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by floater
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Outrage V-20 Adding Railings
Replies: 3
Views: 23

Re: Outrage v20 Adding Rails

I removed the [upholstered stern seat] on my 1988 Revenge 20 W-T. I then felt unsafe at the stern of the REVENGE 20 W-T. I installed a BIG JON SPORTS brand Downrigger board across the gunwales. The board is used for down-riggers and rod holders. I removed the gunwale rod holders and used those holes...
by floater
Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:57 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Using Automobile Key Fob Technology to Replace Safety Lanyard Switch
Replies: 3
Views: 1073

Re: Using Automobile Key Fob Technology to Replace Safety Lanyard Switch

[To find wireless fob devices for use on an outboard engine to replace the wired safety cut-off switch, visit the website] GOOGLE.COM [and initiate a search using the arguments] wireless man overboard switch. [The results of such a search will give you] lots [of wireless key fob devices] to choose f...
by floater
Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:55 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: BRP Announces the new ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE
Replies: 20
Views: 5051

Re: BRP Announces the new ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE

I'm curious how this new engine would work as a re-power? It must come in several version lengths for those with short to extra long transoms.
by floater
Tue Jun 07, 2022 8:01 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
Replies: 41
Views: 10288

Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller

That info about the bow eye being below and touching the bow stop is [good advice]. Recently [while towing the boat on the highway] I had to do an emergency stop [for a pedestrian]. I was only doing 30-KPH an hour. When I hammered on the brakes, the trailer made a big bang noise. All was well with t...
by floater
Thu May 26, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Trailer Cross Members
Replies: 8
Views: 1292

Re: Trailer Cross Members

I thought [the trailer manufacturer] would put the [welded-on ]rod [on the crossmember bracket] on top of the frame to add support to the bolt. I removed the 1/2-inch rusty bolts on my Venture trailer and replaced them with Grade-5 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. I hammered down the tangs and added U-bolts...
by floater
Sun May 22, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
Replies: 41
Views: 10288

Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller

Did you make those "L" shaped brackets that bolt the buns to the trailer?
by floater
Sun Apr 24, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Trailer Cross Members
Replies: 8
Views: 1292

Re: Trailer Cross Members

Why does the rod sit under the frame? Is it to keep a cross member from going upwards when you go over a big bump in case the bolt fails? I just see no use for that rod in the position it's in. In [Figure 1] there is a 9/16-inch rusty bolt that holds on the crossmember bracket. Above that bold the b...
by floater
Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:49 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Trailer Cross Members
Replies: 8
Views: 1292

Re: Trailer Cross Members

Q2: in [Figure 3] what is the purpose of that rod shape welded to the back of the bracket? On my [used tandem-axle] trailer that rod piece is positioned at the bottom of the trailer's [longitudinal frame] and will not add any weight carrying capacity. My [used single-axle] trailer had the brackets r...
by floater
Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:51 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Trailer Cross Members
Replies: 8
Views: 1292

Trailer Cross Members

While setting up a bunk trailer I've noticed a couple of things that worry me. On my single-axle roller trailer, where the rear crossmember joins the side rail of the trailer, the crossmember has a bent over part (a tang) that rests on top of the trailer frame and a single bolt that holds it in plac...
by floater
Sat Apr 16, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1988 REVENGE 20 W-T Trailer Bunks
Replies: 2
Views: 480

Re: 1988 REVENGE 20 W-T Trailer Bunks

I do not have the Revenge on the new trailer yet. a.jpg I've mounted the twin keel rollers at the mid cross section and a single at the rear cross section. The bunks just look too low where they are now. I've pushed them outwards away from the keel centre line and they will only be about 8-inches ab...
by floater
Sat Apr 16, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1988 REVENGE 20 W-T Trailer Bunks
Replies: 2
Views: 480

1988 REVENGE 20 W-T Trailer Bunks

[On trailers rigged with two pair of bunks, inner and outer] the two outer bunks will be taller than the inner closer-to-the keel bunks. On my 1988 Revenge 20 WT, where the two outer bunks will be, it is over 14 inches in height above the keel. I can only find 12-inch bunk mounts. I do not believe t...
by floater
Fri Mar 25, 2022 7:38 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Keel Roller Size
Replies: 2
Views: 666

Re: Keel Roller Size

Thanks PhilT. I am in contact with a trailer builder/supplier now only about an hours drive away.
by floater
Thu Mar 24, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Keel Roller Size
Replies: 2
Views: 666

Keel Roller Size

I'm looking to add a couple of keel rollers to my new too me bunk trailer. The boat is a 1998 Revenge 20 WT. It's powered by a single 1991 Mercury 200 hp and a 2008 Mercury 15 hp four stroke. It's loaded for salmon fishing. I can't find any 12 inch keel rollers up here in and around Toronto. Would a...
by floater
Wed Mar 16, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Help with Trailer Set Up in Southern California
Replies: 11
Views: 1636

Re: Help with Trailer Set Up in Southern California

Thanks for the information.

