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  1. Todd in NY

    Post a picture of your Crestliner

    I found a 1988 Sabre V220 G/L two weeks ago, with a hardtop and a 1989 Evinrude 150. I have to clean up the wiring, install my fish Finders, Moor Sub Troll and downriggers and it'll be ready for some Lake Ontario salmon, trout and walleye fishing. These pics were taken when I test drove the...
  2. Todd in NY

    1980 Evinrude 7.5 No Spark Bottom Cylinder

    As the title states, I don't appear to have any ignition in my bottom cylinder. The top one is firing as it should, and the motor doesn't sound off, but it's down on power. Question is, how do I know or diagnose whether I should replace the ignition coil (#34) or the power pack (#11)? Both...
  3. Todd in NY

    Boat pulls to the right on plane

    I was on a friend's boat last week and I noticed the boat wants to pull to the right if I let go of the steering wheel. It's a 22ft aluminum Crestliner with a 150HP Evinrude. He said he replaced the steering cable recently. I'm not sure what might be causing the boat to want to turn to the...
  4. Todd in NY

    4.3L Mercruiser quit running after a loud noise

    My friend was out in his boat yesterday to do some fishing. He had just got his boat up on plane when the engine made a loud bang and shut off. He could turn the motor over but it won't start. He had to limp back to the dock with his kicker motor. It sounded like it was running fine right before...
  5. Todd in NY

    Where does the driveshaft O-ring go? 1980 Evinrude 7.5

    I replaced the impeller on my 1980 long shaft 7.5 Evinrude, and my Clymer shop manual does't show me where to place the new driveshaft O-ring. When I disassembled the lower unit the O-ring was near the top of the driveshaft near the bottom of the upper splines. But there is no groove in the...
  6. Todd in NY

    OMC Cobra 5.0 stalls when shifting into gear, and squeals

    I've had the boat out 3 times this year (just bought the boat last month). The motor is only 2 or 3 years old and it just started giving me problems yesterday. It idles fine, but when shifting into forward or reverse it stalls, then it has trouble starting again. This is with a warm engine...
  7. Todd in NY

    1987 Trophy 2160 available engine sizes?

    It seems most (maybe all) of the 21ft Bayliner Trophy's came from the factory with a 4 cyl engine. But I see a few of the 21ft boats with 5 liter engines. I am wondering if these motors are stock or if they are upgraded from 4 cylinders. If they ARE upgraded from a 4 cyl, how much work needs to...
  8. Todd in NY

    Looking for opinions on a Chaparral 244 Fisherman

    I am considering buying a 244 Fisherman if it is still for sale this spring. Don't know what year it is or the asking price. Don't know the condition either, but it gets shrink wrapped every winter and appears to be well cared for. How long do the stringers, floor and transom hold up in these...
  9. Todd in NY

    My "new" 1974 16ft Sears Aluminum Semi Vee

    I hope the pics stay upright after I post them, they are all upright when I previewed the post. I hope to take her out fishing this weekend if I get enough chores done around the house. Walleye and lake trout have been calling my name :) Her name is "Rock Bottom", because she is a basic utility...
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    My "new" 1974 16ft Sears Aluminum Semi Vee

    Just picked up a great fishing boat with a trailer and a 1973 Evinrude 25hp outboard. The boat model # is 286-61416. It measures 15'10" long by 65" wide, max load with motor is 950 lbs and max motor size is 25hp. I have to resize my photos before I can post them, which I hope to do tomorrow...
  11. Todd in NY

    Should my boat be faster than it is?

    This is a pic of my boat, 89" beam
  12. Todd in NY

    Should my boat be faster than it is?

    I have a 19ft aluminum Sea Nymph deep V center console with a 1986 90hp Evinrude. The boat dry weight with 2 motors, including my 15hp Evinrude, is roughly 1450 lbs. The prop is 13.25x17 and is a 3 blade aluminum. The boat doesn't have a tach, so I don't know what RPM its running at WOT, but it...
  13. Todd in NY

    Need tips for catching lake trout and salmon on inland lakes

    I fish several smaller lakes in "upstate" New York that apparently hold lake trout, other trout, and salmon. I've fished for bass for over 40 years from the Mississippi River east with really good success. But what I can't seem to figure out is how to catch lake trout, other trout, and salmon on...
  14. Todd in NY

    15 HP Evinrude won't stay at higher throttle

    It's a 1992 model that I use for trolling on my 19ft aluminum boat. It will run all day long at slow setting, which pushes my boat along at 1.1 to 1.3 mph in 2-4ft swells. But when I turn the throttle up on the tiller handle it falls back to the low setting. How can I adjust it so that it stays...
  15. Todd in NY

    What are the biggest waves you encountered with your Sea Nymph?

    Just curious to see what you've encountered while out on your Sea Nymph boat. In my 14A Cartopper we have been in 1ft waves with no issues. It is powered by a 3.3hp Evinrude outboard. In my CC191 we have been in 2-3ft waves on a large bay with winds blowing 15 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 30...
  16. Todd in NY

    Need info/help; bimini for Striper cc191

    I got my bimini top in the mail yesterday and installed it today. I ordered one that measures 73" wide x 54" high x 8' long. I used the rear support poles that were already on the boat, as well as the center mounting rails. All I had to install were the front anchor points for the straps, which...
  17. Todd in NY

    Boat Handling Guide decal

    The new decals came in, and they were absolutely free, not even shipping and handling charges. They have a new look to them now, and 3 decals come on each "card". Here is what they look like now. The "Assistance Call" and "Emergency Call" decals are the other 2 decals attached with the "Nautical...
  18. Todd in NY

    Where should the cranking battery be positioned?

    I have a 1987 Striper cc191 and the battery is on the floor behind the seat, kinda tucked up under the rear transom rail. I have seen a picture of a battery on a GLS 195 (?) with the battery placed back inside the bilge area, just starboard of the center of the transom. It looks like a better...
  19. Todd in NY

    Navigation sticker on my dash (pics.)

    I found this thread again after I posted this decal from my boat in the boat safety section. Available on the BoatUS web site for FREE. You can order up to 100 or download it as a PDF.
  20. Todd in NY

    Boat Handling Guide decal

    I have one of these decals on my helm, and it's about 4"x6". It's a nice reminder for boaters who are met with boating traffic and/or navigational markers that they may not encounter on a regular basis. I try to avoid crowded lakes and rivers because I don't like when other boaters act like they...
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