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  1. K

    Never take Moses fishing with you!

    This is just not fair :D <br /><br />
  2. K

    Be Careful While Fueling

    Just a reminder of something that can turn a good day into a bad day in a hurry. <br /><br />This happened about 10 miles from my house (KKC and I just went by there when he was down here)<br /><br /> http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/news/091804_local_boatax.html
  3. K

    My 6year old Daughter is smarter than I

    Well, since Dave Abrahamson pressured me into it, here it is:<br /><br />While restoring my 1964 whaler, I was having a heck of a time putting the rubrail insert into the channel.....I was trying to slide it in...Would go about 4 feet and then I just couldn't push anymore...like trying to push a...
  4. K

    Finally FINISHED my Project Whaler

    For those that have been following my project on this thread http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=26;t=001207 <br /><br />I'm starting a new thread because the other was was really long. I've had it out on it sea trial. Did my sea trial last Monday, pretty much...
  5. K

    help with wiring

    ok...I've finished my project (well almost). I have 2 electrical items to hook up and cant figure them out.<br /><br />I have a 1986 Merc 35. Off the ignition switch are 6 wires. Red, Purple, yellow/black, blac, etc. <br /><br />I've hooked my tach up to the gray one and it works (goes to the...
  6. K

    Help with Some Mercury Parts

    I need 2 parts for my 1986 Merc 35.<br /><br />I'm converting from power tilt/trim to non power tilt/trim. I need the 2 shock absorbers to replace the hydraulic lift assemblies.<br /><br />I'm adding the PT-35 (bought here on iBoats) so I don't need the big reservoir, hoses, etc of my current...
  7. K

    Finally Started my Project Whaler

    After getting 2 good seasons out of my 1964 whaler, it's time to start the project. I started it several weeks ago. I'll link to some pictures below. I'm much further along than what the pics show as I need to take some more pics to use up the film. I've still not made it to the digital camera...
  8. K

    13' Boston Whaler with Merc 35

    I'm re-doing my 13'whaler (mid sixties, 15" transom). I've been using it for fishing and decided I'm tired of wearing camo so people won't recognize me....brought it home today and gutted it.<br />Here's my question.<br /><br />I know this is a 15" transom, but the previous owner mounted the...
  9. K

    Is there a way to increase HP

    I have a 1986 Merc 35. I've been told this is the same frame as the 45/50???<br /><br />I've been told that I could change the carb to increase from 35HP to 50HP.<br /><br />I don't know if I believe this or not so I wanted the advise from y'all here.<br /><br />thanks
  10. K

    Thinking of buying a new boat

    Just acquired some lakefront property on Lake Livingston (in TEXAS - where else). It might be time to move up now from my 13' whaler that has served me well.<br /><br />I've been looking at Sea Hunt Boats, mainly the escape 186 with the Yami 115 4-stroke.<br /><br />anyone have any information...
  11. K

    Is this brand prop any good

    Been looking to replace my prop and get a spare too. does anyone know if the Turning Point Hub and replacable Hustler prop housings are worth a darn.<br /><br />I have a 1986 Merc 35. Currently running a 10x15 and need a little more umph out of the hole. Not too much, but thought I would get...
  12. K

    Fuel Coming out of Carb

    Need a little help here after this weekend of fishing.<br /><br />I have a 1986 Merc 35 power tilt/trim<br /><br />Engine starts great, runs great, etc.<br /><br />When stopped this weekend, there was a visable oil/gas trail on the water. Not really there while moving, but once the engine died...
  13. K

    Have you had a launch like this?

    http://www.garrigans.com/topfuel/pwclaunchingl.jpg
  14. K

    Here's a pic of the last fish I caught

    Biggest fish I've ever caught. Caught it in Galveston Bay in my 13' Boston Whaler. Took quite a while to land him on 20lb test.<br /><br /> http://users3.ev1.net/~keltonkrew/mike-fish.jpg <br /><br />This is one ugly fish!~<br /><br />I'm 6'-1", 225lb, so that should give you an idea of the...
  15. K

    iBoats Magazine Subscription

    It's finally here. Received my first copy of the trailer boats magazine we were promised on this board. Had a nice letter stating the first year was free and sponsored by iBoats.<br /><br />Thanks iBoats.com<br /><br />gotta go read it now
  16. K

    What a slow day!

    Extremely slow day today in Galveson Bay. Wind was terrible. Caught 5-6 Sheepshead but through them back. Bunch of sand trout (not enough meat and too hard to clean for me).<br /><br />Only good thing of the day was the 40.5" Black Drum that I caught. Took forever to wear that fish out, and...
  17. K

    Compression on Merc 35

    Just got my 1986 Merc out of the shop. Broken shift shaft and new motor mounts. The boat shop I take my boat to always does a compression check on every visit. <br /><br />Here are my results:<br /><br />Cylinder 1 = 150<br />Cylinder 2 = 160<br /><br />Are these acceptable numbers? I don't...
  18. K

    My Wife is Hooked!

    Took my wife fishing for the first time on Saturday (she didn't want me to get the boat to start with!).<br /><br />Went out in Galveston Bay. Didn't catch much, but she landed a stingray and a nice black drum. Had a good size flounder but lost it. These were the biggest fish she's ever...
  19. K

    Broken Shift Rod on 1986 Merc 35

    Help deperately needed. Took my boat out today (13' Boston Whaler with a 35hp Mercury (1986).<br /><br />While cruising I heard a loud pop so I shut it down. Thought maybe I hit something underwater. Looked at prop, no damage so we head back to boat ramp (just in case).<br /><br />Got to the...
  20. K

    Broken Shift Rod on 1986 Merc 35

    Help deperately needed. Took my boat out today (13' Boston Whaler with a 35hp Mercury (1986).<br /><br />While cruising I heard a loud pop so I shut it down. Thought maybe I hit something underwater. Looked at prop, no damage so we head back to boat ramp (just in case).<br /><br />Got to the...
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