Yeah, yeah THAT thread again. I have my opinions, but I just wanted to see what the general consensus is.
My problem has been with a Merc 3.5 HP 4-stroke. I knew going in that it had small jets and they recommend running the gas out after each use. So, I do. Also use stabil with every...
We don't need to see the trailer or the boat or even know any of the data. If the trailer has no specs then it's a hard no.
The only suggestion is to find out the manufacturer and serial number of the trailer and then call THEM to ask the question.
My very first boat was home built. That was in 1968. Even though I went to college AND worked full time, I simply HAD to have a boat.
At the time a wooden runabout was in the $2000 range, a tinny utility about $1200 and a nice fiberglass runabout was about $3000.
I bought the wood as a...
We all have opinions. They all differ. Also, our likes and dislikes and needs and wants differ as well.
Besides that, the type of waterways we have available will to some extent mandate the type of boat we buy.
That said, when I hear "Jon Boat", what comes to mind is calm water and only 1 or...
So I fired her up in the driveway and she started right away. I did it with the cap off completely. Then I disassembled the cap and did a thorough cleaning, even though it looked just fine.
Finally I put the cap back on and open the vent and she ran good then too.
So I still don't know the...
9 year old 3.5 HP kicker. I had trouble last year and had the carb rebuilt. It ran fine after that.
So, it's 92 F today and full sun. I try to fire her up and she started to run but then choked and gas was running out of the carb overflow line. Shut off the gas shutoff valve and it...
Picked up a 1945 Neptune outboard at a garage sale. The PO bent the tabs on the bottom of the gas tank for whatever reason. The tabs are to support the motor when set down.
I have an idea how to bend them back straight again, but I thought I would see what y'all have to say. I'm afraid that...
