I just got a Mercury 2.5 horsepower engine and took it out on my sailboat after test running it three times. I went to start it on the sailboat it ran for about 30 seconds then died when I got home I checked the fuel tank and it was empty. I knew I'd filled up the fuel tank before I left so I...
Here's Mine for a Example she cost $400 goes about 6Mph on water and sails in under a foot depth easy. I spent about as much time on it as my bow rider as it so fun to put lawn chairs on and just chill.
Here's a video of build,
I have a sea King 9.2 that runs and goes 12mph pushing 14ft aluminum boat with just me in it...but the thing doesn't Seem to rev up allot like almost not at all...is there any info on tuning carbs for these out there?
Lower Unit shifter of Sea King 9.2 outboard. Took this apart and fixed it thought someone would probably want to see it apart. The main issue is that the second bolt to drop the unit is hidden inside the housing of the prop. So prop comes off, then cover, snap ring, bushing housing with o...
Hello all has anyone registered a home made boat in WI and knows what forms I need to get a hull ID? I have a homemade pontoon that I would like to put a motor on...but need to register it for that...
Random question has anyone used sea foam or another guess additive in their fuel to keep it stable and to clean motor? I have a Johnson 110 1987... And I was just curious if anyone thought that was a good idea or bad one...
Oh 😱 that makes more sense...Also I found that one of the spark plug wires was broken on the side where it connects to the coil... I'm unsure how long that has been the case... You could have possibly happened when I was moving or putting on the hood but I kind of doubt it as I was very...
I am now completely confused...I normally pull up the lever push key in and out three times then in and turn to start...once motor is running even I lower level and shift into gear ...
Pulled the plugs and they are super oily...I put these plugs in only five trips ago...a normal trip is a 7mile speed run 1hr idle and 4 mile speed run... going to clean plugs and check what temp they are vs recommend...
Wondering what conclusion was from trying both types? I have a 1987, 110 Johnson motor and am in same dilemma...
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So update on situation I took it out today and it still will not low idle. However it now also will not rev up to its top speed...I had it out going 37mph on Saturday when I found idle issue...but today it won't go over 10mph... nothing has changed on motor...will start working on it tomorrow...
