My buddy hadn't run is outboard in about 3 months and the other day he decided to make the block so to speak. We started down the canal without any issue out of the engine. For whatever reason he put the engine in reverse(from idle) and it just started clanking. Not just when going from neutral...
Had the back of my ignition switch fall apart over the weekend. Seems to be a ton of options out there for replacement. Mine just has the 6 blades on the back for wires to plug to.
Can anyone point me in the right direction for a replacement.
I've got the appropriate flo-torq II hub currently installed with my rev4. I was going to test out a turbo os1 over the weekend and had questions on if the prop nut torque should remain the same and also if the hub itself is requiring adjustment. I read that the rev4 washer should be removed...
So my Brother in laws 92 20' Stratos bass boat is still running strong. Little long in the tooth but you simply can't kill it. The trailer on the other hand has literally rusted apart.
We were looking at trying to find a used replacement trailer but got a little confused on ratings.
The...
Okay guys the weather wasn't the best but I have some info for ya. First the stats.
Calm seas
Temp 45 degrees F
Wind <5mph
Full fuel-294#
Two persons - 430#
Boat weight with batteries and misc gear onboard 2000#-2200#
Outboard 500#
Prop 17p Mercury rev4
Trim range for my scientific testing...
I've been around boats for a while. Not all my life but a while. recently I picked up a 07 2110 w/tunnel nauticstar bay boat. The boat is outfitted with a 200hp optimax, 17p rev 4 prop and 6" jackplate. All batteries(4 of them) are in the center console. The boat is also outfitted with trim...
I have a Nautic Star 2110 Tunnel. The boat has a 200 optimax on the back that sits on a Bobs 10" jackplate. From the information I've gathered 10" on a smaller bayboat is a lot of setback, 6" being more the norm.
My question is how much more effect toward porpoising will having 10" setback cause...
I currently own a 21' cc bayboat. For the purpose of this question I'll outline the location of major components.
light tackle and trolling motor forward of CC
4 batteries in CC
Driver at CC
fuel tank under CC
500 lb outboard at rear of boat mounted to 10" setback bobs jackplate.
My question...
I recently changed my air compressor and need to prime the oil system to ensure the air compressor has oil in it.
Is there a way to prime the system without the use of a DDT?
I recently moved my batteries from the rear of the boat up to the center console(07 2110 nautic star). While I was under the dash I noticed that the black common wire that goes from the gauges and switches back into the main wire harness was loose and had obvious signs that at one point it had...
The engine is new to me and seems to run fine, Idles well etc. problem is I'm only getting to 5k on WOT. I spoke with a propshop and he asked if I had changed out the fuel filters lately and checked the throttle butterfly for wide open. He stated that he has seen a lot of engines that hiad rpm...
Recently picked up a Nautic star(2007) and it didn't come with the deck latch keys. They seem like chinchy little flat blade keys. Anyone know an online source to pick some up?
I was told by a friend to use the Mercury online service history check website to verify old work that that been done on my engine. Problem is that when i enter my serial number it doesn't find anything.
Has anyone had good luck in this search feature on mercury website? I know my work was done...
I was about to run power wires for a new trolling motor on my nautic star. The route is through conduit and protected from salt water. Is timned wire still a must? Its hard to get a handle on.
