Search results

  1. A

    At my wits' end with a 30hp mariner

    Glad you found your issue, and thanks for posting your finding !!
  2. A

    4 stroke v 2 stroke. Outboard

    Glad you got an improvement in performance, but from my experience, your two stroke probably needs a tuneup or it is getting weak. My like new 2.2 hp two stroke will run faster than my neighbors 2.5 hp four stroke on the same 12' Jon boat. Was probably time to replace the tired old girl....
  3. A

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    Also keep in mind that most states require trailer brakes when the tow weight exceeds 2500-3000 lbs. Each state may vary but typically they are between the weights posted.
  4. A

    Repairing My skipper 14

    Find another boat, this one looks long past repair...
  5. A

    Merc 60hp 2 stroke identification

    Mercury uses the same oil plug gaskets for all there older motors.
  6. A

    Welding a pivoting Bow Stop?

    Something did look "out of whack" but couldn't put my finger on it, until I saw your pic that you posted, then it became clear.
  7. A

    1978 Lund Deep V Hull, bow raising up dangerously high

    Boat looks good there, but look at the weight being distributed with all those on board ! Spread out your weight by moving some further forward. Gonna need to experiment where it needs to be. Depending on how many people you have in the boat, you may need to shift weight each time you go out.
  8. A

    Parking boat in driveway

    No hate around here, Mabey envy for having so many boats!!
  9. A

    Welding a pivoting Bow Stop?

    When traveling on rough roads with a heavy boat you need more rollers for support. However you do it, the winch needs to pull a little below level even if you have to modify the winch stand, the safety chain should drop right down to the frame to keep the bow from lifting upon hard stopping...
  10. A

    1978 Lund Deep V Hull, bow raising up dangerously high

    Looks like your motor could be tilted out a little more but not bad. From the look of the waterline you have a lot of weight in the stern. Check the pitch on your prop, probably will need to use less pitch to let the engine build up RPM. Anyway to add a portable tach onto your motor ? It...
  11. A

    Welding a pivoting Bow Stop?

    Your winch is pulling at a bad angle trying to lift the bow up. Your safety chain is of no help in case of emergency. Is the rear rollers or bunks right at the rear of the boat ? They should be as far rear as possible to support the transom. Once the support is under the transom, then adjust...
  12. A

    1978 Lund Deep V Hull, bow raising up dangerously high

    I am sure you have to much weight in the rear and not enough hp to overcome that weight. Move fuel and battery forward, doesn't need to go all the way forward just get it forward of the stern. My old tinnie had a 6 gallon fuel tank on the starboard side and battery on the port side just in...
  13. A

    1978 Lund Deep V Hull, bow raising up dangerously high

    20" transom ? 200lbs should not be an issue. What about fuel tank, battery etc, where are they sitting? Is your motor a 4 stroke?
  14. A

    1978 Lund Deep V Hull, bow raising up dangerously high

    How much do you weigh ? A 15 hp on the stern should not cause that big of a difference. Pics ? Something is not right here...need pics of the motor and bottom of hull at the transom.
  15. A

    1959 wizard 7.5 HP

    When I was a young lad, my uncle had a ten hp wizard, the start position was about 3/4 throttle...when it fired up...hang on as you were suddenly flying across the water as there was no gear shift, just a yank and go !...he had that old motor for as long as I can remember, always ran great, just...
  16. A

    Mid1980's Mercury 2cyl 35hp Spark Plug Question

    My engine is a '92 classic 40 hp. Purrs like a kitten at 600 rpm. Found my factory service manual on Ebay, look carefully as they go quick !
  17. A

    Rust, generally how to clean and best spray to keep it from rusting?

    Correct, my winch is a two speed, rated for 2500#, boat weighs less than half that, but the winch us so easy to operate and will last forever !
  18. A

    1959 wizard 7.5 HP

    Would like to see some pics if you have any, remember them from my much younger days....ahhh the memories.....
  19. A

    Mid1980's Mercury 2cyl 35hp Spark Plug Question

    My Merc manual calls for the BUHW -2 plugs and that us what I use, never an issue at any speed. Have you done a compression check recently and a spark jump check ?
  20. A

    Parking boat in driveway

    A small town not far from us, has rules on parking trailers in driveways. Only in back yard or in drive behind a fence. Now here is the real kicker...you can park a trailer in the street where legal parking is accepted ! Yep...the little two lane street is filled with camping trailers and...
Top