Jump to content

lrg355

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    750

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by lrg355

  1. lrg355
    I have the HDS 7 gen 2 touch on both my boats. On the 18 alum I use in the spring and for walleye, the structure scan is useful. On my 27 used on the lake only, the structure scan is not of much use. Overall. They are very goog. Sent from my SM-G920V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  2. lrg355
    I have a 93. GLS 175 and it has an alumni floor except for the gas tank cover with is plywood. Sent from my SM-G920V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  3. lrg355

    Sold / Closed 1987 starcraft islander 22'

    lrg355 replied to meatball's topic in Boats for Sale

    I am under the impression that you can't delete. This is why everyone edits and puts a SOLD on the title. Eventually it rolls back so far nobody looks at the post anymore
  4. lrg355

    Baha

    lrg355 replied to cedarswamp's topic in This Old Boat

    Cannon rod holders on a 27 Sportcraft. They work well but the caps come off when removing a loaded rod. I put machine screws to hold the caps on. CANNON replaces 3 lost ones under warranty Sent from my SM-G920V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  5. lrg355
    I had just responded to your ad in the classified section with a pic. This arrangement works great if your 9.9 has power tilt Sent from my SM-G920V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  6. lrg355
    I have 27 inboard with 9.9 mounted on the center. It is on a home made bracket since I have access to a machine shop. It is hooked to the rudder arm with a steering cable. Works great with the hydraulic steering and autopilot. There is a company that makes that kind of bracket but it costs $500+. I Can send the bracket drawings if interested. Sent from my SM-G920V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  7. lrg355
    The Cannon short stop works by a very very minor current through the water and into the control board via the cable. Put on an insulated cable where the only real contact with the water is on the cut surface of the end , then be prepared for issues. Sent from my SM-G920V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  8. lrg355
    I had a 115 Johnson (93) that appeared to stop pumping. I pulled the pump and found it to be good. It turned out to be the fitting thru the case at the "pee hole" was plugged. It is smaller than the tube to it. A lot of work for nothing. After that , always poked a wire into it when it stopped. All Johnny-Rude owners should be aware of this , especially running in weedy areas.
  9. lrg355
    Last year I installed a new (2014) Yamaha F70 LA (four stroke) on a Sea Nymph GLS175. I like almost everything about the motor except two things. 1st, the idle below 900 rpm shakes a bit. I am told this is normal for inline 4 Yammy's. Since I use this mostly for slow trolling early spring browns, that is a nuisance. Yamaha states that the Talon SDS props improve low idle characteristics and allow easing shifting into gear, which is my second complaint. Has anyone had experience with the difference between the K type aluminum and the Talon SDS on their Yamaha 4 stroke. Are Yamaha's claims accurate ? I would like to know before spending the $$ on a new prop. I have the same type F70LA motor on a pontoon that is a 2013 and the act exactly the same so I assume it is inherent in the motor.
  10. lrg355
    Slimy grimy is an acid wash usually used on fglass. I have used it on al but dont let it on too long Mix with near boiling water and spray on with a yard type sprayer. Rubber gloves and scotchbrite while wet os the way to go Sent from my SM-G730V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  11. lrg355
    Engine not running. Should be 12 to 12.5 engine running should be 13 to 13.5 This is a gpod indication it is charging Sent from my SM-G730V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  12. lrg355
    It is difficult to find used Cannons with working a short stop. The older ones had a 5 amp relay that burned up quickly and was not replaceable easily. Newer ones have a 10 amp relay on the board and are ok but have other problems . Good luck on your search.
  13. lrg355
    Get rid of the wife and price limit is solved Sent from my SM-G730V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  14. lrg355
    The problem with multi viscosity oils is the addatives necessary to perform the task at different temps are the main culprits in forming sludge.
  15. lrg355
    From the AMSOIL website "OK . . .What does a 5W-30 do that an SAE 30 won't? When you see a W on a viscosity rating it means that this oil viscosity has been tested at a Colder temperature. The numbers without the W are all tested at 210° F or 100° C which is considered an approximation of engine operating temperature. In other words, a SAE 30 motor oil is the same viscosity as a 10w-30 or 5W-30 at 210° (100° C). The difference is when the viscosity is tested at a much colder temperature. For example, a 5W-30 motor oil performs like a SAE 5 motor oil would perform at the cold temperature specified, but still has the SAE 30 viscosity at 210° F (100° C) which is engine operating temperature. This allows the engine to get quick oil flow when it is started cold verses dry running until lubricant either warms up sufficiently or is finally forced through the engine oil system. The advantages of a low W viscosity number is obvious. The quicker the oil flows cold, the less dry running. Less dry running means much less engine wear
  16. lrg355
    that could be my comments from Sunday
  17. lrg355
    Scratches help catch more fish Fish will always bit on lures from a pitiful boat They feel sorry for those fisherman As in the tv commercial, everyone knows that. Sent from my SM-G730V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  18. lrg355
    I would be very interested in how you like it. I have a plan ready to install the hydraulic steering and get the Lowrance hydraulic AP. I already have a Gen II touch. If I hear some positive feedback, it will be kickoff time.
  19. lrg355
    I have a heat exchanger. Block is closed cooling with auto type anti freeze in it. I also have a garden hose fitting on the starboard exhaust manifold which can be used to cool the engine in an emergency by hooking up your washdown pump if you loose your engine cooling on the water. I would not recommend winterizing with that fitting since you would close the seacock valve at the water intake and trap untreated water between the seacock and the the fitting being used. In fact, when I bought the boat (used) the seller said he winterized it by putting RV antifreeze into the hose fitting on the manifold. That was my first inboard at the time and I found cracks and leaking on the seacock valve body and the strainer body on the water intake. They were certainly from freezing of trapped water. If you are winterizing by putting the antifreeze in with the fake a lake, make sure the strainer (polycarbonate bowl) is filled with the pink liquid thoroughly or you will be buying a new one in the spring.
  20. lrg355
    look around, you can get the AP for as low as $900. I have a gen II touch and have a Yamaha 4 stroke integrated. No need for Command link or gauges. I would think the integration of the AP should be easy and good. I have been considering one myself and adding Hydraulic steering, approx. another $500
  21. lrg355
    The toilet plunger thing works well with a garden hose for running out of water. For winterizing, I put a small sump pump in a 5 gal bucket with RV anti freeze and pump it into the water intake with the plunger device. (called fake a lake). My block is closed cooling with a heat exchanger so the RV antifreeze goes thru all non closed cooling components and out the exhaust Pink out the exhaust and you are good Also use it to pump rv antifreeze into all other water intakes such as washdown, etc. Never had a problem
  22. lrg355
    Thought I saw that boat around Mikes Marina. very well kept
  23. lrg355
    Sounds interesting. Send a PM to discuss
  24. lrg355
    The reason I asked was I had recently been at a sports show in Denver and came across some Yellow Bird lures at a booth. I didnt even know they made spoons and stickbaits. Bought some interesting rattling sticks for $5 each for Sent from my SM-G730V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  25. lrg355
    Actually, they are $32 at Ultimate Passages. I bought 12 and I am making the bottom plate to make them identical to the single axis track mount. Everything is less expensive at Ultimate Passages Sent from my SM-G730V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
×
×
  • Create New...