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  1. Swampfox88

    Looking for a tiller arm for a 2000 mercury 25hp

    I am looking for a tiller I can put on my 25hp mercury 2 stoke , the motor is electric start , and is set up for remote steering , I would like to convert it to tiller, if anyone has a parts motor with some of the parts let me know. Thanks
  2. Swampfox88

    Mercury 25hp long shaft from grandads estate

    I believe I want to switch this motor from remote to tiller, if anyone is interested in trading let me know. also if anyone can tell me where to buy a conversion kit that would be great as well. thanks
  3. Swampfox88

    Mercury 25hp long shaft from grandads estate

    I will def need a jack plate, a tiller conversion is around 500 bucks does this sound right ? , and is the conversion something I could take off a blown motor mercury 25hp and bolt right on or is it a little more complicated than that?
  4. Swampfox88

    Mercury 25hp long shaft from grandads estate

    I was just given a 2000 mercury 25hp 2 stroke long shaft motor from my granddad who passed, the motor is electric start with remote steering. I have none of the controls or steering cables im not sure how all that works, as I have always had tiller steering. I found a quicksilver controller...
  5. Swampfox88

    What fishing related item(s) have you purchased lately?

    Got a pelican box to protect my valuables on the water , and a yeti cooler and I love em both great additions and hope to have them both forever.
  6. Swampfox88

    Pop Up camper repair?

    ok cool great advice, I always try to take good care of my stuff and will definitely keep that in mind when I get one. It will most likely be stored in my back yard so I will try to make some sort of cover for it tarp and pvc or what not.
  7. Swampfox88

    Pop Up camper repair?

    bc .. that's an awesome truck camper, and you can bring the boat too , now that's a plus! Can you easily remove it from the truck or is it permanently in there? jmichael -- I was thinking the jayco style , I think I will look for one that the canvas is in good shape, as far as the rot...
  8. Swampfox88

    Pop Up camper repair?

    awesome thanks for replies, I guess my biggest concern will be canvas and cables, my wife is pretty good at sewing so maybe I can convince her to help me on this project. I think I will join a pop up camper forum and see what those folks say , I just need an outdoor activity to do with the...
  9. Swampfox88

    Pop Up camper repair?

    has anyone restored a pop up camper , I am looking to buy one that needs a little help , are these reasonably cheap to fix up ? im always on a strict budget for my toys lol and like to tinker ,but like to avoid expensive problems is there any particular things I should look for in purchasing one?
  10. Swampfox88

    Whats a good cheap fish finder ?

    that's what I have been doing, how much am I looking to spend on a used GPS ?
  11. Swampfox88

    30 HP on 1248?

    are you only considering new motors? Where I live you can pick up a 2005 or so Yamaha 25hp for around 2000-2500 bucks
  12. Swampfox88

    Whats a good cheap fish finder ?

    it could be the transducer because the screen turns on and seems to function fine, but says no transducer I don't know if im willing to spend 53 bucks when the whole kit new is 79, but great option thanks , I was thinking something up to $150
  13. Swampfox88

    Decking-When and when not to.

    I decked my 1436 and am very glad I did , it took a little getting use to maybe 2 trips and now I can maneuver great on it I would prefer to be on the deck than on the floor . here are some pics
  14. Swampfox88

    30 HP on 1248?

    I have a 15hp 4 stroke on a 1436, and there is plenty of times I wish I had more power, if I was you I would look for a nice 25hp.
  15. Swampfox88

    Whats a good cheap fish finder ?

    My garmin echo 100 wont read the transducer anymore, so I am in search of a good cheap depth finder with fish finder. Also is there anything at a good price with GPS also , I do some night fishing and think that would help in the twisty marsh.
  16. Swampfox88

    2007 merc 15 to 20 conversion?

    Sorry I don't have any help for you, but I own a 2004 mercury 15hp 4 stroke, and would be curious if I could do this same thing? , maybe the extra 250rpms is to much strain for the motor. ?? somebody has to know about this..
  17. Swampfox88

    hydrofoil or not?

    awesome responses guys , I am still confused lol, a friend near says he has a hydrofoil I can check out I will let you know how it goes. Also I have some weight up front as well there is a battery up front with a bigger deck that has latchs , I also keep all needed things up there sure as...
  18. Swampfox88

    hydrofoil or not?

    Thanks for the feed back guys, I am looking at getting one to try, But I am curious as to what pods are?
  19. Swampfox88

    hydrofoil or not?

    I have a 1436 with deck on front and back, I am 200lb my motor is 112lbs, I have a 6 gallon gas tank and battery in the back with me. Do you think a hydrofoil would help me plane faster and at lower speeds, motor is a 4 stroke 15hp mercury. thanks
  20. Swampfox88

    Im almost there.. thanks

    here is my boat I have been working on the last few months, just wanted to say thanks for everyone's help. I will have some better pics later.
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