Hello guys and girls, its been a while since I posted here but I need some help. I recently aquired a pre-97 honda 10hp outboard missing the carb and a few toher parts. I had a spare parts motor sitting around so I put it back together as best as I could. It needed a carb, pull start and a few...
Hello iboats, hope the weekend is treating everyone well. I have another prop problem I am hoping we can solve once again.
I recently installed Smart Tabs on my boat and changed my prop to a used Laser with the solid older hub and square vent holes. Took the boat out on Friday for a test run...
I have an opportunity to purchase an aluminum bracket for my 19' center console boat. The 150 merc makes it sit a little low in the stern at rest. How much if any flotation at rest with this bracket create? Not sure how to figure out how much displacement = how many pounds of flotation. The...
Well I recently installed a used Morse branded hydraulic steering system on my 1999 150 Merc XR6. It is a 4 turn lock to lock system in great shape with no leaks. When I first installed it it had no feedback whatsoever. Suddenly last time I took her out there is feedback. I can push on the...
I just installed a used hydraulic steering system in my boat. It is an older Morse branded system, 4 turns lock to lock and no oil leaks. It came off a race ready river boat that saw very little use. I installed the system and got all the air out. It turns very easy, no lumpyness and not notchy...
I recently purchased a couple different 2.5 HP outboards.
2001 Mercury 2.5hp 2 Stroke and a 2006 Suzuki 2.5hp 4 Stroke.
I want it mainly for my inflatable tender but may use it as a back up/kicker for my 19' center console. Which would you go with? My main motor matches the Mercury 2.5 HP...
Ok guys, it is time for me to get a new prop. After running what is on there now in many different conditions it lacks a few things. Below is a brief list if prop and cons of current prop as well as current performance info.
Boat - 19' Deep V Center Console 2500 lb total average load including...
I just want to contribute a little with some good info about my experience with fuel flow/consumption. Early in the summer I installed a Lowrance fuel flow meter leading to my 1999 XR6 150 2.5 ltr Mercury outboard attached to my 19' center console deep V 2,500 LBS when loaded (40 gallons fuel, 2...
We were out the other day and noticed we were real low on oil and the alarm was not going off. We put in oil and drove back and pulled the boat out. I did a compression test to be safe. The motor runs fine, but I have high compression in one cylinder. My compressions #s are as fallows...
I am looking into possibly using my boat for some commercial fishing here in SoCal. Basically it will be used to catch fish with hook and line, then keeping them alive in a tank long enough to get back to port and meet up with a receiver. There are many oxygen systems available to do this in...
Below are a few pics of my boats hull and chines. I would like opinions on the type of chines these are, and general opinions of this type of hull (handling, ride, safety etc. The boat also is lined with spray rails and a good bow carolina flare. Thanks for everyone's time here.
I have a 19' center console that I would like to take for over-nighters. The bow of the boat is closed and is currently used for storage. Is it safe to cut into the front storage and open it up to make bunks? Will cutting it mess with the integrity of the boats structure? Here is a shot of the...
I recently installed a Mercury 150 XR6 on my fishing boat. Ran great at 5200 RPM with a full load turning a 21p Lazer prop. Last time out I was only able to achieve 4600 RPM with a little lighter of a load. I checked my plugs, they look good. I was checking out my fuel filter and separation...
