codybuehler

Hi all I am looking at getting my 1998 Merc 150 black max injected 2 stroke outboard "refreshed" this winter and was hoping someone knew a ballpark price? I would like to have it tore down to the head gaskets (it's a V-6) and have all new gaskets put in and the carbs cleaned. I just bought the boat this past May and it was used in saltwater. The jacket water head cover gaskets seep a bit and it does have a few oil seeps as well around other gaskets. It's not a project I want to take on myself. It is a strong running motor, so I don't really want to get rid of it yet. I figured I could keep the local shop here in PA busy this winter and have a great motor for the spring. Thanks! Cody

Here's a real simple question that I can't seem to find an answer for online: When a new trailer is shipped, does the certificate of origin need to be shipped with the trailer or can it be mailed separately to the dealer? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

You could definitely tell the lake isn't i to it's summer norm yet. We would get nothing on the screen for half a mile, then bait and marks for 10 minutes, then back to nothing. The wind did catch us off guard once and we hot scooted into 30 fow, but we did find fish and bait there too. I'll be on Owasco for the South Shore Marina derby next. Maybe by some miracle that lake will be setup then and a few fish will make it in the boat. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Well, at minimum, my boat didn't sink and ran like a champ. We launched out of Clute around 730. Set up on the west side heading south. We had tons of marks and huge bait schools, but no takers. Fish were around 30 feet in anywhere from 60-120FOW. Made it back to the canal and headed up the east side. Again, tons of marks and bait, but no fish in the boat. We ran leadcores, riggers, flatlines and dipseys and tried every color and size under the sun. We were the only boat out in the bottom part as far as I could see, which should have tipped us off. We finally gave up at 1245. A friendly guy from the RV park talked to us as we were packing the boat up and said no one was really getting much. I have a hunch he was trying to make us feel better. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Good to know. I am bringing a guy who hasn't fished up round there before, so we'll probably do Seneca just to get him some fish. I bet the South Shore Marina derby is going to be a tough one from how I am hearing the lake is. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Has anyone been having any luck on Owasco lately? I am going out Thursday, but I am trying to decide on Seneca or Owasco. Thanks! Cody Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Thanks for the heads-up. I looked into both of them, but the 2 posted lately were just a bit too big. The search continues... Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I am looking for a tandem axle trailer for a 19' sea pro. Brand new trailers are around $3150 and I would like to avoid spending that much. The trailer under it is a single axle rated for 3000#, the axle is rated for 3500#. It's a little close for comfort to the weight of the boat, unless I am thinking about it the wrong way? The boat is a 1998 Sea Pro 190 WA with an outboard. It weighs 2800 lbs without gas and gear, so I need a minimum capacaity of 4000lbs. I live in PA, so it also needs brakes on both axles and can be either surge or electric. I have no preference for bunks or rollers. It should be in pretty good shape also. I have looked on eBay, craiglist and google searches and came up with little. I frequent the finger lakes and can travel up around rochester if need be. If anyone has one, or knows where I can possibly find one, it would be very appreciated! Thanks!!

I had an "Aha!" moment talking to someone yesterday about this. The boat in question doesn't have a radio in it (it needs tunes!) so I was going to install 6.5" marine speakers. I can just run the speaker wires, cut the holes to fit the speakers and use that as the access to the underside for mounting the DR's. It is simple to remove a speaker if I ever need to get under there again.

Why would Cannon even give the option for wellnuts? It seems like they could be liable for failure. The rigger bases take a lot of torque from proper use, let alone if you snag bottom.

A wire is loose or rubbed through to cause it to redirect electricity. Instead of completing to intended circuit it takes a "short"cut.

I just bought 2 Cannon unitroll 10 stx's and the mounting instructions from Cannon say to use wellnuts if the underside is not accessible. Has anyone used this way to mount? I really don't want to trust $1000+ in gear to little pieces of rubber. My other option would be to cut a hole on the side of the gunwale and install a round hatch to have access to the underside. I really didn't want to start cutting 5" holes, but a little peace of mind could be worth it. A plate of aluminum or some fender washers have a bit more holding power than a wellnut. Any experience in this area from anyone? Thanks! Cody

I think RSF nailed it. It started doing it with the down direction. I was going to get the multimeter out and start check points, but now it looks like I'll be chasing a short. Yipee! Thanks for the info! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Hi all. I just picked up a Sea Pro 190 WA that has a 1998 150 merc black max. The trim/tilt motor has an electrc issue lifting up. The switches (on the motor and control handle) both pick up the relay, but the electric motor works intermittently. Am I correct in thinking it is a loose wire between the relay and the lift motor or between the battery (source) and the relay? Is it more common in one than the other? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Hi all I am looking at a 1995 seaswirl striper 2150. It's the cuddy cabin I/O version. The engine is an omc 225hp v8 with a cobra outdrive. Looks to be in good shape for a 1995. Does anyone have any experience with these? Is there anything to watch out for? I plan on getting it inspected before signing papers. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app