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  1. roscoe

    Fuel pickup problem...

    They sell several different sizes/types right here in the iboats store. https://www.iboats.com/shop//moeller-fuel-pick-up-aluminum-pl3-elbow-24.html
  2. roscoe

    Spark plug issue on 90 HP Mercury 2004 O\B 2 strike

    NGK BUZHW-2 Convert Spark Plug Cross Reference: AC-DELCO – VR40FFK CHAMPION – QL78V Mercury 14103Q Your motor calls for a surface gap sparkplug. The ones you are using have a conventional protruding electrode.
  3. roscoe

    Fuel pickup problem...

    Remove the fuel line. Unscrew and remove the pick up tube. Here is a photo of a flexible tube, some are rigid. Rigid one has to be the correct length. Flexible ones will lay flat across the bottom of the tank.
  4. roscoe

    Kicker setup on MR 180

    Just a couple photos showing how I handled my kicker, and the swing down telescoping boarding ladder on my Mariner. And yes, a 15 hp kicker is a bit much, but its the only small motor I had with electric start.
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    Kicker setup on MR 180

  6. roscoe

    75HP Force/Mercury 2-Stroke Stalls at Odd Times

    Just a rebuild kit from Mercury. OOPs, price is now $31. A couple of gaskets, diaphragms, check valve. Remove fuel line, remove screws, replace internals, put it back together. Mercury-Mercruiser 21-857005A1 DIAPHRAGM KIT Mercury used to send an instruction sheet with the parts, with any...
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    Electric Cars or Trucks

    Leinenkugels.
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    75HP Force/Mercury 2-Stroke Stalls at Odd Times

    If you haven't replaced the fuel pump diaphram in the last 5 years, start there. $25 for the kit. They don't last forever. So the motor acts like it is flooded, then clears out and runs good ? That will happen if the diaphram is worn or torn. It will leak fuel into the crankcase. Not...
  9. roscoe

    Bowriders that handle waves well?

    Questions like this really should give us a little info on your budget, and age of the boat you are looking to buy. Got a friend that loves his $7000 20' 20 years old Bayliner. And a co-worker that just spent $135g on a boat to pick up chicks.
  10. roscoe

    Electric Cars or Trucks

    weld rivet side note, literally. I miss that cartoon video. synth crude wet agm 2 stroke 4 stroke boatlife flexseal sillycone 3m5200 hammer striker side scan down scan wide beam chirp fake chirp no chirp movie theater veggie oil or real butter which begs the...
  11. roscoe

    Neighbor that hasn't returned tools

    Don't go to his house. Go to his CHURCH. Be waiting inside the front door. Ask for your tools back in front of his fellow congregation members. " Hey ,bud, its been 217 days since you borrowed my tools. Can I have them back today, after the service?"
  12. roscoe

    Electric Cars or Trucks

    Atlis truck may be making some big news this year. Focussed on work/industrial trucks. Revolves around new battery design, cube cell. Supposed to fully charge in 15 minutes...
  13. roscoe

    Smoker Craft IGTS, where to get rail mounts???

    Smoker craft site says to use Berts custom tackle items. Read this and watch video. https://www.smokercraft.com/integrated-track-system The home page of their site is a little screwed up, so start here: https://berts-tackle.shptron.com/c/berts-custom-tackle?pp=8 Or if all else fails, contact...
  14. roscoe

    Keeping boat interior (carpeting / fabric) "nice"

    Sorry, No offense intended. Sarcasm and humor just don't translate well in a forum. I just figure snap in carpet is the easiest and least expensive part of the boat to replace or worry about. Much bigger things to worry about.
  15. roscoe

    1982 Starcraft Center Console 18' Rebuild

    Something to think about. I added a second bow eye to my 1981 MR180. It makes for an easier way to connect the safety chain on the trailer. It also works well for the bow line when launching and loading, since there are no cleats available. I just drilled, inserted, sealed, added backing...
  16. roscoe

    Is 17ft long enough for a tournament bass boat?

    Commercial bass tournaments are meant to advertise products and make money for the sponsors. That includes the guys selling those big go fast boats. It would be counterproductive for them to have some guy in a $4000 rig winning the tournament.
  17. roscoe

    Keeping boat interior (carpeting / fabric) "nice"

    I thought the idea of snap in carpet was so you could easily replace it when needed. Or to remove it when it could get real dirty, like when fishing. Remove it before taking it in for service, or the tech will probably get it greasy from his hands. Yeah, remove it before going boating, cover...
  18. roscoe

    Help with my electrical system!!

    Way too many wires connected to the batteries. 1 cable from battery pos to the battery switch. 1 wire from battery pos to the bilge pump if set up with an automatic float switch. Everything else should be powered by a pos wire from the battery switch to the fuse panel, then to individual...
  19. roscoe

    Glastron GT 185 —replacing a radio unit and depth finder advice.

    A good bluetooth equipped stereo will sync with your phone, play your music library, internet streaming sporting events, podcasts, audio books, etc., and answer your phone calls. I do the same thing only without a stereo, I just use a bluetooth speaker. If the installation, or the price is...
  20. roscoe

    What tools needed to check over an old project bass boat before buying?

    Battery, jumper cables, compression tester, wrenches. That boat has not been stored inside or under cover. The finish is gone. It is currently sitting bow down and catching/holding all the rain water. The trailer MAY be worth $500, can't tell. The motor May be worth $300, can't tell. But the...
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