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I enjoy this forum and am impressed with all the modifications. Is there anyone out there who has had hydro turf on their boat for several seasons? I am wondering how it holds up compared to carpet and once it is installed what is the up keep. I have some on a personal watercraft installed by...

Took my tinboat out today and noticed alot of fuel/oil smoke coming out of my 6 hp Evinrude. It is an older motor and has recenly all been re-done. My question is with a 50 to 1 fuel mixture is that too much? Could it be reduced to say 45 or 40 to 1 and not affect the motor. I use a...

Does anyone have ideas or experiences with replacing the rubber cowl seals on an older outboard? I have 2 small outboards and want to repaint the cowls. I have to replace the rubber seals around the bottom of the cowls for both motors the seals are no longer available from the manufacturer. I...

Where should the lean rich setting be? I have a small outboard and am not sure where I should set the lean/rich. The motor runs fine and there is not a noticeable difference no matter what the setting. I think the difference would be in fuel mileage. thanks

Can someone give me an idea of the year of motor picked up. Model number is 6605A and ser# J0001932. Thanks trying to find a seal for the cowl and get the paint codes and decals

I have a 1984 Johnson 6hp and just replaced the impeller and water pump. I am having a serious problem getting the lower unit back on. Everything seems to line up shaft, water tube but it will not come back together. How much force is necessary. I can get it to within an inch or so but as I...

Looking to upgrade the fuel line and primer bulb, right now I have the OMC/JOHNSON type sold at Wal Mart. Not sure of the quality, it came with the Johnson Seahorse when I bought it. Is there a better type fuel line and primer bulb? I use the boat in mostly saltwater. I also need to move the...

Hey guys. I just got home after picking up a 6 hp Johnson Seahorse for very cheap. A few questions, if I may. 1. What is a safe way to clean the inner housing, can I use a mild engine cleaner as long as I keep it away from the coil? 2. When we started it the water was flowing very lightly from...

Hey fellas just wondering if anyone has experience with putting a bimini top on a jon boat. I have a Polar Kraft 1257 and can't find a bimini top on line that will just bolt on. Don't have access to a metal shop where I can build a frame and then make a top. If anyone has a suggestion for an...

Does anyone have experience with Tohatsu motors as far as dependability and ease of service? I am looking at a 8 hp 2 stroke I believe that it is 8 years old. Thanks

I have posted previously on the boat section and am curious if anyone can give me a rough idea of what a 1981 Mercury 9.8 with electric start is worth. It is a long shaft and I cannot use it on my boat. I want to sell it or trade for a similar sized short shaft motor. I just want to be fair...

Just purchased a 12' Polar Kraft (very heavy boat). Looking to get a motor (outboard) and have seen where a 9 hp might be too much. Is this true? I plan on adding a casting deck, trolling motor, battery and baitwell which should put more weight on the boat. Also 4 cycle or 2 cycle? I can't...

New to the site. I purchased a 12 Polar Kraft jon boat with no trailer. I am looking at buying a used trailer and am wondering if I can get by with a trailer designed for a jet ski. There seems to be a lot of them for sale.