Search results

  1. F

    Mercury 650 NO SPARK, im out of options, please help!

    I have a 1978 Mercury 650 with no spark. I have exhausted all of my research options and am pleading for help at this point. I have went through the cdi testing procedures and cannot figure this out. When I purchased the boat / motor, the engine was inconsistent and only sometimes fired up...
  2. F

    Mercury Outboard Lube Leak

    I have a 950ss and have lube leaking out of the back. Attached is a picture of where it is leaking. There is a little notch you can see in the picture on the back of the lower unit. I am assuming this shouldn't be there being as lube is leaking out and water could get it. However, it doesn't...
  3. F

    1967 Mercury 950ss - no neutral or reverse

    I have a 950ss on my boat and have no neutral or reverse, just forward. Could this problem be related to the throttle box??? If so, do I need a model specific throttle box or are they pretty much universal? Any help would be much appreciated. My friend and I had neutral on the boat last year...
  4. F

    How to dye fabric in a boat?

    My buddy and I are in the process of doing some modifications on our 1982 Blue Fin boat. The interior is faded and orange. We are looking to upgrade the interior, is there a way to dye the fabric in the interior of the boat??? If so, what kind of dye should we use? Does anyone have any links? I...
  5. F

    anyone know a great place to fish around the midwest?

    A friend and I are planning on taking a week long trip the second of July. We are located in South Dakota and are looking at going a place within 12 hours of South Dakota. Does anyone know of a good place there would be to catch a lot of fish? Looking to catch walleye, but am open to whatever...
  6. F

    Mercury 950SS Motor, 10 years in storage!

    My friend and I recently bought a bought with a mercury 950ss motor. It had been sitting in a barn for about 10 years without being used. The previous owner said the motor worked when he parked it. We got it all cleaned out, and are going to be testing the motor. Does anyone have any...
  7. F

    Crappie/Perch early spring fishing

    My buddy and I are attempting to get out on the open water here tomorrow or Sunday depending on the weather. We are located in Southeast South Dakota. Just wondering if anyone had tips catching fish this time of year. We are open to catching any kind of fish, but from what I read, it looks like...
  8. F

    Depth Finder Wire extending

    I recently bought a used depth finder and the power wire is too short to get to my battery. Am I ok to find the same gauge wire and soldier the wires together? Or is it necessary to buy an extension of some sort? Thanks for all your help.
  9. F

    What kind of material for a live well?

    I am looking at the possibility of adding a live well to my boat. My question is: what kind of material should I use to build one, or is there something I can use so I don't have to build it??? The dimensions I am looking for are 10" height, 9-10" wide, and anywhere between 24" - 32" in length...
  10. F

    Disadvantage to using heavy line?

    What are the disadvantages to using say a 50# line when fishing off a boat? I understand that its does not cast very well with that heavy of a line, but it is also a matter of the fish seeing the line? I like to use a heavy line, because even with a properly set drag, I have lost a couple fish...
  11. F

    Does anyone know what year the Humminbird WideEye was made?

    Just bought a used Humminbird WideEye for $60. Just curious as to if this was a good deal or not? Also, does anyone know what year it was made in? Thanks
  12. F

    Best place to buy boat bases and pin seat mounts?

    I am in the process of modifying my boat and am looking at upgrading the seats from a swivel base to a removable pin seat and base. From the different sites I have looked it, it looks like the best prices I can find are $25 for the base, and $15 for the pin seat mount. Am I stuck paying $40 per...
  13. F

    is 10 gauge wire ok to run to a fuse block with 20/30 amp fuses?

    I am in the process of modifying my 1972 14' boat and am getting close to the electrical stage. I just wanna make sure I know what I am doing. I am using a fuse block with 4 fuses that previously had 14 and 16 gauge wires running to and from it. The fuses are different, there is a 30, 25, and...
  14. F

    GPS Lake Maps

    I have a Magellan RoadMate 1212, and am wondering if anyone knows where to download or buy lake gps maps for the Midwest area? Thanks
  15. F

    Weight Capacity 14' aluminum boat

    I have a 1972 Lund 14' Aluminum boat and am in the process of doing some modifications. A couple members here warned me about weight and I am trying to figure out the capacity of my boat. My sticker stating it is gone, but wanted to know if anyone here had a similar type of boat and what the...
  16. F

    1972 Lund 14' Project

    Just thought I would post my project. Ill update as I go and see if there are any tips or ideas along the way. Thanks for any input. We decided to go with normal 2x4's for the frame and then some pressure treated on any framing that is going to have constant contact with water. Every piece will...
  17. F

    Rookie with questions: 1972 Lund 14' Project

    Hey everyone, I am new here and after reviewing many threads, a buddy and I have decided to begin work on modifying this 14 footer. This is our first project and any advice/ideas would be appreciated. The boat is a three bench boat with a small 4th at the hull. Sorry I don't have pictures yet...
Top