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  1. Ernest T

    Caught in Sudden Storm Advice?

    This past weekend the admiral and I had taken the boat (21 ft. deckboat) about 2 hours southeast of our marina exploring the south end of our lake. Forecast was 30% chance of scattered storms, the sky was partly cloudy and the "Futurecast" showed no activity in our area for the next 6 hours...
  2. Ernest T

    Towing another boat?

    I ran across a disabled boater on my way home yesterday and offered the guy a tow. The other boat was about the same size as mine (21 ft.), but was fully loaded with 9 people on board. I had 3 on mine. The poor guy was sitting in a fairly remote area and said he had been sitting there for...
  3. Ernest T

    Trolling Motor Battery Charging and Setup???

    I'm looking at adding a Minn Kota Terrova to my boat and a 2nd battery to help power it. I'd be running the trolling motor 24V off the starting and 2nd battery. Trolling motor use would be limited and not for extended periods of time, but I also carry a jump box for emergencies. Problem is...
  4. Ernest T

    Adding Water Pressure Gauge....Where to tap electrical?

    I'm adding a water pressure gauge to my boat. Its a pretty simple gauge and electrically only needs a ground connection and a connection from the lighting system. I haven't looked behind the helm yet, so I'm wondering will there be spare wires on the wiring harness to connect to, or do you...
  5. Ernest T

    How to Keep the @%$*# Birds Off the Boat???

    Boat is stored in dry storage at a marina. The boat racks are covered by the roof, but the center section of the roof is open. This year the birds have been terrible. I've had 2 nests built on my boat and it will get totally covered in bird crap in just a week. The marina has tried...
  6. Ernest T

    Seastar Maintanance?

    Got a Seastar single tilt system with my Yamaha F150. Wondering what should be done for routine maintanence? Thanks
  7. Ernest T

    100 Hour Service Yamaha F150

    According to the service manual it looks pretty simple, and I've already done the oil, gear case oil, etc. before. I got a quote from a local dealership and they want over $500, but that includes rebuilding the water pump, which the guy I talked to says they recommend every 100 hours. Service...
  8. Ernest T

    How to Put Small Gauge in Large Hole?

    I want to add a water pressure gauge to my boat. The gauge is a Faria and requires a 2 1/16" hole. In my boat's console, there is already an existing unused 2 3/8" hole that has a plastic plug in it that I would like to use. Is there a bushing type thing for this situation? Or another way to...
  9. Ernest T

    Keelguard - Keelsheild for Hurricane?

    Has anyone applied a Keelguard or Keelsheild to their Hurricane? I tend to beach my boat a fair amount, and I'm seeing some scuffing and scratching of the keel. There are a couple of strakes that the guard would need to go over. Just wondering if anyone else had applied one, and if there were...
  10. Ernest T

    Seadek vs. Hydro-turf or Other?

    I need to cover a few small slippery areas on my boat with something with more traction. Total I'm looking at only about 6 sq. feet in 3 different places, and I'll have to make my own templates. I'm looking at Seadek or Hydro-turf. Price looks to be about the same for the small area I'm...
  11. Ernest T

    Shoot Through Hull Fish Finder/GPS Recommendation

    Looking for a fish finder/GPS unit that will work with a shoot through the hull transducer to mount on my waverunner. I'm looking for something simple and relatively cheap. Any recommendations? Thanks!
  12. Ernest T

    Cover Recommendations?

    I'm looking for a winter cover for my boat. The 2 piece cover that came with the boat works well, but doesn't completely cover the boat. I'm looking for something semi-fitted to go over the whole thing, since my boat is stored in an open roofed building (wind, snow, bird crap, etc.). I tried...
  13. Ernest T

    Remove Black Stains from Deck and Hull?

    I've got a white non-skid deck with a pebbled surface. It has picked up black stains that cannot be removed with boat wash and scrubbing. Some of the stains were from shoe soles until my wife outlawed shoes with black soles on the boat, but I'm not sure what the rest of the stains are. I also...
  14. Ernest T

    To Fog or Not to Fog F150?

    I can't find any info in either the owner's or service manual about fogging my 2008 F150. Is fogging recommended for winter storage on this motor? If so, how do you do it? Thanks!
  15. Ernest T

    Yamaha F150 Pisser Blockage

    I've had the pisser on my F150 (2008 with only 50 hours) become blocked twice in the past couple of months. I'm lucky that I caught it the first time, and now it is something I check every time I start the engine. Both times it has been just some brown crap right inside the exit hole. I...
  16. Ernest T

    Hydraulic Steering Questions

    Hi, I bought my first boat, a Hurricane Sundeck 2100 (21 ft.), with a Yamaha F150 OB in April. Boat has been great, and we have had a blast with it, but I have a couple of questions about the hydraulic steering system. From the very first day the steering seemed a little stiff, especially...
  17. Ernest T

    Prop/Trim Tab Report on SD 2100 (217) With Yamaha F150

    Since the hull designs on these boats are so familiar, I thought I'd share some results that I got changing props and adding trim tabs to my boat (SD 2100 which is identical to the older 217 model) with the Yamaha F150 OB. First off, I'd say that Hurricane and Yamaha have done a great job...
  18. Ernest T

    3 to 4 Blade RPM Change Expected

    If I go from a 3 blade to 4 blade prop with no change in pitch, how would this change the RPM. What if I drop 1 in pitch going from the 3 blade to the 4 (17p 3 blade to 16p 4 blade). Presently running 5800 max RPM with 3 blade 17p ss prop on Yamaha F150. Thanks
  19. Ernest T

    How to Install Analog Oil Pressure Gauge for Yamaha F150

    Hi, I eventually want to upgrade to the Command Link gauges, but they are too expensive for now. My boat has Faria analog gauges, but did not come with an oil pressure gauge. How hard would it be to add a Faria analog oil pressure gauge to work with my Yamaha F150? Here is the gauge that...
  20. Ernest T

    Another Prop Question

    Hi Hurricane Guys, I've already posted this question in the "Props" section, but thought I'd ask here also, since I'm looking for a prop for a Hurricane. Here is my current setup: Boat: Hurricane Sundeck 2100 (21 foot fiberglass deck boat) Engine: Yamaha F150 TXR (2008) Prop: Yamaha Reliance...
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