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  1. roscoe

    Going electric vs marinas

    Certainly NOT a good edea. Any time, and EVERY time, that you convert energy from one for to another, you lose, through friction, heat, inefficient burn, etc. Internal combustion engines are terribly inefficient. But have one big advantage - fast refueling with an easily transported and stored...
  2. roscoe

    Need advice on Mercury outboard

    Have the carb cleaned. Remove, disassemble, clean passages, reassemble, install, adjust.
  3. roscoe

    Wet storage

    Another idea, contact VFW or other veterans groups, or vet fishing groups, and inquire what others are doing. You might even get super lucky and find someone that will let you keep it on their private dock in front of their home. You will probably have to exchange stories about basic training...
  4. roscoe

    Capacity sticker

    Yes, there is no magic directory or listing anywhere, internet or otherwise. You are lucky in that Wellcraft is still in business.
  5. roscoe

    12V Power on/off

    Oops, forgot a few things and couldn't edit post above. No need to tap into the 12v side of the inverter outlet, just plug a usb cube into the outlet. Or........On page 70 of your owners manual. "The 12 Volt power outlets and 5 Volt (2.5 Amp) USB port (Charge Only) have a cap attached to the...
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    How many boats is enough?

    MBS There is no cure.
  7. roscoe

    12V Power on/off

    On page 70 of your owners manual. "The 12 Volt power outlets and 5 Volt (2.5 Amp) USB port (Charge Only) have a cap attached to the outlet indicating “12 V DC”, together with either a key symbol, battery symbol, or USB symbol. A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the ON/RUN or ACC...
  8. roscoe

    Ignition key wiring help 1988 35hp Force

    Jerry hasn't been here in 6 years, and frank died several years ago. You need to start a new thread of your own, and be as detailed as possible as to what you are working on, and what the issues are.
  9. roscoe

    Mercury Outboard with water coming from shift shaft area

    Absolutely normal. All motors will do that, especially on muffs where you are using garden hose water pressure to pump an abnormal amount of water through the system. This IS NOT any indication of whether your water pump is actually working, as the water is being forced by the garden hose...
  10. roscoe

    Is there a better gear oil pump out there?

    https://www.amazon.com/Motive-Products-1735-Power-Transfer/dp/B0119DI58A
  11. roscoe

    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    Welcome. Very nice.
  12. roscoe

    Minty clean 1974 Mercury 9.8hp value?

    I guess I spend a week of vacation hauling 9 motors to NJ. As for the Merc, it may be a "maker" ignition, just the opposite of a breaker system. They only made them for a couple years. Makes me wonder why? No it doesn't, mine has't run right since about 1990 and no one will work on it. Most...
  13. roscoe

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    On a related note, I just saw a boat on Craigslist that I sold 7 years ago. Oh my, did they trash it. Ripped out the new seats, and bases. Tore the console to carp. Windshield - gone. Destroyed the new floor - somehow, looks like they hauled a car engine in it. Threw it onto a different...
  14. roscoe

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    1984 Starcraft Islander 191V - $1,800 https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/boa/d/lakeland-1984-starcraft-islander-191v/7319346241.html ___________________________________________________
  15. roscoe

    Can someone help identify the make/model of this vessel?

    scrap ?
  16. roscoe

    Why don't I see more jet motors?

    No motors because no parts, many of which come from china. China has no workers in factories because of covid, they have had many many more deaths than they have admitted to. Same goes for riding lawn mowers. You can buy a $3,000-$9,000 mower, but try buying a smaller one, say a cub cadet, troy...
  17. roscoe

    2001 Bayliner 175 bumper mounting location?

    Dockmate Low Profile Rafting Fender
  18. roscoe

    Why don't I see more jet motors?

    Oh good luck with that one kid. You really think its just that easy to get a deal on an outboard. Order it from singapore ?? And hope you get it? Jets loose 1/3 of their power, so it will be like a 15 hp motor. Plus, control and maneuverability are poor. You have to be powered up to steer...
  19. roscoe

    Spark plug wire resistance. 75hp

    Should be pure copper , non resistance plug wires. NOT high resistance auto wires. I sounds like you have the correct wires. If you use high resistance auto type wires, you will destroy your ignition components.
  20. roscoe

    1989force outboard not firing on all cylinders

    Welcome to iboats Poorman. ( aren't we all?) Gonna guess you have a bad cd module, with no output to the bottom cylinder. The good news, is that each of the 2 cd modules has 2 outputs, and you only need 3 of them for your 3 cylinder engine. You can try the unused output. Or you can swap the 2...
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