Repower an inboard sterndrive engine.

What is out there in regards to new petrol and or diesel in inline 4 -5-& 6 cilinder engines?

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Why is it that a new basic diesel marine engine the same price as a new diesel truck?

Any advice appreciated on this.

Boat is 32Ft Penguin (see picture) twin newly reconditioned crate 350 chev vortec motors. Both motors have new HEI distributors ( motors just completed 20 hours) with 650 holleys, shaft drive and new props. Very heavy boat at 8t and then some but this is the bit that worries me. Recently headed out about 25 km plus drifting plus trying a few spots for about 4 hours in calm seas  most of the work done at about 3100 - 3200rpm where the boat sits nicely on plane. Always conscious of keeping both engines the same rpm.

Filled it up after the trip as follows:

Starboard motor tank took 81.25 litres

Port motor tank took 149.05 litres !!!

As far as I can tell there are no leaks, both motors sitting at temp and staying there with equal oil pressures. Motors both fire up at first kick every time and sound the same when turning over.

I do catch the smell of fuel every now and then when the boat s going but not much from up the top.

Where do I start:

Float levels, timing, it's a huge difference. I would be ok with the 80 litre top up for each motor.

Appreciate you help or suggestions with this.

Cheers

Gday I m trying to find the year and model of my motor so I can search for a part.

Its a 6cyl, 2 stroke, 115 hp, Mercury, serial no. 8075288.

I have found a few charts on the internet but mine doesnt seem to be on them?

Can anyone recomend and good sites which may help and sites for identifying part no.

Cheers

hey,

i have a yamaha 2 stroke outboard and i have a problem with it stalling at idle.. it runs really well when moving but... like to know what may be causing this?

cheers

Hi gents, trying to source some finance for a used boat around 65k. Can anyone tell me who they use and the interest rate and whether they were a pain in the ass to deal with.

Thanks in advance.

M

    Gday to all.

                      I have a plate ali 5.5m boat with an evinrude etec 115 hp with v6 gearcase. The boat has 5mm bottom 4mm sides ect and weighs 1250kg lightly loaded. When we had the engine fitted it came with a BRP viper 14 3/4 x 17  s/s prop and wot was 5000 rpm @50 kph . Since then we have purchased another prop 14 1/2 x 15 also s/s from another company. This time we get 5400 rpm @50 kph on returning to the company to see what our next prop choice should be as the engine should rev to about 5750 rpm we were informed there was not much else. The company then suggested raising the outboard on the transom if the rpms increased come back and they would cup the prop. Have since lifted the engine but didnt gain any increase in engine revs . Has anyone got a similar set up with a 115hp etec 25 '' leg and if so.

                                                    Do you know .

                                                                               1. How much your boat weighs.

                                                                               2. wot rpm.

                                                                               3.how fast does your boat go .

                                                                               4.what prop do you have.

                                                                                                                             .

oi,

the old man wants trim tabs put on his 660 trailblazer.

does anyone know of any brands that need to be either avoided or recomended?

also, I was happy to fit them for him, but he'd prefer if it was done professionally, so am i right presuming that any marine mechanic will do them, and how much will it cost?

cheers

Hi,

Have just got a new boat with a Honda 40hp outboard and I have a new HDS7. Both are NMEA 2000 compatible. The HDS has a simple cable in for the NMEA2k but the outboard looks a bit more difficult.

I would like to hook it up to see engine details on the screen and was wondering if anyone had any advice. Questions I have are:

• do I need to install sensors on the motor
• if so where can I get them
• what info can be pulled from the motor
• likewise, where can I get the cables to go to the HDS
• is it worth the hassle???

Any advice would be appreciated. The manual on the motor says "see your dealer". I am not very cluey with the wiring etc but have a mate who loves this kind of stuff.

Cheers

Jarrid

Hi guys Has anyone had one of the minn kota outboard motor mounted electric motors. Wondering how one would go on my 150hp yamaha for trolling for barra. Boats a 5.8m chivers centre console. Its a big high sided boat. What model do you think i would need and what batteries etc How long will it run on battery Sorry about so many questions just know nothing about electric motors http://www.minnkota.com.au/about/trolling-motors/engine-mount/engine-mount-freshwater.html

Cheers. CCC

Quick question.
 

I changed my prop about 12 months ago due to a spun prop bush. the bloke I bought the new prop off said it was exactly the same(pitch size) as the damaged one and to replace it was easy just do it up as tight as possible plus a little bit more. and obviously in the right order. ever since then I have been getting a bit of cavitation when taking off fast, turning sharp or just in everyday chop of the coast. its a 90hp johnson 2000 model ocean pro sits on roughly 24knots at just over 5000rpm. should i be getting more top end out of it and whats the best way to fix the cavitation, change the prop again or or put a cavitation plate on?

All advice apreciated.

Thanks

Looking at buying one of these...mid 80's priced around $20K

Anyone had any experience with these?

Motor is a BF75 honda (pretty new).

Anything to look out for?  Were these a good boat in the day?

Cheers.

I have a mate running a E-Tec 115 with 1.85:1 Gearbox on a 21ft Ally. WOT should be around 5600, but with the smallest prop available, he is only getting 5200 and around 27-30kn.

Anyone else here had a similar experience?

He is getting differant and conflicting answers from all the local knowledgeable people ;-)

Hey team

In the middle of may,i am heading offshore for 6 months (NZ) to work. At this point of time it looks like i will be back by NOV. thats roughly 6 months away, for all you motor gurus, what pre cautions should i take and do on the motor to keep it in good nic.

