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@ringerdiggsycobbsy6254 Күн бұрын
I've tried to buy one everywhere with it already on that side here in Australia I haven't sent a console and I use my right hand to go forward and back and neutral it is nearly impossible to get a bloody control on eBay or anywhere to just Google is stupid you can't ask it where to get one or anything I don't know
@oldhobo5610 Күн бұрын
@@ringerdiggsycobbsy6254 Yeah that pretty much appears to be the case. Disassembly & reassembly might be the only way. Unless you can find a used one with the proper hand.
@CanadasFoodieClub 4 күн бұрын
You should have a chainsaw onboard with you then you can clear obstacles
@oldhobo5610 4 күн бұрын
@@CanadasFoodieClub We just take fallen trees as a providential sign to turn around. However, if we ever install a woodstove... ;)
@CanadasFoodieClub 4 күн бұрын
You should get yourself a trollmotor cam and you could see underwater obstacles
@oldhobo5610 4 күн бұрын
@@CanadasFoodieClub That would be cool to have in the springs but 95% of the St Johns is the colour of dark tea!
@RobertRencoukas 6 күн бұрын
Fish and wild life and sheriff’s are the worst for inconsiderate boaters. It really is amazing.
@oldhobo5610 6 күн бұрын
@@RobertRencoukas Based on a sample size of one I did not want to generalize, but ths summer on the Ottawa River I had a zodiac with 4 firefighters in full gear zipping around on a training exercise and I was amazed how close they would come at full throttle! Lack of self awareness in that case as well.
@bxbmbr766 6 күн бұрын
Love the video!
@davelawrence6777 6 күн бұрын
Thanks guys i always look forward to your posts very very interesting area filled with history and both physical and natural beauty
@oldhobo5610 6 күн бұрын
@@davelawrence6777 Thanks! We are taking our pickup camper on a road trip next week to retrace the Rideau Canal route by land, visit family, and see the fall colors.
@MrFishhook 7 күн бұрын
I was watching your St John’s River series. What brand of lithium batteries do you use ? And amp hrs ?
@oldhobo5610 7 күн бұрын
@@MrFishhook I have two 100 Ah LiFePo4 batteries in parallel. I bought them 18 months ago, but they aren't accessible at the moment to check the brand. The brand wasn't anything I had heard of before but as I recall user reviews were good.
@oldhobo5610 7 күн бұрын
They are hooked to three 100w panels in parallell thru a charge controller that has a lithium setting.
@MrFishhook 7 күн бұрын
@@oldhobo5610 What did you pay for 1 ?
@oldhobo5610 7 күн бұрын
@@MrFishhook about $400 CDN each. I see prices have come down on Amazon, but I am leery about the absolute cheapest ones you find there. I think I bought from a solar panel supplier rather than Amazon. Renogy has a good reputation, tho you pay extra for that reputation (currently $400 on Amazon.ca). I see unknown brands for as low as $240 cdn.
@MrFishhook 7 күн бұрын
@@oldhobo5610 most of the high end Bassboat lithium’s are 600 to 1000 for 12 volt 100 amp hr lithium’s . US money. A 36 volt 60 amp’s are at least are 1200 a piece! It’s crazy. But they do have 5000 cycles of life vs 500 for agm’s . I am currently in a hurricane! Watching your series before the power goes out !
@Tugarin-techno 9 күн бұрын
Hi, I live in Russia and we have big problems with spare parts for Mercury engines. I have a 90 hp 2-stroke engine, the place for the sensor is the same. Can you tell me if a sensor with this number will work for me?
@oldhobo5610 9 күн бұрын
@@Tugarin-techno Probably but I am not sure. I am tthe inboard-outdrive ones are different. Be sure to get proper LH or RH unit.
@davetyson2331 14 күн бұрын
it is fuel valve
@davelawrence6777 15 күн бұрын
Tha ks always look forward to your posts very beautiful area I'm excited to watch your trip down the canal
@MrLangDog 15 күн бұрын
That looked like fun, as usual! Glad you got the engine sorted and continued. Cheers from the St. Johns.
