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    70 HP motor seems underpowered. How do I troubleshoot.

    If the picture I posted looks like your linkage,the part I circled should move forward after about half throttle. Do the same test again and see if you can push the arm connected to the bar i circled forward.It should move freely.If that arm that connects under the flywheel is in the same...
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    70 HP motor seems underpowered. How do I troubleshoot.

    First place I would start is with the throttle linkage.Make sure you have full throttle movement . I have owned a a lot of johnson outboards. One common problem is the timing linkage sticks. When you apply throttle the linkage opens the carbs but there is a secondary linkage that follows the...
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    Boat Names

    My Lowe 1652 is named "Swamptimus Prime" because my son loves Transformers.
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    It's killing me!

    I had a problem with Coke and MTN DEW.After a checkup,on the advice from the Dr I quit soda completely in Jan. I started drinking more H2O and seltzer water(no sodium and no aspartame)In one month I lost 15LBS with out changing anything else.I'm glad to see I wasn't the only addict and now I...
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    Anybody ever make outriggers for a small V boat?

    Another way is to use lobster pot bouys instead of pool noodles.Ther already tapered.
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    Possible Starcraft project

    Nothing wrong with walking away.I would do the same thing if it didn't have the right feeling.When I got mine I had seen it in the guy's back yard for about 5 years before I stopped and asked.Always wanted a 21' Starcraft.Now my only problem is I picked up a 74 Seacraft Seafari 20.I'll wind up...
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    Possible Starcraft project

    Tin,I have a 77 21' Starcraft mariner center console.When i got it, it was an empty shell without power.I installed floors,replaced the transom to accept a 25 inch shaft motor,found a console on ebay.I put a 150 Fuel injected Suzuki on it.Also when the floor was out I found a 30 gallon fuel tank...
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    Evinrude 30hp water in fuel

    Check the filter that is part of the fuel pump.Follow the hose from the connector to the pump,there should be a big screw holding on a black plastic piece.It might say filter on it , there is a fine screen you'll see when you open it.Check that and clean it.It might not be a bad idea to get a...
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    Help Needed

    That wheel should work.It looks like it has the 3/4"taper to fit the steering shaft.
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    NEED A SIDE CONCOLE!

    Search for a TH Marine SCM-2 Here is some links but search for that part number and you'll find different sellers https://www.marineengine.com/products/accessory.php?in=3428866 https://www.opentip.com/Sporting-Goods/Thm-Steering-Console-Scmdp-p-1369327.html
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    At the Zoo

    #-o DOH!
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    Force

    A family mamber had twin 85hp late 80's vintage.He had nothing but problems with the electrical system every time out.Wound up pulling them and replaced with a suzuki outboard.
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    starter not working

    Check your ground wire.Also try cranking it a bit then feel the connections.A bad connection will be warmer or hot compared to the rest(high resistance of the bad connection builds the heat).The whole wire might be warm,so that would be the one to start with.Clean(take apart and wire brush or...
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    My new boat

    Nice looking setup. Congrats on the upgrade.
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    Trailer tongue on Ford Explorer.

    I tow with a 98 explorer and use a straight one.I flipped mine upside down to get the ball up a little higher for when I'm towing my bigger boat.I haven't noticed ant problems when I tow my 16'tracker. Here's a link https://www.etrailer.com/faq-ballmount.aspx
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    Fastest you have been in your tin boat?

    32mph tracker sportsman 16 with a johnson 40 .Motor needs to come up 1 or 2 bolt holes.Don't know if it will make a difference. 50 mph 21'starcraft mariner with a suzuki 150
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    My Tracker Sportsman

    The blade I used was a 8-12 on a sawzall(it will chatter your teeth out).I would have been better off with a 14-18.The tube is 1/8 and 3/16 thick. I used screws and rivets but the screws use the same size hole as the rivets in case I want to change them out. Mike
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    My Tracker Sportsman

    I went to the edge with the front support to try to keep everything at the same level.I found that I liked the height of the front deck but there was no room to move,slight loss of balance and there is nowhere to step but down.I'm going to put in vertical supports,just trying to decide if I want...
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    My Tracker Sportsman

    Well here's mine.Bought it for $425 a couple years ago as a bare boat.So far I've added a 40hp,made a side console from an old aluminum fuel tank.I removed the live well from the center seat so I could put the battery and fuel tank in there plus some storage.I'm just starting to lengthen the...
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    Tracker Sportsman 16

    I have the same boat mine is a 96 witha 40hp johnson and a homemade side console.I' extending the front deck back to almost the middle seat.
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