Gee, most prop OEMs have prop calculators. Simply punch boat type, engine and outdrive type and they will suggest one of their props and hubs.
So Michigan Wheel, Solas, Turning Point are good starters. V-P might be one to check out as well.
Usually those compartments drain to the bilge, as it is very hard to get a watertight seal with silicone. The fuel tank itself is vented. that compartment doesn't need to be.
A lot of captain's chairs have built-in bolsters. You can flip them up and sit on it. Your helm seat is likely available on the web, so you could look it up and see it's features.
If you do not have that, department stores such as Wallyworld have universal cushions, which may be close in size...
The proper term for that cover is "Navy Top". My '88 SeaRay 18 footer had one. To stow it, one would unsnap it from the windshield, and flip it back. The top cushion along the transom would flip up and the top would fit under it, concealing al but the pipe supports which ran along the gunwales.
it is likely the carbs are set too lean to allow acceleration. Open the top carb 1/8 turn and try to accelerate. Follow with mid carb and then bottom carb, testing acceleration after each adjustment. Repeat entire sequence as necessary.
Shows as an '86 135HPV6. Likely it does not have adjustable idle jets. You will need to make sure the idle passages are real clean. As a matter of fact, make sure the carbs are completely clean and the floats are set properly.
The wires on the trim/tilt push button in the throttle handle usually have a splice in them near the handle, but often behind the panel or in the control box (whichever you have). I would recommend you find this splice and clean it. You can also check the switch action with an ohmmeter...
See if she will shift by hand. Prop must be turned to allow this. If not suspect the shift rod is corroded to the cover it passes thru. Replacement is pretty simple. When you drop the gearcase to change the waterpump, you will see the cover and shift rod. Shift rod height must be set exactly...
8gauge wire is much heavier than you would need for a FF. You can use it however. it is more appropriate to use it to power all accessories, current and future.
However, I like to wire in a master accessory switch at the helm, so I can turn all accessories off with one flip. Saved me from a...
The brown wire is likely for an overheat alarm.
Make sure you have +12VD on the purple wire, ign on, and -12VDC on the black wire. A voltmeter or test light can confirm.
Check the grey wire at the motor. it should be connected to one of the yellow stator wires, that come from under the...
An 850 likely has a 2.3::1 gear ratio. Your IL6 gearcase is likely 2::1. So, you may need a new prop pitch to restore top speed.
Make sure to install the plastic piece in the midsection, so it will hold the upper shift shaft in a good place to line up with the lower shift shaft. use needle...
I have never looked for those. You could permanently connect the fuel line to the motor using a brass double hose barb in 5/16" ID from a hardware store, plus a couple of hose clamps or wire ties.
I also would expect the fittings to be available aftermarket, but not sure where..
Gee, what new stuff are you expecting an owners manual to have in it, that a service manual doesn't.
I had an owners manual for a '77 IL6. I cannot think of anytime I consulted it, after I got a service manual.