@purplefurture6960 23 күн бұрын
Why my sensor if i put all up then suddenly its giving 22 then i put back down then it start directly from 10 to 0
@oldhobo5610 23 күн бұрын
@@purplefurture6960 If it isn't repeating values when you return it to down position then maybe the sensor is bad, or it's not seated correctly I doubt it is an electrical issue.
@purplefurture6960 23 күн бұрын
@@oldhobo5610yes i think its electrical issue but how to check? Im very newbie 😅
@oldhobo5610 23 күн бұрын
@@purplefurture6960 I'm no expert either, but I would remove the sensor and slowly move it back and forth and watch the gage. If the needle is jumpy and nor smooth then I would get a new gage. If it's OK then look for anything mechanically suspicious.
@purplefurture6960 23 күн бұрын
@@oldhobo5610 ah ok thank you will do it tomorrow
@Rebecca-vg1ld 26 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your video! We were happy to find it. We followed your directions which were well explained. However, on our bike, which is also a Marcy from Amazon, there's no extra cable to allow the magnet to get closer to the wheel. If you have any suggestions we would be happy to try them! The only other option we see is the gray holder that's welded to the frame, bending that forward to give more slack. It's quite strong so we doubt that will even give.
@oldhobo5610 26 күн бұрын
If you've moved the stop , and also moved the cable adjustment as far as possible, then bending the bracket (time stamp 7:17) is the only option left. If your bike is the same as mine it would work. Good luck!
@DeltaBassBuster 26 күн бұрын
What year Model is your 60 HP Four Stroke?
@oldhobo5610 26 күн бұрын
@@DeltaBassBuster 2001 60ELPT-4S, as I understand it was the 1st yr they made a 4 stroke, and only year it had carbs. Depending on carbs it was a 50 or 60 hp.
@johncates5081 29 күн бұрын
I believe they make a removal tool for this, it's stepped like your drawing, you screw it in and it pushes the impeller off
@oldhobo5610 29 күн бұрын
@@johncates5081 Yes, there is always a tool. Finding it to purchase (for a reasonable price, and when you need it) is the trick!
@gatesadrian1 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, so informative....this video really helped me out adding gauges to my boat - I couldn't find this information anywhere else. Very nice video.
@iancampbell7182 Ай бұрын
A very informative video, thank you. I can now have a look at my Tohatsu 60hp as the gauge is on the boat and now I see it's likely just a sender that's required.
@nomebear Ай бұрын
A most informative how-to video. I have the same, exact chipper/shredder which was sold under the MTU brand. It's been a solid performer. It's heavy, and I can just barely pick it up. The maintenance on the blades and engine have always fallen into my hands. Most recently, I sharpened the blades and was curious how the impeller would be removed.
@jamestaylor8860 Ай бұрын
its all free except you cant get in the water, gators babe
@BlueBonnetGirl1 Ай бұрын
That looks so complicated !
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@BlueBonnetGirl1 Half the work is getting the plastic covers etc off (many screws)!
@BlueBonnetGirl1 Ай бұрын
@@oldhobo5610 The bike I have is an Ironman x-Class 410. The screws are set in very deep. I think I'm going to have to find a handyman to fix it. But your video helps.
@jeremyaustin6328 Ай бұрын
My friend had a house on that island and grew up there. This is so cool to see. My brother also pulled up a Civil Warship anchor and it is in the Middleburg museum. Old stories say that there is a stolen sunken Confederate gold ship sunk somewhere.
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@jeremyaustin6328 Maybe we found it...back next spring to salvage it...(maybe I'm kidding)
@jeremyaustin6328 Ай бұрын
I started with the video of visiting Jacksonville. I backed up to the previous video and was floored that y’all was in Black Creek and went to Middleburg Baptist for church. I’ve grown up on that creek swimming,fishing, and everything in between. I’ve found holes up to 90’ deep that you passed. I worst the golf course right down from where you landed for church. It was called The Ravines and had a tee box on #9 that you had to hit over the creek. Which in that corner is a deep deep hole about 60’. Great videos 🤙🏻
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@jeremyaustin6328 Thx, I think it's neat when local people actually see these videos and add comments. I didn't expect that when I started the series.
@jonathenbishop1119 Ай бұрын
Great video sir.
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@jonathenbishop1119 I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully you will check out the rest of this series.
@gsp49 Ай бұрын
What size motor?
