After reading about the great batteries from TimeUSB , I ordered one to replace my 6 plus year old LA batteries. Getting nervous as no response after placing my order. My CC was charged and getting off the wall emails that mean nothing. Was supposed to receive tracking info within 24 hrs of...
In the great lakes area, there are a number of boat salvage yards. Better off getting a nice used lower unit, even if the engine is trashed, a good housing is easier to rebuild.
On my boat, it is the house battery where you get voltage between the battery and hull, nothing from the start battery nor the trolling motor batteries.
Finding that sweet spot takes small adjustments and no moving around, but when you find it.....the boat will wag from one side to the other all by itself, look me a ghost is doing the steering !
Years back when I had my Islander, we had a long canal ride out to the big lake. The canal was very protected, idle speed only and no wind or waves. When taking folks for their first ride on my boat, I would find that sweet spot and allow the boat to wander from side to side without touching...
What about Mercs? I have been thru all the wiring, nothing is grounded to the hull ! Has to be the motor. Not sure anything can be done about it and no issues, appears to have been that way since 1992....
Have the same issue, been thru everything, only ground is thru the outboard motor. I added a cutoff switch for piece of mind on both battery terminals. It has not caused an issue for me, no sign of any corrosion at all. My boat is a 1992, all aluminum transom, no wood, not sure if that has...
Cutting out a step thru would be ok, but removing the seat would for sure weaken the strength of the sides. Many folks create a step thru to make it easier to get thru that area, but leave material to support bottom and sides.
Have saw folks add a removable piece of plywood to cover the span...
Like any motor, if it is taken care of and maintained it will be fine. If you need a major repair/ overhaul, the labor won't be worthwhile. Many home mechanics can do two stroke motors but can't handle the more complex four stroke engines. The additional parts and labor in a major repair will...
