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    Transporting boat from USA to Australia

    I am thinking of buying a new boat from the US and was wondering if anyone new a good shipping company and any idea of costs.
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    Trim Pump Replacement

    I have a 1977 115hp v4 crossflow with the original power tilt. The motor and pump are cactus. I have the opportunity to buy a mercruiser pump very cheap. My question is does any one know how easy it will be to retro fit this pump? I can install it inside the boat. Are the fittings the same or...
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    All Participants Of Dockside Chat Please Read!!!

    My Wife has finally gone to bed <br />My children have finished their play<br />they've gone to bed their stories read<br />Now it's my time of day.<br /><br />I've had one of those days<br />you know what I mean<br />so I sit back and relax<br />and turn on my screen.<br /><br />I'll talk to...
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    Do you Remember why you LOVE iboats

    Hi all,<br /><br />I am a frequent reader and only an occassional poster. I was without iboats recently due to some internet reason and since I have been back there seems to be a lot of *****ing and negativity on the site. :confused: Personally I love reading all the posts and have a good...
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    Nautijohn. Smart tabs, first run

    I ran my boat with the smart tabs for the first time on the weekend. All good , got straight on plane great. Only problem is when at wot water shoots up behind motor into well. Is this normal or do I need more adjusting. Only happens when at WOT.
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    Interchangeable parts ?

    I was wondering if any of the following are interchangeable.<br /><br />Evinrude 1976 115HP, I can buy this cheap for parts. would like to use the leg if possible.<br /><br />I currently have this, Johnson 1977 115HP
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    head gasket and deflectors

    1977 115HP crossflow.<br />No water pumping.<br />replaced water pump. impeller. key is in properly.<br />removed and cleaned tstats.<br />if blown head gasket could the pressure stop water from pumping through block? I read that in another post.<br />do I only need to replace head gaskets and...
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    housing for water pump

    I need the housing for my water pump. #395073 which has been replaced by sierra 18-3393. for a 1977 115HP. Problem is the sireea housing only has 1 hole for water pipe my engine has two. Any advice. Do I remove one pipe? if so, which one? can I still get the original somewhere?
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    Water pump issues 115hp

    Hi, i replaced my water pump. removed hose from thermo housing. Started boat, no water out hose. removed thermo housing and thermostat, started motor . Still no water.<br />Q1. does that all need to be sealed for water to get through?<br />Q2. If not any ideas?<br />Manual doesn't show or say...
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    will this Tacho work on my motor

    Hi guys, I have a johnson '77 115hp was wondering if this tacho will work. It is an OMC part#0174983. any feedback would be great<br /><br />web page
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    getting impeller to fit in housing

    Hi, just got my new water pump kit arrived from the USA, still waiting on manual.Question is how do I get the impeller to fit in the housing? looks to big, I'm sure it's simple but until the manual comes I can't work it out.
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    power tilt question

    Have just got hold of a calco power tilt. Managed to rewire and get it working. Question is, seem to drain the battery really quick if motor is not running. Is this normal ir do I have a problem? any help would be appreciated.
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    Reccommended WOT for 115 Johnson

    Hi, I am waiting on a manual to be delivered, so thought would ask the question now to save some time. What is the reccommended WOT RPM for a 1977 115hp johnson. I have it on a 14ft swifcraft used for skiing and need a new prop and want to work out the best size and pitch for my setup.
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    Calco tilt motor needed

    Hi, I am still trying to find a Calco motor for my tilt unit off a 1977 115HP johnson. I do not have the original so cannot have it repaired. Any help would be great.<br /><br />Andrew
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    Motor required for Johnson 115hp 1977

    Hi, I live in Australia and have a 1977 Johnson 115hp on my boat. I need a new motor for the power tilt unit. (not available anywhere). I believe the one I need is an Arco. Any help would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Andrew
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