So I got this wonderful motor on my 14 foot Alumacraft. It came with a 2 blade, 8x7.25 prop. With me, deep cycle battery and trolling motor in the back it will not reach WOT in gear. In neutral it revs out just fine.I get about half throttle and thats about it. Not enough to get on plane. So, in...
I own a 1995 Cruisers Yachts 3175 Rogue powered by twin Merc carbed 5.7 engines mated to Alpha drives.
Here is the issue. At some point in the boats life the Throttle control box at the helm was replaced with a different Mercruiser brand box. What they didnt do was rig the controls right. When...
So, I have noticed this noise while i am turning, hard turns. Comin from the rear end. Does this sound like a winter project? I plan on removing the lower unit this winter and rebuilding the gimble bearing and put new u joints in it. Does this seem like i am on the right track here?
Side note-...
This is the last part of the boat I have to fix and it will be like new again. I have been reading and it seems impossible to find any info regarding the trim ram rebuild. Yes, I have one that is leaking, bad. I burn through an entire res. of fluid in a weekend. How hard is it to get this thing...
So, on my 4.3 circa 1993. It has a 2 bbl carb on it. It has only two idle screws on it. One screw adjust idle rpms while the other adjusts idle mixture, correct?
It seems like after a while on the water and the the boat is warm, it has a hard time starting. I checked the idle mixture screw and...
Heres the skinny.
93 Wellcraft Excel. 4.3 Volvo Outdrive.
It currently has a Solas 14.5x19p Aluminum prop on her. Got a good deal on a Solas 15x 21p New Saturn prop.
I am trying to bring my rpms down about 600-800 rpms. You guys think this should dial me in pretty good? Its wicked outta the...
Heres the deal. 20" Wellcraft Excel, she weighs a hefty 3300 lbs. Its mostly used for cruising. Specs:
Late model 4.3 with Vortec heads, 14.5 x 19 prop on it.
I have been doing some research and found out that the lower unit is a 1.61:1 ratio.....
Here is the question, why does it do 45 mph at...
First off, my name is James. New user here! Just picked up a "gently used" Wellcraft Excel this weekend. Its in the same shape that 92excel's boat WAS in. Took it to the lake yesterday and gave her a shake down ride. Every thing is kosher......except the wood. Its 75-80% gone at this point. We...
