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  1. J

    new to pontoons

    lol.. genius....like this guy.
  2. J

    new to pontoons

    9 is a max comfortable # for my boat....there isn't too much performance even then though I could pull five teens on two tubes with 4 in the boat and had just enough torque in the 115 hp to make em laugh.
  3. J

    new to pontoons

    not debating the realistic value of a capacity plate. Just suggested using it as a comparison between a twin tube vs a tri-toon . My capacity plate says 12 people OR 1700 lbs....do the math.
  4. J

    new to pontoons

    Probably....I've got a twin, 25" diameters pontoons, 24'. Capacity is 12 people. Maybe google a similar tri toon for comparison.
  5. J

    Cannot get outdrive installed to the last 1/2 inch - need your advice!

    eh.. On the Mu-2 I flew, if there was an issue with the fuel control unit on initial start up, the manual said to "malletize" it.🤔
  6. J

    Type of boat

    if you meant outboard "vin #", here's where chrysler put theirs.
  7. J

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I broke in my new 2021 Merc 115 hp. Recently did a check comparing current with break-in mpg/gph.....after 250+ hours......same.
  8. J

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    "and we shall see how it all works out in terms of the boat performance " that's the million dollar question.
  9. J

    Prop questions

    I'd prop it for hitting the higher rpm range, if not the max. Then when I add weight, the motor rpm won't drop below the min.
  10. J

    What are these on + terminal?

    a couple of those terminal ends need a redo.
  11. J

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    ...+ your 400-500 hrs...
  12. J

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    yeah...but that extension looks like it came with the boat.
  13. J

    Lower unit repair

    and would absolutely NEVER happen in a government controlled corporate nation.... And would lead to an arrest and/or persecution of said individual if too many "requests" were made. I've never had any medical claim denied (soon to be 73), and my auto insurance treated me unbelievably well and...
  14. J

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    "so just a swim deck and maintain the sterndrives?" no...was curious what it would run if a non DIY'r said he wants to convert from an IO to outboards and needed to construct that extension motor platform.
  15. J

    Mercury 850 85hp. Good engine or stay away?

    it is..
  16. J

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I've followed your entire thread, fascinated by it. Curious...What's an estimate of constructing something like that for an every day guy. Just the addition, no motor removal or re-power. Must include the experts' labor for checking your numbers that you consulted, your time and labor, and your...
  17. J

    Loses power at 5000 rpms

    lol...neither do I. "hope for the best, expect the worse"
  18. J

    Loses power at 5000 rpms

    that loose ground wire just might solve other issues....if your lucky.
  19. J

    1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke

    I can see the movement at the top of the swivel bracket (the "round" tube) Looks like a big deal to get to that bearing. Up selection initially the motor sounds normal, a few seconds later it sounds like it is bogging down. I will check for a drop. Down selection sounds normal for as long as the...
  20. J

    1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke

    the battery is good. I did the fluid check, air lock procedure. I had to use the manual release to lift the motor up. Some fluid came out when I did that....fluid was added. No amount of lifting, adding fluid, bleeding, etc. fixed it. No sign of any assist in lifting from the system. First time...
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