Tow or not to Tow a boat??
05-10-2013, 12:34 PM
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6 Stroker
It's an 18' 1996 Crest with a 50 hp Johnson. Goes a whopping 16 mph.
We just got it last month.
I've spent the last week adding a nice stereo system, lights everywhere, added a battery to the circuit and other little stuff.
We just got it last month.
I've spent the last week adding a nice stereo system, lights everywhere, added a battery to the circuit and other little stuff.
05-10-2013, 12:47 PM
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05-10-2013, 01:14 PM
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I use the Jeep to move it around the yard, like I was doing in this picture, but I'd never hit the road with it.
Transmission would be toast in no time and there's no way the Jeep would be able to stop it.
There's no sense in pulling something that you can't stop in a reasonable amount of time.
Transmission would be toast in no time and there's no way the Jeep would be able to stop it.
There's no sense in pulling something that you can't stop in a reasonable amount of time.
Never. Do. That. -- Ever.
Dont' get me wrong, I had power to pull it, but I stayed at 40-50mph bc that monster had a mind of it's own, even with trailer brakes. I guess I got a little over zealous that day....
He has a 125hp, and it runs about 20-22mph.....My boat planes out at 20mph....
05-10-2013, 01:17 PM
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Year: 1998
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I'm on the hunt for a 100+ HP Johnson...
05-10-2013, 01:25 PM
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I did tow my buddies 25' bentley from the Marina to the upholstery shop, about 8 miles.
Never. Do. That. -- Ever.
Dont' get me wrong, I had power to pull it, but I stayed at 40-50mph bc that monster had a mind of it's own, even with trailer brakes. I guess I got a little over zealous that day....
He has a 125hp, and it runs about 20-22mph.....My boat planes out at 20mph....
Never. Do. That. -- Ever.
Dont' get me wrong, I had power to pull it, but I stayed at 40-50mph bc that monster had a mind of it's own, even with trailer brakes. I guess I got a little over zealous that day....
He has a 125hp, and it runs about 20-22mph.....My boat planes out at 20mph....
Yeah, 4 stroke would be nice... This one doesn't seem to like to idle correctly. At higher RPM it puuuurs. At idle it wants to stumble and die.
05-10-2013, 02:36 PM
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Year: 1989
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Engine: 4.0
Yeah, it's going to take some getting used to. I sold my 14' fiberglass Jet Boat to fund this Pontoon Purchase. I needed something bigger and more laid back for the growing family. The Jet Boat would do 60mph in about 5 seconds.
Yeah, 4 stroke would be nice... This one doesn't seem to like to idle correctly. At higher RPM it puuuurs. At idle it wants to stumble and die.
05-10-2013, 02:38 PM
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I'm a dummy when it comes to carbs. I hate fooling with them. My best guess is that it's dropping a cylinder at idle. Probably just needs a good cleaning.
05-10-2013, 03:05 PM
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Year: 1998
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Seafoam helped mine quite a bit. Outboard carbs are pretty simple really. I lean out the oil/gas mixture every other fill up and it seemed to like it at idle.
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