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  1. Sea Rider

    Opinions on Saturn 11' X-Wide (Triton) + 15 hp for small family

    OK if in a hurry go for the Stryker 360, which motor will be powering it a 4 stroke Tohatsu 20 HP or the Suzuki, both are EFI motors. It's of extreme importance to have the Admiral on your side. Out of curiosity is the fabric PVC 0.9 or 1.2 mm gauge ? What's the cost of the air deck 360 ? Get...
  2. Sea Rider

    M40C Timing

    Set gear lever to forward, full throttle to max, stand at middle of both cranckcase's halves line formed between both and take a picture that shows at which timing advance deg the timing plate marks stops at when at full throttle grip. Happy Boating
  3. Sea Rider

    Spun hub?

    At which wot rpm numbers was the motor revving at, if replacing the prop must dial one for the motor to rev at least middle of its wot rpm range factory stated although max is preferred as usually loaded. Happy Boating
  4. Sea Rider

    Opinions on Saturn 11' X-Wide (Triton) + 15 hp for small family

    If you sit as suggested on tubes or on the provided 2 transversal benches not an issue. The Merc 20 HP it's the same motor as the Tohatsu 20 HP one. Merc's are rebadged ones. Was checking the Stryler 360, not worth paying 2 grand more for a 360 size not even for the 1.2 mm fabric. What...
  5. Sea Rider

    Opinions on Saturn 11' X-Wide (Triton) + 15 hp for small family

    What's the issue about the Saturn 13 footer in black color readily available, deslike the color ? You can buy the same Tohatsu 20 HP at defender just bit higher in price by about $150, right now in stock. Is the 360 Striker model an air deck or an alum panel floor Sib ? If the latter will be...
  6. Sea Rider

    Slow 9.9 Mercury

    A Tohatsu 9.9 HP motor well transom height matched, with deck load well distributed, trim set to 90 deg powering a flat bottom 14 footer should achieve max 400 wot revs per one pitch decrease while running on flat calm water cond. How can you check that, wih an induction tach install. The OP's...
  7. Sea Rider

    Slow 9.9 Mercury

    Answering several posts in a row : -One thing is what the Prop Selector tells, a different scenario once combo runs on water. As an example, my 18 HP motor max propped runs 42 KMH solo boating, max combo weight around 450 kilos (990 Lbs) -An good induction tach brand as suggested only costs...
  8. Sea Rider

    Is this a good engine?

    At such bargain price go for it ASAP. Same 2021 model costs near double. Does 4 hours stands for the clocked run hours from out of the box ? Happy Boating
  9. Sea Rider

    Merc's External 2 Stroke Oil Tank.-

    Being individual modules can't be tested individually with a spark tester, say the one with a special light bulb in middle of both cables ? If so, which kind of tester will need to count with for such task ? Happy Boating
  10. Sea Rider

    Opinions on Saturn 11' X-Wide (Triton) + 15 hp for small family

    Outboards factory prices are not that high as one will assume, the issue is that anything that floats powered by a motor that provides hours of extreme fun goes to the next price level. Better buy at onlineoutboards specially for local warranty, have not seen any other better price for the 4...
  11. Sea Rider

    Merc's External 2 Stroke Oil Tank.-

    Thanks, will take advantage to test each individual ignition coil with a spark tester to check if all 6 are doing their homework right independently of the cylinders compression test. Will post whatever is found in a few days... Happy Boating
  12. Sea Rider

    Opinions on Saturn 11' X-Wide (Triton) + 15 hp for small family

    Answering your inquiries : -If will inflating/deflating constantly definitely need an air deck Sib, check with Saturn for a 12 V battery operated air pump so can inflate the Sib next to the Suv. -The transport wheels are handy to transport the whole assembled boat/motor combo from the...
  13. Sea Rider

    Slow 9.9 Mercury

    You're welcome, Issues : Is it possible to move some weight up bow, how about whatever is boxed ? What described is for solo boating right ? what about sitting a boating mate up front for better load distirbution. Motors factory delivered with an installed props are usually medium pitched...
  14. Sea Rider

    Slow 9.9 Mercury

    Welcome to Iboats, Some issues: Is this motor a 2 or 4 stroke one ? Is it a first or second hand motor powering any other application before ? How loaded was the boat when achieved just 5-6 MPH ? Was the motor running at a much higher speed before ? Why was taken to the shop, the shop did...
  15. Sea Rider

    Merc's External 2 Stroke Oil Tank.-

    The Merc techie has got C19 so out of business for a long time, can take care of the compression tests myself, for the TPS will need a special tool, where is the TPS located, is it left or right of motor as seen from behind ? If the TPS setting is correct and the motor is bit low on...
  16. Sea Rider

    2 cycle stored for 20 years

    Nope,I'm the only one that thinks so from plain field experience, guess what can be flipped when out of stock, so will never have a Tohatsu motor stranded at terra firme due to an impeller issue. Have owned modern Evinrude, Yamaha motors and know how much their brand impellers lasts which isn't...
  17. Sea Rider

    2 cycle stored for 20 years

    I'n not going to argue about where the Tohatsu OEM impellers are finally made, strange that in Japan can't fabricate their own impellers which are made by hundreds by a simple injection process, the post was all about clarifying that not all impellers brands are made with same material compound...
  18. Sea Rider

    To big of an engine?!

    22 MPH is very poor for a 40 HP motor, need to prop it right with less pitch prop to run towards its max wot rpm range factory stated as loaded. Have bit more fun and avoid spending extra cash on a different motor. Will need to install a tach for that purpose as can't be done blindly without...
  19. Sea Rider

    Merc's External 2 Stroke Oil Tank.-

    Thanks QBhoy for your concern, to start with it's not my watercraft, helping my club's boating mate to have a better water experience as he's not been having one since he bough the combo. Before the low oil alarm of the external tank chimed in the motor was revving 4 K and achieving barely 50...
  20. Sea Rider

    Opinions on Saturn 11' X-Wide (Triton) + 15 hp for small family

    Welcome to Iboats, Those Intex type inflatables are pool toys, don't know why people loves them so much when can go to the next pro level at affordable prices. To know : -Will the boat be kept inflated say at a garage, patio or plan inflating/deflating each time will be use ? -If kept inflated...
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