I will be adding more keel rollers; now my trailer only has one keel roller on the middle crossmember.
by floater
Tue Mar 15, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Help with Trailer Set Up in Southern California
Replies: 11
Views: 1636

Re: Help with Trailer Set Up in Southern California

That is a great refreshed write-up with pictures. My boat trailer does not have the pivoting double bunk set-up. I will be launching the 1988 Revenge 20 W-T on Easter weekend. I will start test-fitting the new trailer. JIMH--did you buy that double bunk bracket? Or did it come with the trailer? If m...
by floater
Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:23 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Help with Trailer Set Up in Southern California
Replies: 11
Views: 1636

Re: Help with Trailer Set Up in Southern California

I am in the same boat. When you switch to a bunk trailer are the bunks equidistant front and back? Or do you turn the front of the bunks inward a bit?
by floater
Thu Mar 10, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: A Boat Market Slow Down
Replies: 10
Views: 1571

Re: A Boat Market Slow Down

I'm already noticing an increase in boat sales on Kijiji here in Ontario. Prices have come down a bit. I just bought a tandem-axle trailer with white pine bunks, two keel rollers, great tires, and new brakes, for only CA$-1,900. I was expecting to pay around CA$4000 for a good trailer.
by floater
Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:06 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
Replies: 41
Views: 10288

Use Polyurethane Rollers

I replaced the failing black rollers with polyurethane rollers on a floppy roller trailer for my 1988 REVENGE 20 W-T. I've had no problems.

ASIDE: I look forward to replies as I've also wanted to convert my roller trailer to a bunk style
by floater
Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Using Front-mounted Hitch
Replies: 5
Views: 4344

Re: Using Front-mounted Hitch

I put [a front-mounted trailer hitch] on my 3/4-ton pickup with slide-in camper. Now to launch and retrieve a boat is much easier.
by floater
Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Flooding Cabin Sump on REVENGE in Bad Weather to Improve Stability
Replies: 3
Views: 3092

Re: Flooding Cabin Sump on REVENGE in Bad Weather to Improve Stability

Great replies. I will scratch that idea and just watch the weather!
by floater
Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Flooding Cabin Sump on REVENGE in Bad Weather to Improve Stability
Replies: 3
Views: 3092

Flooding Cabin Sump on REVENGE in Bad Weather to Improve Stability

When the weather really kicks up my 1988 Revenge 20 W-T starts getting tossed around like a cork. I thought maybe I could pull the plug in the front sump and let the cuddy flood with water to help stabilize the boat. I've been out before with the cork pulled and the water didn't even make it to the ...
by floater
Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Second Circuit Powered When First Circuit Energized
Replies: 7
Views: 6908

Re: Second Circuit Powered When First Circuit Energized

I'm not sure what the Retractor Circuit does when it senses 12 volts. I'm guessing it cycles the lights on the double rocker switch. When I was having the problem the lights on the rocker switch and the actuators were both cycling.
by floater
Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:17 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Second Circuit Powered When First Circuit Energized
Replies: 7
Views: 6908

Re: Second Circuit Powered When First Circuit Energized

The orange wire is called the Retractor Circuit. It's attached to a 12 volt Ignition source. When you turn off the engine ignition the loss of 12 volts causes the actuators to pull up the trim tabs so that they are not in the down position when the boat is not in use. Both the bilge wiring and the t...
by floater
Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Second Circuit Powered When First Circuit Energized
Replies: 7
Views: 6908

Re: Second Circuit Powered When First Circuit Energized

There are no wire connections between the two systems. The only thing they share is the Fuse Block but on different circuits. The odd behavior appears to have resolved itself. No idea how. The only thing I can think of is the orange trigger wire, that retracts the tabs when ignition power is off, ma...
by floater
Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Second Circuit Powered When First Circuit Energized
Replies: 7
Views: 6908

