Engines

Winterizing supples/West Marine

feeds@yuku.com (Threeweight) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:19:39 GMT

FYI, I just got the latest West Marine sales paper, and they look to have some decent deals on winterizing supplies (note, I do not own stock in West Marine, but wish I did... damn I spent a lot of money there!)

Anyway, given the threads about oil/filters, I thought I'd mention it. They have their house brand NMMA certified 2 and 4 stroke oils cheap, as well as the Sierra/Moeller 10 micron fuel filters for $10 bucks each. Good time to stock up!

Bad Fuel after a LONG storage

feeds@yuku.com (thewoodman) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:02:31 GMT

Been meaning to post this ... but you know with brain farts etc.

Those of you who have to winter your boats for a period of time, try this:

Unhook your fuel line from your engine(s) (with the quick connect), slide a phillips into the gas delivery port to keep it open, put that end into a container and hit the priming bulb. You may get clear or amber ... water junk. Keep this up until you get the blue color of your "gas" stabilizer. You will be surprized how...

Outboard install height Merc 60HP 2 stroke 1985 Seahunter

feeds@yuku.com (arimafarina) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:28:29 GMT

I notice my outboard is mounted in what appears to be about an inch lower than the hull bottom. According to the Merc outboard install manual they say for most apps install even with the bottom of the hull? I notice in the Merc Propellers and boat performance information book that mine is set for a work boat. They say for a work application set anti-ventilation plate to 1-2 inches below the hull. Maybe one of the previous owners overloaded my boat to the hilt. The manual shows the next...

Honda Outboard engine oil

feeds@yuku.com (fishing eagle) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:26:33 GMT

I was preparing to winterize my new SR19 with a 2003 Honda 90 for my first time this fall. I have been winterizing other four stroke outboards for a number of years now; but, this is my first Honda outboard and I was surprised from what I read in the owners manual. I could not believe that Honda stated to use SAE 10W-30 recommended for regular use and that an API Service of SG or SH oil with a starburst was okay to use. No mention of marine grade oil was mentioned, so I went out and did some...

4 stroke kickers -- weight?

feeds@yuku.com (Threeweight) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:09:29 GMT

I've been eyeballing used 4 stroke kickers to replace my 1989 Johnson 15 hp two stroke. I've come across a number of older Honda's (silver cowling ones), Mercs, Yamaha's, etc... but I am having a hard time tracking down weight info on them.

I recall reading here somewhere that some of the Honda 8's and 9.9's are much lighter than others. Anyone know what year models I should be looking for?

My old Johnson only weighs 70 pounds, and I'd like a...

Fuel filters in addition to the under cowl engine filter

feeds@yuku.com (arimafarina) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:44:50 GMT

Wanting to know what you guys use for fuel filtration on your outboards? I assume that most of you use the screw on canister style? Thanks Pat

Thermostat 120 or 140 degree for Puget Sound temps

feeds@yuku.com (arimafarina) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:35:34 GMT

Hopefully some of you have experience with what works best, or know what is recommended. I have a 1994 Merc 60 HP 2 stroke outboard. I did not know there was a choice in general. But when ordering parts I noticed a 120 and 140 degree temp thermostat.

I bought both, but I would tend to lean towards the 140 being for the colder water Northwest. Thanks for any thoughts.

Propping my 90 horse Suzuki

feeds@yuku.com (Threeweight) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:44:06 GMT

So after nearly an entire season, I'm still in love with my little 90 horse 4 stroke Suzuki. Super quiet, super fuel efficient, amazing torque.

But I have a couple of issues with it. One is a very pronounced list to port when on plane (and only when running on plane at speeds above 20 mph), which seems to be related to prop torque. The other is that at WOT my engine is only turning about 4600 RPM.

This Suzuki is geared extremely low for its size (2.59 to 1), and is...

Blender ???

feeds@yuku.com (Salmon King) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:04:02 GMT

I met a guy @ the ramp in Oak Harbor a couple weeks ago. When he found out that I wanted to swap out my motor for a 2-stroke that was NOT oil injected he told me to be sure to get a blender (?). I've never heard of one but he says it acts like oil injection for a regular 2-stroke.
He mentioned checking with Arima to get one. Does Arima still have them avail.? Belinda?? How Much? I would be very interested in getting one. Also...
Has anyone here even heard of one? Does...

Panther remote Steering?

feeds@yuku.com (Primerib) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:52:19 GMT

Is anyone out there using a PANTHER T4 steering system for your kicker motor?? Looks pretty neat and if you believe what they say its better than sliced white bread. Cleaner application than the EZ STEER and much cheaper than the TR-1 system..

