Hi guys,
I've got some small stress cracks near where the motor bolts on to the transom, is there an easy way to repair these or would i be better off rebuilding the transom? Its fibreglass over timber.
Hi guys,
I'll try and give you as much info as I can on what is happening.
1) Motor ran for around 30 mins, then bogged down and would run reluctantly at idle only. I leaned out the mixture a little and she ran well for around another hour and then had the following.
2) Would idle fine with...
I've got a question with regard to the mounting height of an outboard motor. I know its essential to get it right, but am unsure as to how and why. Can anyone explain the difference between mounting too high and too low, and what the correct height below the transom is?? I'm sorry if it sounds...
Ive a small ski boat which, as most boats, collects a small amount of water at the bottom. There's a small thumb size hole aft which i'd like to put a hose in to extract the water. Is there a cheap in-line self priming pump i can use, or can I modify a bildge pump to suit this purpose without...
Firstly, as a new member, thanks for all the advice received so far. It has been most helpful!! My next issue is with a lot of splash-back against the transom progressively getting worse as speed increases. I've a 14.5 ft fibreglass clinker ski boat with a really 'shallow' hull (if that's the...
When cold the motor takes a long time to fire up. I've been turning it over for around 20sec with a 60sec break (don't want to o/heat the starter) and takes 6 or so goes to fire up. Once its warm there's no probs. Engine has had a piston overhaul and i'm running the mixture slightly richer than...
I'm in the market for a new prop but know nothing about them. I've got a 14.5ft ski boat with a '84 70hp evinrude outboard. What do i need to find a good balance between speed and pulling power? What is the advantages/disadvantages of 4 blades over 3? How does pitch and size affect performance...
