Uneven wake, case closed Well, thank you all for your feedback on my asymmetrical wake pattern! Today it wasn't present so I am going to assume...
The plates seem to be similar; starboard not twisted more. And at higher speeds, when the uneven wake kicked up, there was some steering...
Ha ha... It wasn't broken when I took it off the boat, so I never considered if the 'batwings' were necessary...
Yes, I agree masalai, the prop looks worn...but why would I get an uneven wake now when it didn't occur before? The prop has not recently been...
Thanks for your reply, Matt. You'll see this shaft is too long by about 6 inches (15cm)... I learned this from the forum! However, before I did...
The boat, at rest, is on an even keel. It still tracked evenly, under power, while the uneven wake was produced. There are no through hull...
Any ideas on why the wake pattern from my outboard would be uneven? There is a lot of extra spray coming up on the starboard side. This engine,...
Update on voltage drop: I put a volt meter on the battery and it's just over 12v without the running lights on. When I turned on the running...
Ok - sounds like a nice Sunday morning project. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks so much for your recommendations. jt
Thanks Tom. The battery is brand new, so if there's a short, hmmm, where would that be... the wires from the voltage gauge run to the ignition...
Is it normal for the voltage to drop to 10 volts (from 12) when I turn on my running lights? I've got a Group 24 12V battery with 650cca....
Thanks everyone. I’m making progress then, having sanded the bottom of hull with 80 grit, and now I’m ready to fill in the blister pock marks....
Thanks Bergalia - Glad to hear I may be on the right track - just hacking through it here. Wasn't sure what you meant by a light sanding to give...
I continue reading and learning more everyday from this forum. I've got a bottomside question. I don't exactly understand the layers I've...
Thanks for clearing that up - I'l take your advise! jt
Is there anything I really need to know about removing my 1986 50hp Force outboard engine off of my boat? I have cable ties with ID labels and...
It's a buzzer... I just put it on a battery and you guys are right again. Thanks for the laughs! jt
Thanks Ike, but if it's a button to honk the horn, I'd need a sledge hammer to activate it! Maybe it's gotten brittle over the years...
Hi - I am trying to identify this piece of electronics (or what ever it is!). It's not soft like a button or switch. It wasn't wired to...
Thanks again. The boat will stay in the driveway on the trailer for as long as my neighbors don't complain! Maybe if she starts to look good,...
