Does anyone have a Riptide SP 55 and use a corded foot pedal or wireless foot pedal? I am thinking of putting one on my J16 Carolina Skiff. Just wondering your experiences with it or problems. Thanks.
I was up on the river for a few days. 2nd day, my tilt trim starting working sometimes/sometimes not. Finally it stopped altogether. It will make a clicking sound at the shifter control and also on the motor control itself but will not work. I don't know much about working on them and will...
I have a 25 horse tohatsu that is old and I am getting tired of fixing it. It is a remote that is on a stick steer carolina skiff. I have a couple of 4 strokes that I looked at today. Two questions:
1) How much power loss can I expect going to an 18 horse 4 stroke from my old 25 horse 2 stroke...
Last year this same motor, the powerhead locked up. A rebuild powerhead was put on it. I have ran the motor for about 10 trips now. I have even ran a little more oil just to make sure I don't have any problems. Saturday morning, I was on my way back to the landing and the motor started shutting...
I am getting ready to buy my first trolling motor(riptide sp 55 lb, corded foot pedal) to put on the front of my J16. Spending a lot to purchase the motor so trying to save some money by installing it myself. I have general knowledge with electrical/construction. I know so far that I will have...
I was wanting to change the oil in my lower unit. I do not have a pump but I saw some lube quart squirt type bottles today. Can a novice like myself make those work? Also, is there a certain type of lube oil to get? Thank you.
I believe I need a rebuild or a powerhead for this motor. Looking for a tohatsu powerhead but will another brand fit? ie- nissan, mercury, etc? Thanks...
I have a 2 stroke 25 horse tohatsu on the back of a stick steering J16 carolina skiff. Motor is bad broke and might get a new one. Somewhere between 25 and 40 hp, 2 or 4 stroke, 15 inch. I use my boat in freshwater 90%, saltwater 10%. The tohatsu served me well but don't know much about the...
Was running the intercoastal yesterday and my motor quit. Tried to start it(electric start) but just clicked. Tried to pull start it but wouldn't budge. Got home. Pulled plugs, cylinders don't look bad inside. Pulled drain screw for lower unit- screw had some metal on it, water poured out and a...
