?

    The pic is the OMC throttle control on a 1987 Wahoo 16.2 with an 1982 Johnson 75. I replaced the entire lower end unit with another, and testing it in my driveway, discover my neutral throttle position is as shown - about 10 o'clock as you look at it. I see cable adjusters on the side of the...
  6. Acheron2010

    I learned Sesloc Manuals are not the only reference, even for minor maintenance

    I ordered a new water pump kit for my 1980 Johnson 75. The Sesloc Manual was woefully inadequate in describing proper maintenance and use of gasket sealer when and where. Best reference seems to be YouTube - can almost always find a video where someone has done something before you. Lesson...
  7. Acheron2010

    Aluminum corrosion on lower

    This is my 1982 Johnson 75 lower. Is it necessary to completely grind out the corrosion pits, or can I just clean it really good and fair it with JB Weld? And, anyone know if those intake screens are available as a part, or do I have to make something up? Thanks, Bill
  8. Acheron2010

    Wahoo 16.2 Twin console - do you run with the upper drain open or plugged?

    Any Wahoo owners out there? My 1987 Wahoo 16.2 twin console deck and wells drain to a rear well in front of the transom which drains through a rear plugged fitting. There is also another hull plug under this one. When in the water, do you run with the upper drain open and the lower drain...
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