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    Switching Prop to Different Pitch

    I have a Merc 9.9 and the hub on the prop has spun. :( The number on my spun prop is 48-42522 9. I have access to a prop number 48-42522 11. :) Both props have 8 splines. What will the operating characteristics be with the pitch difference of 2 degrees. :confused: All help and...
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    Proper Yamaha Prop size

    I have an 86' PRO V 150 Yamaha that is propped with a Turbo m 14.25 x 26 prop. this prop was on the motor when I bought the boat. I have read so much about over propping that my curiosity is arroused. My motor is on a 18.5 ft fisher bass boat. I get 65+ at wot trimmed out. The speedo only...
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    Need Help Stiff Steering

    My steering is very stiff as I must actually muscle with the wheel to turn the boat and I must hold the wheel with force when just cruising. What is the cause and what can I do to ease this problem????? Thanx in advance!<br />Ghostrider
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    What Will Cause Speedometer to Not Register Properly

    What would and or will cause a speedometer to malfunction? I took my boat out for the first time this year and discovered that the Speedometer is not working properly. I was running 3/4 throttle and was only registering about 34 mph and another time was running wot and registering 32 mph. The...
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    What year began the Prop shaft hp rating?

    I am curious to know the year that outboard Horsepower ratings were no longer rated at the powerhead, and began being rated at the prop shaft? I thought it was 1987, but I'm not sure. Can someone clear the fog for me? Thanx! <br /><br /> :confused: Ghostrider
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    Yamaha Pro V 150, what is the Model Year????

    I bought a boat that has a Yamaha Pro v 150 outboard. The listing of the boat When I first looked, listed the motor as a 1988 with a new power head. The powerhead is new and the boat runs fine, however, I have checked the serial number through other web sites and question the accuracy of the...
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    Where is the best Crappie fishing???

    During the last ten years I have been crappie fishing at Weiss lake, alabama in the spring. Ten years prior to that I was spring crappie fishing at Kentucky lake. Does anyone recommend any other lakes where slab crappie can be caught. Weiss Lake in alabama has a 10 inch limit, so there are...
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    What do you think about the product SEA FOAM??

    I posted an answer to an earlier thread about a cold start problem. i suggested to him that he try the product listed in my subject. I use this product in all I own and recomend it to all I meet. What is your experience with the product? If you are not familiar with Sea Foam. Here is the...
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    FISHER Boats?

    are FISHER boats durable and reliable. I have a previous post (Fisher SV 19 GT). i had hoped for more response to the post. those who did respond were very helpful and encouraging, however i would like to have more input if there is any to be had. i really appreciate this forum! :cool...
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    Fisher SV 19 GT boat

    i'm looking to buy the a a 1995 fisher SV 19 GT boat. i have not found any of these boats for sale anywhere on the internet. anyone out there familiar with the reliability, dependability, stability or any other ity of this model boat? I have looked the boat over very thoroughly and have found...
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    yamaha outboards

    i'm buying a boat with a 1988 yamaha pro-v 150hp. the motor has a rebuilt power head and rebuilt carbs. is this a reliable motor? anyone have horror stories or glory stories out there about this year motor? :rolleyes: :confused:
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    yamaha outboards

    i'm buying a boat with a 1988 yamaha pro-v 150hp. the motor has a rebuilt power head and rebuilt carbs. is this a reliable motor? anyone have horror stories or glory stories out there about this year motor? :rolleyes: :confused:
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