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I have a 92 9.9 Merc short shaft on a 1448 alum jon, no bulky decks or anything that added excessive weight. Just normal gear. With 2 180 lb adults I can only get 4300 RPM, I can't remember the RPM with just me but it is between 4.4 & 4.7K. The manual says normal WOT RPM is 5000-6000. I have the...

I now have a 96 GMC PU w/250k+ and it's started to nickel and dime me to death. It's time for something new! I know FWD vehicles are bad especially on ramps, but anyone have experience with Honda CRV AWD or something similar? The Honda will tow 1500# and I assume the other brands are similar...

I have a dual charger in my boat now and USUALLY just have 2 batteries (deep cycle and starting). However, when going to electric only lakes, I remove the front mounted gas tank and replace it w/another deep cycle. My question: will my current configuration charge the 2nd deep cycle connected in...

I bought a '92 Merc 9.9 that has been hardly used. I have it in good shape for this season, but when I tried to remove the prop to grease the shaft, the nut won't budge. I have sprayed BP Blaster for the last 4 days. When I put the piece of wood between the anticave plate and the prop there is...

I bought a '92 merc 9.9, short shaft. I also downloaded a service manual for $7.95. The manual has all the info I need, except, how often to change the thermostat? Is there a certain number of hours, yearly ??? I would think waiting until the "peeing" stops is not acceptable. Thanks

I just bought a '92 9.9 merc. From the measurements I have it is a short shaft motor 17". My transom height is 15". So it will sit about 2" lower than it should if you measure from the bottom of the boat to the anti cav plate. Is the 2" to low acceptable or should I shim the motor up some? The...

I've got a 1448 polar kraft jon that has a max HP rating of 25. I've been looking locally and on the web since September and have not found any "deals". I have found 2 20HP motors locally that will work fine, however I've read here you should always buy max HP for a boat. How much performance...

I found a 9.9 on CL for $400. It's model # is J10recc. I think that translates to: Johnson 10HP rope start ec=1998 c = counter rotation? :shock: is counter rotation the norm or is this a special order for a specific situation? tb

Hello, I purchased a Polar Kraft 1448 that has an open floor plan with 2 storage boxes on each side of the hull that replaces the middle seat. Sort of like this tracker only the rear seat is not straight across but installed as a "V" at a 60 deg. angle to the hull...

I did a search here on TM's and found various reply's as to TM Thrust. Some say "bigger is better", others have said they have a 16-18' bass boat that is heavy and a 40# does fine. So REALISTICALLY, this is my setup: 1995 Polar Kraft FB 1448 & trailer, about 230#. That's it, I'm starting from...

I am looking at fish finders w/gps units and decided that having the gps only for my boat would be a waist of $$$$. My question is, the handheld gps units I have looked at don't say they are for fishing, highways,cities etc. Is this a separate DL or is everything included? My buddy has one for...

I found a 13' Lund boat w/merc 5 HP. The boat has some problems (no leaks), needs rewired (grounded to boat), 2 seats should be removed. My main concern is the 5 HP motor. Is this enough to get on plane w/2 adults? Should I keep looking for a 9.9 motor and a 12-14'? The current owner said the...

Hello, I went to a family cookout last weekend and my cousin lives on a lake. She has a ski boat and we took my grandkids out as they have never been on a boat (ages 5 & 7). They have bugged me since asking when I am going to buy a boat for us to fish in. I explained to them the difference...

In my area I see alot of 14 to 16' alumacraft V type of boats for sale that have a console. Does anyone have an idea the cost for a tiller handle and have it wired? Or is the wiring the handle something a newbie can do? The reason for removing the console is for the added room and less weight...

In my neck of the woods I see few 9.9 used motors for sale, but it seems 7.5 are in greater numbers. How much power (speed) difference would there be on a tracker 1448? If I can get on plane I will buy the 7.5. Tony

Has anyone used the battery/clamp on type of lights that use 4 AA batteries and LED bulbs? I am trying to avoid running unneeded wire and getting by with maybe a smaller accessory battery. Tony

Newbie needs info on TM. I'm not sure if I should buy a foot controlled or hand controlled TM. IF you are standing I can understand a foot control but if you are sitting in a chair close to the deck I would think the foot controlled type would be a pain b/c of the angle of the foot? Would a...

Anyone have either of these 2 boats? The G3 has a Yamaha 50HP 4 stroke and the Lowe has a Evinrude 120 2 stroke. Any info as to the ride, compartment layout, speed or anything I should be aware of would be appreciated. I found each of these local and might look at them. Thanks Tony

I found a boat locally that has this motor but says "oil injection disconnected". Why is this done? Is it ok to buy a motor like this? I assume the oil is just mixed w/gas. Is this year (1994 boat) motor reliable? It is at a dealer so I can see any test info they did before taking as a trade-in...