Recent content by Scottbenson

I would suggest two things to help.. 1-when the outside temps are remotely cool, rapidly pump the throttle handle several times from Nuetral to full throttle before attempting a start. 2-Your choke may not be adjusted properly. This is accomplished by loosening the retaining screws on the...

with the engine completely warmed up to operating temperture, turn the mixture screw clockwise slowly until you hear a decrease in RPM. Not the position of the screw at this point. Next.....turn the mixture screw counterclockwise until you hear a decrease in RPM. Note the position of the...

Fuel filter clogged and not allowing full fuel flow? Prop in good condition without bent blades or major damage? The trim button on the throttle lever make a huge difference in top speed. Generally I have to give full down trim until I get up to about 30 mph then I can bring the trim about...

My first thought is something wrong with the carb re-build. Most likely a lean mixture caused by a vacuum leak between the carb and manifold, vacuum hose off or leaking or improper re-assembly. Another possibility would be the accellorator pump in the carb is not working or not adjusted...

My two cents......I have a 2001 bowrider 18 foot with the 135 hp 4 cyl and boat at higher altidudes from 6500 to 4,000 ft. I like the Mercury Black Max aluminum three blade prop for all around performance vs cost. They are easy to find and work well. I do not like the re-conditioning process...

Don't have the fade and balance adjusted properly?

Have you checked your drive trimp pump reservoir for proper fluid level? May be very low on fluid.

Thanks for the replies. We are thinking of the Punta Gorda General area or around Charolette harbor. We are currently in Utah and I have a lot of sailing and a good amount of power boating experience. But.......none in salt water. I am looking to make the move in a couple of years and am...

I am thinking of moving to Florida with my woman and Bowrider 180. Anyone live down there or close that has experience on how my little freshwater boad would do out in that area?

Dirty hull

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I have an 01 180 Bow Rider. I han hit 39 mph (GPS) with one person on board. 33 to 35 with the five to 6 person load you are talking about. Assuming none of your people are huge :) BTW....my speedometer on my boat is about three MPH slow so I wouldn't stake your opinion based on what the...

It's usually the easiest thing first.

Kill switch under the throttle lever in the "ON" or "RUN" position? Is the kill switch working?

Mercury 19 Pitch High five stainless propeller