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  1. J

    Ski bar recommendations

    I use a turboswing ski bar....not cheap... I understand there is an inexpensive, "y" rope device that attaches to those pontoon points....Overton sells them, I think..? .... I used those points on my toons using a single rope for each for some years but as the grandkids got bigger, The flexing...
  2. J

    just goes to show ya..

    duh....really!...do I need to pull up standard rpm/torque/hp charts that I've known about for decades?...or what.... neither does my 115 merc make max hp at 4500.... was't the point of my post...and didn't ask about hp... It was about max throttle numbers.....
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    didn't say it operated a choke valve..show me where I said that.... I SAID it was called a choke solenoid that CLICKS and that's what the op should listen for.... It's also called an enrichment valve..... one in the same........hope you can see the pics.....
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    No... It uses a solenoid to operate the enrichment valve that serves the same purpose as a choke....some call it a choke solenoid.... just like I said.... thats what he needs to check...not the enrichment valve.... and it makes a noticeable click......which is what he needs to hear.....when he...
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    just goes to show ya..

    another nail....didn't think of that....
  6. J

    just goes to show ya..

    you hit the nail i think....when we were anchored, I looked for strakes and it has none.... just surprised....
  7. J

    just goes to show ya..

    we all discuss performance, engine hp, speed, tri toon , twin tube, props, .....do this, do that...which is better..... I rented a 2023 godfrey 22', tri-toon , with a yamaha 150hp motor equipped with a 3 blade prop...no idea as to pitch or diameter..... I had 11 other adults, no hefers, on...
  8. J

    2011 Bennington 24 ft. Pontoon

    has it always done this? how long have you owned it. is the motor in good condition? just when you are aboard? ...water in toons?...as mentioned... helps to answer these questions... diameter, pitch, # of blades, cupped prop or not., load in boat...all affect max throttle rpm..
  9. J

    Evinrude 60hp - 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop Pitch

    a 60 hp motor on a 16' boat needs a different prop than the same motor on a 24' boat...I know for a fact. A prop ad that says it will fit a motor doesn't mean that's the prop you need for that motor on your boat. But that's the message I got from you posting that ad...... I believe you know your...
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    Evinrude 60hp - 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop Pitch

    "I decided to buy a new stainless prop and went from the original 3 blade aluminum to a 4 blade." # of blades, diameter of prop, pitch of prop, cupped prop or not, all affect rpm. Not just # of blades.
  11. J

    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    these engines use a choke solenoid.....like these..... should be an audible click when pushing the key in...
  12. J

    New prop for my boat

    jeez... most assuredly it can..........I hope you don't find more "stuff".... I haven't had to pressure test my toons....so far all I have to do is loosen the plugs especially on a hot day and listen for expanded air to escape.....or the opposite on a colder day.....I did have a seam leak...
  13. J

    New prop for my boat

    BTW...The gearcase on my '21 merc. 115 CT is a bigger diameter than a standard gearcase of the same hp......the prop has to be for that gearcase... there's also a white, plastic ring insert to prevent ventilation from exhaust gases inside that gearcase that is susceptible to breaking and going...
  14. J

    New prop for my boat

    I'm not telling you what to do.... I'm giving you facts and examples from my limited experience and knowledge so you can understand how it all goes and works together so that you can make the best choices needed to spend the least amount of money...... ....as good or bad as a dealer can be...
  15. J

    New prop for my boat

    the mechanic is wrong, he's bsing you.......... or your tach is wrong.... read....the...NOTE.....at....the .....bottom....
  16. J

    New prop for my boat

    my merc is rated for 5-6000 rpm....the rev limiter is set for rpm's after 6000, before it gets to redline or a never exceed rpm....Like any engine.... It doesn't start kicking in until after I exceed 6100... Why would any engine maker rev limit his engine under the normal operating range as...
  17. J

    New prop for my boat

    ok...you have more issues to fix.....I can see 2mph increase...your prop is damaged....... understand that pontoons usually come in 3 separate sections ....each should have a plug.....mine are plastic and mounted at the top..... It doesn't take much water to add significant weight...... I can...
  18. J

    New prop for my boat

    look man....in trying to fine tune his boat, and he wants to get max performance...speed and pulling.....he is SLIGHTLY overpropped !....just like I just said... EDIT: Let's keep it civil ... Mod team I also think his dealer is .....untrustworthy, or ignorant or whatever.....needs to find...
  19. J

    Overpowered 20ft pontoon.

    looked at a used pontoon for a friend years ago.....before I knew what I know now.......18' or close to it...wasn't all that old.... There was a pontoon, newer , similar model in the driveway.....with the corvette and other nice vehicles... was selling the older one......took the engine cowl...
  20. J

    New prop for my boat

    "I get on plane really quick but my top speed is 15mph at 5800 rpm’s"
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