Search results

  1. lifeisfun

    Honda parts confusion ....

    I decided that I do some maintenance on BF20 that I recently purchased. The manual is listing Oil filter as 15400-PFB-004. Got 15400-PFB-014 since I was told that this is new filter superseding the 004 - Is this right ...
  2. lifeisfun

    Creating storage in bunks of aluminum boat

    I have recently purchased Lowe 1467 aluminum boat and now after couple fishing trips I would love to create storage compartments in rear bunks. The problem is that they are riveted shut and I suspect filled by expanded foam. What is the reason for this ? Thanks
  3. lifeisfun

    New to electric trolling motors - purchase help needed

    I just got 2 year old 14' aluminum boat and considering to purchase Motorguide W45 trolling motor. Is this good choice ? Any help and other suggestions appreciated Thanks
  4. lifeisfun

    Fuel hose dia for 20HP Honda

    I just purchased 10' of 1/4" fuel hose for my new/used BF20 To my frustration when I started extending the original hose is 3/8" Will 1/4' be sufficient or did I throw away $20 ? :) Thanks
  5. lifeisfun

    2005 Honda BF20 user manual

    Just purchased used 2005 honda BF20 Can't find place where I can download the user manual Can you help me ? Thanks Edit: found it :) http://www.honda-marine.com/owners/OwnerManuals/OM.aspx?modelGroup=BF20
  6. lifeisfun

    Aluminum boat quality question

    I'm looking for aluminum fishing boat and there is so many brands that I have hard time to decide .... I noticed that some use .065" thickness and some .100" is this important factor in my decision ? General guidance what to look for would be appreciated. Lowe ? Legend ?..... Thanks
  7. lifeisfun

    Short term storage /parking transom question

    I take my inflatable out every week or so and I wonder what is the best for the transom ... Motor is little over 50KG (4 stroke suzuki 9.9) and I like to know if it's better to leave the motor hang down ( and perhaps shim it to support it from the concrete garage floor or should I leave it...
  8. lifeisfun

    Need to extend fuel line

    Once again need your advice folks :) In order to balance my inflatable I need to move my fuel tan to the front. I like to extend the fuel line but I not sure if I need some special type, The guy in auto parts store told me that I need marine grade and in marine supply store they were out of...
  9. lifeisfun

    Inflatable with 9.9 4 stroke problem ...

    Hi folks, I asked this question before but need more help ... My 12' inflatable with heavy 9.9 Suzuki 4 stoke is having hard time to plain with one person due to poor weight distribution. Will this help ? http://www.allinflatables.com/shopping/lifters/index.html Thanks
  10. lifeisfun

    Marine sealant recommendation needed

    Hi folks, I need to seal painted wood (epoxy paint) to soft plastic ( I presume PVC) under water ( transom extension on inflatable boat) What sealant would be recommended for this ? Something like 3M 4200 or 5200 ? Thanks
  11. lifeisfun

    Just about finished breaking-in DF9.9... I have some questions...

    Love my new DF9.9 but : 1. Temperatures just above freezing and it takes 10-15 pulls to start cold and then it runs rough. After warm up runs great and 1/2 pull will start it. Is this normal ? 2. Top speed is reached when I get the throttle about 3/4 opened after that there is no change in...
  12. lifeisfun

    Another transom saver question :)

    I used search but didn't find answer to my question .... My 2004 4stroke 9.9 HP hangs way to low on the trailer so I have to use transom saver since the motor is very heavy for my inflatable. When trailering how high should I tilt the motor before inserting transom saver ? All the way up ...
  13. lifeisfun

    4 stroke oil confusion ....

    Just got my new 9.9 Suzuki and I'm confused what motor oil to use. Manual is recommending Oil rated SE SF SG SH or SJ ( API) but the Marine oil I got home is rated FC-W Why the heck they make it so complicated ?! Is regular Automotive oil OK or is the FC-W better ? Thanks PS: I love the motor...
  14. lifeisfun

    Trailer for inflatable ?

    Hi folks, I like to convert my 4'x4' flat bed trailer to carry 10'6'' inflatable ( not rigid bottom) boat ... I already tried but failed ( installed two Styrofoam blocks ) but the problem is that the trailer is floating :) Any ideas ...better yet pictures ? Thanks
  15. lifeisfun

    Suzuki or Tohatsu ??? Please help me to make decision :)

    Hi folks, I'm new to boating Got this spring new 10.6' inflatable and 2hp 4 stroke Honda but like to upgrade to faster motor I can get decent deal on new Suzuki DF9.9 or Tohatsu 9.8 ( both 4 strokes) What would be better choice ? The Suzuki look more sophisticated than the Tohatsu Please...
  16. lifeisfun

    Should I purchase Suzuki DF9.9 ?

    Hi folks, I'm new to boating :) Got this spring new 10.6' inflatable and 2hp 4 stroke Honda but like to upgrade to faster motor :) I can get decent deal on new Suzuki DF9.9 or Tohatsu 9.8 ( both 4 strokes) What would be better choice ? The Suzuki look more sophisticated than the Tohatsu :)...
View older results
Top