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help! i was going to check the impellor and i couldn't figure out how to get it completely seperated. it seemed like either the drive shaft or shift linkage was holding it together. i was reading various sites and some suggestions were check inside the trim tab, take out the 2 water inlets, put it in forward. none of these helped. i removed the starter and could see the shift linkage where it goes down to the gear case but i couldn't figure out how to detach it anywhere. i noticed if i put it in reverse i could get about an inch between the lower and mid section so i was able to at least look at the impellor. (everything was fine). so im' going to order a service manual since my local library didn't have one to look at. in the meantime, can anyone tell me how in the world to get this thing apart in the event i need to go back into it? oh ya, it's a 2001 thanks steve

Cool thanks for the help! i've done some 2 stroke work before. small things though, like lawmowers, weed eaters, RC cars. I've been so busy lately with work at everything else I haven't had time to work on it yet. i'm hoping that i can work on it this weekend. Thanks again, I'll PM you if I run into a problem. steve

Mayassa, what motor did/do you have?

cool deal. thanks for the suggestions. It does have a fuel filter on it, the strainer isn't clogged and there aren't any air pockets visible when i pump the bulb. tomorrow i'm hoping to replace the bulb/fuel line. I'm also going to replace the plugs while in there. i haven't seen a bleeder valve but i'll double check. i'll see what happens soon! thanks steve

The other day i was out and went WOT once for about 20 seconds. a few seconds after that the boat started stalling any time i gave it anything more than idle. even at idle it wasn't all there but i could limp back to the dock. it doesn't vibrate real bad or anything or feel like misfire and i don't hear any odd or 'bad' noise. if I don't put it in gear and just give it gas, it'll rev up ( i didn't go higher than about 3500), and feels like it'll rev a little higher but it still feels like it's missing power. i did notice that if i squeeze the primer bulb the power comes back and it feels like it should. so i suspect the problem is in the fuel delivery. the first thing i checked was the tank, the vent was open. i also noticed that primer bulb is harder than normal to squeeze, regardless if the fuel filter is empty. so actually i think the problem is within the hose or primer. anyone ever has this kind of problem before? or have any suggestions? by the way this is a 2001 25hp mercury OB 2 stroke thanks steve

if you're lurking around here still, personally, i too would buy a used boat. only you can decide if you can budget a new boat on top of everything else. i'd say that if you can do it, still pay off everything else go for it. but i do feel that school should be the first priority. When i purchased my boat i didn't realize the extra expenses, such as registration of the boat and trailer, fishing license(s), PFD's, gas, bait, fishing gear, maintenance for the boat/trailer ect. These are just a few other things to think about. I've seen some nice setups for $5-6K. def not trying to deter you from a nice boat or anything. good luck with whatever you choose!

i agree with this. i waited and saved money and i bought my boat in cash, granted it was only $1400, but i'm so glad i don't have a loan or another bill to pay on it.

great deal! i just recently finished my boat and i think i got a killer deal on it so i know how you feel. it's a great feeling, especially when you get a good deal. i don't know about you, but all i want to do is go out on the boat lol. i don't care if fish or not or if i even get a bite. as for the other two sorry i can't be of assistance. i know there have been a few threads about insurance but i can't recall who is using what. it may even be on page 2.

I just reread that. are you using a 4 wire plug or more? if its 4 wires, the brown wire is the one for the running lights. it sounds like that is where your problem is if all other lights are working ok except the running lights. you may have a poor connection in one of the connectors or even where the connector is sliced into the tow vehicle. i would start by seeing if the brown wire on the tow vehicles is getting power. if it's not, the problem is on the tow vehicle wiring. if it is getting power, then connect it to the trailer, probe the brown wire and see if you're getting power on the brown wire. if you are, keep moving down the wire until you get less than ~12v. it sounds like your ground is good if the brake lights and turn signals are working. but i've seen some wierd stuff happen when there is a bad ground. so definately check for good ground, specifically near the running lights. hope this helps. good luck!!

awesome thats exactly what i was looking for. thanks

hello, i have a 2001 25 hp mercury that's manual tilt and a quicksilver control box. it has the ability to control a trim/tilt. i've been looking around and haven't found much info about trim/tilt systems for this small of a motor. i don't HAVE to have it, but it would be nice and eventually i would like to get a 40 hp. i've seen a few T/T systems for 40's. anyone have any info on what i would be looking for in a T/T system for a 25 hp motor? is it something i can just add to the motor or would i have to change the mounting brackbet on the motor as well. also, any idea if it would be compatable with a 40 hp? thanks steven

this isn't really help on launching a boat, more courtesy, but this drives me crazy. if your launching/recovering at night, please turn off your headlights while you're at the ramp. it's so difficult to find a ramp when someones headlights are blinding you. personally, if i use lights, i try to only use my parking lights. last week i was launching and this guy has a lifted F150 was just sitting in the ramp trying to recover his boat but was having trouble. he must have been down there for about 10 minutes with his lights on the whole time. > end rant

oh man. thanks for the great info. this isn't the best FF anyways. i was mainly going to use it for depth anyways. unless i can get a transducer for next to nothing, i think i'll look at getting a new one. i've been wanting GPS too ;D

come to think of it, after i hooked it up i went to the transducer and i didn't hear a thing. i've heard people say that it's loud enough if you stuck your ear by it you should hear it. i'm going to double check the wiring (previous owner cut the wire for the transom) and see what happens. lets say i do hear clicking, typically, what would the depth show if it was out of water? thanks again!

Hello, I have an older humminbird wide 100 that came with the boat. i got it all hooked up last night and it comes on fine, the transducer is hooked up correctly, but all my depths are between 195-250. this is any time, whether i'm anchored or moving. last night it was smooth as glass. i don't think it's been used since about 2002. i tried changing the sensativity up and down, has no effect. any other suggestions other than buying a new one? thanks steve