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  1. Jim Hawkins

    Electric Boats

    Lectro88, KD4UPL thanks for the input. Since we are talking about 4 basic parts, I'll break it down this way, Solar - dependable, I have a whole house worth of panels I got free off Craigslist and at over 10 years old still put out over 90% of their rated power. I opt to wire each panel...
  2. Jim Hawkins

    Electric Boats

    I'm going to need a friend to machine a coupling. The driveshaft is 1/2" but the motor shaft is a hair bigger. .
  3. Jim Hawkins

    Electric Boats

    I used solar on my houseboat, it was easy. Not like trying to meet code and demand for a house. Also, unlike an outboard, parts are far more interchangeable.
  4. Jim Hawkins

    Electric Boats

    I hear you GA_Boater, there are some fast electric boats out there but you better be rich if you want one
  5. Jim Hawkins

    Electric Boats

    Due to the overwhelming response (Tongue in Cheek) to my post suggesting a category for Electic Boats I'll keep rambling. So, while I know an electric boat will not fit the needs of the average boater, it definitely has advantages for me. 1. I love my Yamaha 70HP 4 stroke and although it is like...
  6. Jim Hawkins

    Electric Boats

    Now that electric boats are becoming feasible, I'd like to see a category added to the forum. I'm building my own electric boat and would like to go all electric in the near future. Check out these boats. https://www.purewatercraft.com/product/tracker-pro-team-175-txw-bass-boat/...
  7. Jim Hawkins

    Help with a funny engine noise.

    THANK YOU! I took what you said, did a search and found a YouTube video that takes me through the whole process. I hope it's OK to post the link on here but anyway, here it is.
  8. Jim Hawkins

    Help with a funny engine noise.

    This just in... So, I questioned the control linkage because when I re-attached the linkage to all 3 carbs after snapping on to the bottom carb, the top two needed the butterfly opened slightly for the linkage to line up. So, after trying different adjustments I pried the roller off the arm...
  9. Jim Hawkins

    Help with a funny engine noise.

    OK so no luck here and I'm back to pick brains, Rebuilt all 3 carbs and adjusted them all from 2 and 1/4 turns out to 3 turns as recommended by many with the same motor. Didn't help. Runs just like before. In trying to readjust all the screws I found that the bottom carb is the only one that...
  10. Jim Hawkins

    Help with a funny engine noise.

    No but I found a video on youtube with the exact problem and they said it was lean carbs. Adjusting the screw doesn't help so looks like a carb cleaning is needed
  11. Jim Hawkins

    Help with a funny engine noise.

    Working on a friends motor, Yamaha 1999 50HP. Starting the motor without any throttle the motor runs at higher than normal RPMs for a few seconds, then calms down to a regular idle after which it sputters, emits a Loud squeak sound like a sneaker on linoleum and stalls. It will do this for 3 or...
  12. Jim Hawkins

    Universal Tilt/Trim motor and pump

    What things would vary? If the pumps are all 12 volt I suppose that would only leave pressure? and the number and size of the hose fittings. Anything else?
  13. Jim Hawkins

    Universal Tilt/Trim motor and pump

    I don't know a lot about outboard tilt/trim setups and I did not find my answer in a search so I ask, As long as the hydraulic cylinders are OK, is it not possible to take almost any trim motor and pump and mount it inside the transom while running new lines from the new pump to the cylinders...
  14. Jim Hawkins

    Homemade C.D. unit to replace discontinued

    Thanks, but nevermind. I found the replacement unit online. I guess their not so discontinued as I thought CDI Electronics 119-2400 Nissan/Tohatsu Ignition Pack - 2 Cyl (1980-1997)
  15. Jim Hawkins

    Homemade C.D. unit to replace discontinued

    Has anyone out there any info on building a CD unit from Parts? After doing some research and with a little background in electronics I know that they are not exactly rocket science. A transistor, some diodes and resisters, a capacitor and a coil. I have an old 1986 Tohatsu 50 HP and need the...
  16. Jim Hawkins

    Houseboat Build - In Progress

    Thanks, I wanted them to look like the grating for a ships hatch.
  17. Jim Hawkins

    Houseboat Build - In Progress

    Haven't given updates in ever so long. Here is my newly completed helm using the same wood from my original mock-up.
  18. Jim Hawkins

    Help with Tohatsu 50HP wire colors

    Wooo, Hoooo,!! Pulled the CD unit, found lots of corrosion on the wires, cleaned up and reinstalled and you know the end of that story!
  19. Jim Hawkins

    Help with Tohatsu 50HP wire colors

    I have an old Tohatsu M50C that although this is an old motor and parts are discontinued I want to see if I can get it to run. Right now it has no spark, and from the condition of the boat and motor my guess is it is more likely corroded wires than the CD unit. So I want to test the output of...
  20. Jim Hawkins

    Help choosing a manual Jack Plate

    I want to get a Manual Jack Plate I do not want it for skinny water, I want it so I can adjust the motor on my pontoon houseboat to adjust for when the load is heavy and the motor is too deep. I need to keep it as close to the back of the motor pod as possible so I'm thinking 4" standoff. Any...
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