Recent content by trpastor

Yikes! I'm glad I asked!!!! Better to ask now than to come on and post the question, how to I get a boat off the bottom of the river! :) I do have a floor. I guess have the bilge ready to go at all times, and know how to use it and run hard and fast back. I just have a little $20 one from...

Ok, so that's my next question... if you do put a hole in, what do you do? Did you make it back to the ramp ok? Never done it so I don't know thanks! Tim

Cool, thanks for your help! I'll ask them. So the impeller for the motor I guess is further up the shaft of the engine? I'm not even sure where that would be. Sorry for my ignorance. I've never really worked on outboards. My equipment mostly used to consist of tennis shoes, a pole and a...

Update: I got the fitler off. It was a BEAR to get off, but did. Do you think looking at the plugs, there is somethign wrong with the engine or plugs? I don't know a lot about engines, but they seems pretty covered and gritty. I guess carbon deposits, which I would assume means it's...

Ah! I see. I didn't think about all that The boat has some decking, a couple seats. I guess when were' going through skinny water I'll have my buddy sit at the front while I steer. I have 2 6 gallon tanks but really only fill one usually. a big battery and trolling motor. That's about...

I'm assuming you are saying to AVOID the shoal with big bolders, right? If you see a spot like that, do you ever get out and look it over to see if there's a spot you can get through? And then go for it Usually, those area's are rapid but if they are that shallow you don't think you can pass...

OH, one more question now... I'm trying to get the dang fuel filter off. The manual says to twist counter clockwise (I'm assuming I'm turning the right way, but because of the angle it's not totally clear, but I'm assuming it's the traditional direction you'd go for 99% of things). The thing...

OOPS, forgot these...

Hey guys - new to jets. I finally got one. A 40hp Suzuki Jet, on a 16.5' Semi V. How much water do you think I can go over? I've run it on some pretty shallow spots already but I'm a bit nervous when I do it. How hard is it to dislodge rocks if it does suck them up? I know there's 6...

Hey guys - Just got ahold of a 40hp Suzuki jet. Runs and starts pretty good but a little rough in idle. I pulled the plugs and they are black and have deposits on them. (see photos). does this look normal? It says to replace them another kind if they are running cold (evidenced by black...

Hey guys I'm really new to boats in general. I am a river rat. love wading and catchin smallies. But I am running out of space to fish that is wade able and accessible and good. I have a small jon with a 9.9Merc (14x36 I think). I get stuck pretty easily on the rivers I like to fish. So...

Hey Guys, thanks for the help already! Ive seen some posts on decking ranging from just using treated lumber, to sealing with different protectors, to using marine grade, to even using plastics and aluminum! I don't want to spend a fortune. I just want the most bang for the buck that will...

Hey all, I have a 14ft lowe boat 2004, that is in pretty good shape. But the wood is warped on the decking, and the carpet is looking old. I want to redo it, but I'm not sure where to start. Do I just use regular plywood? Where do I find the carpeting? Is there anything you can do to the...