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  1. emoney

    Where to check for leaks on Tilt/Trim unit -140 Evinrude Crossflow

    1979 'Rude 140 Crossflow. I just noticed while looking up at the boat from the dock (she's on the lift) that there's some pinkish fluid, looks a lot like transmission fluid, collecting on the cavitation plate. So, my assumption is my tilt/trim unit is leaking. I've got the manual, but man that...
  2. emoney

    Who's the best on-the-water "Towing Insurance" company?

    I didn't make a "poll" because I don't know anything about it, so enlighten me please. I've looked at the "BoatUS Towing" and the "SeaTow" websites. Seatow is a little more expensive, but they both operate out of my area. Which one is better and are there other options? Watched a neighbor...
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    Mercruiser Sport Jet 120 question.....

    .....so I just posted this in the PWC/etc. thread, but realized there's only a few people viewing that so I'm asking all you Merc guys (even though this is more Force than Merc I guess). Wanna go to the parts store. 1996 Mercruiser 120 Sport Jet : which plugs, Champion or NGK? I've ordered...
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    It's probably been asked before, but I didn't see it. Spark plug brand/Sport Jet

    ....so, forgive me if I've overlooked it. 1996 Mercruiser SportJet 120 is the subject motor. Which spark plugs to buy: Champion QL77JC4 or NGK B7HS10 I understand the gap is to be .040, sound right? Thanks oodles, btw.
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    Teach me about my jet boat, please.

    So I recently traded for a '96 Sugar Sand Mirage SS with the Merc 120 Jet in it. I know nothing about these boats and I've got an issue I need to handle. You'll see a thread I recently started about "barnacle removal" and that's led me to think long and hard about dropping the "plate" on the...
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    Let's Talk Barnacle Removal.......

    Well, actually, the title should've read, "How about you guys giving me suggestions for barnacle removal?". That would've been more appropriate. The short version of the story is this; I picked up a jet boat in trade the other day that had spent a few months in Tampa Bay and if you know...
  7. emoney

    Question about using a "lift"

    Ok, so this is my first house with a lift and the first time putting a boat on the same. Would someone with experience take a look at these pics and make sure it looks like it's on there correctly; I've got a pretty "stern heavy" boat and thought it made more sense to push the bow further out...
  8. emoney

    Steering Question-Sugarsand Jetboat

    So, I'm trading my little sailboat for this Sugarsand Jet boat. It's a '96 and in pretty good shape. Mercruiser 120hp sounds good, and overall a 8 out of 10. Anyway, the problem is there's no steering because something's broke. I haven't attempted to figure out what, because I'd like someone...
  9. emoney

    Uh-Oh!?!? I'm still here.....

    <gulp> anybody "not" here?:redface:
  10. emoney

    It's too dark for pics, but a value still the same.......

    So, I have one of those "Love/Hate" relationships with WalMart. They've made it to where you practically have no choice but to do business with them. But, I give credit when credit is due. I recently ordered one of there back-to-back loungers like this one...
  11. emoney

    Charging Dual Batteries Question

    Ok, so this is my first boat with dual batteries, hooked up via an a/b switch. The question is pretty straightforward so please forgive the ignorance. But, with the 1/2/Both switch, am I still charging each battery individually? Also, is there a risk of problem with using a "top off" charger...
  12. emoney

    I think I'm getting smarter....

    That's right, you heard me; I'm definitely getting smarter. After 25 years of wedded bliss, I may finally be gaining a small amount of ground in this relationship. Case in point: Recently picked up another boat (who can have just one, right?) and the Admiral immediately raised an eyebrow...
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    Why is it always.......

    when you really "need" to take your boat out, the 'Admiral' has already made plans for you to do "family stuff"? I'm starting to think she looks over my shoulder, and when she sees me type, 'I'm going to put the boat in the water Saturday morning, and verify that I'm not overheating', she...
  14. emoney

    Kicker bracket question.....

    So, I picked up one of the Garelick model 71074 like this; http://www.garelick.com/product.php?pnumber=71078# My intent is to hang a Nissan 5hp 4stroke as a kicker on my 19' Glassmaster. I plan to put it starboard, basically opposite the swim ladder. However, looking at it, with the motor...
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    Overheatin question on 1979 140 Evinrude Crossflow

    Ok, so today was "shakedown cruise day" (it was on the U.S. calender if you didn't see it) and we took the "new to me" boat out. On the way out, after idle speed of about 3/4 of mile (long channel), went WOT, all was well. Had the motor trimmed way too high and started really porpoising (took...
  16. emoney

    Question about adding a "kicker"...

    Ok, first of all, this is a very poor picture I'm including after my question, it's dark and the boat's in the garage. Anywho,.....I have two boats. One is a sailboat, and the other an older Glassmaster 19'. The pwrboat has an Evinrude 140 on the back, and the SB has a Nissan 5hp 4stroke that...
  17. emoney

    Let a "Mechanic" touch it...now it won't start??

    Ok, so to bring you up-to-speed, I got down to where only 1 cylinder was firing. Determined it was more than likely an issue under the fly wheel. Since I don't have a fly wheel puller, and I"ve never done it, I took a recommendation from a neighbor and went to a mechanic to have him do it. We...
  18. emoney

    Just for the sake of asking.......(no executions allowed)

    So, let's assume, just for conversation purposes, we all knew a guy that for the most part, was a sailor. However, said sailor actually went out and obtained a power boat in order to appease his lovely bride & almost grown children. Sailorboy, being frugal as he is (and quite handsome for the...
  19. emoney

    How to remove flywheel, 50hp

    Ok, so I've figured out my power issue; I'm only operating on one cylinder. I tried 3 different coils, so I've come to the conclusion it's not a coil problem (unless all 3 were bad, but the odds are against that). So, that leaves me with points/condensor, right? The problem is, I've never...
  20. emoney

    Tips for converting tri-hull walk thru to CC

    So I've done a "search" and I can't find what I'm looking for and I thought I would create a thread hoping someone would post a link to a previous thread. I want to take my 16' Riviera Tri-hull walk-through and convert it to a Center Console. I need to replace the floor anyway, since there's a...
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