Marinette Boat Forum

Gotta say it: The first and ONLY time I used our alcohol stove it nearly set the curtains on fire. A storage area now resides where it used to be.

Jeff

Just went through that with Mr Port. In its case, a plug wire (or two) was bad. (And when I changed the wires, one lead fell off. Doh!) Here's what to do (and it won't be pleasant): Run the boat hard, then shut the motor down as fast as possible--NO idling allowed! Then, soon as it cools down, pull ...

You might have a collapsed exhaust hose. I've seen them where the outside looks just fine, but a layer of hose inside is blocking the flow. If that's it, you can visualize water and exhaust backing up, then blurping by in a burst of flow.

Jeff

When I replaced mine, I used a wooden stick (and some math) to determine the fuel level. I then set the gages on 'E' with about 15 gallons of fuel left in the tanls.

Why? Have you ever been stuck with a car, at night, in a strange place with the gage nearing 'E'?

Jeff

So that's what it's called. I've always called it the "Black Crap".

Jeff

Why not? Somebody converted one to outboards, remember? Was tempted to do the same thing more than once!

Jeff

Whoo-boy! Are you ambitious!

Love to see photos of that project.

Jeff

We all have those!

Jeff

I'm 71 as well and respect your desire and energy!

Jeff

Totally agree!

Jeff