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  1. roscoe

    Outboard motor upgrade?

    No one here ever suggested he over power, certainly not me. But the fact remains, there has never been a separate hp rating for 2 strokes and 4 strokes.
  2. roscoe

    Outboard motor upgrade?

    Why would you say that? 4 stroke outboards have been around for over 50 years. HP is HP. The boat should have a hp rating. And a total weight rating; or a person rating and a gear rating.
  3. roscoe

    Electronics question

    Question remains, why is the Helix blowing fuses? Helix 7 requires a 3 amp fuse.
  4. roscoe

    WARNING !! WARNING !! About brand new sparkplugs I bought.

    Sparkplugs are replaceable ?
  5. roscoe

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    I recently converted to side console for more open space. So console went forward and starboard. Bought a new fuel tank, 10" x 10" x 47" long. Put it along the port side, in a box 16.5" high. Makes for a nice place to lay gear, and measure fish without getting down on the floor. Batteries...
  6. roscoe

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    I have the same boat, but had no trailer. I bought a new one, a welded galvanized. I wanted to add a walking out plank, and needed more room to open the lift gate on the Trailblazer. Since the tongue was welded in place, I bought a FULTON folding hitch package that added two feet and a...
  7. roscoe

    Which transducer to use?

    The technology used by the gen 3 Helix wasn't invented when the trolling motor was made. You need to use the Helix transducer that came with the unit if you want it to work. Use transducer number XTN 9HW MSI 150 T or transducer number XTM 9 HW MSI 150 T
  8. roscoe

    Downsize Fuel Tank

    A PORTABLE TANK MUST BE TOPSIDE, IN THE OPEN, EXPOSED. I WENT FROM 2 STEEL 18 GALLON TANKS, TO ONE 12 GALLON TANK, SAVED A LOT OF SPACE.
  9. roscoe

    Boat taking on water !!!

    Plug the livewell intake and drain holes. Very likely that the cheap plastic tubing used has either broken or become disconnected after 20 years. Possible you can access it from the bilge area, but likely you would need to remove the floor to repair it properly. Plug/seal those holes, and go...
  10. roscoe

    Building a tackle drawer unit

    You are looking at some serious money to buy components that will last. And starboard may be easy to work with, but it isn't so easy to work with and keep it looking good. Might as well bite the bullet and spend the $775.49 they are asking for the one in the picture. Gulp.
  11. roscoe

    Oil injected Mercury

    This is nothing to play with. If you fail, the motor will be junk. Accept that your father knew what he was doing. Sell it as is. Inform the buyer that the oil needs to be added to the gas. Actually, it would be a good idea to put it in writing, on the Bill of Sale. Ratio is 50 to 1
  12. roscoe

    Remove throttle and shift cable from Force 85 hp outboard

    Offset screwdriver ? Or, drill a hole in the cowl. ?
  13. roscoe

    Adding A Sail

    a very popular and well built. cruised along nicely with a 40 hp outboard. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGregor_26 MacGregor 26 X Development Boat Hull Hull appendages Rig Sails MacGregor 26X Designer Roger MacGregor Location United States Year 1986–2013 (all...
  14. roscoe

    What size trailer?

    I know it has been discussed several times here on iBoats. Can only find one thread on it now. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/maximum-trailer-tongue-length.570965/ I also searched for it on the web in general, some years ago, and found it on a trailer manufacturing site. 4', or perhaps it...
  15. roscoe

    What size trailer?

    DOT regs state max distance from coupler to winch post (forward most cargo area ) is 4'. I've got a cargo trailer with a very long ( 8' )tongue. Never had a LEO question a longer tongue and I've been towing that trailer since 1986. There is a spare tire, and a small tool box bolted to the...
  16. roscoe

    What size trailer?

    I'd look for one at least 19' long, gives you a little space between winch post and tow vehicle. You can go with a narrow trailer, where the boat sits above the fenders. But I prefer a wider trailer, so the boat sits between the fenders. It makes loading the boat, and climbing in, easier. Also...
  17. roscoe

    Data on Vintage Boat

    Hin decoder says 1998, not '88. model FM166SC Lowe was part of OMC when they went bancrupt, and has changed ownership several times, and I believe there were actually 3 different "Lowe" companies over the years. Good luck finding any detailed specs on the boat. their model numbers are crazy, i...
  18. roscoe

    Small and light boat for 5+ people?

    Look for an aluminum 18' open bow, like a Starcraft 18SS. Will have seating for 6 or 7, and total weight capacity of 1600 to 1800 pounds. 2nd option is a deck boat. 3rd option is a pontoon.
  19. roscoe

    Small and light boat for 5+ people?

    Look for an aluminum 18' open bow, like a Starcraft 18SS. Will have seating for 6 or 7, and total weight capacity of 1200 to 1500 pounds. Or look for a deck boat. 3rd option is a pontoon.
  20. roscoe

    1978 StarCraft SS - Bow Rail

    YOU PRETTY MUCH HAVE TO MAKE YOUR OWN. oops. Tubing, fittings, and unions are available from several marine stores.
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