Does it have much power on reserve, I'd like to be able to back out of the throttle a little once on plane but then again fuel consumption probably won't be much of an issue with a four stroke.
I'm looking for input on what everybody thinks of the 25hp Mercury 4strokes. I'm currently running a 2 cylinder 25hp evinrude on a 1544 .100 gauge alweld and I'm looking to upgrade to a newer motor. Right now I plane out pretty quick and run mid 20's and I've heard the 4 strokes plane a little...
No offense PSG.... although yours is a great concept its more of a weedless/wash system rather than a stomp grate. A stomp grate will have 2 sets of bars, one set that hinges and one that does not. When every other bar hinges it allows for the removal of rocks and debris that are stuck between...
I'm not familiar with the potomac river but if it's shallow/rocky and you run high risk of finding the bottom then your options are limited. If its a fairly deep river and low risk of impact then your have a few different directions you can go. The condition of the surface of the water (smooth...
I'll probably do that, I looked at their website but they only list jets for newer model Chrysler's. As far as the motors worthiness, it actually belongs to my FIL so I doubt it would be free otherwise.
I have been offered (FREE!!) a good running but old (70's?) 70HP chrysler outboard and was wondering what lower units are compatible so I can start looking for a Jet Pump to put on it..... Any and all help will be greatly appreciated
Yes I have been running the stock impeller with absolutely zero issues, loads of bottom end and a smooth powerband through the mid and top end.
I'm pretty sure the factory polaris impellers are variable pitch so re-pitching would probably be very difficult. I believe you would have to bend...
If you put all new parts (including pop-off springs) in the carbs when you rebuilt them it should not run poorly.
I would double check to make sure everything is within spec...fuel mixture/pop-off/return line pressure/jets/carb timing/needle and seat size.
Once I knew all of this is correct I...
If your carbs have not been rebuilt in the recent past I would HIGHLY suggest doing so and upgrading to a triple outlet fuel pump if you haven't already. Before you do all of that I would check each cylinders compression or pull the head caps off and take a visual look because the lack fuel to...
I think a mini tandem would be pretty nice for maneuvering the trailer in reverse.
As far as shallow launches go I have a tilt trailer which helps but have seen trailers with the bunks on a separate frame that hinges at the front and is lowered/lifted by cables in the rear.
You are probably better off without marine grease in your hubs because it is not made to withstand the higher temps that many miles of summertime hwy driving might cause (especially if you have trailer brakes)