Search results

  1. jimmbo

    I have no prop

    A 5.7 is pretty much the Perfect size for that Boat. I suggest an Enertia for a Prop.
  2. jimmbo

    So I became a proud boat owner today.

    I guess that helps a wee bit...
  3. jimmbo

    Propeller Recommendation - 1998 Mercury Force 50 HP

    A 2000 Rpm Drop from a 3 inch increase in Pitch? Is the New Prop cupped? Combined, that would account for about 800 rpm
  4. jimmbo

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Made it up to 6 today, but by next week the Highs will be -13. Fortunately we had very little snow, but the Morons at City Hall decided to use Salt instead of Plowing the Streets.
  5. jimmbo

    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    GTO, must be an Acronym for Get Twin Outboards
  6. jimmbo

    Back up motor?

    Another Stuart Pid, Stu for short, on the water Not even enough functioning Brian Cells to wear proper Life/Body Preserver, or even have a Man Overboard Lanyard
  7. jimmbo

    Propeller Recommendation - 1998 Mercury Force 50 HP

    This pic shows you engine mounted pretty much even with the Hull Bottom which is normally the correct height, but yours as a lot of Aluminium Hulls do, has a protruding Keel directly in front of the Motor. Perhaps that is creating a less than solid supply of water to the Prop, causing...
  8. jimmbo

    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    So I am a Mean Hearted Soul because I posted a Pic in response to Airshot's Comment. As for Restrictions. Lakes are Regulated Federally, not Provincially or by Counties or Municipalities, which means only the Feds can ban Boats or impose a Speed or Horsepower Limit.(I had many a Discussion with...
  9. jimmbo

    Propeller Recommendation - 1998 Mercury Force 50 HP

    Well the Prop Hub looks like it is the correct Diameter for your motor. Sorry to sound like a Broken Record, but the Tach is still suspect. What Setting on the Tach did you select?
  10. jimmbo

    So I became a proud boat owner today.

    Keep in mind, that a Boat, is a Hole in the Water that you will be continuously pouring Money into. BOAT, is also Acronym for 'Break Out Another Thousand'
  11. jimmbo

    So I became a proud boat owner today.

    Interesting Angle that the Fuel Tanks sits at. The Supply fitting is on the High side, and since the Pickup Tube, is likely straight, a fair bit of Liquid, be it gasoline any likely water, are never removed from the Tank I imagine the Wood inside the Tubing that the Engine mounts to is rotted...
  12. jimmbo

    Propeller Recommendation - 1998 Mercury Force 50 HP

    That looks like a Rubber Hub Prop, and the Face of the Prop where the Thrust Washer goes isn't worn away from a Slipping Hub\ Can you provide a couple Pics of the Prop on the Engine, One from the Side, and the other also at that height, but at a 45 Degree Angle looking toward the rear of the...
  13. jimmbo

    Mount Swap

    Welcome to iboats What years are the Engines? For Years the Power Trim System was an Accessory that could be easily removed and installed I have to ask this: Are the Engines actual Mercury Engines, or one of those 'Force by Mercury' engines?
  14. jimmbo

    Transom repair on Lakeland fiberglass.

    In the Mid 2000s, Larson, Glastron, and other Genmar Boats, were using Foam in their Transoms, no Wood. It was very dense, like Structural Foam.
  15. jimmbo

    I just got this rope and it has some frays.. Think it's OK to use??

    Never use Nylon for a Ski Rope, far too stretchy.
  16. jimmbo

    something new coming in electric OB

    It would appear that the last 8 yrs have proven otherwise
  17. jimmbo

    Propeller Recommendation - 1998 Mercury Force 50 HP

    So now you are saying your research is pointing to a 12" X 15"? Shooting for a specific Rpm, like 5300, might not be achievable. What is the WOT Range for your engine? Does the current Prop have a Rubber Cushioned Hub, or does it have one of those Sacrificial Hubs? Post a Pic of the end of the...
  18. jimmbo

    Propeller Recommendation - 1998 Mercury Force 50 HP

    The info is on the Prop somewhere. Remove it and look it over. That will also enable you to see of the Propshaft Seal has Fishing line against it
  19. jimmbo

    Propeller Recommendation - 1998 Mercury Force 50 HP

    What Prop is currently on it? If the Pitch greater than 9 in, then you would be going the Wrong Direction. Also, you are 100% certain that the Tach is set correctly?
  20. jimmbo

    I just got this rope and it has some frays.. Think it's OK to use??

    Nylon? Looks like Polyethylene, or Polypropylene to me
Top