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  1. Help on 6HP Suzuki 4 Stroke kicker

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

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    I have a 2007 6hp Suzuki 4 stroke kicker.

    Last year I ran fuel stabilizer through it, let it run until it ran out of fuel and then let it sit in my garage for a year. She has no hours on her other than break in.

    I put fresh fuel in the onboard tank, choked her and pulled. She started up runs for 3 seconds and then dies. I repeated this procedure about 40 times: choke, pull, run for 3 secs and then die.

    I unhooked the fuel pump and she is spurting fuel on the out bound port. I took the tank out to make sure there are no clogs. I even ran seafoam through it.

    At first I could smell some varnished gas smell from the carb area but that has gone away.

    What would cause it to run for a few seconds choked and then die? She will not run if I don't choke her. It sure does seem like she is not getting fuel but what is bizarre to me is why will she fire up at first? She gets fuel somewhere and as soon as she starts up it's like she is then out of fuel again.

    Any ideas?

    Here are pics:

    http://picasaweb.google.com/DaveBWilliams/NewSuzukiKicker#

    Well, I will answer my own question.

    The carb was gummed up. In particular the needle valve was gummed close so no fuel was getting into the fuel bowl hence no fuel to the motor hence motor-no-workee. She would start and run for a second or two but that was due to me spraying starter fluid. I took the carb apart, cleaned everything and she now runs like a top.

  2. Help on 6HP Suzuki 4 Stroke kicker

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

    Posted

    I have a 2007 6hp Suzuki 4 stroke kicker.

    Last year I ran fuel stabilizer through it, let it run until it ran out of fuel and then let it sit in my garage for a year. She has no hours on her other than break in.

    I put fresh fuel in the onboard tank, choked her and pulled. She started up runs for 3 seconds and then dies. I repeated this procedure about 40 times: choke, pull, run for 3 secs and then die.

    I unhooked the fuel pump and she is spurting fuel on the out bound port. I took the tank out to make sure there are no clogs. I even ran seafoam through it.

    At first I could smell some varnished gas smell from the carb area but that has gone away.

    What would cause it to run for a few seconds choked and then die? She will not run if I don't choke her. It sure does seem like she is not getting fuel but what is bizarre to me is why will she fire up at first? She gets fuel somewhere and as soon as she starts up it's like she is then out of fuel again.

    Any ideas?

    Here are pics:

    http://picasaweb.google.com/DaveBWilliams/NewSuzukiKicker#

  3. Help w/ Honda 90 & Skiff, planing/ power

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

    Posted

    I have a 198DLX with a 90HP Yam.

    With me and another dude in it, WOT (with bottom paint) it will run about 34MPH and turn 5300 RPM.

    We routinely pull an adult on the tube with 3 other folks in the boat. She planes decently quick and stays up even in turns.

    I don't know the difference in performance between the DLV/DLX and Honda/Yam but other than coming off plane, your description does not sound too far off. It may be a propping or engine height issue...

  7. Scarab 302/sport

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    Sorry guys that it took me so long to be back on board but it has been crazy the las 2 weeks at the office.

    There was a thread on THaT other site that I didn't want to hijack with my crap, so i decided to start a new one here, kind of a "look at my project/rebuild boat" thread...

    I remember when I first got in THaT other forum asking about the boat that I just bought asking about Scarab owners, chris was one of the few around. Today judging by the other thread there is plenty of guys to exchange ideas and knowledge about this hull!!!!

    In my personal opinion the hull is perfect for the south FL waters....it fit my family needs perfectly.

    Here is my little story.

    I found the hull on ebay, while I was at a conference in Tampa.

    The guy wanted to make the perfect fishing machine so this is what he did.

    This is the original Hull.

    http://gs93.photobucket.com/groups/l69/GPM...?albumview=grid

    We decided to put a pair of fitchs 250, in Tampa, were we bought the boat. So since we bought it, until we got it down here was like 2 months.

