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  1. madman2021

    Dual helms yamaha outboards

    I'm about to purchase a bayliner 2858 flybridge cruiser. My plan is to remove the the I/O system and put twin 250 yamaha ox66's. I need controls to put at both helms upper and lower. I'm unable to find any controls setup this way. Does yamaha make them?
  2. madman2021

    Has anyone used the pyle plbass8 or 10 powered subwoofer?

    Has anyone used pyles slim sub amp combo? I had 2 12's in my old boat with boxs and they hit really good. Don't have a lot of space in my south fork flat boat. But could mount 2 pyle plbass10's. here's the link. Pyle - PLBASS10 - 10-Inch Low-Profile Super Slim Active Amplified Subwoofer System...
  3. madman2021

    Flat boat prop questions

    I have a 18x60 center console aluminum flat boat. It has a 115 yamaha 2 stroke on a 6 inch jack plate. Turning a 13x19p prop I think, have to check on that. I'm turning 4900 rpms at 56 mph. Wot range is 4500-5500. Would like to get 60 out of her.
  4. madman2021

    Swap out mercruiser 140 to omc sea drive

    I have dumped hundreds of dollars every few months into my mercruiser 140 and I'm fed up with mercruiser products. Had $800 worth of work done to motor and outdrive last week and the last time I took it out the motor started devolping a rod knock and the main boot and outdrive seal busted...
  5. madman2021

    BW 1987 20 outrage max hp questions

    Happened to glance at the motor capacity plate on the 20 outrage while fishing today. It says Max hp 240 hp but my BW brochure says max 200 hp. I have a 225 hp Johnson ocean runner on it now, does 61 with just me and no gear. Loaded down with 4 people and gear maxed out at 47 mph. I'm wondering...
  6. madman2021

    Help finding dc electric motor for project

    I'm trying to create a electric long tail mud motor and I'm having trouble finding a suitable motor for it. Need a dc motor under 48 volts and to turn at least 2500 rpms. Something eqivilant to 5-15 hp gas motor.
  7. madman2021

    How much tongue weight for my boat

    I have a 1987 Boston whaler 20 outrage on a dual axle aluminum trailer. How much tongue weight am I sopposed to have? My dad is telling me 50-80 lbs but I think he's wrong. Ive had boats this size before And they had a few hundred lbs of tongue weight.
  8. madman2021

    Prop for 1987 Boston whaler 20 outrage

    I have a 1997 Johnson ocean runner 225 hp with a 21p 3 blade prop on my outrage 20 and My wot rpms are a little high. 6400 rpms at wot 51 mph. Range is 5000-6000 rpm wot. Motor is also to far down on the transom. Moving it up a few holes this weekend. Should I step up to a 23 pitch prop? Stick...
  9. madman2021

    Prop for flat boat Yamaha 115

    Just took out my 18x60 flat boat with the new motor. Has a 17 pitch SS prop on it. Top speed is 51 with the motor over reving. I need to go with a higher pitch prop but how big. Will have a tach soon
  10. madman2021

    What gauges for my Yamaha 115 2 stroke?

    I was told by a boat mechanic that only certain gauges fit my 2001 yamaha 115 2 stroke. Problem is I have no idea which ones do? Mostly looking for the cheapest set. Only want water psi, volt, mph, tach, and trim. Don't need any others.
  11. madman2021

    Keep my 115 yamaha 2 S or swap for 115 Suzuki 4S?

    Well after finally finding a suitable outboard for my boat a 2001 yamaha 115 2 stroke with 500 hours and really clean paid $2500 for it, my uncle is giving me his 2005 Suzuki 115 4 stroke with 300 hours. Wish I would have known this before I spent $2500. He's upgrading to a 150 Suzuki. Should I...
  12. madman2021

    Prop for 115 yamaha 2 stroke

    Which prop should I get for my 18x60 flat boat center console. Have a 115 Yamaha 2 stroke on a 6 inch jack plate. Boat is very light. Looking for a good all around prop. What pitch and how many blades.
  13. madman2021

    2003 yamaha 115 vs 2004 Johnson 90

    I'm looking to get a bigger motor for my 18x60 center console flat boat. I'm torn between the Johnson 2 stroke and the yamaha 2 stroke I'm looking at. I'm looking for the best reliability and fuel economy. I'm a die hard Johnson/evinrude guy but my dad has had a 225 yamaha ox66 for 12 years and...
  14. madman2021

    Mercury 25 hp efi no spark

    This 25 hp has less than 2 hours on it and already broken. Well anyway. I put the boat in storage for one month and go to fire it up today and no start. Fuel pump works, good fuel(non ethonal), I'm getting fuel. Spark plugs good, but I'm not getting spark off of any of the 3 spark plug wires...
  15. madman2021

    Which motor? Yamaha 90 or evinrude 90

    I have a 2008 south fork 18x60 center console flat boat. I'm looking at 2 motors for it. Looking for which one is more powerful. One is a 2009 brand new in crate Yamaha 90 3 cylinder 2 stroke with 5 year warranty. Or a 2000 Johnson 90 2 stroke 4 cylinder.
  16. madman2021

    Inline 3 or v4 for my boat

    I have a 18 foot 60 inch wide south fork flat boat center console with a 4 foot fantail. Capacity plate says max hp is 70. But that's for a heavy 4-stroke. I've added a little weight to the boat and wondering if I should go with a 2-stroke 3 cylinder or v4? I'm looking to do over 40 mph. I've...
  17. madman2021

    Charging trolling motor battery with main engine electrical help needed

    I've been working on this for a while now and need to get some help. I am trying to charge my trolling motor battery with my mercruiser 140 engine alternator. I have a solenoid rigged up to connect both the main battery and the trolling motor battery only when the key is on and engine is...
  18. madman2021

    big boat trolling motor options?

    we have a custom built 26 foot(30 foot with fan tail) flat boat with a cabin on it. we use it for both fishing and hunting. for the last 30 years it has been an issue with fishing off it due to not having a trolling motor. what options do we have for trolling motors to power this beast? who...
  19. madman2021

    Mercury warranty questions

    I'm getting an amazing deal on a lot of mercury and Briggs and Stratton outboards from a local store that were customer returns. I'm getting 2 25hp mercury efi motors, 1 9.9 mercury, and 4 Briggs and Stratton outboards. My question is can I get the mercurys fixed or replaced under warranty. They...
  20. madman2021

    Prop for 35 evinrude?

    My buddies boat is a 1979 16 foot monark aluminum bass boat. Identical to the bass trackers. It has a mid 80's evinrude 35hp on it with a 11 pitch prop. He doesn't care about low end torque. He fishes with about 1-4 people. With the current prop it tops out at 27mph. He's wanting more top speed...
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