Search results

  1. S

    New Motor, hard cold start

    Hello everyone. I bought a new 2013 Tohatsu 9.8 4 stroke. It has manual start. When I first start it, I pull the choke all the way out. The motor starts and runs for about 5 seconds and then dies. After that it is difficult to start. I mess around with choke and throttle position and eventually...
  2. S

    Changing rpm on new outboard

    Hello everyone. I have a new 9.8 Tohatsu outboard that is mounted on a 14' Valco tinny. I'm at the point in the break-in procedure where I can run full throttle for 1 minute or so. I noticed on plane going about 22 mph gps full throttle, the rpm is only 3,000 according to my Tinytach. I should...
  3. S

    What to do with fishing rods while trailering

    Looking for a easy way to keep rods from being damaged while in the boat and going down the freeway. Please post pictures if you have them. The boat is a 14' Valco tinny and the curved sides make it difficult to put the rods there. We usually have 4 rods but only fish with 2 at a time so it...
  4. S

    Tiny Tach on my new Tohatsu

    I just bought a 9.8 hp Tohatsu 2012. I have a Tiny Tach that I would like to use for the break in. My question is, should I set it for 180,360, or 720 degrees. Any info on how to set this up would be appreciated.
  5. S

    Gasket Brands-Differance?

    Hello everyone. Can you tell me what the difference is between a Sierra head gasket and a Mallory head gasket?
  6. S

    Looking to buy new outboard, need advice

    Hello everyone; I want to buy a new 8hp-10hp outboard for my 14' tinny. I fish small lakes in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
  7. S

    Nissan Marine

    Hello everyone; What do you guys know about a 2008 Nissan Marine 9.8 ultra low emissions. I'm thinking of buying one for my 14' tinny and would like some input. Thanks.
  8. S

    Tiny Tach

    Hello everyone. Do you think I could mount my Tiny Tach in the cowl of my 9.9 hp force? I take the motor on and off the the boat when I use my electric trolling motor so I want the tach to go with it. I could use quick connectors in the wiring so the cowl could be removed easily. My boat is a...
  9. S

    Bunk material

    Hello everyone. I've worn through the material on one of my bunks and would like to know what material to use and how to recover them. My boat is 14' Valco fishing boat (probably 200 lbs or so) and the bunks are about 4" wide. Thanks.
  10. S

    What do you think?

    I was wondering what you guys thought of Tohatsu outboards. Specifically 9.8 hp for a 14' tinny.
  11. S

    Small E-Tec?

    Hello Everyone. Can you tell me if Evinrude makes a 10 or 15hp 2 stroke that has the emission sticker. I'm in California and would like a 2 stroke that I can use anywhere. My boat is a 14' aluminum Valco tinny. Thanks.
  12. S

    Trolling motor big enough?

    Hello everyone; Do you think a Minn Kota trolling motor with 34# of thrust is big enough to move my 14' Valco through the water OK? Boat weighs about 175 lbs and people and gear another 550 lbs. I'll be fishing small lakes in the Sierra Nevadas. Some lakes only allow electric motors.
  13. S

    Swivel seats on a Tinny

    Hello everyone; I have a 14' Valco that came with swivel chairs mounted to the bench seats. I took them off because the center of gravity of the boat seemed kind of high, but maybe the extra comfort is worth it. I just wanted some opinions from people who have experience with them.
  14. S

    Idle Question

    Hello everyone; I have a 1997 Force 9.9 that runs perfect except that I can't get it to idle below about 900 rpm in gear in the water. I thought maybe it was sucking air somewhere but it does make sense since it runs so well. It will idle all day and run wot all day. When I had the carburetor...
  15. S

    Tinny hull repair

    OK guys. I checked the rivits and seams on my 14' Valco using water in the boat (not too much water). I found 5 or 6 leaky rivits and 2 or 3 seams that are leaking. I also found a crack in the bottom about 1/2" long that leaks the most. The gluvit I ordered from Iboats should be here on...
  16. S

    Boat out of control

    Hello everyone, I have a 14' Valco with a 9.9 Force outboard. When the boat starts to go up on plane, it becomes hard to control. It wants to turn left and right and I have to fight to keep it under control. It seems to me that I should be able to go across the lake at full throttle but it's...
  17. S

    Running out of fuel

    Hello everyone, At the end of the day before I load my boat onto the trailer, I stop the engine by disconnecting the fuel line and letting it run out of gas. Do you think this is OK? Or should I just kill it with the ignition? It's a 1997 Force 9.9 hp 2 stroke. Thanks.
  18. S

    Valco Leaks

    Hello everyone, My 14' aluminum Valco is riveted and it leaks about a quart in 2 hours. What is the best way to find the leaks and fix them? Thanks.
  19. S

    Boat position on trailer

    On my 14' aluminum Valco with a Force 9.9hp (about 65 lbs), the trailer bunks come to within about 10" of the transom. Is this OK or do I need to move the boat forward 10"? Thanks.
  20. S

    Rear tie downs or strap across back?

    I have a 14' valco aluminum boat on a trailer with 2 tie downs from the handles on the transom down to the trailer. The problem is, the straps are pulling the handles off of the transom. Would I be better off running a strap across the top of the boat and down to each side rail of the trailer...
Top