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Is this:
GREAT STUFF 16 oz. Big Gap Filler Insulating Foam Sealant-248314 at The Home Depot
The same as this:
EVERCOAT Foam at West Marine
Being a genius :eek: the Captain didn't listed to the admiral, and put the deck down before putting in foam. So......anything to watch out for using the...
What would be the best product for restoring the color and shine in the gel coat on my boat. Don't laugh, I know she needs some love, but she is my baby (after the Admiral, of course).
I was thinking this 3M product: 3M Marine "One Step" Fiberglass Restorer and Wax - iboats
Any advice on how...
Has anyone used a solenoid for running power to the main "house" (radio lights etc not engine) ?? I'm thinking a switch that runs power to a solenoid so that one switch turns on or off power to everything?? Is this normal for boats??? I know this is what we use in the airplane world, but I'm...
Hi, I want to install a little more powerful stereo into my boat :D . I was wondering what size battery will work. So far my plan is a Stereo with a 3 or so channel 5-700 watt amp.
How long would a group 29 battery last?
or would a group 31 be better?
or 2 group 29's??
I am on a very...
Hi, I have a 1973 Mercury Thunderbolt 1150 outboard. I need to replace the seals in the lower unit. I have them all (thanks iBoats). And the lower unit is out (no troubles getting it out) The water pump removed and being rebuilt, but I have not attempted to remove the spanner nut, or anything...
Hi, I'm wondering wether the Solas Amita or Solas Rubex is more designed for a 2 stroke motor?? It is a 4 blade in 19 pitch. I'm not asking for pitch suggestions, just which is better for a 2 stroke motor. It is pushing a 17 ft open bow.
Hi, does anyone out there know the correct thread style and size for the fuel lines going from the fuel pumps to the three carbs on the motor in my signature? I want to run all new lines under the hood, but need to know the thread style and size. Thank you all ahead of time.
Hi, I was wondering if anyone goes boating on the lake of the ozarks in march or April. Ill be down then (from wisconsin) and really want to go boating but I don't want to drag the boat down if its all closed.
Does anyone know where I can get a windsheild for my 1988 Starcraft Select 170. I need some of the glass and a few supports. I know I can find the supports here on iboats, but I can't find the glass.
Hi, all. I'm fixing my boat on a budget, and was wondering if anyone has ever repaired a stator. It is for a Mercury thunderbolt 115 hp 1972 model. The stator itself is god. Ie there is the correct amount of resistance when put on a tester, but the leads were corroded off right at the stator...
Hi, all, I was wondering what the downsides to upgrading the output of the stator in my motor would be?
It's a 115hp mercury thunderbolt 1972 model.
Current output is 9 amps.
I would like to upgrade to maybe 15 or 20 amps.
I want to run a radio and gps and lights and such. Plus keep the...
Hi, I have a 17'starcraft with a 115hp mercury outboard, the tower of power type. the boat is probably a little on the heavy side. it is fiberglass with 3/4 treated flooring. i was wondering what size prop would be good for this? id like the motor to top out around 5300-5500 rpm. any suggestions...
Hi, I need some help, I am rebuilding the lower unit on my Mercury Thunderbolt 115hp. The serial nuber is 3651920. I was wondering if anyone could come up with the part number for the seal kit, and the bearings.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could get me the wiring diagram for the electric trim on a 1972 mercury thunderbolt 115hp. I am rebuilding the engine, and want to rewire the trim motor too while it is in pieces out of the boat.
thanks
As the title states I am wondering what the difference between the two engines are. I know displacement is the same, but what makes the 1500 a 150 hp and the 1150 a 115 hp??
