I am confused about what a "common negative" is in a boat. I am installing a Yandina Combiner 100 12 volt Model C100 in my bass boat. The boat has two batteries. They say to connect the black wire (negative) to a "common negative." I do not see a common negative for a connection. Is a common...
I tried out my new(used) 1998 Lowe Bass Boat w a 1998 60 hp Evinrude. The gauges were working when I started out. The speedometer and volt gauge were not working a little later. I did get too close to shallow water and stirred up some mud to the extent that the two depth meters showed zero. I...
I recently purchased a 1998 bass boat with a 1998 60 hp Evinrude. I have searched over Google and cannot find a 1998 Owners Manual for 60 hp. I have no problem paying for the manual. I do have a very clear OMC 50 - 70 hp Service Manual for 1998. I have only used tillers of 25 hp or less. I need...
Has anyone of this forum owned or new someone who owned a Sunbird Prowler Bass Boat? If so, what has been the experience? There is little information on this boat and the company went out of business. If a fiberglass boat from the 90's looks good --solid transom, solid floor, no cracks-- does...
As a general rule do dealers of new boat bargain on the price, as car dealers, or do they stay with the listed price? I may be interested in a new bass boat.
Thanks
Terry
I need help on the choke linkage of a Johnson 1983 25 hp J25TECTE. I just can't figure out how the springs go to the linkage to hold the choke open. My Factory OEM manual does not show how to reassemble the linkage on the choke. I should have taken pictures before rebuilding the carburetor. If...
I need advice from Evinrude owners on whether I am being too restrictive in my bias toward Evinrude/Johnson engines. I am looking for a used bass boat and have been prioritizing Johnyrude engines. I am most interested in a typically (no guarantees) reliable freshwater outboard in the 40/50 hp to...
I have a 1983 25 HP JTECTE motor concerns about the float valve and slow speed needle. After cleaning and rebuilding I noticed that the new float valve and new valve seat made a slight clicking noise when lifting the float up. Upon observation, float valve looked like it was sticking and popping...
I will be using self etching primer on the bare spots of my previously painted aluminum boat. Can I use regular RustOleum primer over the self etching primer after it dries? Is RustOleum Aluminum primer the same as self etching primer?
Thanks for all your help!
Terry
I am painting over previous paint on my aluminum boat. Is it necessary to add hardner to the paint (Rust Oleum Paint or Majic Paint from Tractor Supply)? I will be painting over a paint that feels like a 800 grit or finer sandpaper. I am not interested in restoring the boat to its original...
I need help on a z washer part # 0311598 on a Johnson 1983 25 hp JTECTE gearcase drain plug. I assume the upper plug is the same. It looks like the previous owners never replaced the washers. Is there a size I can get locally at an Ace Hardware or NAPA. It appears to be available online. The...
Is there a shear (drive) pin for a Johnson 1983 25 hp? I don't see one shown or listed in the parts diagram for a JTECTE. In fact I don't see a shear pin in the parts diagrams of any Johnson 25 hp after 1977. I am wondering if they quit using shear pins after 1977.
Thanks for your help and all...
How much of an angle can a seam be when using Gluvit in an aluminum boat? After rebucking some rivets, I will be applying Gluvit to the seams of my Lonestar 14 ft 4 in Commadore. The transom looks OK. I do have some leaks around the transom, so I will go ahead and hit the other seams. This is my...
On Johnson 25 hp 1983 JTECTE I am missing a screw on the choke support bracket. The picture shows the location. Three of the screws holding the plate are 10-24 machine screws. The hole without the screw is larger than the other three 10-24 screws. I am assuming that a previous owner drilled it...
Marine Tex offers a higher density epoxy called Flex Set. They say it is non-sagging. Is this an appropriate product for vertical seams and rivets on an aluminum boat? I will be re-bucking the rivets and following up with Gluvit on the bottom areas of my boat. I am wondering about the...
