I have a 1977 Johnson 35 HP outboard with Electric start that runs great. Pushes my boat really well and has been a joy to use. I have restored my boat this fall, and its time to get a new cranking battery. I am considering 3 battery types. I'm having trouble deciding on best option.
1. Lithium...
Tongue weight is good no matter where I move boat within a few inches. I will move it back up on trailer.
Is the ideal location between the top picture and bottom picture? Thanks yall
Rob
u-1 battery will turn thing over plenty easy. I’d use the one from my mower or car to do compression test before spending cash on a battery for a motor I can’t use. My lawn mower is 26 hp. Fires right up easy with u-1. My outboards are 15/25/35 hp all will start with a u-1 battery.
I’m going to cut bunks down. I was able to assess to tongue weight and I’m already well within that 10%-15% range. Plan to cut bunks down in next few days. I made them longer as a temporary repair until I got the 2’ tongue extension welded on.
I’m restoring my boat. It’s time to get rid of the wood and install aluminum floors. I’m trying to decide on how thick of flooring I should go with 1/16th, 1/8th or something else? I will be putting foam under the aluminum.
I’ve got winch stand as far forward as it will go. Tongue weight is ok but I’ll have to reweigh it after I complete restore. Eliminated a bunch of unnecessary weight
I just wondered if my trailer is too short? I just redid my bunks (left them long but might cut down a little shorter) and I was looking at the fact my trailer sticks off the back support of the metal about 12 inches.. not sure if this is an issue or not?
Thanks in advance
Rob
Spark jumped a 5/16 gap just fine. Strong blue spark in both cylinders. Coils were installed new earlier this year OMC black ones. Points had a little bit of pitting on them. I cleaned them and reset them. I'll try this and report back!
Thanks!
Up until yesterday when I had the boat out the answer would’ve been yes. I’ve fished it all season. I’ll look at magneto and report back there. Glad my instincts were right to check it first.
I had a puff of white smoke come out of exhaust like motor was over heating for like 3 seconds. I killed it and gave it a few minutes. Head never felt overly hot. No signs of over heating. Fired back up to limp back to the dock. She ran good so I have it more throttle. No more smoke. I’m sure...
