Recent content by sharrison

Yeah I was looking at the 798ci HD SI and was about to buy one then happened to be at Dicks Sporting Goods and saw they had this one for $699. I don't need the ethernet option so I decided to pick it up. I have various RAM mounts I use with my atv and motorcycle but they are 1". It seems pretty...

I ended up using RAM mounts and put a ball on the front and one at the rear. Then I routed the cables so I can put it at either spot. Turned out pretty good. Now I have to get it on the water to try it out.

Yeah i've read about the noise when putting it on the TM so I was already planning on putting the transducer on the transom. I was more talking about where to put the actual FF unit. I will probably put it on a RAM mount. I use them with my atv and motorcycle, And have a bunch of mounts I can...

Thinking about picking one up but not sure where to put it on my boat So what do you guys do when you only have one decent finder? Put it up front and use the TM to scan the water for structure or put it in the back and use the gas motor to find it then be in the dark up front while fishing?

Are the plugs wet when you pull them out after trying a few times to start it? Have you checked the low speed needle to see how far out it is? I had an issue with a 9.5 johnson when the needle was out too far. I turned it all the way in then out 1.5 turns and it fired right up. Does the...

What side of town are you staying?

PM sent Jim... Thanks

Great suggestions.. Brand new plugs,wires,boots on the old coils. I'm like you and always clean the points with electrical cleaner before putting the flywheel back on. Float is adjusted by the OMC instructions. I sealed the welch plugs when I did the rebuild. Fuel pump is rebuilt and I did...

Still having some issues with this motor. I am 98% sure it's not a vacuum leak anywhere, I did order all new gaskets but hate to tear into it that far unless it's needed. I've tested every gasket and seal while it was running and it made no change. I took it out this morning and it started...

I agree with what's been said, get a good automatic charger right off the bat, It will save your battery and pay for itself in the long run. I use two Schumacher XCS15 chargers, One for my Trolling motor battery and one for my electronics battery. The XC10 will work fine as well though, Just...

I have 3 different choices to tow my boat with. A 4wd Full size Dodge truck, a 4wd Chevy Trailblazer, And a 2wd 4 cylinder 5 speed Ford Ranger. Granted the complete rig, boat/motor/trailer/gear probably weighs 1200 lb or so. I have yet to find any problems using the Ranger to pull it. Plus it...

Thanks for the info.. I bought one from Academy today but haven't pulled it out of the box yet. We're about to get some good rain here in North Florida so the boat will stay in the garage untill next week. Don't want to try out the new cover during a hurricane.. :shock:

Got it back on the water today for an hour or so and it ran pretty good. Still had the sneeze from time to time in no wake zones, But seemed alot better then before, Maybe the thermostat helped? With all my fishing gear, 6 gallons gas, 2 batteries,ect. GPS showed 23 mph. The boat isn't light so...

Didn't get to test it today due to the bad weather we've been having lately. I did put the Thermostat in it so we'll see if that makes any difference.

The boat itself, It's treated wood and carpet, So i didn't want it to stay soaked too long. I didn't have the tarp with me since I can't tow the boat with it. I do use PVC to keep it from pooling up and it works fine, Just wanting something I can put on the boat while trailering it if i know...