Recent content by Bowfin

  1. B

    Merc 9.9 dies after starting...

    Starts right up, runs a few, seconds then dies. Disconnect the fuel tank, starts right up, then dies after around 30 seconds of idleing. water come out of the pee hole and lower unit drains just fine. Checked the carb, needle and seat, fuel pump, fuel line and bulb (holds pressure), tank vent...
  2. B

    anybody know whee to find the muddog story?

    anybody know where to find the muddog story? It used to be in the joke forum. i was tying to track it down for some folks that could identify with it :D
  3. B

    replaceing impeller, do I need the kit or just the impeller?

    Just wondering gwhat to order. The kit is around $70 for my '97 Gamefisher 9.9, but the impeller is only $11. I believe the impeller is the origional as this motor had really low hours on it when I bought it a few years ago.<br /><br />Do I need gaskets and covers, or can I just buy an impeller...
  4. B

    1997 Gamefisher 9.9 overheated and now won't start

    Took the family riding and fishing. My motor has seemed down on power lately but this time, after runnig for 20 minutes or so, the power really dropped off and the boat would hardly go. The motor seemed like it was overheating, so I checked to make sure water was coming out of the "relief hole"...
  5. B

    '97 9.9 Gamefisher/Mercury fuel pump

    My motor is showing the symptoms of needing the fuel pump replaced. What parts do I need? The parts manual shows gaskets, plate assemblies, reeds, and a diaphram. Can I just replace the diaphram or is there an assembly I can order?<br /><br />Bowfin
  6. B

    what parts to replace fuel pump on '97 Gamefisher 9.9?

    My motor is showing the symptoms of needing the fuel pump replaced. What parts do I need? The parts manual shows gaskets, plate assemblies, reeds, and a diaphram. Can I just replace the diaphram or is there an assembly I can order?<br /><br />Bowfin
  7. B

    quickly killing the catfish

    Did some fishing this weekend and caught a nice size channel cat. Got home, and after 30 minutes out of the water it was still wiggling, gulping, a grunting. i tried to explain to my three-year old it was dead (going to be), but he didn't buy it. I fillet the fish and it still struggled and...
  8. B

    V hull versus Jon boat

    I've got a 14 ft jon with a 9.9 . Will i gain any performance switching to a Vhull from the Jon? The jon is pretty beat but watertight. i built a small casting deck on the front that added about 40 lbs. It works fine when it is just me, but I have trouble getting on plane when my wife and son or...
  9. B

    magellan software: topo vs. Direct route

    I bought a Sportrack color and am tryingto decide between direct route and topo software. I want to use it for both fishing, driving, geocaching, and findin my way arond cities on vacations.<br />What are you guys using? I can't find any reviews for Direct route and have no idea how well it maps...
  10. B

    Magellan Sportrack color, anyone have one? impressions?

    What do you think of it? I just purchased one and am looking forward to trying it out. it was a good $130 less than the Garmin 60c I have been looking at. <br />Has anyone tried the direct route software from Magellan? I am looking at either the new direct route software with driving directions...
  11. B

    Calling Suzuki40...

    I had some questions about your Garmin 76s. I have been looking at it verses the new Garmin 60c Shoot me an e-mail if you get a chance- bdcgallien at yahoo.com<br /><br />Bowfin
  12. B

    ordering gps,

    Finally settled on ordering a Garmin Legend GPS. (EDIT: forbidden material deleted)<br />Bowfin
  13. B

    '97 gamefisher 9.9

    just changed my lower unit oil last month and it looked fine, though dirty. No water in it. Noticed yesterday oil seeping from a hole in the lower unit that is on the opposite side of the vent plug. The oil is dark and thick. I first noticed it after running this motor a few times after...
  14. B

    Lowrance I Finder or Garmin Legend

    Looking for a good handheld GPS for marking fishing spots, mapping, and driving the interstate for less than $200 (shooting for around $150). So far i am down to the Lowerance I Finder and the Garmin ETrex Legend. What are some opinions and shortcomings of each device? <br /><br />So far:<br...
  15. B

    anyone make their own pushpole for poling the flats?

    what makes a good cheap one? I've used my 7 ft. oars, but they tend to stick in the mud.<br /><br />Bowfin
See more
Top