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    mercury 35 hp runs poor under load? Carb problem?

    Just got a 87? 35hp merc outboard, that runs great in nuetral at all RPM, and runs fine in gear at low RPM, but under load it will start to sputter and sometimes even stall when accelerated.<br /><br />The motor has recently had a new fuel pump installed. I was thinking it could just be a...
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    how to get more from my 9.9 johnny kicker??

    Trying to find the right kicker for my aquasport 19-6 footer. My mechanic has two possiblilities, a 9.9 and a 20 hp. Both long shaft. I have tried both, the 20 has the power needed but seems to weight down the boat to much on one side. I dont like the weight of it. The other option is a...
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    how to remove stuck prop on 9.9 johnny

    I need help removing a stuck prop on a 9.9 long shaft johnny. The nut and washer come off but the prop is stuck. Tried wd40, tried a mallet and a block of wood. I was told to use penetrating iol spareingly because of its alkaline charecteristics which can eat up seals, also told not heat...
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    radio took a dump?

    Just got a new uniden VHF last season, and today it stopped working. The power still turns on and the screen lights up but nothing out of the speaker? BUT the wierd thing is when I plug in a pair of head phones in the remote speaker outlet the VHF is heard throught the remote speaker. So the...
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    what is a mid 80s 20hp johnson long shaft worth?

    Any ideas, motor runs good and has electric start, seller wants 850, seems high for a motor that old, but I am not sure?<br /><br />thanks
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    Warning buzzer on 130 evinrude going off after VRO removal?

    95 evinrude 130, just removed VRO, now buzzer going off. It is the intermitent buzzer, not constant. I assume this is a oil warning buzzer, how can I disconect it.<br /><br />the engine is not hot.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Tony
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    lowering idle RPM on evinrude 130hp

    how can I adjust the idle RPM lower on this motor, I have already backed off the adjustment on the end of the throttle cable as much as possible.<br /><br />thanks
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    Anyone have a picture of an oldert AQUASPORT emblem?

    I am trying to get decals made to looks close to the original aquasport emblems which came on my 78 19-6' aquasport dual console cuddy, but I cant seem to find a good picture to have the decals made from.<br /><br />Anyone have a picture?<br /><br />thanks very much
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    Anyone ever get a bunk new Tstat?

    Just replaced both the Tstats on a new to me 130 evinrude, after solving h20 pump probs one of the heads is heating up. I pulled the tstat and the head colled way down. Seems like the tstat is bad right?<br /><br />Anyway it is a new tsat so it seems like it should not be bad, anything else I...
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    best decal maker?

    where can I get a good quality decal made for my aquasport? I can send a pic of the decal and was hoping someone could print me out a decal.<br /><br />If you know of anyone, please let me know.<br />Thanks<br />tony
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    1995 130hp evinrude VRO revomal

    How is it done, I have read past post and cant get it figured. Can I just plug the oil line, discontect the vro wires, and pre mix? <br /><br />I have also heard this year and model motor is not VRO but more like a constant oil injection? Is this true? Does this matter for the removal?<br...
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    What prop for kicker?

    9.9hp evinrude kicker on my 19-6' aquasport dual console fishing boat w/ a 130 evinrude. What prop would work the best for the kicker? Will use it for a trolling motor and a get home in case of engine failure.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Tony
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    Running motor on muffs procedure, whats wrong?

    Just got a new used 1995 130hp evinrude. Mounted it up and started it w/ the muffs but no water out the tell tale? I used the muffs the same way I have used them on my smaller outboards in the past. The seller told me that it pumped water, and actually took a dig pic of it pumping h20 before I...
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    proper RPM 130hp evinrude?

    What should the WOT ideal RPM range be for a 95 130hp evinride? What is the best RPM for the motor to be run at as far as engine longitivity?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Converting a 9.9 to a 15?

    I was told it could be don simply by switching carbs? Is this so? Anything else involved? Does the prop then also need to be changed? <br /><br />thanks
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    how much motor in H20 to work?

    Just installed new motor and the new outboards cavitation plate is only about an 1-1.5" under the bottom of the boat. We previously had smaller twin outboards, which were the same shaft length. And our transom steps down 2" in the center, where the new motor is, as opposed to the old twin 50s...
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    why use an auxilery outboard bracket?

    I am adding a kicker to my boat and am deciding weather or not to use an outboard bracket to mount my kick, or just mount it on the transom. My transom is wide enough to mount a kicker on, add the kicker shaft is long enough it would be in the water. I think I could hook up a steering rod from...
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    How big a kicker?

    I am shopping for a kicker for my 19-6 aquasport. I will mainly use it for salmon slow trolling and as a safety back up motor. How big of an outboard do I need. I have a 6hp johnson that I have bolted on to move the boat at the marina when the other engine was down, but have not tried...
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    Rub Rail Rehab

    I have an older aquasport that has the classic weathered rub rail, navy blue rubber outer with rubber "rope" inner that is nasty. The outside is not that horrible, just weathered. I have read about oil wet sanding the outer back into shape and replacing the inner w/ a nice piece of rope...
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    New motor coming Remove the VRO, or not?

    We have a new motor coming for our 19-6 aquasport, motor is a 95 evinrude 130. Boat was previously powered by dual evinrude 50hp, one of which blew a quarter sized hole in the piston due to a failed VRO unit. After rebuilding the motor, we were advised by our mechanic to remove the VRO. So we...
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