Recent content by Alaninga

Been a boat family since I was too little to...well,.I was little. Dad always taught me to run our 1960s era Merc 90 [straight 6] up to full throttle, then ease back to approximately 3/4 to 4/5ths throttle to 'cruise' down the lake. Loved living in Orlando in the early 1960s [I'm 61 now]. Ran a...

Time for a new boat cover. Triton 1653SS 2006 model. What brand did you buy and like? Cabela's has been suggested by one friend. Thanks....

I've got the manual.....anyone been thru the valve adjustment procedure? I used to adjust solid lifter valves in my motorcycles [air cooled and very important] and an old Ford Y block V8, so I understand the basics.....just have not touched a bolt on the powerhead of my Mercury. I hear what...

My fishing buddy and I have joked about doing this but I'm thinking it might just be worth a try. During the few minutes we are at the ramp we see quite a few sights, boat owners that have very difficult times launching their boats. 90% of them don't want any help even when offered. We are...

Re: fishing and scuba diving shallow rivers, light to trailer with mid size truck?? I've thought about a custom ladder for my boat, rear mount. I need a slightly larger boat to accomodate 3 or 4 divers. 2 or 3 are about max in my boat. It is rated for 4 persons. I have pushed my boat ashore...

I'm still looking for a boat of about 18'-20' and after searching 'deck boats' I'm now thinking I might just find what will suit me in a large JON boat. I want to scuba dive and fish in a river that has obstructions so I need shallow draft. Might go the jet route for extra safety around...

I was looking for an older Grumman 19' sport deck. Found a Tracker 21' Deck boat [Fun deck?] in a front yard. Owner thinks it's a 1998 model. Mercury Force 120. What does anyone know about this 21' aluminum deck boat? Quirks? OK?...Thanks for ANY response!!!