If I knew where to buy it in the Netherlands, I'll take the gamble and test it on almost everything. Think it would be great on the stern drive and hull. But when you read the specs it's only usable when you trailer your boat. It has to be in contact with air to "charge".
Big question is "how...
I think you messed up the carb adjustment. "I played with the idle speed and fuel/air mixture screws and got it to idle at a steady 900 -1,000 RPMs" tells me the adjustment is off. Go to the adjustment procedure or take it to a shop to do it for you.
Thank you for your warm welcome. I'm about to call the guy to close the deal but..... first a test run so that's the catch. The boat is on trailer at the owners warehouse. So it's warm and dry now. So the deal can be final after a successful run. March i think.
There is some work at the boat...
Hello all,
I'm Martin and live in Zaandam, about 7 miles north of Amsterdam. I'm about to buy a used SR 230 SS bowrider. Sold my Zodiac and i'm ready for something bigger and better. The SR is one with a 7,4Ltr (454cu) MPI so power is not the problem :)
I will mostly use it with friends and...
Agree with #3 and #4. Blue smoke upon start up, is most likely nothing more than a weak valve seal. You don't have to pull head to replace them but probably can't do it yourself. Here a impression how to replace them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob_4-F-m1FI