Re: Second Circuit Powered When First Circuit Energized

I removed the fuse for the bilge pump and the trim tabs stopped working with the key on. The tabs also didn't cycle on and off when I pushed the bilge pump switch. I traced all wires today and found no corroded or split wires. I wired the bilge pump right to the battery and it no longer cycles the t...
by floater
Fri Jul 02, 2021 6:06 am
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Second Circuit Powered When First Circuit Energized
Replies: 7
Views: 6908

Second Circuit Powered When First Circuit Energized

I have a 1988 Boston Whaler Revenge 20 WT. It has the original Boston Whaler Bilge Pump switch. I installed Lenco Trim Tabs about 2019. I didn't have any electrical problem until 2021. I updated the original fuse block with a [Blue Sea Systems brand] 12-circuit secondary power distribution fuse pane...
by floater
Mon Apr 26, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: youTube Presentation Show Inverted and Adrift Boston Whaler Boat
Replies: 3
Views: 3443

Re: Capsized Whaler

Even upside down it didn't sink--Just saying.
by floater
Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:53 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: ID Stamped in Storage Well
Replies: 1
Views: 1614

ID Stamped in Storage Well

I was cleaning my 1998 Revenge 20 WT and noticed some numbers stamped inside one of the seat wells in the forward berth. They are 8A1692. Would this be the identity of the mold used when they made the boat? Just curious
by floater
Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Safety Lanyard Poll
Replies: 21
Views: 16493

Re: Safety Lanyard Poll

I don't even have one. My boat didn't come with one. I'm shooting to add one this spring.
by floater
Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: New, Unused E-TEC Engines For Sale
Replies: 17
Views: 6355

Re: New, Unused E-TEC Engines For Sale

Up here in Canada [$18,000 for a 200-HP engine] is the best price I've seen. Down there in Florida it may seem like a rip. I [will] send you the money and you [can] mail me a engine.
by floater
Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: New, Unused E-TEC Engines For Sale
Replies: 17
Views: 6355

Re: New, Unused E-TEC Engines For Sale

Many marine dealers exhibit at the Toronto Boat Show. I've found several dealerships here in Ontario selling E-TEC engines from their inventory. I saw an E-TEC G2 200 25-inch shaft at US-$18,000 reduced from $22,700. [That price was] very tempting.
by floater
Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:42 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Bow Ladder for Revenge
Replies: 4
Views: 2114

Re: Bow Ladder for Revenge

I will be in the southeastern part of Georgian Bay south of Parry Sound. I have fished that area for over ten years and have found many sandy beaches to bump into. My primary concern is getting off the front of the boat.
by floater
Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Bow Ladder for Revenge
Replies: 4
Views: 2114

Bow Ladder for Revenge

I will be using my 1998 Revenge 20 W-T for some cruising this coming summer. I plan on anchoring in remote bays up in the Georgian Bay area. My concerns are beaching the boat and being able to get off the front onto the beach. Has anyone installed a Bow Ladder on a REVENGE? Has anyone overcome this ...
by floater
Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:17 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2001 Johnson 200 Ocean Pro Oil in carbs
Replies: 8
Views: 3519

Re: 2001 Johnson 200 Ocean Pro Oil in carbs

I had the same [situation] with my 2001 Yamaha. The third cylinder would fill with oil and the motor would barely turn over. When I removed the third cylinder’s spark plug oil would gush out, but the engine would fire up afterwards. I replaced the Oil Check Valve and the problem was solved. Good luc...
by floater
Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Fuel Hose Fittings for Yamaha and Mercury
Replies: 2
Views: 1837

Re: Fuel Hose Fittings for Yamaha and Mercury

I have a 2000 Yamaha 30-HP two-stroke-power-cycle engine. I share the fuel tank and hose between this engine and my 1991 Mercury 200-HP two-stroke-power-cycle engine with no difficulty. I also share the hose and tank from my 2006 Mercury 15HP FOURSTROKE with the 2000 Yamaha 30-HP with no difficulty.
by floater
Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Ran Aground today
Replies: 1
Views: 1451

Ran Aground today

I went out to go Salmon fishing this morning in the rain and the dark. They are dredging Ashbridges Bay where I launch the boat. The barge was over in the outgoing channel but there was a Green Buoy on the right side of the barge going outbound. Figuring I had enough depth I crept along and stopped ...
by floater
Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1988 REVENGE 22 Walk-Through; moving batteries out of stern
Replies: 23
Views: 6531

Re: 1988 REVENGE 22 Walk-Through

On my 1988 Revenge 20 WT the front sump in the cabin fills with water after a rain; the rainwater collects [elsewhere] and flows into the cabin when [the boat is being towed on the trailer and] I [drive] down a hill on the way to the ramp.
by floater
Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Life with my Carburetor Mercury-Yamaha FourStroke (continued)
Replies: 30
Views: 27058

