Just saw this thread, seems I had a very similiar issue a few years back. Mine was with a Chevy Blazer but my car guy told me it is not uncommon to have older vehicles shake and sway due to wornout suspension systems. My blazer towed without issues until one summer I could not stop the sway...
When ever I buy a new battery I check it with a digital meter, must be at least 12.6 volts, anything less and I will pass on it. I have saw multiple new batteries that go bad, not common but not unusual either. With that said, I would have your boat and charging system tested, a possible short...
First off, all that crud needs cleaned out to allow a seal. I would try tightening the rivets, easy to do know that the hull is open. The inside also needs a thorough cleaning to make any sealer stick. Most folks use gluvit on the inside and it is great stuff. I have come across a sealing...
Are you painting over bare alluminum or previously painted alum. ?? Reson being ifvthe previous paint is sticking well you might be alright. My jon boat has been painted a number of times, but over the years some faded, some just wore thru, but none has actually peeled off. I paint it about...
Fiberglass itself is not water proof, it will absorb water over time, so a gelcoat is added on top to seal and make the glass mat waterproof. Paint of good quality will probably seal for a short oeriod of time but us not a permanent solution !!! Others may chime in here with more experience in...
While your plan is to always have two persons, ...plans often change thru no fault of ours...so..I would also try paddling alone and see where you get, better to be safe than sorry.
I try to stay away during busy times as well, I am lucky to gave a ramp that not a lot of folks use due to a long canal ride to reach the lake. I get my stuff/ gear ready on the long canal ride so it doesnt bother me. As long as I have been doing the solo launch and retrieve I have it down...
All depends on boat size and ramp....I am 73 yrs old and have a 16' aluminum side console with a 40 hp motor. I launch and retrive by myself all the time. Trailer is a roller type, has side guides to center and I am able to power load at our local ramps. Launching is easy, I attach a rope to...
Companies in the US ship to Canada all the time, unless your 6 hp is a rare bird, there should be a number of props laying around most prop shops, Ebay, or other marine shops. Small engine props are not normally in much demand.
Chances are you will be fine due to the fact you have stabilizer in the fuel already. Hope your surgery goes well, get yourself recovered and dont worry, sounds like you have been doing the right things with your fuel anyway. Nothing wrong with E10 no matter what the fear mongers want you to think.
All my fishing interference from the bimini was trying to put it up or down after the fishing lines were set out !!!If it started out being up, it stayed that way until fishing rods were put away. Over time, I found that I used the bimini less and less, so the brand new top for my curent boat...
Yessir, I must have about 4 or 5 trickle / maintainer chargers for various batteries from all my toys. My life span on those batteries has improved greatly with chargers, just keep them hooked up until they are needed !!
All my service manuals for my jonnyrude engines, my mercruiser engine and drive and my mercury outboard all refer to 50 hours as an annual time frame on average !! I know there have been many seasons where I put far more than that, but going by all I have read, and service manual references...
I necer buy cheap lighter type plugs, go the more expensive route and get good quality lighter plugs. I have paid over 20-25 bucks for good quality lighter plugs and dont have issues with them. Some are over 20 years old and still work like new. Go to an electrical supply store, not ebay or...
When I buy a vehicle, even used ones, my first need is the vehicle to have a trailer towing package !!! Been a must for my last 5 vehicles...never had a wiring issue since...
On a boat, a year is considered 50 hours, in your area you may put more than 50 hours in a year/ season. So be sure your seasonal maintence is done every 50 hours regardless what time of year it is...
No need to change those little gaskets/ seals unless they are leaking or damaged. If I use my motor a lot thru the season, I check the lower unit a few times during the season to be sure no water has leaked in. Small motors mabey half quart, larger motors mabey a quart, my I/O took a quart plus...
