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  1. Sea Rider

    Not getting a desired speed

    Water performnce has to do more with how efficient the hulls is along the less water drag the hull achieves than the boat's transom height. The less hull drag coeficient the better will run with whatever is being powered. So by watching a simple video you already drew your own technical...
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    Not getting a desired speed

    Elkin, This Hardline hour/tach will work well, https://www.hardlineproducts.com/pro...ourtach-meter/ Check if IBoats or Amazon stocks them. Set it for 2 sparks per revolution. Have installed many on different Tohatsu motors, next to the tiller's grip as seen, install same if your motor is a...
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    Not getting a desired speed

    Let's keep flying over the cuckoo's nest with all kind of answers, the OP has not answered a thing about what's beer tech requested as a starter as there's no magician available to fix that motor any time soon. Before going any further motor must be running strong again,once there, the combo...
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    1994 m90a spark plug closed gap

    Is the motor a pre mix or autolube motor ? If pre mix, are you running 50:1 fuel/oil ratio ? Don't expect to find impeccable plug tips on 2 stroke motors as found in a 4 stroke one. Would recommend spraying an overdose of CRC Tune Up carbon remover through the carbs with motor running geared at...
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    After a broken prop and a tangled prop, I decided I need a prop guard. But what kind?

    Stay away from Prop Guards, are useless for normal boating, will break if hits something like a sandbank, rocks, submerged hidden things, etc. Are only good for rescue boats, surf shuttle boats, shore patrol boats dealing with bathers, swimmers. If your motor was correctly propped running...
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    De-winterize questions 2020 Tracker Pro160 w/40hp Merc.

    As I already know my fuel consumption while motor runs at 3/4 throttle, 3 gallons will be enough for boating short to medium long distances, will carry extra fuel in jerry cans if need to boat to further distances than stated, always accompanied by at least one other boat for both to go and...
  7. Sea Rider

    Really miss not being able to go boating !

    We're not jailed at our homes, we're allowed to go to the supermarket, pharmacy, bank among other basic services. That doesn't mean that you can drive your car straight to the marina, go for a wot spin and then return after long boating hours to access those services which must be done strictly...
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    Really miss not being able to go boating !

    At serious Government Lock Downs won't make it any further from from home sweet home to any marina as streets will be closed with barricades, patrolled by police or even with armed forces men who with a unfriendly face tell U.... Return immediately to your home and stay there, MF.... Happy...
  9. Sea Rider

    Home Lockdown.-

    If you are undergoing a forced lockdown at home due to Coronavirus with 0 chances to go boating, how do you spend your day ? Happy Boating
  10. Sea Rider

    Teleflex Life Span.-

    My cousing has changed 4 Telefex Steering Cables in the past 5 years, with time and low hour use the internals becomes stiff and the wheel turning uncomfy hard to steer. Would you say that's due to a low hour use along variable temp in a patio through the year ? If installing a new cable with...
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    Drifting Boat.-

    Saw at some distance a boat with 4 up drifting to open sea, when approached besides all being in panic were extremely drunk. When inquired what happened, said the motor has stopped unexpectedly while running strong. When primming the fuel bulb nothing happened aside from hearing bubble like...
  12. Sea Rider

    Wee Run in the Rib and Sib

    Nice post. love boating on almost anything that floats with an outboard. Is that the water route you have been boating lately ?. How many kilometers, miles could that be. Have never owned a Sib or Rib shorter than a 3.20 one usually powered with a 2 stroke Tohatsu 18 HP motor. This 340 Rib is...
  13. Sea Rider

    Mercury Props.-

    Updates : Tested the combo with 3 up on flat calm water cond, at full 5K wot revs while riding at neutral trim, this is what was found : 1-Water flow is passing parallel about 10 mm under the upper splash plate (red line) 2- Doel fin rides parallel to water surface while it's not exposed...
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    Mercury Props.-

    Checked the motor's cowl, it's definitely a Bigfoot 2006 year model. Was reading that this type of motor with taller and larger lower leg is best suited for toons, water houses, barges applications not Ribs. There are no Black Diamond props with less diam in the 11 pitch model which are 10-7/8...
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    Mercury Props.-

    The issue with this 470 Rib is that the hull is nearly 20 years old, develops a tremendous front hull drag due to its odd shape when on plane at speed. Would say it's worse than a dog when running. Splashes too much water at side of front hull which slows the combo real bad. Don't understand...
  16. Sea Rider

    1982 Mercury 9.8 Coolant Passage Blockage

    If that motor was used in salt water, better remove the entire powerhead form base and remove the exhaust cover if having one and the cylinder head to mechanically clean all water passages, take advantage to decarbon piston heads along exhaust chamber. as well. Will need to order new base...
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    2 Stroke Merc 150 EFI.-

    My boating Club was trying to restore and put back into full operation this oldie motor. Has been excessively fingered by shade tree mechanics but has been brought to life after hours working on it in plain summer sun. The last pseudo mechanic replaced the main 25 amp fuse with a thin wire...
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    Mercury Props.-

    A friend of mine has a 4 stroke Merc 60 HP motor which is revving at 5000 K wot revs lightly loaded, would like to go for a prop maximization to pull wot revs towards max 6K revs according to factory specs. Is a Quicksilver black diamond prop the OEM prop that Merc delivers with motors ? The...
  19. Sea Rider

    Thermostat Clean-Out.-

    When motor runs in salt water,should you clean your thermostat from time to time or not ? Many won't as assume that a long flushing with fresh water after returning to Terra Firme will keep it completely clean. Wrong. This thermostat was last cleaned to perfection 100 hour ago, was removed today...
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    Why does that happen ?

    My boating Club is undergoing constant costly jet-ski sinking, was wondering why, any clues on the subject ? Happy Boating
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