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    Boat Weight?? Will my SUV handle it?

    Just wondering if anyone had an idea on the weight of a 1972 Larson Tri-hull 17' sterndrive riding on a dual axle trailer? I'm looking at buying a Grizzly 1860 Sportsman and I'm wondering how well my Nissan Xterra 4x4 is going to handle the new boat. It does pretty good with the old Larson...
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    1967 Johnson 40hp rough idle/ ignition or carb??

    I have a 1967 Johnson 40hp RDSL-29e. I just disassembled, cleaned and put in a new carb kit due to a sticking float. Now that it's back together it won't idle without "coughing" and choking down. I've set the low speed needle adjustment per the manual (seat slightly then back out 1 1/2 turns). I...
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    Lower Unit Removed, snap ring fell out around drive shaft?

    I just bought a 1965 Johnson 40 HP. I removed the lower unit for the first time to install a new impeller and water pump. When I dropped the lower unit a snap ring came out that it's laying around the driveshaft. When I look at the column for the driveshaft it looks like a washer is up in there...
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    1972 merc 120 died and wont start

    Need some help!!! I have a 1972 merc 120 in a 17' Larson. Got the boat a month ago from a friend and started the restoration. Been running great til last week the coupler gave out. Pulled the motor last night, installed new coupler and put engine back in. Started it this morning and ran fine for...
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