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I need some guidance on my 1985 Johnson 35hp outboard. This problem has been ongoing for a couple of years but I want to fix it before winter crappie fishing this year. The problem is that it bogs down at wot. I've rebuilt the carb, replaced fuel pump,and changed ALL the fuel lines. It still...

I just acquired a 1991 Evinrude 88 SPL motor. It appears to be in fair shape. We haven't done a compression test so it could be junk. My son wants me to put it on my Lowe 1648. Right now I have a 1982 35 hp Johnson on it. The thing weighs 280 vs. the Johnson at 120 pounds. What do you guys...

Thought I would share my windshield pics. This will come in handy when it's cold and crappie fishing. I wanted it to fold down so it would be easy to cover it up with the tarp. I made my own heater to bend it.

Today I rebuilt the carb on my 1982 35hp Johnson. No problems except there was one part called "bearing- needle valve" that I wasn't sure about. The diagram that came with the kit shows one but I'm sure mine didn't have one in it. The motor seems to idle better but now the air adj. screw is at...

I put a OMC fuel tank in my boat a while back and it appears that the venting is not in the cap but by the fuel connector. I did some searching on this and the vent is basically a one way vent meaning it let's air in as fuel is used but won't let pressure escape. I think this is correct. Could a...

Darn this pic is wide. Anyway I made it this week. Took about 10 hrs with lots of filing and grinding. Trying to get 35mph from my 35hp Johnson. I'll try for more pics, maybe.

Is there a sticky for pics here? I'm having trouble again. I'm trying to get them from Photobucket to the forum. Thanks!

I've got a question about motor and transom heights. How come if manuf. knows transom height they don't or didn't make motors so cavitation plate was even with the bottom of the boat? My Johnson is a long shaft supposedly for a 20" transom but cavitation plate is 2" below bottom. There's got to...

I need some help finding 1982 35hp Johnson decals. Seems like the earlier and later models are easy to find. Also it has a badge on the front that is yellowed but if needed I can remove it. Appears that some years didn't have it. Thanks!

I'm thinking about swapping my 25 hp mariner (1988) for a 35hp Johnson (1982). I have it setting in my garage now. My son took the Johnson 35hp off of his and now has a 55hp Johnson. I'm going to sell one of the motors but don't know which one yet. My son said he just wants the $350.00 he paid...

I did a little upgrade to my paint this year because the flat duck boat paint was too easy to mark. I went to Sherwin-Williams and had the paint matched in low sheen enamel. It's got a little shine to it but it won't leave marks if rubbed. That was expensive paint at $55.00 a gallon.I also...

So I broke the prop on my 25 hp mariner and bought an aftermarket prop. It's a Vortex (supposedly) performance prop 10 1/8 X 13p. Well it's not the same as the OEM prop for sure. It fits ok but the difference is that the center hub is larger so it has less of a blade. It was about $30.00 less so...

Mine is worn through and thinking about adding a piece (overlay) to it. I have a welder at work but it would be a pain to do it. Anyone have this problem? The boat won't leak because it's a seperate piece.

What's the method to remove water spots on a motor? I painted and clearcoated the motor this spring and it looked good until we took it out a few times. It's a Mariner so the color is dark and the spots show. Vinegar maybe?

Has anyone ever worn a prop out? Not knicks and gouges but just worn through. Just wondered if it's possible.

I couldn't find a cup holder that looked good so I made one. Not totally happy with the way it fits in but it will work for now. Found a few on here but needed something covered. I don't like drinking lake water. Might even insulate it. Thanks for looking.

I'll start by saying, this **** thing is going to beak me yet. In dollars that is. In the pics I've put a step on so it's easier to get in the boat when not on the water. Second I bought a new trolling motor off of Craigslist. New to me anyway. New tires and wheels and just got done painting the...

Anyone ever made a step mounted to trailer to get in the boat easier? Just having to step on the fenders for right now. I think I can make them for about $20.00 for both sides. After a while the fenders get bent down if your not careful. I know some of the newer trailers already have them. Maybe...

I've got a 15 HP Mariner motor that has had the model and serial# missing. The guy before me said it was there but the oil and grease losened it and it fell off. Is there a way to tell the year because it appears to have the wrong spark plugs according to some online charts? Plugs are NGK BUHW...

I asked this on another part of the forum but got no answer so I'll try here. I have a 16' Lowe with a mod. V and 25HP Mariner motor. I haven't been on the water yet but wondering if I have enough motor to plane. I have added decking so it will add about 200 lbs or so. Thanks!