Have a general electrical question. Just installed a electric anchor winch on my pontoon. Is it best to use the winch with the motor off? I have dual batteries with one battery just for the winch/accessories...I've heard that big power acessories can pull more amps than the regulator/stator...
I have a 2003 Merc 50 2 stroke. Cranks right up when cold...idles a little slow I think in gear (shudders...but never stalls) ISSUE: When we run the boat and stop to fish or float to get the motor running again I have to advance the throttle in neutral to a fast idle to get it to start (it...
I have a 21 ft Tracker Party Barge. All the non-custom covers are either 17ft-20ft OR 21ft to 24 ft.
I'm afraid the smaller will be too small and won't fit at all, while he bigger will have too much fabric to get a good tight fit. Anyone have any experience with this sizing?
Just bought a 21 ft Party Barge Pontoon with a 2003 Merc 50. Most RPM I can get is 5400. I think the red-line on the 50hp is 6000. Should I try and change the pitch to get a little closer or is 5400 a built in safety factor (I's like to get to about 5700-5800 rpm)?
About how much of a...
I have a 2003 Mercury 50 that I just bought. Battery was not charging. The yellow wires from the volatage regulator were melted. I replaced the regulator and charging was working while running on the garden hose in the driveway (thought all was fixed). I took boat to the lake yesterday, fired...
