Recent content by Macgyver

Try choking it to kill it. I could look at mine and tell you what the wires are but I don't have ,nor do I know where a wiring diagram is.

nice boat, oh BTW , not a Mod V , it's a semi V

you should open them and check the water level anyhow.

I used to use a Christie Multi battery charger that would charge up to 10 12 volt batteries at 40 amps. here's a link .. https://www.christieautomotive.com/products/L1240-MCS10.html

how much for the gears/clutch dog from the bottom end?

ya , I have a "star" wheel with a tire on it . tire isn't great but the wheel is . the "star" wheel has slots where the ribs on the hub are instead of just the big hole. let me know if you want it , make me an offer.

I have a wheel , might even have a tire on it . let me check today at work. those wheels were used on older travel trailers, not very common anymore.

I don't guess anyone else is going to say it , so I will. first , you shouldn't use treated lumber against aluminum as it will cause corrosion. second, the OSB board you used on the transom isn't going to hold up no matter how much sealer you put on it. other than that , looks good , nice...

I would make some sort of jack plate to lower the motor before I'd go cutting on the transom. also those Aux motor brackets are made for trolling applications, IE; slow speeds.

84 / 91 built by US Marine 92 / 99 built by Merc.

yep , I did the same thing. that and some left over 3/16" aluminum diamond plate from some toy hauler ramps. my trailer is an old popup frame and my trailer winch is from the same popup. my live well was built from gelcoat panels that was ordered for a slideout rebuild that never got used and...

when I seen the shop you had the trailer in working on it, I thought you might be an RV tech. after seeing the framing your putting in the boat, I know your an RV tech, as some of it is used A&E Rafter arm Awning hardware, exactly what I used on my boat. great job so far, good to see another...

that vent is only to vent a built in tank so it doesn't "oil can" and allows air to escape when filling . you need compartment vents , one facing forward and one facing rearwards to vent the compartment. a blower with hoses attached to one also helps and a hose attached to the other one running...

whats all the parts cost to put this together VS. a store bought livewell timer and could you put together a complete "how to" on building it?

or just buy the right (short) shaft for it .