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I have another thread going that I'm keeping my eyes open for a 15-20HP 2-stroke for my boat. In the meantime, I need to get my 9.9 running better. Earlier this year, the motor was hard to start. I finally got it to start and idle well, but would stall if the throttle went anywhere past idle...

Does anyone have an opinion or experience with what I'm calling the "bent-metal" style rod holders?  Not sure is there is a better category than that.  A list of examples is below.  I have used the Scotty and Attwood plastic rod holders in the past and do not love them.  I would like to get my...

I'm hoping to get some suggestions on how to move forward. I have acquired a bow mount trolling motor for my 14' Smokercraft.  Now I need to figure out how to get it mounted to the bow.  I'm searching the forum and finding a number of bow plate threads.  Many are simply a board of wood cut to...

I followed Gypsy's advise and spent time at MarineEngine.com. From what I could see, the block and pistons between a 1986 9.9 and 15 hp are not the same, leading me to believe that a conversion is not feasible, or at least not as simple as I would hope. Then I found a comment in a forum...

Thanks for the replies! I pulled the trigger and acquired a 2021, never used, Minn Kota PowerDrive for $400. Shaft is a little long at 54" but my bow height is right at the threshold of what is recommended for 48" vs. a 54", but I can't see 6" making a huge difference. For the price, I...

I'm considering a bow mount trolling motor for the boat in my sig. I've been told by a couple people I know that this style of trolling motor is overkill for this size boat. I'm looking to move weight from the stern to help the boat plane easier/better. Getting the battery and trolling motor...

Thanks! I should add that I'm not limited to only those 3 brands if there are others I should consider. Noted regarding the weights of engines with manual vs. electric start. I am definitely focused on manual models.

I'm starting to keep my eyes open for a 15HP 2-stroke. My older boat can't handle the weight of a 4-stroke very well. Are there any pros and cons across the different brands when looking back to the late 1980s to probably the mid-1990s? I have experience with my 1986 9.9 Merc. I've only ever...

Has anyone converted a late 1980s 9.9 Merc 2-stroke to 15HP? I've read of guys doing this and from what I understand is that the 9.9 and 15HP engine are the same with the exception of a different carb, or different carb AND exhaust tube (still trying to clarify what I need). I would not mind...

I'm working on my 1986 Mercury 9.9 2-stroke and trying to nail down the specs for RPMs at Low Idle, High Idle, and WOT. I see in the Service Manual, under General Specs, that WOT should be 5000-6000 RPMs. I also see that "Idle RPM (in forward gear)" should be 600-700 RPMs. Is that with the...

This is exactly what I'm experiencing! Sounds like less weigh should be part of the goal, but any weight I do have needs to go forward...OR a more powerful motor. I could change the speed of the boat from 8-9 MPH to 12+ MPH just by having my 6 y/o move that one seat. Next trip out I'll leave...

This is tangent to my "Relocating battery" thread... I'm curious to know if anyone has a 12v battery setup other than the typical, single deep cycle marine battery for trolling motor and electronics?  If so, what do you have and how has that worked for you? My boat (see sig.) struggles with...

I was looking at the Garmin Strike 4. It is was of the only depth finders I can find with GPS for around the $100 mark. From what I understand, there is no mapping...I'm not sure if I would find that annoying or not. I'm not fully versed in the Garmin feature for it to map bottom contours for...

I'm trying to understand the landscape of used depth finder prices I see on places like eBay. I'm switching up depth finders on my boat and kayak/canoe. My Eagle Cuda 300 transducer is compatible with many older Eagle and Lowrance depth finders, so I thought I would keep my eyes open for a...

I grabbed one of 7sv units when it was on sale. I'm still in the process of mounting it. Too many projects at the moment...

Along the theme of transferring weight from the stern of my boat, does anyone have anything good to say about trolling motors that you use with a remote? This would be for the boat in my sig. Typically I just stay seated in the back of the boat when I have it out. The transom of my boat is...

I know this is an old thread but wanted to see where we original poster end up. The bow of my boat is very similar and have thoughts of a similar structure. Thanks!

Hi All, I'm looking to redistribute weight in my 1974 Smokercraft fishing boat with a 9.9hp 2-stroke Merc. With me (175 lbs.), a gas can, a transom mount trolling motor, a Group 24 battery, and any gear either all in the stern or very close to it, it struggles to get out of the hole and up on...

Hi NB - Thanks for this! I hadn't considered the ECHOMAPs because they seemed too expensive and had not seen the 7" SV unit. Cabela's had the 73sv on sale, and there appears to be a $200 rebate. My luck over the past 1+ year is that I see something I like, I wait to think on it, then it's...

I should soon be in the market for a 5-7" color depth finder with side imaging and GPS. I do not need networking, but it the unit has it - great. This is going in a 14' tiller-steer utility fishing boat, so the unit will be very close to me. I'm trying to understand my options while balancing...