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@gsp49 60hp 4 stroke Mercury. Boat does not plane when completely loaded for a longer cruise.
@gsp49 Ай бұрын
@@oldhobo5610 Thanks for info! I'm m an old river rat myself.
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@gsp49 What rivers, or where do call home?
@gsp49 Ай бұрын
@@oldhobo5610 Flint river, headwaters of Lake Blackshear, between Americus and Vienna, Ga. lived on that river, I know it well. but go to the Chattahoochee too. I'm currently exploring Florida.
@MrLangDog Ай бұрын
I'm happy the videos are starting for this trip! Cheers from Jacksonville.
@davelawrence6777 Ай бұрын
So enjoy being able to ride along on your travels thanks
@professorhoodoo Ай бұрын
I'm ready for this one ... I want to purchase one of these... Just missed a purchase last night.
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
Hope you find one. Beware though, because many need work, being the age they are.
@allkindsofoutdooractivities Ай бұрын
Sad but true
@professorhoodoo Ай бұрын
What was your average speed? How many miles per day? I would like to try this with solar power only. I have 1600 watts in portable panels and two large batteries... Possibly a 17 foot aluminum boat with three electric trolling motors??? Thoughts? I'm 70.....
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@professorhoodoo We limited speed to 6 to 6.5 mph for economy. There is a concept called "hull speed". Above hull speed the power required increases very much because you are just pushing water and making a wake (until you get planing on top of the wave which changes things). The narrower your boat is relative to length the higher that speed will be. 4mph would be a very efficient speed, wasting little power.
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@professorhoodoo We traveled 2 to 8 hours a day depending on what we wanted to see. At 6mph it wasn't far but the St Johns R. had so much you'd miss if going faster. Also many creeks and no wake and manatee zones limit you to 6 mph in many areas.
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@professorhoodooWow! 1600 watts is a lot of solar power if you can fit it. You would still generate some usable power on cloudy days and supplement with batteries a bit. Batteries are the limiting factor. Not directly relevant to your plans but we use our 300watts of panel and 200 amp-hr LiFePO4 batteries to run a 40watt fridge, lights, GPS, occasionally a TV. We are over capacitized for our light load but can handle cloudy days and we have enough storage thru the nite. Good luck with your plans!
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@professorhoodooThis fellow has an excellent channel and lots of experience. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWeYaaytmdhkq6ssi=_X_NrE1k9ijq0I-Q
@philipmiddleton3693 Ай бұрын
this is brilliant great video thanks for sharing it!
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@philipmiddleton3693 Just a note: Would be better if heavier ( maybe with a ride-along step). Also bigger tires for traction, tho that would interfere with my tongue jack and limit turn radius.
@damienhemingway3456 Ай бұрын
What’s is the part that you cleaned out called? I’m having the same issue
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@damienhemingway3456 not sure the exact name but I would call it EGR tube or EGR nozzle.
@allkindsofoutdooractivities Ай бұрын
Brown Anole. They are invasive to Florida. Those eggs are of the invasive apple snail. They have a neurotoxin on them so no touching. The native snail eggs are white. What a great series
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@allkindsofoutdooractivities Thx for pointing out that particular snail egg cluster was non-native. I just read now that only one of the "Pomacea" apple snail species is native to FL.
@allkindsofoutdooractivities Ай бұрын
@@oldhobo5610 no problem! Very good series for sure
@allkindsofoutdooractivities Ай бұрын
Such a cool series. Really enjoying it
@DEVILDOG1964 Ай бұрын
HOW OFTEN DO YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR TIMING BELT??? PLEASE
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@DEVILDOG1964 Good question. The The 2001 Merc 50/60hp service manual gives no life limit but dictates a yearly or 100hr visual inspection. Subsequent to this I think they came out with a max life in years, but I can't seem to find that. I was thinking 1000hrs or 10 yrs but do not quote me, look for an original Mercury source or call a dealer. I think some larger motors might specify 300hrs or 5 years but again don't quote me on that. The belt I removed looked unworn and was still flexible, but I was not sure of the motor's history and wanted a new one
@DEVILDOG1964 Ай бұрын
@@oldhobo5610 THX I HAVE A 4 STROKE 115 MERC THAT'S 10 YEARS OLD MAIN POWER TO AND FROM FISHING GROUNDS MY 9.9 HONDA 4 STROKE THAT'S 9 YEARS OLD AND IS THE WORKHORSE WHEN I TROLL FOR WALLEYES. TRUTHFULLY I NEVER KNEW NOR DID ANY OF MY FRIENDS KNOW THEIR WERE TIMING BELTS IN OUTBOARD MOTORS UNTIL NOW. THE DEALER TOLD ME AS YOU SAID 300 HRS OR 5 YEARS. GUESS I BETTER CHANGE BOTH THIS FALL. THX
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@DEVILDOG1964 To be safe, follow the advice! Car engines have longer intervals but don't run high rpm all the time so that might be a reason to be more conservative about outboard motor belt life.
