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- Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:10 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Preventing below-the-water-line blisters, 1972 Katama
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1401
Re: Preventing below-the-water-line blisters, 1972 Katama
Leaving the boat in for up to a month is not a problem. I wouldn't coat the bottom. Most blistering problems Iv'e seen on Whalers is water on the inside.
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:06 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Need Puller Recommendations
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2055
Re: Need Puller Recommendations
Most auto supply stores will loan you a puller.
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 12:47 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Downtime project: Varnishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4126
Re: Downtime project: Varnishing
Thank you for the advice. I have been waiting several days between coats due to slow drying and not being able to sand while sticky.
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Downtime project: Varnishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4126
Re: Downtime project: Varnishing
I'm currently restoring my wood parts. How much dry time are you allowing for the Epifanes before you sand?
And how much are you thinning the Epifanes for the foam brush app?
And how much are you thinning the Epifanes for the foam brush app?
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:54 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Experience with HONDA BF2.3 Outboard engine
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5769
Re: Experience with HONDA BF2.3 Outboard engine
The little air cooled Honda engines are fine engines. They are [made in China since c.2015 according to a NEKKEI news article].
- Sun Feb 09, 2020 12:01 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Sport 15 Making Replacement Anchor Locker Hatch Cover
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12437
Re: Sport 15 anchor locker cover
The original is laminated ply with a Mahogany veneer varnished.
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:44 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Modern Gray Fuel Hose: friend or foe?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8040
Re: Modern Gray Fuel Hose: friend or foe?
Thank you for this info. Checked all my hoses and they are all the 4000-series.
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 8:46 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1996 21 Outrage Soft Transom Repair
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4447
Re: 1996 21 Outrage Soft Transom Repair
[Boathaus Marine in Sarasota, Florida] is top notch
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:54 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Water Pump Impellers Service Life
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3376
Re: Water Pump Impellers Service Life
I've been told by commercial flats fisherman that they wear out their outboards before they change pump impellers. Impellers may take a set when unused for a spell but quickly rebound with use. I personally got 15 years out of an impeller before it failed. Now if you are crossing the Okeechobee wate...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:21 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Remove Steering Wheel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11837
Re: Remove Steering Wheel
It is good practice to thread the nut back on the shaft before pulling.
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 6:45 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1987 Johnson V4: Pressure at Crankcase Port to VRO Pump
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8400
Re: 1987 Johnson V4: Pressure at Crankcase Port to VRO Pump
That is more than enough to pulse the pump diaphragm. Be sure you have the blue colored pulse limiter installed 435009.
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:19 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: 18 Questions
- Replies: 45
- Views: 46279
Re: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: 18 Questions
The engine tachometer is spot on at 800 and 2,000-RPM. I compared it to a SW hand tach.
The boat speed is 40-MPH with just me. Boat speed is 38-MPH with me, wife, and two dogs.
The boat speed is 40-MPH with just me. Boat speed is 38-MPH with me, wife, and two dogs.
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:19 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: 18 Questions
- Replies: 45
- Views: 46279
Re: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: 18 Questions
I'll check it this weekend with a tach hooked up to the crank. My ear says the boat tachometer is correct. It is an old-stock OMC tachometer.
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 2:05 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: 18 Questions
- Replies: 45
- Views: 46279
Re: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: 18 Questions
Steve you should be running a 13x19 SST on that and raise that puppy up. Max rpm on the 89 is 6k. Are you sure it will spin the 19? Currently running at 5400RPM. In order to raise it up I will have to go with a jack plate. Not sure I want to go that route with it, Its a nice clean original that was...
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:04 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: 18 Questions
- Replies: 45
- Views: 46279
Re: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: Six Questions
The boat speed is 40-MPH with 13x17 OMC aluminum propeller and the engine mounted all the way down and trimmed as far as it will go before blow out.
I've been battling the hot alarm demons. Finally did the updates and got that straightened out.
I've been battling the hot alarm demons. Finally did the updates and got that straightened out.
- Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:58 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: [SOLD] 1966 16-footer with E-TEC 60
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16047
Re: FS: [SOLD] 1966 16-footer with E-TEC 60
We go with many other families. People I grew up with. The area is down by by the new bridge across from Port Henry NY.
It's the only place we can find with enough cabins to accommodate us all.
But Burlington and Burton Island are favorite stops also.
It's the only place we can find with enough cabins to accommodate us all.
But Burlington and Burton Island are favorite stops also.
- Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:47 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: [SOLD] 1966 16-footer with E-TEC 60
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16047
Re: FS: [SOLD] 1966 16-footer with E-TEC 60
Where in Lake Champlain do you boat? Iv'e been going there every year since 74 for a week or two.
I just picked up my new to me 88 15' sport from there. Been sitting in a barn since 94.
I just picked up my new to me 88 15' sport from there. Been sitting in a barn since 94.
- Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:46 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Survey: Smartphone Charts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14506
Survey: Smartphone Charts
Are you using the smart phone chart app?
I mainly navigate on the lakes of North and South Carolina and Lake Champlain. I just need to know where I am. My smartphone is an Apple. My service provider is Verizon.
I mainly navigate on the lakes of North and South Carolina and Lake Champlain. I just need to know where I am. My smartphone is an Apple. My service provider is Verizon.
- Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:11 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1979 Striper 15' rebuilt as center console
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15103
Re: 1979 Striper 15' rebuilt as center console
What's not perfect about it?
And what speed are you getting with the 20?
Nice job.
And what speed are you getting with the 20?
Nice job.
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 12:49 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: 18 Questions
- Replies: 45
- Views: 46279
Re: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: Six Questions
The fuel line connector is not [the cause of the problem with the engine]. You don't need the obsolete VRO style if [the gasoline and oil are pre-mixed]. The parts for securing the fuel lines are [cable] ties. Use the type that have the stainless tab not the toothed style. The plastic elbows can be ...
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 12:38 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: 18 Questions
- Replies: 45
- Views: 46279
Re: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: Six Questions
If [the engine is] getting some water in the cylinders, [the cause] could be a faulty exhaust cover gasket-- an easy fix. You should not rev the engine without a load. If you must, use a test prop, a special part not a regular prop. Water in the cylinders could be your problem. It is very common for...
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 1:13 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: 18 Questions
- Replies: 45
- Views: 46279
Re: 1986 Johnson 70-HP: Six Questions
Whalertime wrote:I have changed out tanks, not lines...
Why did you not change out the fuel lines? Its very possible the inner fuel hose liner is collapsed and restricting flow.