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I just purchased some Nauticus Smart Tabs SX w/ 60# actuators. I understand the install process, but I've read several posts about installing in different areas of the transom on Tahoes. I have a 2009 Q4 SS w/ 3.0L 135 HP Mercruiser...has anyone installed smart tabs on the same model?
I just bought a new 2009 Tahoe Q4 and haven't put in the water yet, but I was checking out the options in my driveway today and I trimmed the motor down just fine, but when I went to trim it up it only goes halfway back up. Also the trim guage only reads halfway down when the drive is fully...
I just bought a Humminbird 717 and the GPS accessory. I have it hooked up and working fine, but I wanted to know if there is anyway to get a map of the waterways and lakes for this unit? All I get right now is a grid that looks like a 7th grade geometry homework assignment and a picture of a...
I am getting ready to recarpet my bassboat, but the problem I am facing is that the old carpet didn't cover the whole bow just inset sections. I want to cover the entire area, but I don't want it to be unlevel. I have attached pictures below of the recessed flooring where the carpet was...
I have an old 83' Skeeter Bass boat that I am wanting to repaint. I have the Rustoleum marine paint and primer. I plan on putting in the large amount of prep work required, but I have a few questions about the prep. Most of the areas I want to repaint are a metalflake finish and my question...
I have a 1983 Merc 115 inline 6 and I have rebuilt the carbs and fuel pump and replaced all of the wiring between the switchboxes and coils (as they were badly corroded and breaking). I have also replaced the plugs and plug wires. Initially I was getting what seemed to be limited spark on 1, 3...
I've been trying to get my 1983 Mercury 115 running correctly so I have been going throught the routine motions...carb rebuild, fuel pump rebuild, new impeller, water pump, etc. But today when I was working on it I bent one of the wires running from the switch box and it crumbled in half. I...
The weather is finally turning around so yesterday I initiated the restore process on my 1983 Skeeter Starfire 115. I started to strip the interior, seats, carpet, etc last night. I am rebuilding the carbs and fuel pump on my Merc 115 inline 6 tower of power tonight and once I am completed...
I have a 83' Skeeter and I noticed to today that the left side of the front casting deck makes a crackling noise and flexes just a little bit. It's only a 16 ft. boat so the deck is only about 3 ft, is there anything I can do to strengthen it without replacing the whole floor?
I got this boat and motor last summer and it ran great for about 2 minutes and then it started stalling out. It wouldn't die on me but I was limited to about 10 MPH at WOT. Anyway, I checked the compression today and I was right between 100 & 105 on 1 thru 4 & 6, but #5 was at 90. The boat set...
I have a 1983 Mercury 115 HP that I am restoring and I am curious as to where I could find replacement decals. Also, if anyone has pictures of their restored motor please post pics and your process...thanks fellas!
I have a 1983 Skeeter Starfire 115 with a 1983 Mercury 115 HP...Since Skeeter is owned by the Yamaha Corporation and Yamaha is now the number one motor for Skeeter Boats I am just curious if this was a likely combination from the factory in 1983.