@allkindsofoutdooractivities Ай бұрын
So cool!
@captsam54 Ай бұрын
Retired oat / Yacht Capt. here.. This is my retirement program... To have a Small liveaboard boat and travel all the rivers and lakes till I can't anymore... Cool..
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@captsam54 That is a worthy ambition!
@barretor2f Ай бұрын
I have the same engine. Can you tell me how many anodes this engine has?
@oldhobo5610 Ай бұрын
@@barretor2f There is a plate under one edge of the water pump housing, and the adjustable vane behind the impeller. Those are 2 I know of.
@thomasjanssens2275 2 ай бұрын
I have done a lot of boating around the west side of the Acosta bridge. Tarpon run in this area of the river. They like all the mullet. I have never seen any sharks here, although I am sure the river holds hundreds of them. I have seen plenty of dolphins here, they also like the mullet, however they snack on the trout. You may have seen a Dolphin if the back only breaches then just down real quick, shark fin rides on the top for a good distance.
@oldhobo5610 2 ай бұрын
@@thomasjanssens2275 The fin slowly rose and cruised some distance, then slowly sank. Was darkr in colour.
@thomasjanssens2275 2 ай бұрын
@@oldhobo5610 I do not doubt you at all, my girl friend caught a Bonnet Head Hammerhead under the Fuller Warren Bridge. There are tons of fish in this area when the mullet are running. Big Tarpon, Big Red Fish and Big Stripers are all over this area. Around the bottom of the Matthews Bridge we caught a 5 foot Bull Shark on Cut Mullet.
@phillipchancey 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely awesome
@jonathenbishop1119 2 ай бұрын
We have docked there. It beautiful at night.
@jonathenbishop1119 2 ай бұрын
The military air craft can be nosy . It the sounds of freedom. So it doesn't bother us
@oldhobo5610 2 ай бұрын
@@jonathenbishop1119 We both used to fly and enjoy seeing and hearing as well!
@jonathenbishop1119 2 ай бұрын
Cory bells is a great place to eat. We take our boat from astor to Corey's eat and throw anchor across the river. Spend the night and head back to astor. Fun easy trip.
@oldhobo5610 2 ай бұрын
@@jonathenbishop1119 I would have liked to stop here but the timing wasn't right. Next time!
@crisprtalk6963 2 ай бұрын
I love this river, grew up not far from it. I hope to do a similar trip soon.
@jonathenbishop1119 2 ай бұрын
Lake Gorge can be scary
@jonathenbishop1119 2 ай бұрын
The marina at the Astor brige is are home marina. We love the Saint River. Thank you for sharing. Are river.
@jonathenbishop1119 2 ай бұрын
We are enjoying your videos thank you
@billrotundo7814 2 ай бұрын
that's a gypsum plant
@oldhobo5610 2 ай бұрын
@@billrotundo7814 ok makes sense the piles are covered.
@davelawrence6777 2 ай бұрын
It's a real issue here older singke men come foen here with little or no money with the idea they can buy a chesp boat fix it up live cheaply and happily ever after then two things usually kick in Florida weather and alcohol and the rest is evident. If you like you can always reach out and I'm happy for us to communicate aboit any future trios to Florida you might ve planning being 81 having lived here since i was 13 and having had boats all my life I'm familiar with almost all of the west ciast and a good deal of the middle of the state and would be happy to answer any questions you might have
@oldhobo5610 2 ай бұрын
@@davelawrence6777 Thx Dave!