I finally got my Mercury 10 hp outboard running. It always starts on the second pull cold, and the first warm. Aside from rebuilding the carb I had to re-epoxy the stator magnets under the flywheel, they had become loose. I believe this is why the motor was so cheap ($350.00). I think the previous owner couldn’t troubleshoot the problem. It was only running on one cylinder. My inflatable is so fast now I cant open the motor up all the way, maybe on a calm day?
I’ve ordered my Tiller arm today. Buck Algonquin couldn’t make it for some technical reason however I’m ordering it through Marine Hardware. If you would like to see a diagram of it, click on the following link.
/portals/0/videos/tarm.pdf
They are customizing the base for me so it will attach to the squared part of my rudder post. Once it is installed all I need to do is make a fiberglass base for the drive to attach to the hull and hook up the electronics. Then It’s time to go for a sea trial and blow out of here!!!
I also got a job for a few days helping someone sail across the Gulf. I’ll be leaving the first week in May. I’ll be putting Splendid in a slip here at the marina or on a mooring ball. With the extra money I hope to buy some solar panels or a windvane. I’m really starting to feel like everything is coming together. Once I leave the states all I want to find is a nice place to work on Splendid’s cosmetics, spearfish, and do some charters. I want to get back to living my way.
If you want to see the Marine Hardware catalogue check it out here. I always like ordering direct.
/portals/0/videos/marinehardware.pdf
Peace, Love, and Coconuts everyone.
– Alex
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