It's the lockout pin used to stop the brakes from applying when you back-up, if left in the brakes won't work when driving forward, definitely remove it when driving forward or no brakes.
Newer setups use an electrical lock out connected to your reverse lights, frankly I prefer your option. You...
I think that's already happened in my area. There are several storage lots that were full of old boats and the boats are gone, seriously probably hundreds gone!!
During a recent day out, saw a dozen or so 70's - 80's boats in the 18-25 ft range cruising, they were fixed up, freshly polished /...
The DUI Marine distributor has been around for several years as an alternative to the TB IV and V. As @markrsimon mentioned, it uses a mechanical advance tuned for marine applications. The mechanical advance essentially replicates what the IV's timing advance features via mechanical rather than...
What works for me... Get a can WD-40 or PB Blaster, squirt up around the ball / under the coupler, use the trailer jack to put a slight upward pressure on the coupler, block the wheels of the trailer (forward and backwards) start rocking the truck between drive and reverse without touching the...
I've been having problems with my TB V, ordered and looking forward to switching to the DUI (David Unified Ignition) Marine HEI set up that doesn't require an ICM or Knock sensor/module. Will be so glad to simplify the set-up!
No personal experience with the ZipWake, one interesting thing I've heard on other forums and saw on YouTube is that ZipWake deploys / retracts much faster than traditional the tabs, users say the quicker adjustments make the boat feel more stable, etc. If I replace my tabs I'll consider ZipWake.
I have the thunderbolt V as well, in used the Mercury online catalog which rolls it up to this module, $79 from quicksilver on eBay. Are saying it won't work?
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+2 for Navionics, low cost, reliable, works on IPhone, iPad, and Android. Recently completed an 8 day trip with it, the search features for marinas, fuel, etc. are handy, plugged in my gl/hour burn, cruise speed and minimum depth, auto routed me to each stop and adjusted the time length for...
Hi, if you're referring to the rubber gasket that attaches to the bottom of the hatch window, then presses against the hatch frame when closed; I just replaced mine using this inexpensive self adhesive foam gasket from Lowes, worked great. (85, 260 Sundancer, 3 hatches)
I used 2-3 10 ft length...
@M Simpson what are seeking to power over a weekend? Given the high cost of generator installs and the "fun" of older boat wiring and space (mine is an 85) perhaps the newer technology battery banks may be an alternative to a generator.