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    Beginer Basics

    Thanks for the tips
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    Beginer Basics

    Hey guys will you post some beginer basics for guys like me? For instance i have fished since i was very young but the fishing i did was, dig or buy a couple dozen worms for bream or whatever would bite or grab some chicken livers or shrimp and go catfishing. Well now im interested in serious...
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    16 foot long, 6 foot wide, flat bottom lowe Overhaul!

    What does putting foam in the bottom do, does it actually give the boat any lift/boyancy?
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    1994 15hp merc coughs at idle

    Got out yesterday and the boat ran great im very happy with it :D . But i do have another problem now it is leaking around the transom not to bad but its something that needs attention soon. Im going to try and post some pics today.
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    Fish the potomac in Va

    Anyone on here fish the potomac river? That will probally be my main fishing area since im only about 45mins from the ramp at leesylvania.
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    1994 15hp merc coughs at idle

    Thats very good points Bobg and thanks very much. Theres alot of differance in a .060 over chevy 350 and a 15hp 2 stroke :oops: I found a manuel online it was writen by mercury and covers 2.2hp to 3.0 litre EFI it seems to cover everything ill need. Was a very good deal to only 15.99 and down...
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    Tinboats.net Box Pass #3 CANCELED

    Add me this sounds fun and id like to give it atleast 1 try.
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    1994 15hp merc coughs at idle

    Thanks for the replys glad to see yall here to help. I called 2 local mercury dealers/repair shops today both said the plug was an NGK-BP8HS-15 but 1 said the gap was .040 the other said .060 so i got that plug and gapped them @ .050 and will try this out saturday and see how it runs. I also...
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    New and just wantin to introduce

    Thanks all for the welcomes
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    1994 15hp merc coughs at idle

    I was changeing the plugs because the guy i bought everything from said he hasnt done any maintenance to this rig in 3 yrs. I am takeing it to a dealer today and haveing them go thru everything but I want to learn to do all the required maintenance myself and any future repairs. As far as useing...
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    1994 15hp merc coughs at idle

    Whoopbass i went to a site supplied by cajun and the manufacturer calls for an NGK-BP8hs-15 gapped @ 0.060 So im going to try it and see what happens. Thanks much for the reply and ill let you know how it goes.
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    Great public link with manuals for many makes of Outboards!

    Thanks much cajun i found my spark plug type and gap there :D
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    New guy at tinboats! Just wanted to say hello to everyone

    Hello Chris im new here also i hope you enjoy the site as much as i do welcome.
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    1994 15hp merc coughs at idle

    Hey guys 1st set of ?s here. What is the correct spark plug for my 94 15hp merc and is there a better plug than the original? Also what is the gap? I just put in NGK5510 B8HS and gapped then as close to the old ones as i could now the motor is running rougher.
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    New and just wantin to introduce

    Hello to you all i'm Duane. I am a fishing fanatic i love to Bassfish,Carpfish,Catfish etc. etc. etc. i just bought my 1st boat a 14' 1974 fish marine with a 1996 15hp merc. bought it saturday and have added a minn kota endura c2 trolling motor and a new DP Decca battery.I plan on fishing it...
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