When I tuned up my boat I rebuilt the carbs and fuel pump. All fuel lines, primer bulb and fuel filer was replaced. I even removed the built in tank to give it a quick rinse. All new but guess what I do anyway...
I check that primer bulb every once in a while. At least I know exactly what it feels like when everthing is new and functioning properly. Now I stumbled across the same boat that's a foot and half longer so I'll do the same thing. Kinda hope I get to water test the new one before the old one sells and I change my mind. I love these hulls https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/6108880840.html[/quote
First I've seen that boat design..if it was flat in the front i'd get one! I use mine also to transport my mountain bike to the islands so the flat front will land and be steady to unload the bike. Mine is a 1232 jon..wished it was a 1252....
2 years ago I rebuilt my small block omc 15. Spent a full winter reading 4 boat forums from end to end. Then spent 1 month doing the work. First time out a ziploc bag wrapped around the lowers water intake. Yup..so now I have a thermal switch set at 170F mounted on the head. Never caught a bag or overheated again.
Thanx for the primer article. I had to pull the springs outa my bulb as they were way too strong and adds to the pumping head. Didn't realize there were bulbs without springs one could buy. Buy cheap get cheap..