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  1. roscoe

    Process for changing boat trailers?

    Ah, don't I wish it was mine. Thats a photo from the seller on amazon. Here are mine, 18' Starcraft and 14' Mirrocraft, on the way to Canada.
  2. roscoe

    New Suzuki 30 hp

    OK, I was under the impression that the battery-less fuel injection and the lean burn feature were new. And.... just what does a spark arrestor do on an outboard ????
  3. roscoe

    New Suzuki 30 hp

    Picked up a second boat, again. Looking for any feedback on the newly redesigned Suzuki 25 or 30 hp motors with the new EFI system. Any issues with the new design and technology in the 9.9, 15, 20, 25, or 30 hp motors?? Looking to actually buy the 30 hp 3 cylinder with power tilt, but the new...
  4. roscoe

    Process for changing boat trailers?

    I launch and load 1600-1800# boat with a front wheel drive mini van. A wide bunk trailer will let the boat sit lower than any roller trailer. Anywhere from 6 to 10 inches lower. Your Montego is the coolest fiberglass boat that Starcraft ever made. But yes, the high sides and windshield supports...
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    No lights on the Trailer there is but power at the Wires

    Ground wires, ground wires, and ground wires, are the 3 most common problems with trailer lights.
  6. roscoe

    Help value a Smoker Craft I’m looking at

    Around here, WI or MN, a well pampered boat like this, could easily go for $5500. Location and condition are key. A co worker got rear ended in a construction zone last fall. Totaled the boat and trailer. His boat was a 2001 Sylvan, almost an exact copy of yours seeing that it was made in the...
  7. roscoe

    Add cleat to trailer?

    THIS ALSO WORKS TO HOLD THE BOAT IN PLACE WHILE YOU ATTACH THE WINCH STRAP TO LOAD. Oooops, damn caps lock.
  8. roscoe

    Outboard motor upgrade?

    No one here ever suggested he over power, certainly not me. But the fact remains, there has never been a separate hp rating for 2 strokes and 4 strokes.
  9. roscoe

    Outboard motor upgrade?

    Why would you say that? 4 stroke outboards have been around for over 50 years. HP is HP. The boat should have a hp rating. And a total weight rating; or a person rating and a gear rating.
  10. roscoe

    Electronics question

    Question remains, why is the Helix blowing fuses? Helix 7 requires a 3 amp fuse.
  11. roscoe

    WARNING !! WARNING !! About brand new sparkplugs I bought.

    Sparkplugs are replaceable ?
  12. roscoe

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    I recently converted to side console for more open space. So console went forward and starboard. Bought a new fuel tank, 10" x 10" x 47" long. Put it along the port side, in a box 16.5" high. Makes for a nice place to lay gear, and measure fish without getting down on the floor. Batteries...
  13. roscoe

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    I have the same boat, but had no trailer. I bought a new one, a welded galvanized. I wanted to add a walking out plank, and needed more room to open the lift gate on the Trailblazer. Since the tongue was welded in place, I bought a FULTON folding hitch package that added two feet and a...
  14. roscoe

    Which transducer to use?

    The technology used by the gen 3 Helix wasn't invented when the trolling motor was made. You need to use the Helix transducer that came with the unit if you want it to work. Use transducer number XTN 9HW MSI 150 T or transducer number XTM 9 HW MSI 150 T
  15. roscoe

    Downsize Fuel Tank

    A PORTABLE TANK MUST BE TOPSIDE, IN THE OPEN, EXPOSED. I WENT FROM 2 STEEL 18 GALLON TANKS, TO ONE 12 GALLON TANK, SAVED A LOT OF SPACE.
  16. roscoe

    Boat taking on water !!!

    Plug the livewell intake and drain holes. Very likely that the cheap plastic tubing used has either broken or become disconnected after 20 years. Possible you can access it from the bilge area, but likely you would need to remove the floor to repair it properly. Plug/seal those holes, and go...
  17. roscoe

    Building a tackle drawer unit

    You are looking at some serious money to buy components that will last. And starboard may be easy to work with, but it isn't so easy to work with and keep it looking good. Might as well bite the bullet and spend the $775.49 they are asking for the one in the picture. Gulp.
  18. roscoe

    Oil injected Mercury

    This is nothing to play with. If you fail, the motor will be junk. Accept that your father knew what he was doing. Sell it as is. Inform the buyer that the oil needs to be added to the gas. Actually, it would be a good idea to put it in writing, on the Bill of Sale. Ratio is 50 to 1
  19. roscoe

    Remove throttle and shift cable from Force 85 hp outboard

    Offset screwdriver ? Or, drill a hole in the cowl. ?
  20. roscoe

    Adding A Sail

    a very popular and well built. cruised along nicely with a 40 hp outboard. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGregor_26 MacGregor 26 X Development Boat Hull Hull appendages Rig Sails MacGregor 26X Designer Roger MacGregor Location United States Year 1986–2013 (all...
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