Search results

  1. saabsaviorlee

    bow mount trolling motor on 12.5' SIB

    It can be done!!! After struggling to operate a transom troller and getting it to fit next to my outboard and launching wheels and dealing with a heavy rear end I came across a smokin deal on Craigslist and picked up a 55lb Minn Kota power drive V2. I wanted the electronic steering which would...
  2. saabsaviorlee

    mercury 1973 20 hp and 1982 9.8 max speed 6.2 mph!

    mercury 1973 20 hp and 1982 9.8 max speed 6.2 mph!een serviced with plugs and fluids within the last month. Both motors when paired with my 12.5' inflatable push me along at 6.2 mph! The common denominator is using the same tank and line. Both start fine, idle smooth when throttle up they max...
  3. saabsaviorlee

    My 12.5 Newport Vessels with 1982 Mercury 9.8 fishing boat!!!

    I figured with all of your sage wisdom helping me out I would let ya see what you were helping me with. this here's my SIB fishing boat. photos taken from Apache Lake in Arizona last weekend. have some Scotty glue on pads with rod holders and anchor locks. Wise folding boat seats attached to a...
  4. saabsaviorlee

    12.5' with 9.8 running slow!

    Hey guys I graduated from my sevylor fish hunter 280 into a 12.5' wood floored dinghy from newport vessels. Took her on the maiden voyage to lake pleasant in az with an 82 mercury 9.8 it was myself, a buddy, cooler, 6 gallons of gas, 1 marine deep cycle battery, 30#minn kota, and assorted...
Top