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    What is this called and where to buy one?

    Can anyone tell me what this is called and where I can buy a new one? I know its part of a winch stand but I just need the bracket that holds the Bow Roller? Its for a 2001 ez loader Model: YST Body: TU Thank you -Jay
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    Kicker dies after a few hours trolling?

    The last 2 times up to mountains(8500ft) my kicker dies after troling for a long time. After 3 or 4 hours of straight trolling it will start slowing down than it starts choking than finally dies. If I let it sit for 20-30min and fire it back up its good to go again. Its getting fuel as the bulb...
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    Motor dies in neutral??(sometimes)

    Sometimes when I shift from forward to neutral the motor dies. Sometimes its hard to re-start after this happens. Anyone have any ideas?<br /><br />I got it in WY and was told the altitude there is so close to here(Denver) that I wouldnt need to have it tuned? Does this sound right?<br /><br...
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    Gas Gauge doesnt work?

    Is there an ez way to try and fix my gas Gauge ? I know it could be a nuber of things but what should I try first?<br /><br />Also, Should the Gauge show how much gas if the motor isnt running? Its a 2001 75hp Merc<br /><br /><br />-Jay
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    Gas Gauge doesnt work?

    Is there an ez way to try and fix my gas Gauge ? I know it could be a nuber of things but what should I try first?<br /><br />Also, Should the Gauge show how much gas if the motor isnt running? Its a 2001 75hp Merc<br /><br /><br />-Jay
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    When to charge cranking battery?

    It is my understanding that when I run my Big motor that that charges the battery while im running? I currently have A sonar, GPS, All lights and pumps hooked up to my cranking battery. How long should I be able to run all these things off that bettery before I should start it up to charge...
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    Autopilot Manual?

    I just picked up a new boat and it has a bow mounted minn kota auto pilot. Does anyone know where I can get a manual for it? Im not sure how to use the autopilot opinion?<br /><br /><br />-Jay
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    Help Mounting Broken Transducer?

    I was trying to mount the tranducer for my humminbird Matrix 27 today and broke one of the mounting holes off of the xducer(See pic)<br /><br /> <br /><br />Does anyone have any suggestions on how to mount this thing now? <br /><br />Thanx<br /><br />-Jay
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    Wires get hot when there is power connected.

    I just picked up my new boat this past weekend. A 2001 Monark King 160sc. It came with an older lowrance. I wanted to add my newer Humminbird Matrix 27. So after a few hours of unscrewing all sorts of stuff I got the Transducer wire and power wire ran. The power wire I hooked upto the cranking...
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    Boat Cover Suggestions?

    I have a 2001 Monark 160 King SC. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good cover? I'd like to spend UNDER $180.00. The boat is stored outside and would have to hold up to some snow and rain.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />-Jay
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    Picking/Installing a on-board battery charger

    Can anyone tell me the best way to pick a on-board battery charger? 12v system. 2 Batterys.<br /><br />I have no idea how these work. Do you some how hook it up to the outboard and it charges like that?<br /><br />Also, Is this somoething the average guy can install???<br /><br />Thank you,<br...
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    Need boat suggestions?

    Im going to start saving up for a new boat. There arent very many large bodies of water here in Colorado(Largest about 8,000 arces). I want a boat that I can tow with a mid-size truck but is big enough to handle the lakes here. Im planing on putting 2 downriggers on it. My price range is from...
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    Winter Storage?

    I've read the info on Winterizing my motor but need some advice on outdoor storage for my boat. I live in Denver and it does snow sometimes and living in an apartment I have to keep my boat at a outdoor storage. I do have a cheap cover for my boat but it would never hold the weight of snoe and...
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    How fast should my motor go?

    I have a 18hp Jonny seahorse18 and wanted to see how fast I should I expect to go. Its on a 14' alum v-hull. The most ive seen on the GPS is 16mph.<br /><br /><br />-Jay
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    Greasing Wheels?

    My wheels, for lack of a better word have nipples on them where in guessing I put grease for the bearings. <br /><br />How offten do I do it,how do I do it and with what do I do it with??<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />-Jay
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    Should I disconect fuel line after each use?

    I have a 58', 18hp Johnson that uses a 6gal pressure tank and wanted to know if I should take the fuel line off after every use or does it matter either way???<br /><br /><br />-Jay
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    Transom Saver?

    I just got a boat and motor and wanted to know If I should get a transom saver? The guy I got it from said to just leave the motor down and it should be fine. Not to dis-credit him but is this ok? Its a 14' v-hull w/ a 1958 18hp Johnson?<br /><br />-Jay
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    I have 2 fishfinders, Which one should I use?

    Hi all. Im getting ready to put one of my fish finders in my boat(14' v-hull. Transom steering) and wanted some input as to which one I should run?<br /><br />I have:<br /><br />Eagle Cuda 128 <br /><br />AND A<br /><br />Bottom Line Tournament 310 <br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />-Jay
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    How Much Weight In The Back?

    I just got a 14' v-hull and wanted to make sure im not weighting it down to much in the back. <br /><br />I have a 15hp Johnson, Gas tank, 115amp Battery(50lbs), Small Battery(10lbs) and trolling motor. I will also be sitting towords the back. Will this cause the boat to not ride straight with...
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    50:1 -or- 24:1?????

    I've been searching and reading things about oil to gas mixture and want to make sure its correct?<br /><br />I have a 58 Johnson Seahorse 18hp. I read that it should be mixed 24:1. But I also read that 50:1. Which is correct? If I have a 6gal tank what would the mixture be for 24:1. Would it be...
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