Along with the Panther T4 steering, Panther makes a number of different FIXED brackets ...anyone out there using one of their brackets. I am interested in their Fixed Kicker bracket designed to handle upto 150lbs..

Any advise...

Hydraulic steering for kicker??

feeds@yuku.com (Primerib) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:41:28 GMT

Has anyone tried using hydraulic steering for their kicker motor? I recently bought a new Mercury Pro Kicker which has a steering tube ( something my Honda did not have) that makes it possible to put steering to the motor. I don't believe I can use normal cable steering but might be able to adapt a Baystar unit.

Had used the EZ Steer brackets on my old motors , I have a hard time putting those pipe straps on that new paint..

Any suggestions out there?

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Do I have an engine problem?

feeds@yuku.com (valt) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:37:40 GMT

I am the new owner of a 2000 Sea Pacer 17 with a 2000 model year 115HP Four Stroke Yamaha. With full fuel (24 gal in saddle tanks, 27 in rear main) but only one person aboard, the boat seems quite sluggish getting up and planing. Full throttle yields only about 3400 rpm until the boat starts to pick up speed. I estimate that it takes about 10 seconds to be planing.

Is this typical performance, or should I be concerned that something is wrong with my motor?

Honda 90 overheat alarm

feeds@yuku.com (BobWood) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:06:02 GMT

I was up in Nooka Sound this past week, the weather on the outside was a little rough so I used my Honda 90 to troll with. We were trolling 3 straight days on an average of 10 hours per day. Came in to refuel when the alarm went off at the gas dock. The red light went on with the audible buzzing away. After reading the manual the alarm cause's the rpm's to stay under 1600 to keep the engine safe. This red light stayed on for two days and we used the kicker to troll with on the inside....

prop size?

feeds@yuku.com (looking) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:56:31 GMT

I have a 1991 yamaha 7ohp, 2 stroke on Sea Hunter. Anyone know what size prop to use? I use the boat on the ocean.

Neutral sensor on throttle

feeds@yuku.com (WEDOCQ) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:39:53 GMT

Hello, I have been having problem with my throttle. Even though I have it in neutral, it doesn't always recognize I am in neutral and thus won't let the engine turn over. If I put it in gear and then take it out of gear a few times it will usually start up no problem. The issue is it is getting worse to the point that I am afraid I might get stuck out on the water. I am pretty good at researching things out and fixing myself. I just don't know where to start with this one. I...

Kicker Bracket

feeds@yuku.com (Master Chief) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:25:30 GMT

I bought a Fulton kicker bracket (MB 1820 rated at 130 lbs and 9.9hp 4stroke) that I will mount on my Sea Hunter I will have to put wedges to compensate for the angled transom. Any suggestions on the wedges ie material angle?
Thanks,
Terry

Outboard Care on a Saltwater Bouy Boat

feeds@yuku.com (Jay in Kitsap) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:00:42 GMT

I'm new to Arima's and power boating so this may be a newbie question. I have an 84 Arima 17SR with a 1986 Johnson V4 90HP and a small kicker of the same vintage. It is moored at a bouy in the Puget Sound so it is very hard to flush the engine of sea water. This year it went in the water 2 weeks ago until sometime in October. My initial thought when buying the boat was that an older outboard would allow me every 3 or 4 years to replace with a used or rebuilt motor. But are there...

60 hp $ ?

feeds@yuku.com (looking) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:57:02 GMT

I'm thinking of repower my Sea Hunter to a 60hp yamaha or Honda 4 stroke, I'm in central CA. I got a quote from my local dealer for a Yamaha 60hp 4 stroke with basic gauges control box, install for 10k. Does this sound like a fair price? How fast would a 60hp on salt water go on a calm day?

sea ranger 19 w/ twin 50's

feeds@yuku.com (mcmeeks1974) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:28:58 GMT

I have a 98 sea ranger 19 with twin honda 4 stroke 50's. Anybody else out there running twins on there Arima?

Sluggish kicker. Varnish buildup?

feeds@yuku.com (billrhasan) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:46:07 GMT

I just recently bought a used Sea Ranger with a Suzuki 90 hp and a Nissan 9.8 hp engine. Both motors are only a few years old but the kicker motor has a problem. It idles fine but when you try to throttle it up it dies. The previous owner said that he only used the kicker once in two years and it ran fine then, so I suspect that the old gas in the carb may be the problem. So my question is, should I just try running the engine in idle for a while to clean out the carb or will the carb need to...