Having a problem with the motor, its a 71 merc 500, it will start up when I choke it, run for a few seconds and then die out. wont start again unless I choke it. Then it will run again and then die out.
I just changed out the fuel pump diaphragm today. Still having the problem so I put in a new...
Well, I decided to trade my fishing boat for a nice all around boat that I could both fish and tube with. Boat is an 86 Doral. The guy I bought it from claimed it to be a 16', but I cant find any info on a 16' Doral made in 86. I am thinking its a 14.7. Still enough room to have fun on the water...
Hey all.
Well. I am splurging, and looking to get the subj boat. The guy is asking 2500 bucks. Just needs seat recovering, still usable, but rough. Took the boat for a test on the lake, ran really nice, idle'd great and started on first turn everytime.
Didnt notice any water damage anywhere...
Hey all, I am just wondering if my motor is tilted to much or if it looks okay to you guys. New to boating, only been out once, but want to make sure its all good to go.
. Anyways, here is JUST a pic for anyone who I offended posting a link
Dave
I just bought this motor the other day. Works great, purrs like a Merc should.
I had it out on the water today and noticed that when I gave it gas the motor tried to flip up and out of the water. Got home, and noticed that underneath the motor where the tilt lock pin goes there is a catch of...
I know this has been covered before, but everyone's boat seems to be a lot deeper than mine, and I am just wondering if it is feasible to put a floor and casting deck as well bow deck on this. Not sure of type of boat, but it is a 14' aluminum as you can see. Bow deck will just hold the trolling...
