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  1. JoshOnt

    Tach seems off

    So new boat, took it out on Sunday and max rpm I got was 4100ish, I looked on the prop to see markings and I can't seem to find any. The prop is in okay shape but could use replacing in the spring. The boat is a 1977 crestliner 550 witha 85hp merc on the back. Any advice on getting the rpm up...
  2. JoshOnt

    Smoke and stalling issues

    I noticed yesterday what I thought was smoke coming out on my 77 85 hp (I think it is 77) it was not a blue smoke like too rich for oil I was wondering if that could be just exhaust or what since I didn't see it all of the time. I saw it and had no idea what it was but after maybe 5 min of...
  3. JoshOnt

    Key will not turn for outboard

    I recently got a new boat that was such an amazing deal I did not both to start it since even if the motor did not work it was still a steal. So today I was trying to see if the starter would go and the key on the controls will not turn at all. Any ideas on what might causing this? Would like to...
  4. JoshOnt

    Is this a good motor?

    I have posted here before about re-powering my boat, looking for 50 hp to 70 hp. I have not found many motors that fit what I am looking for but the one linked has me wondering because it looks like the lower unit may be damaged...
  5. JoshOnt

    1992 Force 70 HP

    I am looking at different motors for a re-power, one of the best looking options is a 1992 force 70 hp with T&T. are these good motors with easy part availability and easy to work on? Reliable or not? Opinion and experienced would be great.
  6. JoshOnt

    Re-powering V142

    I am looking to re-power a Thundercraft V142 that I have now figured out says 50 hp max (looked like 150 hp since someone decided to use a screwdriver to create a 1 and with the plate in bad condition took a bit or research to figure it out). Now my issue is I can find a few 40's no 50's but I...
  7. JoshOnt

    Broken prop shaft

    I was out in deep water (for inland lakes anyways) and suddenly the motor just reved very high and I fell off plane. After trying to restart the motor and shift into gear I thought the lower unit was a bust turns out my prop shaft broke and took the prop with it to the motor. Anyone have ideas...
  8. JoshOnt

    Information on boat?

    I have a thundercraft v142 not sure the year. I can't find anything on the iboats specs page. The serial number is V14691. It looks like it is rated for 150 hp if I am correct (hard to read the plate). Anyone have information on this boat or know where I could find some?
  9. JoshOnt

    Need new fuel tank

    I have been looking for a new fuel tank and have only been able to find tanks with the connector in the first link but my engine and current tank have the connector from the second link. How would I go about converting one of the new tanks to fit my connector or am I stuck with my current tank...
  10. JoshOnt

    T&T

    Where would be a good place to look for a trim and tilt for a 1977 mercury 50 hp? I have checked the local kijiji and all of the old boat yards I could find within 100 km. Is there any other options? I really don't want to buy from ebay as there is no way of making sure it is 1 right and 2 works...
  11. JoshOnt

    Boats to family thing

    Each year for the past few years boats have been brought to a family event. Normally there is one larger bowrider that pulls the adults and older kids for tubing or wake boarding. Some of the people throw the boat owners money for gas which no one asks for but is nice. This year was a bit...
  12. JoshOnt

    Figuring out gauges

    I am planning to start work on wiring for gauges at the end of the month so I figured I should order them soon. I am going to order from xxxxxxx since that seems to be the only reasonably priced site that is in Canada so I don't have to pay international shipping. I am having trouble figuring...
  13. JoshOnt

    Paint wearing from leading edge

    Paint looked pretty good some blemishes on it before yesterday but when I was out the paint off the leading edge and mostly on the side facing the bow is worn off. Also you can feel it is slick smooth not sure what happened? Can't get images tonight as it is too dark but will tomorrow.
  14. JoshOnt

    Fuel sending unit

    I am confused about what kind of fuel sending unit I need to buy. I have 1-2 6 gallon tanks and plan to just use a 240-33 ohm fuel gauge. Could someone explain what sending unit I would need or link to one?
  15. JoshOnt

    Idle seems a bit low

    I have a 1977 Mercury 50 hp that seems to want to idle a bit low so shifting has to be quick/ not normal. How would I go about changing that? I know the throttle cables but which way would I turn them or is there an easier way that is not as hard to mess up.
  16. JoshOnt

    Thoughts on Aquagard paint

    I am planning to be painting my hull some time in the next 6 months and found aquagard to be decently priced and somewhat mixed reviews. The one I found that I would like to use is aquagard-gloss it is water based. I figure I will do 2-3 coats of paint. Anyone have experience with this brand or...
  17. JoshOnt

    How to registrar trailer in Ontario

    I am planning to completely redo a trailer that is currently unregistered. Only thing that will be the same is the actual frame of it. I was thinking I would registrar it as homemade since otherwise I need bill of sale that states the previous sellers name address insurance # and a few other...
  18. JoshOnt

    Teaching new driver

    Recently one of my friend got his boating license and I would like to teach him to drive my 14 ft runabout. I let him drive the other night and wow not too good at it, did not understand you can not just turn the wheel quickly or how to shift in my boat since at idle it runs a bit slow (yes I...
  19. JoshOnt

    Project Compett

    Seeing every one on here posting about their projects I decided to look for a boat to give it a try and see what I can learn. I bought the hull for pretty cheap thinking that I would need to replace the transom and floor since they both looked a bit rough. Figured out them are both solid and the...
  20. JoshOnt

    Engine size for larger person

    I have found I am able to tube using a 50 hp with people under 140 lbs but I took a friend out for the first time tonight and well had some issues. He is just under 300 lbs and could not get up fully onto the tube like most as he is 6'5. So there was a good amount of extra drag, what would be a...
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