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Recent content by codedog

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    140 good to rebuild?

    Hey guys i bought this boat last year and never got it in the water, it turns out that I have a hole in a piston on the 1977 johnson 140. My two concerns are how much will a rebuild run me and will the rebuild last more than a couple of years? i had a mechanic tell me that these old johnson...
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    New trimate II owner

    Thanks guys, I've looked at a couple of boat shops but they didn't have a manual for the motor I have. I will try looking online or I'll just make a few phone calls. I'm sure I'll be back on this forum with a few questions for you guys to help me with. Take care
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    New trimate II owner

    My Trimate II has a 1977 Johnson 140 and the boat is a 76 model. Where can I find a manual or information on each? I am new to boating and I need to know proper maintenance and trouble shooting. Any help would be appreciated. It will probably be a month or so before I'll take my new old boat...
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    New trimate II owner

    Hey guys, I found this website after I bought a 1976 Trimate II with a Johnson 140. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet. From what little I know of boats I think I did ok. I paid $1500 for it. The only problem I know of is that there is a drain on the battery, as it needs to be recharged...
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