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    Tilt and trim or jack plate ?

    Ok guys let me explain my motor. I have an 2012 40hp evinrude ETEC on a 16ft alumacraft. While I got An insane deal on the motor it does not have tilt and trim. Nore does it have multiple pins to set tilt have to be honest didn't realize that until she was mounted. When on the water it's either...
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    Etec tiller - shallow water setting ?

    What's going on all?! So i recently upgraded my motor to a new 40hp etec tiller. It's a Manual tilt and trim for now. My question is, the first time I lifted it I expected it to have multiple "shallow water" settings, but it doesn't it's either all the way up or down. Kind of horrible design...
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    Aluminum Boat Owners

    Afternoon All, My buddy and i started a group called Tinny Boat Fishing to start gathering photos of aluminum boats, and people fishing and or just having fun. If you have a new or restored one check out tinnyboatfishing on instagram and follow. You will find an email if you would like and...
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    Solitciting To Purchase

    Rule 8. You may not solicit any personal transaction (buy, sell, rent, trade free, donate, etc.) in the forum. This includes solicitations for charitable and non-profit causes. Personal transactions arranged completely by Private Message are not affected by this rule. Solicitation by PM must be...
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    Tilt and Trim 1 piston up 1 down ?

    Hello all...I have a 1979 evinrude 100hp with tilt and trim. 1 of the pistons was leaking so i replaced the seals put back in, and re filled with tilt and trim fluid. After about 3 weeks this am there was a good amount of oil on the ground. I think majority was from the screw area but when i put...
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    waterpump question on 79 100hp

    Hello all...So i recently replaced my water pump and impeller. I fired it up for the first time today only in the driveway with the muffs. Water as coming out of the normal outlet, but water was also coming out of the exhaust baffle area and the small what i call relief holes on the lower unit...
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    VHF radio reccomendations

    quick question for those using VHF radios. I have in the past always used a permanent mounted vhf on my boats. I recently bought a boston whaler and was thinking of going with a handheld portable vhf. I like the idea to be able to use it on the boat and also take it off onto a smaller vessel or...
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    Any Ideas?

    I have a 2001 60hp Merc 4 stroke. i recently bought the boat and am now working out the kinks. on its first voyage it wouldn't go faster then 5 mph. I put 4 new carb kits in, new fuel with additive, checked plugs while boat was running and have all four cylinders. Motor was check and also has...
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    60 hp 2001 merc repair manual

    Hey guys looking for a reputable link for a 60 HP 2001 merc repair manual. Serial number is OT229669...model is 2001 60ELPT4S.
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    07 steering cable removal question

    Quick simple question hopefully not to stupid....I have a 13ft whaler...The prior owner ran the steering cable through a piece of wood. Now im trying to remove it. I know i have two nuts on each side of the rod on the motor end.Do i need to simply start removing them. I did already remove the...
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    Mercruise Bravo 1 outdrive help

    If you have helped me with my posts this season i really appreciate your help, i have not had the best season. and to my new problem. I have a bravo 1 outdrive, initially i thought i spun my prop - the engine would rev up and the boat wouldn't go anywhere. I changed the prop and it was still...
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    Oil Resevoir Empty - Troubleshooting ideas?

    Hello guys and gals quick question. I have a 7.4 Mercruiser W/bravo outdrive...During my recent trip to block island from mystic ct my Alarm started sounding, after going through a checklist i noticed that the Outdrive oil reservoir bottle I believe in the back was completely empty. The entire...
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    7.4 Mercruiser assistance please

    Posting for my father n law - he has a 97 28ft Bayliner Cierra - 7.4 Mercruiser. We went out last weekend ran great. Today we pulled out of the dock, filled with gas and started idling down river. Once given throttle is seemed to want to choke out unless you gave it some gas. Finally it would...
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    7.4 Mercruiser Issues

    Posting for my father n law - he has a 97 28ft Bayliner Cierra - 7.4 Mercruiser. We went out last weekend ran great. Today we pulled out of the dock, filled with gas and started idling down river. Once given throttle is seemed to want to choke out unless you gave it some gas. Finally it would...
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    93" 6hp Evinrude problem

    update from last post and still need help. Ok so originally the motor would bog down and cut out at full throttle - i did full carb rebuild and new plugs - ran great in barrel at home at idle and full throttle. Brought it down to the boat. Won't stay running. I have to keep pulling the choke in...
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    93' 6hp assistance please

    Re: 93' 6hp assistance please Ok so im figuring it out...The carb lever on the right will not go up far enough. when the choke is all the way in...I push the lever up a little more and the rpm's go up to where they sould be. Is there an adjustment for that? sorry if its an easy fix first time...
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    93' 6hp assistance please

    Fellow boaters, i have a 6hp 1993 outboard. Originally the issue was i had gas dripping from the carb and the motor was bogging down when you gave it gas. i did a complete carb rebuild and fresh gas. The motor is still bogging down when i give it gas. Is this an adjustment somewhere? thanks for...
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    90's 6hp short shaft help

    I have a mid 90,s 2 stroke short shaft 6hp on my dingy. It hasn't been running well. Usually have to keep pulling choke out to keep it running. Also noticed a gas slick when parked. I took cowl off and at least when I pump the gas ot just turn off there is a solid drip from the carburetor. Any...
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    Marine Head Question

    I own a 25ft bayliner with a full head....On the toilet when i pump for water - the washer which holds the "white cylinder" in place to cause suction keeps breaking. so I?ll replace it, pump a few times and it breaks. Unsure how to fix this issue. Hopefully this makes sense to someone in the...
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    Look for Weaver Davits

    Anyone out there looking to sell a pair of Weaver Dingy Davit's I already have the attachment on the dingy, just need everything else...Thanks for looking.
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