Search results

  1. A

    Running: WOT, or 4/5ths throttle???

    Been a boat family since I was too little to...well,.I was little. Dad always taught me to run our 1960s era Merc 90 [straight 6] up to full throttle, then ease back to approximately 3/4 to 4/5ths throttle to 'cruise' down the lake. Loved living in Orlando in the early 1960s [I'm 61 now]. Ran a...
  2. A

    COVER for a 16'.....

    Time for a new boat cover. Triton 1653SS 2006 model. What brand did you buy and like? Cabela's has been suggested by one friend. Thanks....
  3. A

    2006 Mercury 40 EFI 4 stroke.....valve adjustment?

    I've got the manual.....anyone been thru the valve adjustment procedure? I used to adjust solid lifter valves in my motorcycles [air cooled and very important] and an old Ford Y block V8, so I understand the basics.....just have not touched a bolt on the powerhead of my Mercury. I hear what...
  4. A

    next spring when ALL the boaters come out.....

    My fishing buddy and I have joked about doing this but I'm thinking it might just be worth a try. During the few minutes we are at the ramp we see quite a few sights, boat owners that have very difficult times launching their boats. 90% of them don't want any help even when offered. We are...
  5. A

    fishing and scuba diving shallow rivers, light to trailer with mid size truck??

    Re: fishing and scuba diving shallow rivers, light to trailer with mid size truck?? I've thought about a custom ladder for my boat, rear mount. I need a slightly larger boat to accomodate 3 or 4 divers. 2 or 3 are about max in my boat. It is rated for 4 persons. I have pushed my boat ashore...
  6. A

    fishing and scuba diving shallow rivers, light to trailer with mid size truck??

    I'm still looking for a boat of about 18'-20' and after searching 'deck boats' I'm now thinking I might just find what will suit me in a large JON boat. I want to scuba dive and fish in a river that has obstructions so I need shallow draft. Might go the jet route for extra safety around...
  7. A

    21' Tracker 'fun deck' boat?

    I was looking for an older Grumman 19' sport deck. Found a Tracker 21' Deck boat [Fun deck?] in a front yard. Owner thinks it's a 1998 model. Mercury Force 120. What does anyone know about this 21' aluminum deck boat? Quirks? OK?...Thanks for ANY response!!!
Top