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Getting ready to tow a 19' Bow-rider:
The boat specs that I can find say it should weigh around 2200lbs. And the trailer (Shorelandr roller 1986) might be around 400lbs. (?)
When I took it to the scales today it came up at about 3600lbs.
Should I be worried about this, or does this sound...
Trolling Motor Mount on Bow Rider:
(Using Minn Kota Quick Release Plate and Stainless Steel 'Standoffs/Spacers'.)
Here are a few pics of work in progress. I will post pics of finished project when done. "Stand-Offs" cost about $10-12/ea. plus rubber washers, bolts, etc... about $60 total. A...
Trolling Motor Bracket? ??
Does anyone know what this bracket is, and where I can get one?
I found this bracket on the forum, but OP did not respond to PM.
Hi,
I bought a boat last summer and previous owner warned me that the trim/tilt did not always respond.
I was thinking maybe I need to replace the "hockey-pucks". ?
It worked fine until today (I was preparing to do an impeller replacement) but unit will not move up, only goes down.
Where...
Hi,
I am changing out the distributer cap and wires on a Mercruiser 3.7 165hp 470.
When I changed to an electronic ignition, I lost track of which way the cap was oriented Does it matter which way a Distributer Cap is oriented? Or can I just attach the new wires and put it back on.
When I...
Just something a little different...
An acquaintance of mine owns an original Chris Craft from the 1950's (?) which he restored from a barn-find.
He re-varnishes it every couple years since the complete restore. He usually does the work himself, but this year I did a most of it.
We "Block...
Taking the advice of some of the guys on this forum, and going to try an impeller change on my 1986 165hp 470.
I am somewhat handy, but have little experience around engine.
Any advice you can give, or previous threads that are well-done with same engine, or videos to help in process I would...
Recently purchased a 1987 SeaRay for a winter project. (It is fun, but I am in it over my head!)
Has 165 470 Merc.
Switched it over to electronic ignition and adding a new coil at the same time.
I did not realize that the existing coil had external resistor, while new one just says 12 volts...
I am installing an Alternator Conversion Kit to a 1986 470.
I overtightened one of the bolts that goes through the Water Pump Housing and broke the threads. The threads came out with the bolt. Now coolant is leaking from it and I cannot tighten Bolt.
Thank you in advance for your suggestions.
