Just acquired a 170 Horizon. Assembly required.

[Baylinerchuck]

Never tried a 4 blade on mine. I tried my damnedest to hit 50mph in my chap. Just wouldn’t do it. 48 was top of the top, and it was like being on ice, lol. It runs much better with the hydrofoil on and a 21” prop. Much more stable with the fin and doesn’t list on plane when my load isn’t balanced. I’m like you, just enjoying it.

 

[chevymaher]

LOL mine is the same way but with 40. 39.89 by gps was as close as she ever got. But she is dependable and will got anywhere.

 

[chevymaher]

I rebuilt the carb. It was flooding at idle. I had the idle screw set wrong. Needle and seat leaked. And the choke literally fell off.

I put in a brass float, new needle and seat solid type. Reset it all. loctite on the choke housing screws so they dont fall out. Purrs like a kitten. Idled 400 rpm higher so it liked it.

 

[kcassells]

I wish I knew half the crap you forgot!

 

[Baylinerchuck]

I rebuilt the carb. It was flooding at idle. I had the idle screw set wrong. Needle and seat leaked. And the choke literally fell off.

I put in a brass float, new needle and seat solid type. Reset it all. loctite on the choke housing screws so they dont fall out. Purrs like a kitten. Idled 400 rpm higher so it liked it.

Buddy of mine with the 3.0 had carb problems he was struggling with. I rebuilt the carb for him and it ran fine. At idle the exhaust would be extremely rich and it had a tough time starting. Since the carb was an older mercarb on a newer motor, he took it to the marina he bought the motor from. After three trips they found the fuel pump was leaking past the diaphragm intermittently pushing gas up the overflow flooding out the carb. That was a tough one to diagnose, but a good lesson nonetheless.

 

[chevymaher]

Well took her out. Between the carb mods/adjustments and the prop. It is a different boat. More acceleration across the board and 2 mph better top speed. Rides and corners better. It is now dialed in. Oh and the original problem of not idling after running a hour. Idles perfect.

 

[chevymaher]

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[froggy1150]

That's frigging hilarious

 

[chevymaher]

Got it all waxed and cleaned. Started her. We had a 3rd flood this year so the ramp is muddy and the dock isn't in yet.

And I bought a set of skiis.

 

[todhunter]

Nice! I ran mine on the hose last weekend. This coming weekend will be wash / buff / wax. The weather is nice here...just waiting on the lakes to come up to full pool.

 

[chevymaher]

Nice! I ran mine on the hose last weekend. This coming weekend will be wash / buff / wax. The weather is nice here...just waiting on the lakes to come up to full pool.

It is time isn't it. Suspense is killing me.

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

I'm hoping to run mine in the next few weeks, anxiety is kicking in lol

 

[chevymaher]

I'm hoping to run mine in the next few weeks, anxiety is kicking in lol

We got er done LOL.

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

Woot!
Pass on the pressure!

 

[chevymaher]

Mickey needs prayers. I know alot of you were close to him on this site. He is in the hospital again. He is having heart work done. He was like a brother to me and I thought you should know.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Thanks for sharing Randy. He hasnt been on facetube for a while.

 

[Reserector_]

Sending prayers.

 

[kcassells]

Thank you for getting us in the loop! Love the Mick! You too Randy.
Dang, only hoping for the best

 

[kcassells]

Any news?

 

[chevymaher]

Yes overnight last night. He is home I guess. Or he got his phone back. He sent me a thumbs up. And he said on his sisters post he is still vertical. He is posting like mad on facebook as of 4 hrs ago. Let you know as I find out more.