I have a 2005 Honda 8 horsepower w/ electric start. Less than 30 hours approx. run time. Has a knocking noise at any speed other than idle, any clues? Since this engine has fuel injection does it have a knock sensor? Motor has performed great in the past but also shakes at idle. I removed...
I recently purchased a 7000lb. float-air boat lift I primarily use it to lift a small runabout 3500 to 4000lb Regal 1800. But bought oversize to be able to lift a 28' Marinette for service and during the winter. Is there a way to modify the valves to make the lift go down quicker with the small...
My boat a 1968 Marinette came with two gear options 1:1 velvet drive and a 1.52:1. I am looking for a calculator or personal opinions on changing from the 1:1 with a 14x10 3 bladed prop to a 1.52:1 with a 16x15 three bladed propeller. What kind of performance speed and gph will there be...
I recently purchased another boat. It was bought on a different lake and driven by water to the lake where I dock. My question is the boat is supposed to have a 14 x 9 three blade prop on it, but it has a 13 x 12 prop instead. There is no working tachometer on board I noticed no ill affects...
Does anyone know the proper name for the clear spinning discs that large yachts and ocean going boats use? It should be about a 12" clear acrylic disc that has a small electric motor. I am thinking of making some for my boat after burning up the wiper motors for the second time. I think that...
I need to know what connection to use on my anchor rode to make it properly roll up in the windlass. I have 10' of 1/4" chain and 150' of 1/2" nylon. What is the connection between the two supposed to be? The rope will roll up until it hits the joint w/ a shackle.<br />Thanks :confused:
I have an older Chrysler lm318 1968 model. Recently the alternator is melting the main wire going to the back of it. This wire goes from the main pole of the alt. to the back of the amp guage. It is probably 10 guage wire, and has previously been fine, I have checked all connections, and...
I have an older Chrysler lm318 1968 model. Recently the alternator is melting the main wire going to the back of it. This wire goes from the main pole of the alt. to the back of the amp guage. It is probably 10 guage wire, and has previously been fine, I have checked all connections, and...
I recently purchased a Carry-on air conditioner off of E-bay.<br /><br />Does anyone have any experience with these? <br />Pros and cons?<br /><br />Thanks
I recently purchased two antique Johnson's the <br /><br />big one is a TN-28 5 h.p. 1952-53<br /><br />small one is a JW-10 3 h.p. 1952-54<br /><br />What fuel mixture should I use?<br /><br />What is the lever to the right of the pull start on the TN-28?<br /><br />Thanks in advance!<br /><br...
I was thinking of running a small generator on my swim platform.<br /> <br />I know all about carbon monoxide, I am going to use it to run a small on-board air conditioning unit, tv and a microwave, not all at the same time.<br /><br />I have seen it done before, but what are the negatives?<br...
Any comments on the pro's and con's of CQR anchors? <br /><br />I have currently have a Danforth (won't roll up on the windlass correctly) I lost a Delta Fastset (from fouling it in the bottom.<br /><br />I anchor in 30' to 50' of water w/ muddy bottom and use 25' of chain and have 150' of...
I am preparing to re-varnish all of my interior mahogany trim on a 1968 Marinette Cabin cruiser. Seems like if I could spray the coats rather than brush I would cut down on some time. Any tips on doing this?<br /><br />Thanks. :confused:
