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Does my 1997 Johnson fast strike have an alternator ? If not whats best way to keep a charge in Dry Dock,, Solar ? :you:

As soon as my F250 Ford Truck is paid off I want to get the motor part of my boat in order.. Are 4 strokes a LOT heavier then 2 strokes..in other words,,,is it best to do a complete rebuild on the old 1987 Fast Strike 2 stroke smokie due to less weight OR ,, or spend the bucks for the purrrr...

Being im a newbie. I would like to find a book showing pictures of fish nameing them ,, what bait to use for each fish . Time of year to fish them . best water temp ,,, ect.. Can anyone share the secret of such a book? I will not tell anyone LOL ( coastal Fishing ):happy: I have Been...

What trolling thrust # is the lower limit needed for a 20' step wellcraft Center Console ? Im looking to getting a trolling motor and dont want one too small or one larger than I need. Thanks in advance / Ken

I been getting water in my fuel tank,,I have checked top seals and replaced fuel line. ( I have pic of tank in my album ) Been pondering replacing the 70 Gal alum. tank with plastic. Is there a simple way to pressure test the tank first before I remove it. Thanks in advance / Ken

These plugs ( attached picture ) have less then 10 hours run time in a johnson 150 hp 1987. I had motor service just a month ago . I replaced them with spare set I had on standby. question is what do I need adjust ? Plug gap ? oil ? Oil Mix ( its an auto mix injection ) or change plugs type...

Getting closer to getting things under control. Named my boat.. After a disaster first run of water in the gas and blown fuse, have had 2 very nice runs so far. Im finding my 2500lbs winch is not strong enough to hold while exiting ramp ,so next is a winch and a ladder. My daughter is handicaped...

Upon trying another fishing season on overcrowded beach at the North End of Carolina Beach NC . I began my search for my first boat. After much searching I ended up with a 1979 Wellcraft v20 step with a 1997 150 fast Strike Johnson . Of course there was a lot more work then I had planned on. A...