Start it every few weeks to give it a run?

Need as much adivce as possible please.

Have just bought a dsm 400 for my raymarine setup so need to change tranni I have a as new tm260 in water twice it's a mix and match with raymarine at present but can get cable to suit other sounders when I order new tranni can email photos in 400 mt so you can see how good they are 550$ as is or 650$ if I have to order cable they cost 900$ ex USA or 1200$ here You need to have a 1 kl sounder will ask for a deposit if I need to get cable tel 0407199962

Recently changed all the bearing on the boat in prep for exmouth, so new bearing fitted packed etc, then cleaned out the bearing buddies packed and refitted them pumped with grease as to specs, only to find i keep losing the right side ones, never had this issue before, still have both left ones just the right side, placed a brand new set the other day which took alot of effort to bang on, only to again come off in the drive back from the ramp.

Anyone else have had this issue and or knows why and how to overcome, it will start to get costly replacing bearing buddies everytime i tow the tow  :(

 Got to safety bay this morning put boat in the water started it up and no water from tell tale any advice for a good Yamaha mobile tech round forrestfield? Motor only done 64 hrs.been on line for a while but first time user of this site 

Anyone been on this convoy, I'd like too, but they say you have to do 15 knots, my boat won't do that, its either 10 or 21, no in between. How did you get on?

Had my motor cut out the other day, and when I felt the primer bulb it was collapsed like it was under vacuum. I disconnected the fuel line to the tank, heard air suck into the line then I reconnected and re primed then everything was OK again.

Does that sound like something was blocking the fuel pickup in the tank? or possibly something more sinister? Before going out that day I had an O-ring that was letting some fuel escape from where a plastic fuel rail inserts into to one of the carbs, but cleaned / lubed it up and it sealed fine. Could be related?

Hi there,

Does anybody know about the Sea Swirl Stripper 2305? Thinking of getting one, seen loads of clips on utube but would love to know if anyone has got one or know anything about the boats performance.

Cheers

Dean

Just saw on USA site upgrade for lowrance gen 2 hope it's useful

 Got a couple of questions

1 i need to know where i can get side rollers from the ones i have on are blue    and they have dug a nice grove and now has cracked the bottom of hull which i found out are too hard i need red strips or rollers

2 im also after a live well tank to suit pacemaker 18ft with pump any ideas is it easy to make one 

last but not least i need to know how to drop a floor esky into bottom of boat 

any ideas will be appreciated 

hey team

Busted a bearing today driving to the ramp FCK!!!...need to know does anyone know can anyone recommend a decent repaierer/mobile if possible

Done some damagedto the trailer today.. And no one it wasnt because there was no grease,i have no idea how this has happened!

Brett

hey team

Busted a bearing today driving to the ramp FCK!!!...need to know does anyone know can anyone recommend a decent repaierer/mobile if possible

Done some damagedto the trailer today.. And no one it wasnt because there was no grease,i have no idea how this has happened!

Brett

i think its time to paint the dinghy.

can anyone receommed a cheap and cheerful primer to use over aluminium and a top coat system.?

thanks

PG

I am looking to buy a boat as the last one was shared with a mate who never used it so it had to go.

I want to get a boat I can reguarly dive and fish from, from Rocko to Rotto and the ocasional family trip as I have a two year old too. I have been looking at getting a Yalta Craft 2000 (formerly 555). They have a good reputation as far as ride in the chop, They are a budget boat but it seems great value for money and you can get a new one with a 115 yammie 4st for just over 50k. I need it to be reliable so I wanted a low hours 2-5 year old second hand boat or new as this is the main selling point to the wife!

Anyone got any sugestions as to what other boats I could be looking at..... 5.5-6.5 meter half cabin, 115-150 ish HP, good deck space for fishing and diving and a 150L fuel tank so I could reach the furthest FAD with out a worry.... and again a budget of upto 50k....

I was also hoping to get any feedback from any Yalta Craft owners on the site...

Your sugestions will be appriciated....- Cheers...

 Hi Guys

Just on the off chance does anyone have a manual for a 1991 Evinrude Intruder - 150HP? either PDF, or hard copy? It is the loop chagred model if that makes sense to anyone.

OR know of any local Perth places that you can purchase.

And - any brand of service book better than the other? I know on the old car manuals the different by brand and some are better than others.

Any help appreciated.

Dave

 hi all 

this is my 2nd post so new to this

i am looking at getting a smallish boat to head out on the river with and maybe something to head out 500m 1km off shore in calm weather.

how big should the boat be and what size motor do you think

see plenty of 3.5-4.6mt alli boats for sale but not sure if that would do the job can some one help please.

Hi guys

Just wondering if anyone could give me an idea what is the best sized reef anchor for a 4.2m tinny.Any help would be appreciated.

Gotta sort out some insurance for a boat, used to use club marine but wondering how many guys have shopped around and if so have your claims gone smoothly?

Picking up a HDS 7 this weekend.  While Im of the opinion (and so is the seller) that the 50/200 is going to be the transducer I want, can anyone tell me if it is THE choice in lowrance transducers for fishing 25-80m deep but also in the rivers and shallow bay stuff as well?  Ive found CH Smith recommend the 83/200 for up to 100m which I may get out to up in exxy but not down here.  Price isnt an issue (well to me it isnt, but the mrs will say otherwise)

Personal opinions and experiences welcome.

Cheers