I am installing a new Helix 7 sonar/gps combo at the console with a transom mount transducer. I would like to take the HB 596HD DI unit and mount it on the bow connected to the Trolling motor. I plan on using a hose clamp type mount. My question is how do you route the transducer cable with a...
Hi guys,
I just installed a new HB 596 HD DI unit on my boat. I have a choice of 200kHz or 455khz for sonar and 455khz or 800kHz for down imaging. I fish fresh water, usually in the 30-100 ft depth range. My plan was to run the Sonar at 200kHZ and the down imaging at 455kHZ. Would those be...
I have a 16' Sylvan Expedition and I need to replace the sending unit on the below deck fuel tank. The tank is shaped like this one. http://www.moellermarine.com/sites/moellermarine/files/FT1826-R4.pdf
The tank is only about 5-6" deep.
The sending unit itself is a reed switch style but the...
Hi all,
I have a Merc 25hp EFI 4-stroke. I have noticed that when I start it up first thing in the morning , then go trolling for 6 or so hours, when I go to WOT the motor doesn't seem to have as much power. For example I took my wife and son fishing yesterday. The motor is underpowered for...
I know it's not a Starcraft:D
Let's give you guys a little history. The original owner did NOT take care of this boat even though he bought it brand new. he sold it to a gentleman who wanted it just for the '06 E-tec that was on the back. I bought the boat, trailer, trolling motor and...
I have a 16' side console Sylvan Expedition. This is a wide deep-V and heavy boat that is used almost exclusively for trolling. It has a 25hp 4-stroke Merc on it (largest allowed due to hp restrictions). THe motor is mounted as high as it can go, but I can't get the nose down and back end up...
I posted this in the Merc section too but I think it belongs here more than there
I just purchased a Merc 25hp 4 stroke long shaft powere tilt and trim. I went through the break in procedure yesterday according to the owners manual.
The boat is a heavy 16' sylvan Expedition. At WOT the motor...
I just purchased a Merc 25hp 4 stroke long shaft powere tilt and trim. I went through the break in procedure yesterday according to the owners manual.
The boat is a heavy 16' sylvan Expedition. At WOT the motor only gets to 4900 rpm and top speed is 11.6 gps. It currently has a 10X8P prop...
Same story as you guys have heard before...we were out today, I was getting rods ready and the wife was driving. We hit a submerged rock pile. The motor is a 1993 25hp mariner. we were traveling at low speed ~10 mph. but the whole lower unit jumped out of the water. The aluminum prop is...
I pulled the plugs out of my 25hp Mariner. Not knowing the motor's history I went and bought 2 new ones that were the same as what I pulled out. They were Champion L77JC4. I got my Clymer Manual the other day and it says I am supposed to be using L76V which is a surface gap plug. Is the...
I have to purchase a new starting battery tonight. This battery starts the motor and also supplies power to Fishfinder, livewell, bilge pump, nav lights and downriggers (not all at once) through a switch panel. THe motor has a rectifier to charge the battery while it's running (I think it's 5...
Gang I'm a little confused here.
My starting/accessory battery is not charging while the engine is running. It is a 1993 25hp Mariner Electric start. I want to do the rectifier test in the FAQ sticky's. I'm assuming the battery has to be connected to the motor to do the test?????? Should...
I have a 1993 25 hp Mariner long shaft. Currently there is a 10in., 3 blade, 13 pitch prop on the boat. It is on a 16ft Sylvan side console. It it a small motor for that boat but the reservoir I fish has a hp restriction. The motor needs a new prop and I want to buy one that will give me the...
I purchased a 1993 25 hp Mariner EL remote and have a few questions...any answers to any questions are helpful.
1) the motor does not have power tilt and tgrim. There are 5 holes and a pin to trim the motor...but it seems that even on the highest one it will be iffy while trailering. Is this...