Re: Life with my carbureted Mercury/Yamaha FourStroke (continued)

I have a Mercury 200 hp 1991. Not sure if it is a Mercury or Yamaha Power head. I would like to balance my carbs as well. Where do you plug in your lines for your tester? I've tried to look it up but can't find any info. Thanks and glad it worked out for you.
by floater
Fri Aug 14, 2020 7:52 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Running Fuel Tank Dry
Replies: 4
Views: 2042

Re: Running Fuel Tank Dry

I run my engine until it starts to stumble, then shift the engine to neutral, and switch over to a second tank.

On my 1988 Revenge 20 W-T the double fuel pick-up tubes are about an inch above the bottom of the tank, so the tank never truly runs dry.
by floater
Mon Jul 27, 2020 3:59 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mercury Oil Remote Tank Caps
Replies: 11
Views: 5679

Re: Mercury Oil Remote Tank Caps

On my 1991 Mercury 200 two stroke my large on boat oil tank swelled up like a balloon one time. Turns out the check valve on the motor had failed and wouldn't allow the main oil tank to depressurize. I too tighten my oil tank caps with a large oil filter wrench. The tightened oil tank caps do seem t...
by floater
Thu Jun 25, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Replies: 37
Views: 10643

Re: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP

I took out the boat (a 1988 Revenge 20 WT) for a lake test today. The 1991 Mercury 200 ran better than it ever has. The Mercury 200-HP engine fired-up immediately. Previously engine start usual took a few cranks to get her going. Now it fires right up on the first crank. Acceleration from a standing...
by floater
Wed Jun 24, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Replies: 37
Views: 10643

Re: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP

I saw a few posts on a Mercury owners website that talked about Sierra being a seller of Mallory switch boxes. I installed the two new switch boxes today and my 1991 Frankenstein Mercury 200-HP fired right up! The alarm is no longer sounding and I was able to rev the motor beyond 2000-RPM for the br...
by floater
Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Replies: 37
Views: 10643

Re: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP

Sierra-brand Switch Box modules are made by Mallory. Mallory has been making engine electronics for decades and is a leader in the automotive industry.

Yes biggiefi you did mention that in a previous post.
by floater
Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:13 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Replies: 37
Views: 10643

Re: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP

I did more testing today to find out why the 1991 Mercury 200-HP engine is signalling an alarm with a BEEP BEEP BEEP: ⋅ I ran a pressure test on all six cylinders; they are all showing 110-PSI. I believe this rules out any internal damage caused by overheat. ⋅ I tested the resist...
by floater
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Replies: 37
Views: 10643

Re: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP

I have the Seloc service manual for Mercury engines By shorting the two wires running into the alarm module from the Motion Sensor I thought I could trigger an oil alarm and this appeared to happen as the alarm went off and wouldn't stop till I turned the key off. I've replaced the Motion Sensor and...
by floater
Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:33 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Replies: 37
Views: 10643

Re: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP

I was playing with the motor again this evening. I shorted the blue-white wire from the Motion Sensor to the block, and with the key in the run position, engine off, and the alarm started beeping. I replaced the motion sensor with a new one and the alarm still goes off with the engine running. The w...
by floater
Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Replies: 37
Views: 10643

Re: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP

I wasn't aware you could order just the speaker-alarm. I thought it was part of the main wiring bundle. I will look it up and see. Thanks for the tip
by floater
Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:47 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Replies: 37
Views: 10643

Re: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP

The little speaker under the console is breaking up when beeping. [The little speaker under the console] is making a multiple beep beep beep sounds. There is no steady beeeeeep sound. The aural alert under the console sounds like it's broken, like old speakers used to [sound] when they dried out and...
by floater
Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Replies: 37
Views: 10643

Re: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP

I have the service manual for this Mercury motor. I have read and re-read it several times now. My alarm is a constant BEEP BEEP BEEP but it sounds like it is breaking up like [there is] interference in the beep sound or the speaker surface itself may be cracked. I have been doing all the testing on...
by floater
Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:00 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Replies: 37
Views: 10643

Re: 1991 Mercury 200 HP BEEP BEEP BEEP

I replaced that check valve last season with a new one. I read that I should pre-mix a portable boat fuel tank with gasoline and oil at a ratio of 50:1 and run the engine on the lake. If I put a mark on the oil tank and the level goes down I can ascertain if the oil pump is actually working. I will ...