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    Need different prop for pulling

    Interesting reading here, brings back memories if my youth from the late 50's thru mid 60's. I learned to ski on a 14' tinnie with an 18 up outboard and got up with no problem as did my 150# brother. Dad could pull two of us behind his 16' Lyman and 35 hp outboard. I read about today's V-8...
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    kicker location

    On my setup, I tilt the main motor up to create less drag with the prop out and just the skag in the water, you won't turn on a dime but plenty of steering for trolling. If tighter steering is needed just lower the main motor.
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    boat foam?

    Power trim and tilt is great when trying to get max performance from your boat and motor, but the after market stuff ain't cheap ! So...how bad do you want to get the absolute most out of your outfit ? How much HP are you dealing with? For the cost, you might consider trading motors for one...
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    boat foam?

    And....if it ever needs replaced....so much easier to pull it out than having to dig and scrape !!
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    Mercruiser 165 6cyl inline dies when boat is in the water

    According to the mfgr, all adjustments from fuel mixture , idle speed etc should be made while in water, in gear and underway at idle. Recommended idle speed is 600-650 rpm. You need good spark to reach these rpms. With a weak spark, it will stall out.
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    boat foam?

    If your gonna redo the foam, replace the whole floor. Piecing rarely works.
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    looking at a 1990 thompson 260 fisherman

    Smart move, hate to bring bad news, but just trying to save you some serious headaches down the road. Older glass boats are sun catchers for first time boat owners, can be pretty but often a pile of junk someone is trying to unload. Someone that has really maintained their boat and motor will...
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    1975 Johnson 70hp

    I would use Sea Foam instead of carb cleaner, SF has oil in it along with crud cutters and won't strip oil off critical parts.
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    looking at a 1990 thompson 260 fisherman

    Owner should be willing to show and prove the hull is dry, if not walk away and find one that will prove his hull is good.
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    1992 Mercury 100 HP 2 Stroke Starving?

    Fuel stabilizer should be added with each filling when only being used ocassionally. Gonna bet you have some poor fuel issues. I would start with a tank of fresh treated fuel !
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    1992 Mercury 100 HP 2 Stroke Starving?

    Poster mentioned he had not added any fuel in some time, so...is the tank contaminated with water ? Does the owner add any fuel stabilizer to his fuel ? No matter how the boat is stored, the rubber hoses have a limited life expectancy and need replaced at least every 10 years or sooner. Boat...
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    boat foam?

    Test some on the trash bag first to be sure the foam doesn't dissolve the trash bag.
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    55hp johnson idle issue ?

    Could be any of what you mentioned, portable tank or built in ? When you replaced the tank, did you replace the vent ?
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    aluminum prop comparison

    Then that would indicate you are under propped ( less pitch than needed) but....until we have exact numbers any recommendation would be just a guess. Serious boaters realize guesses cost us money in the long run..
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    Let's talk skill...

    I used that as a magic trick whenever we had kids on board. Find that sweet spot and the boat would go left then right all while I had my hands in my pockets !! Kids and adults always got a kick out of my magic steering..
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    Draining gas tank questions -- Is this thing a vent? How does my tank look in general?

    I bought a small 12v electric fuel pump off Amazon for 20 bucks shipped. Mounted it on a board to pump out various fuel tanks on my toys. I added a four foot long suction hose and slide it down the fill neck to get the fuel out . Works like a charm, I have 5' long leads with clips to keep any...
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    aluminum prop comparison

    If your engine is not capable of reaching its max wot rpm, then it is lugging down, using more fuel than necessary and putting excess load on the motor. Whether you run wot or not, having the proper pitch means your good thru all the rpm range, not just wot.
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    Let's talk skill...

    Also make sure the trailer is,setup to self center the boat. I have an all roller trailer with side guides, boat can't go on crooked !
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    How do you trim?

    Most boat owners are not using their boats every day, so it becomes a new experience every time they use it.
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    Let's talk skill...

    I always try comming in at an angle rather than straight in. Much easier to plan for wind and current ! Doesn't t take much wind or current to make our light weight tinnes move alot....
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