Remember that many if not most states consider pulling a tube the same as a skier and require an observer when pulling one. I have a similar set up with 30hp on a 14' er and am sure I could pull a youngster at speeds close enough to keep then entertained by putting my lower pitch spare prop on...
I not sure how many different keys Johnson used but I know Mercury only had about 20 or so. They fit on one small key ring. Case used to have one key that fit all their equipment years ago.
Not knowing the year or model I can only guess what yours is for sure. Mercury color code was Brown/White Stripe=Trim Sender to Trim Gauge at one time.
What are you relying on for the 16V reading? Hook up a known accurate voltmeter. Do you have any electronics hooked up such as a fish finder that is turning off and displaying high voltage on the screen when this happens. Last time I had a similar problem the dash voltmeter wasn't accurate...
Where did you cut the kill switch wire? Did you have the control box apart when working on the motor to check wiring at ignition switch? If so I would suspect the problem is in the control box.
This is the first thing I thought of as I have a couple if these I got used many years ago. Then I saw what they cost today!!! May be cheaper to pour concrete. I have seen people pave with concrete blocks on edge, fill with dirt and plant grass. Labor intensive to excavate and lay a good...
I have never timed any of my motors but none ever had a tell tail stream the moment they start. To fill a drained block and start spitting will take some time. Don't know if 20 seconds for your motor is normal or not.
Like the others said go with a bridle and float. A pylon mounted over the turning center of the boat is good for competition slalom skiers cutting hard and otherwise pulling the stern to one side or the other. Helps the driver keep in a straight line on a marked course but not necessary for...
Glad to hear you got it out. Now you have two things to worry about. #1 As I said in an early post it is a good idea to keep a spare in the boat. #2 This is the big one. Remember to put it back in before launching the boat. It is preordained that every boater will some day launch without...
Need a little more information. Measure the overall length of the boat and let us know what it is. That appears to be some thing in the CV series. Depending on the length that hull may of been originally been I/O powered and the transom converted at sometime for an outboard. The metal on the...
Not to rain on you friend's parade but unless he has all the paperwork in order he may never be able to get that boat registered for use. #2; Just to make it seaworthy will cost more than the boat will ever be worth. #3; That trailer is way to small for that boat and will have get another...
