Recent content by Curapa

I have a pontoon boat with an 80's Evinrude 115 and I need new controls. I'm trying to avoid buying the new cable/adapter and i'd like splice the new 96+ controls in. I don't have a system check gauge so no issue there. Can this be done? I realize the wires are not color matched. But it seems...

I have two high speed pickups to mount in the bilge. One for the livewell, one for the raw water washdown. Any input on exactly where? I've read that 18"-24" from the transom is ideal and I'm thinking around 10" or so from the hull center line. One on each side.

Looking at this late 80's yamaha 225 for the V. For $900, it seems like a good deal as long as the compression checks out. It's going on a bracketed V20, but the weight seems comparable to the 150's I have been looking at. Any thought or input from you guys...

I have lost the diagram that I had drawn with the center console location measurements. Would one of you mind measuring the location of your console relative to the transom? Greatly appreciated, Curt

If anyone sees a hydraulic steering system for sale on the cheap please let me know. The best deal I can find is around $540 for a new Baystar complete system. I was hoping to find a good used system in the $300 range. Thanks!

I was thinking about adding them to my project 20'. I'd like to hear some thoughts on them on our hulls and pics if anybody has them.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9U4Ha9HQvMo&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9U4Ha9HQvMo

I was offered an 88' Yamaha 150 for $800. It is on the lower end of the power range I had planned but it is supposedly in great shape. Does anyone have any insight to this engine? Reliability, power? I had a 130 on my 18' that pushed it to around 40mph but the 20' is a whole different beast.

The V that I recently acquired has deck drains that go to the bilge. I originally planned to raise the deck and have it self-bail but I am thinking twice now. Since I am hanging the motor on a bracket I am anticipating some rear squat, I'm wondering,...why not leave it be? It will save me tons...

I have a project 89' Regal on a galvanized trailer with Mercruiser 3.7 and outdrive that I am looking to get rid of. Engine has 114 hours showing on gauge. I do not know anything about inboard outboard boats so I can't be to much more help than follows but ask and I will try to answer. If you...

Thanks to this website I have aquired a new project boat. After I sold my 18' Fisherman I posted a thread looking for ideas concerning a V-20 bracket build. Last week I recieved a call from a young man that had a closed transom V, he saw my thread and offered the boat to me for free. I met with...

After I sold my Fisherman I didn't visit the forum as often so I might have missed it. How did your transom from Adam's turn out? Got any pics?

I sold my 18' Fisherman a while back. I will be on the hunt for a V-20 CC or a classic Mako or Seacraft if I can find one... The V-20 is looking like the most likely candidate. I plan on closing he transom and installing a bracket. What do you not like about your bracketed V? Did you raise...

I just did a cam synch install and now I have no oil pressure. I have not verified it with a mechanical gauge but it taps as if the rockers are not oiling. I did recheck and the oil pump drive shaft is inserted correctly but it seems a strange coincidence for the pump or sensor to go bad while...

Anyone want to make me an offer on my boat? My truck caught on fire last night I need to come up with some extra cash to replace it. I am not 100% sure I will sell it, just brain storming right now. Possibly trade for truck. 90% complete restoration, all that is left is a little non-skid and a...