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    1993 V4 Johnson controls

    Can someone point me to where I can find how to connect a tach to my control harness? Googling tells me I should have a 3 prong plug on control, but I've crawled down there twice and don't see a plug. It's a 1993 concealed control as pictured. The boat does not have a tach and appears to never...
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    1993 V4 Johnson

    Possibly going to look at used Javelin with a '93 Johnson 90hp. What should I look for on this engine? Common issues? He says the oil injection VRO has been deleted, which is a plus IMO. Also had a recent carb service and new fuel pump. Haven't discussed whether trying it on the water is an...
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    a little embarrassed about this...

    but is there a way to get viagra without seeing a doctor? i'm too shy to go to doctor and ask for it. thought i heard recently that a prescription wasn't necessary, but i may be wrong.:embarassed:
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    how to keep livewell after moving seat

    this may be a long shot, but is anyone familiar with a 1648 stick steer grumman(1998)? i've been thinking of moving the back seat forward about a foot but would like to still use the livewell under the seat. not sure how the drain is routed thru the hull. if it is piped, no problem. but if it's...
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    which brand prop for tohatsu 50 2 stroke

    i'm swapping my yamaha 60 for a 2001 5o tohatsu 2s that my buddy has. the prop he has is banged up, with no numbers on it, and it looks to me like a pontoon prop. maybe a 10 or 11 pitch. so i've got to get a new prop and a 13 pitch should be what i need for my boat. my question is, what is...
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    1981 60hp evinrude

    have a chance to pick up this motor cheap but am not that familiar with them. i know it's a 2 cyl. it's clean with 140lbs. compression on both cylinders but trim does not work. can someone point me somewhere to find specs and parts and any thoughts on this engine. $500 with controls. not sure if...
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    prop results for hwsiii

    tried my new turbo 17 today, but i can't give accurate results. i went to the river where current is an issue and i had a serious leak where the hose came off my aerator. after getting home i discovered that the plastic nipple where hose connects broke off. anyway, wot rpms were 5400-5500 and...
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    yamaha 2 strokes

    asked this question about a year ago and never got a reply. figured i'd try again. does anyone happen to know the difference between the 2004 60 hp and 70 hp 2 stroke? same exact powerhead,weight,lower unit etc. except the 70 rpm range is 5000-6000 where the 60 is 45-5500. could it be the cdi...
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    a more efficient prop? or just be happy?

    boat-16' alum. grumman(semi-v).approx.600lbs.max hp 50 motor-yamaha 2s 60(2004).228lbs. 2.33 gear. prop-aluminum oem 13x19 wot-55-5600 rpms, 34-36mph(gps) av plate is @ 1" above keel(can't go any higher or it vents) The boat performs ok, but i would like a few more mph's. i was curious about a...
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    hwsiii

    hwsiii, could you post the chart or equation that determines theoretical speed by using gear ratio,pitch,slip etc.? i can't seem to find it in the search function. thanks
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    35 johnson dies when accelerating. help

    me and my buddy went to lake last nite and his motor started well and idled perfect but would die when going to full throttle. i thought it was the vent on the gas cap, it was open. we disconnected the fuel hose and squeezed the bubble and he was getting gas to motor. the choke was not stuck and...
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    johnson specs help

    where can i find engine weight and lower unit ratio for a 1994- 1996? ( i think) 60 hp johnson 2 stroke long shaft?
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    tires

    i saw the size trailer tire i need (155 80 r13) at wal-mart for $35. they are passenger car tires where i have st tires. i'm tempted to try them for that low cost. has anyone tried wal-mart car tires on their trailer?
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    lower unit drain plug

    i have a 2004 yamaha 60 and can't loosen the plug to drain lower unit. i'm a pretty strong guy and it will not budge. it is a slotted screw for a standard tip screw driver. does anyone have any tips, before i wallow out the slot?
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    sadly they stopped making these

    looking for a 2000 or newer 60hp 2 stroke mercury long shaft(not bigfoot). if anyone knows where i can find one shoot me a pm. thanks
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    60 mercury

    i am wanting a 2000 or newer 60 hp mercury 2 stroke(not bigfoot). where would be a good place to look or does anyone have one? they stopped producing them in 2003 right? i've been checking locally with no luck.
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    hustler questions

    i was thinking of buying a spare prop and saw that the hustler is on sale here on iboats. i've heard they outperform standard aluminum. are they cupped at all? progrssive pitch? was wondering because i need to know if i should drop pitch if i order it. i'm currently running a yamaha 60, 19 pitch...
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    hp to gear ratio

    i have read the posts and posted the posts but i need somebody to explain in detail the relationship between horsepower and gear ratio. for example, why does a merc. 60 and a mercury 60 big foot (2 stroke, of course) not produce the same results? why does a yamaha 60 not post the speed of a...
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    prop questions

    i have a yamaha 60(2.33 gear) with an aluminum yamaha 19 pitch on an aluminum bass boat. i have raised engine and the prop vents a little. wot rpms @5500-5600. i tried a stiletto ss 21 pitch and it did not vent but rpms at wot were @4500, i guess because of cupping on th prop. should i have went...
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    tach check

    i suspect that my tach is not reading accurately. it is an aftermarket teleflex. is there any way to check to be sure.
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