I've had a MK V2 Powerdrive with I-Pilot Link for about 9 months. I made a major purchase last week and purchased a Humminbird 1199 and 360 Imaging. I read my owners manual for the I-Pilot Link prior to ordering and did due diligence on line prior to ordering. During installation of the 1199...
I got out my fairly "new to me" 1984 Johnson 8 hp over the weekend for a tank test before fishing season. Since I got this motor 2 years ago the starter pull rope was usually limp by an inch of so when not running. I tried to start the motor yesterday and found that the rope didn't retract...
I have a 16' Starcraft that is rated for 50 hp. The boat is open and tiller steered.
However, I fish almost entirely on electric only lakes and am currently using a 55 lb. Minn Kota V2 on the bow and a Motor Guide 55 lb. on the stern. Occasionally I'll put on a 9.9 outboard to use on a...
I fish once or twice a year on a hp restricted lake (max. 10 hp) and purchased a nice '98 Honda 9.9 long shaft (4 cycle) tiller with very low hours. Starts easy and runs fine. I had the w.p. impeller replaced, changed oil & lower lube and she runs like new. At the end of the season I had an...
I'm going to inspect a '96 Johnson 25 hp tiller model this weekend for possible purchase. I am very familiar with the 9.9 OMC outboards of which I've had very satisfactory ownership. I used to have a '90 40 hp Johnson that I experienced a failed VRO and tilt assist cylinder. The engine could...
Re: Mounting Trailer Winch
I had a similar problem and found this winch stand (inc. roller) on-line for about $75. Had to move the post forward some but it didn't alter the weight distribution or boat position.
I recently converted a remote control 9.8 (1998 2 stroker) to a shift handle tiller. Everything looks fine mechanically but when I hook up the battery cables the starter won't respond. I've got continuity from the starter switch and it's getting 12 v between the start solenoid to the...
I'm in process of converting a 1998 Mercury 9.9 hp 2 stroker from a remote to a tiller / tiller shift model. I purchased the tiller and related parts on eBay and just started the conversion and am stumped with whether I need to replace the horizontal shift shaft. Here's the part that came with...
Re: Do I need a longer trailer?
Finally got some photos of my new trailer - a 2012 EZ Loader aluminum trailer (Craigs List Special) that ended up costing me only about $500 for the upgrade after selling my smaller 40 year old Road Runner trailer. The overall length is about a foot longer than...
I have a 16' aluminum boat weighing approximately 1000 lbs loaded with gear and electric trolling motors & batteries. I have it riding on a 1500 lb. capacity trailer that is just a few inches longer than the boat. The boat stern is extended about 24" beyond the rear of the trailer & wooden...
I recently acquired a 1998 Mercury 9.9 2 stroke long shaft with electric start that was off a remote shift & control setup. I believe the boat originally was a tiller model that was converted to a remote but I need the motor to operate as a tiller. Before I get too deep in possibly...
I'm going to be adding a tiller and shift assembly to a unit that had the assembly removed by previous owner as he had it modified for controls. When looking for parts, what series of years are compatible for a 1998 9.9? This is a 2 cycle outboard. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
UPDATED Remov(ed) ing the armature in a Minn Kota trolling motor
UPDATED Remov(ed) ing the armature in a Minn Kota trolling motor
Thanks for advise - I pulled armature out and found water had come in rear seal. Looked rather nasty but after cleaning up the entire unit and some light sanding...
I recently was given non-working Minn Kota 50 Endura. The switch assembly checked out okay and when I hot wired the red/black wires going down the shaft no action. I want to go through the motor to see if it may be minor such as brushes. I marked the case as recommended so I won't reverse...
I just purchased a Honda 9.9 (BF9.9A ? 03DAJJ25 also found is BABL 1204694). Owner wasn?t sure of the year, he thought he purchased new in 2004. The first id above was taken of the bracket and the second was taken off the block. Does any of this link to a specific model year?
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