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    throttle tension adjustment

    The throttle tension in the control box for my new 70 hp Yami is too loose to keep the rpms above about 2500 or so without holding the throttle up. According to the manual, it's a simple adjustment after removing the control box cover. However, after taking out the four small screws that hold...
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    Torsion axles

    I recently saw an aluminum trailer with torsion axles. The dealer said they were better than leaf springs. Questions:<br /><br />1. Are there disadvantages to using them?<br />2. Do they work equally well for light boats (my boat is a very light flats skiff, probably about 750 pounds with...
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    Yamaha vs. Merc 4-stroke

    I'm researching motors to put on a new flats skiff (Maverick Mirage HPX-T). It's a very light (425 lb.) 16 foot boat with a pocket or short tunnel hull. Am mainly interested in a 60 hp 4-stroke (although not completely decided on that yet, and yes I've read all the excellent posts in here on 2...
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