Boat Forum / Boats / June 2004

Any Fox River boaters from northern Illinois here? I just transplanted my
boat from Wisconsin (closer to my home) and had a blast last two days of
boating. Had a few questions, and curious if any one on this usenet group is
using this river?

  Just bought a brand-new Merc 9.9 4-stroke. When cold, it won't start at
idle: I have to push the "high idle" button and give it some throttle. Is
this normal, or should a brand-new engine start at idle, even when cold?
Lloyd Sumpter

I am looking at purchasing a 1998 Sugar Sands Tango.  The boat is in
beautiful condition, and after a test drive I fell in love with it.
The only problem that I foresee is the boat seems to pull to the
right.  I tested the boat in a river, and I found it difficult to keep

I was wondering if anyone here was familiar with Yamaha outboard motors,
specifically from the 90's, and of the 9.9 HP (although most I think are
similar)...
Here's my story, I've had my motor just over a year now (used motor), and

I just got a New Tracker Grizzly 1860. I have a 60 HP Mercury on it and
I'm having a problem getting it to plane off. It wants to flop up and
come down hard on the water. The dealer says the motor isn't getting
"under" the boat enough, which I don't doubt. My question is, What is ...

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I posted this earlier, but no replies...Am I doing something wrong?
I just got a New Tracker Grizzly 1860. I have a 60 HP Mercury on it and
I'm having a problem getting it to plane off. It wants to flop up and
come down hard on the water. The dealer says the motor isn't getting

I was recently given an old sunfish (probably from early 1970) and
I've got some rigging questions.  I downloaded the file from vanguard
and this helped somewhat.
First, how does the halyard attach to the upper boom? Is it just tied?

If I replace the piston rings, should I hone the cylinders?
No damage to cylinders nor pistons as far as I can see. The cylinder walls
are diagonally scratched otherwise almost as clear as a mirror. Previous
hone job maybe?

I am looking for a mid-80's 13' Boston Whaler.  Trailer a must,
25-40hp with electric start and trim and tilt.....
mike_moretti@comcast.net

I have to replace the little fin just above the prop on my Mercury Alpha One
I/O. I understand its function is to counteract the natural tendency of a
power boat to skew to one side.
There is a little cap on  the  drive unit which pops off to provide access.

A few people, including myself, have inquired about aftermarket
outdrives.  Aside from postings from the represantatives of the companies
that manufacture them, we have had no first hand postings on the subject,
so I thought I'd offer up mine.

Regardless of the angle that I position my motor (manual tilt
adjustment) the front end of the boat dives low.  Even when in the boat
by myself the front end will not lift upwards much when accelerating and
the motor is tilted up all the way.  It has never even come close to

Mercury has just released a new very light 9.9hp - 4 stroke.
It weighs 84# and has a handle for carrying. This is the lightest 4 stroke
9.9hp made right now.
In many places in the world there are 10hp limits like on some of the lakes

speaks for itself