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Never remove paint that's well adhered, especially on aluminum. Scuff the old paint with Scotchbrite, prime any bare spots with zinc...
Jul 27, 2024
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If I could get $500 for every good 9.9 Johnnyrude out in the garage they'd all be gone in a heartbeat. What I find here is either no...
Jul 26, 2024
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We still have lakes with horsepower limits (<10 hp), plus the kicker use on Lake Erie. FWIW, I sold a fine running 9.9 Johnson for...
Jul 26, 2024
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Not sure why all the carb issues ! Been a boat owner for 60 years and only one or two motors ever needed carb work. My small motors (2...
Jul 26, 2024
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I'd keep the location of that guy to myself if I were you. I wouldn't hesitate to buy an old motor if it was in new condition, in fact...
Jul 26, 2024
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Repower
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Everything is relative.
Jul 25, 2024
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Aluminum Versus Stainlees Steel?
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Sounds like something the military would have for field use (no power). They also had a huge 1" drive "impact" that was spring loaded...
Jul 25, 2024
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He was speaking of power to weight ratio. Smaller powerhead with the 20 hp.
Jul 25, 2024
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Not if the 5 extra horsepower adds 50 pounds or so.
Jul 25, 2024
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Modern 20s are typically the same powerhead as a 9.9. The 25 is a larger powerhead which is often common to the 30 hp models. There is...
Jul 25, 2024
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Aluminum oxidized naturally as a way of protecting itself. When we remove that oxidizing, we are also removing some of the aluminum...
Jul 24, 2024
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OldSailor85
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Boat Wanted
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Yes, Marinette Boats. Very popular on the Great Lakes. Watch for electrolysis damage below the waterline (any aluminum boat). Lots of...
Jul 24, 2024
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A company called Marinette...(not sure of the spelling) makes all aluminum cruisers in the 26 - 30 ft range. They have a good...
Jul 24, 2024
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Oh. I haven’t seen one of those in fifty years.
Jul 23, 2024
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Mine is a hand-me-down, so probably older than that. Every toolbox should have one.
Jul 23, 2024
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