Engine Frequently Asked Questions
Engine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - iboats Boating Forums
Very helpful from iboats.com quite a few various questions that get asked alot.
We will also add to this as we go along...waterpumps...decarbs...carb rebuilds...prop selection...things that get asked alot.
Feel free to add anything to this you would like. Anything that you see gets bounced around alot...please just add links (url) so we make the thread easier to navigate.
Selecting The Correct Prop
Mercury Propellers | Prop Selector
This link takes you to the mercury marine prop selection page...this is a GREAT utility for picking the right prop for your application.
Next Link is Turningpoint "Prop 101" Lots of great information and another selector. Thanks PanMan VA
Propellers 101
If you have any questions about it or picking a prop please ask...this is a great place to start though. It will get you in the right direction. Just follow the links and plug in your information.
There are WAY more props of course than the merc props but they are some of the best and with the newer hub setups can be used on most rigs. Correct propping is the biggest problem on most boats....people compensate with whale tales and foils...for the best performance of any boat...it must be propped right...ventilated right....and the engine set at the optimum height on the transom...all these things effect the way the boat handles, comes out of the hole, and top speed.
Hope this link helps you out...I will be adding others as we go along.
If you have any helpful links please post the url.
Outboard History (videos and pictures)
History of Mercury
Click (save target as) save to desktop and you can watch these videos...they are kind of large though...so dial up beware.
Part 1 Mercury History
Part 2 Mercury History
Part 3 Mercury History
Part 4 Mercury History
Part 5 Mercury History
Part 6 Mercury History
Part 7 Mercury History
These links provided by screamandfly.com
Please let me know if links do not work and I'll fix them.
OMC/Evinrude/Johnson coming soon!! :cool: