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SOLD. it was a good run (17 years) but on to something newer. This boat was purchased from a long time member of this group in 2007. 1985 V-20 converted to an Armstrong bracket with 1999 Johnson Ocean Pro 115 hp. We have had a good 17 years with this boat but bought something newer so she...

Posted in the wrong forum..sorry. Tried to delete but cannot seem to. It is now posted in Boats for sale. This can be deleted. This boat was purchased from a long time member of this group in 2007. 1985 V-20 converted to an Armstrong bracket with 1999 Johnson Ocean Pro 115 hp. We have...

I launched my boat this past weekend and after a bonehead move (forgot to take the transom straps off and couldn't figure out why I couldn't get the boat off the trailer) I realized it would not go in to gear. I had a chance to look at it today and the shift cable is not working properly. I...

I know there hae been one or two threads about grills before but I wanted to throw this out there. I have a Weber Genesis Gold from about 2002. The black porcelain lid had developed a couple of small rust spots...It is supposed to have a 25 year warranty. I just called Weber and told them...

Looking for thoughts on this motor: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-EVINRUDE-200-OCEAN-PRO-WITH-25-SHAFT-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ320489475005QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Parts_Accessories_Gear?hash=item4a9ea94bbd

Check this guy out on Cape Cod.....fishing for tuna from a kayak. http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091106/NEWS/911060327 It also made the NY Times... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/sports/23fishing.html

I have had the S.L.O.W. system kick in on my 1999 Johnson 115 the last two times out. The engine limits me to 2500 rpm. According to my shop manual this is due to an overheat issue on this motor. The first time I thought it was due to low oil but there is plenty of oil now. The Seloc manual...

Caught a fluke with no tail yesterday....tough little bugger keeps on truckin'. It is all healed over.

Well, the CT fluke season opened much later this season, June 15 3 weeks later than last year, and closes on Aug. 19th so I need to make the most of it. On top of that I have to deal with CT, NY and RI regulations where I fish in southeast CT. Monday was opening day in CT but all the good...

This guy started to restore an 86 V but did not finish.....$750. http://newlondon.craigslist.org/boa/1174609171.html

Looking for some guidance.....I removed the lower unit on my 1999 Johnson 115 (J115PXEE) and replaced the impeller in the water pump. Now, I have reinstalled the lower unit and it went on fine. It is all bolted on.....BUT, I can't reinstall the shift rod link retaining pin. To remove the...

I need to paint the aluminum bracket that my motor sits on. What is the best economical way to do this? Last year at the end of the season it was coated in a double layer of barnicles and I could see my speed had dropped off several mph. Do I prime with an appropriate primer and then use the...

Went blackfishing on Sunday and did not have a huge haul but one of the fish we caught was very interesting. I have seen lots of different colorations on blackfish from very dark to very light but never like this.....this one had a metallic copper pattern all along the side. We caught another...

Hey Willy, check out who is on Dancing With the Stars this season. I have never watched but I may have to tune in! http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/index?pn=announcement

Went on vacation last week to visit my mother and step-father in New Brunswick, Canada. They live on the Saint John River above a dam which makes it more of a lake really. All pics taken with our new Panasonic Lumix FZ18 which has an 18X optical zoom. My wife loves it! Kids on the pontoon...