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While you're in looking mode...recommend doing some YouTube searches on outboard motor repair, specifically with regard to starting a...

I looked for an electric start system for the old Johnson. I couldn't find any new ones in stock anywhere, and used parts or donor...

I'd pass on that, too. I had a 30HP Johnson a few years ago that was pull start. A few times of that and my Medicare-eligible...

We upgraded our backup generator in 2019. The previous generator, a stationary 7KW unit that predated our ownership of the property...

Nice job, well thought out project !

Casting deck: The casting deck was built by a prior owner using 2x4 framing lumber. It was solid still, so I didn't pull it. I only...

From above: Propane here is running around $1.52 per gallon, maybe a little more. My assumption about propane use during an extended...

I don't know where you are located, and that makes a big difference in propane prices. For example, the average price for propane here...

I think my generator consumes between 1.7 and 3.2 gallons of propane per hour depending on the load. It's hard to tell because the...

We have a 22KW generator that supplies power to one of our two house breaker panels. The generator is propane fueled since we do not...

I spent some time over last winter refurbishing the boat. I had the old paint sandblasted off. I then polished the lower half, and...

Your boat looks great! I put the same decals on my S14. As for the bracing from the benches to the gunwales, I don't have a source...

Your comment made me go look. According to Johnson Outdoors' web site, H-birds are still "designed, engineered, manufactured, and...

The example of over greasing I saw had the grease packed in there. It doesn't sound like that is your issue. Maybe something is worn...

Those are very basic reels, If it were mine I'd start with a complete cleaning, tear it apart and clean out every last bit of old grease...