Hello! I have a bowmount with four wires (orange, black, red, and black/blue stripe). I have a transom trolling motor with two wires (red, black, yellow). The transom trolling motor needs the batteries hooked up in a series configuration.
My question: Am I able to run my bowmount, four wire...
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I am trying to install a tiller arm steering system on my Johnson outboard, but I have a few questions on some of the wiring. The engine is a 1975 70 HP Johnson (70ESL75B). The tiller handle is from a 1985 Evinrude 50 HP tiller steer motor. I have the tiller handle mounted, the shift...
I recently purchased a 1975 Johnson 70-HP outboard. The motor seemed to run fine, but it had a slight leak coming from the top carburetor. I purchased the motor figuring the cause of the leak in the top carburetor was a float or gasket. The previous owner had mentioned that he just rebuilt the...
At first it turned over then I let off the key. Went turn it over again and it would hardly turn over. I thought maybe the battery was dead but when I got home I put it on the charger and it was at 80%. I took the plugs out and then it would turn over but then there is no compression. Put the...
How does one recoil the spring to repair a 2 HP recoil assembly? I accidently let the thing go, and I cannot get it to coil back where it is supposed to be. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction on how to fix?
Good evening, I've been looking to purchase a 70's - 90's Mercury outboard in the 50 - 100 hp range. Is there a HP or model year that has proven reliability? Two on my radar are a 197? 80 HP, and a 1979 50 HP. Both Thunderbolts. The 80 HP would be mine for $100, the 50 for around $300. Do...
This motor hasn't been ran in years. I have gotten it to where I can get it to fire up, but cannot get it to run more than a few seconds without dying at idle. If I am not mistaken, it is running too lean.
When do I use the dials, and when do I use the screw adjustments?
What would I need...
Hello fellow Iboaters!
I recently began my restoration of my 1965 Boston Whaler 16'. It was originally a "Currituck" side console version, but will be made into a 16' Custom by the time I am through. This is my first boat restore, and I would appreciate any and all feedback!
I am located up...
I currently have a 1965 Boston Whaler 16' in need of TLC and some foolish dreams. Before I begin, I am aware of the Boston Whaler specific websites, but folks in those places rarely dig deep into their classics. Thus, I turn to Iboats in search of knowledge.
You can see my gelcoat is dead and...
I have a used 45# thrust Motorguide Brute trolling motor, 12 volt. The bearings went out in the shaft and the foot pedal will not turn the head anymore.
I just bought on a whim a used Motorguide Brute 767 with 67# thrust trolling motor, 24 volt, with the electrical head occasionally causing...
In doing my research for a project, I find many great threads and restorations. It appears that 1.5 oz CSM and 1708 biax are pretty popular for layups. However, I still am not quite sure on what to use when. Do you always start with CSM? Is it important to end with it so you don't end up...
I've been doing much research but have gotten quite confused on fiberglass boat hulls and water permeability. I have a 1965 Boston Whaler in need of a paint (I am quite familiar with the Whaler specific forums). I don't plan on leaving the boat in the water, but want to be able to have that...
Looking at purchasing a 60's or 70's vintage glass boat. I know that wood stringers and transoms will have rot (specifically looking at Whalers, so stringers should be moot), but I want to know that at the end of the restoration I will have a boat that can be fished and used hard, and still...
My boat had terrible old wiring that was laying around. I opened up to get at the back of the fuse panel and have been pretty stumped trying to figure out what I'm supposed to wire to positive and negative to figure out what works. Any help and direction to help me out would be greatly...
