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I have a 1978 Sea Nympth 17ft aluminum boat with a 85hp Johnyrude. This boat has been great for many years. The transom is starting to get a little soft and I would like to replace it. I have contacted the local marina and they said that they would not perform such a job. I know I have the skill...
I have a 1978 sea Nympth 17ft aluminum boat. This boat has been great for many years. The transom is starting to get a little soft and I would like to replace it. I have contacted the local marina and they said that they would not perform such a job. I know I have the skill to do so but I do not...
I have recently acquired a 1985 9.9hp Johnson. I will be using it as a kicker motor on my 18ft sea nymph. My question is that on the motor is states to run the fuel 100:1. This seams awfully lean to me as I have always ran 50:1. Will this motor run OK on such a lean mix with out burning it...
Does any company offer an "affordable" power tilt and trim system for the smaller outboards? Or, has anybody ever used a 12V hydraulic pump and cylinder and fab'ed their own system?:confused:
I'm in the process of redoing an old aluminum boat I have acquired. The registration says its a year unkown shoreline 15ft. aluminum. The boat is like a cross between a flat bottom and a deep V. The nose has a high V but the rest of the boat has a flat bottom. I'm planning on using this boat...
I have an Evirude foot conrolled trolling motor. I need to know if this is a 12 or 24v motor and how many ft.lbs. it has. The Model no. is BFL4TPV. The Ser. No. is H 02916877. The tag also says that the Power is .4KW and the Mass is 15KG. Again any info would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 1977 Javelin 85HP outboard. Will a standard Johnson service manual work for this motor. I can't find much information on these Javelin motors. Any info would be great. Thanks