    The Fitchs lasted only a month in the boat, until we changed them for a couple of e-tecs.

    http://gs112.photobucket.com/groups/n171/G...?albumview=grid

    The first thing we did, was the rubrail.

    http://gs99.photobucket.com/groups/l283/GP...?albumview=grid

    Then the console (which I hated) and the cabin door. I used 3/4 starboard to do the door and the lid.

    http://gs102.photobucket.com/groups/m117/G...?albumview=grid

    First screw up. Trying to install a water pickup.

    http://gs89.photobucket.com/groups/k217/GQ...?albumview=grid

    First rebuild complete... we were ready to ride

    http://gs85.photobucket.com/groups/k71/GQ1...?albumview=grid

    First sea trial on fiesta key...

    http://gs91.photobucket.com/groups/k286/GQ...?albumview=grid

    Maybe the last time we got to enjoy this particular boat... at beer can island hanging out with ScatabChris

    http://gs90.photobucket.com/groups/k254/GQ...?albumview=grid

    Around March, after spending around $800 on parts for mainteinance and upgrades to the engines, and 2 days performing those. The boat got stolen. And this is what we got back.

    http://gs105.photobucket.com/groups/m234/G...?albumview=grid

    They took EVERYTHING that was not 5200’ed. Even the SS screws…

    We used the opportunity to make some changes to the boat.

    for example the oversized sink and live well was removed and converted to storage and stern bench. The floor at the cabin was also re-done from scratch. The floor hatches also new. They took the cabin door. So that one went new too... and more. The tricky part was the fish box hatch between the console and the cabin. The took that so I have to do it custom.

    http://gs86.photobucket.com/groups/k105/GR...?albumview=grid

    So after the modifications and some soft spots fix, we get it painted…. Which in itself, proved to be an adventure. First trying to match the original white, until we realized that it was completely useless so we went to paint the whole deck

    http://gs93.photobucket.com/groups/l63/GR6...?albumview=grid

    brand new console and T-top. the console came from ocean runners in Hialeah.

    http://gs87.photobucket.com/groups/k130/GR...?albumview=grid

    It was impossible to find the wall hatches so I bought some oversized ones. (later I found the company that made the ones I had before, but It was already too late.

    The cabin door was an incredible deal I got at Marine connection liquidators...

    http://gs96.photobucket.com/groups/l185/GR...?albumview=grid

    The electrical install: Some pictures don't make sense but if I explain, they will, bear with me...I work at an electrical company, but had no electrical knowledge other than what I got in high school back in my country.

    http://gs103.photobucket.com/groups/m156/G...?albumview=grid

    I got most of my cushions at marine connection liquidators. The ones at the cabin, I'm just getting them re-done.

    Hyd Steering was a pain, since the helm, I bought used it was apparently contaminated with water.

    The guys at Marine Connection promptly stepped up and made me good.

    Kerno helped me a lot with the cylinder, and with the following troubleshooting of why the whole system was not working.

    http://gs111.photobucket.com/groups/n127/G...?albumview=grid

    Lights: Provided by Costal nights and ScarabChris!!!! The underwater lights are a head

    turner...

    http://gs113.photobucket.com/groups/n211/G...?albumview=grid

    went a little bit over board with the windlass... was looking for a v700 that would be just fine for my boat, but came across a V2 on Ebay and I took it.

    The idea for the storage, I got it from the newer Scarabs that have the windlass inside the anchor storage.

    http://gs109.photobucket.com/groups/n56/GR...?albumview=grid

    Speakers: not the great thing but I found these recessed speaker frames at SSI Sailing Specialties Inc, that worked awesome!!!!

    http://gs92.photobucket.com/groups/l11/GR9...?albumview=grid

    That’s all that I have right now… I’m still working on it… I have the leaning post, waiting to be installed, same with the A/C and electric marine head.

    But first I wanted to address some suggestions that baitkiller gave me when he did my survey.

    Nice read.

    P.S. I love the Wagoneer in the background.

  10. Need A Boat Transporter

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

    Posted

    We need a 29 Hydra-Sports, on a triple axle trailer, transported from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Va Beach, VA. This setup should weigh around 12K lbs. We are looking to have it shipped as early as mid-next week.

    I am looking for legitimate references or advice on a shipper. I am most interested in personal references as this is our first time doing something like this.

    Please post a response or email me at ernesto.hemingway@gmail.com

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