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Forum: General Q & A
06-26-2025, 04:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,454
Posted By NightHawk

Not sure if this applies to you but I had the...

Not sure if this applies to you but I had the same maddning "trickling down the transom below the transom plate" for a year or two with my 496 mag/Bravo. Turned out to be leak around the exhaust...
Forum: General Q & A
05-13-2025, 04:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,949
Posted By NightHawk

I don't think you can do better than the...

I don't think you can do better than the dual-purpose AGMs from West Marine. I get 6 years minimum from them, regardless of what they're asked to do. But, they're not cheap.
As a bonus the AGMs are...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
04-28-2025, 01:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By NightHawk

I Plan to keep the old trailer as an alternate...

I Plan to keep the old trailer as an alternate place to keep the boat. It would need two new torsion axels ($1100 each) to make it road safe. Still OK however for my yard and local neighborhood ramp....
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
04-17-2025, 05:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By NightHawk

Load Rite CS

17 year old trailer was looking salt water sad so I purchased a new Load Rite trailer for my boat last week. Spent $8K. I had some quick questions regarding setup and adjustments that I was unsure of...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-17-2023, 03:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By NightHawk

You called it. Marina claimed it was a defective...

You called it. Marina claimed it was a defective seal from Merc. It was either really that or it was installed incorrectly. Free do-over.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-04-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By NightHawk

Thanks to you both. I used to be able to pull a...

Thanks to you both. I used to be able to pull a bravo myself and put it back on but those days are gone.

The mechanic from the marina is making a house call tomorrow afternoon so I'm guessing...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-04-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By NightHawk

Fluid loss after work being done

2016 Bravo One. I had my marina replace the U-joint and gimbal bearing assembly over the winter. I got the boat back in Feb and noticed the gear lube bottle was empty. After filling I'm now steadily...
Forum: General Q & A
07-30-2020, 04:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 29,257
Posted By NightHawk

Mine is very difficult also. The only way I can...

Mine is very difficult also. The only way I can get it on is to pry it up over one of smooth surfaced pullies with no lip last.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-29-2020, 03:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Posted By NightHawk

Thanks for the suggestions everyone but I ended...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone but I ended up taking the quick and easy way out. New complete unit being shipped from Mercury this week. Just under 8K installed. Local marina doing the work.
...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-27-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Posted By NightHawk

Mystery solved. Drained the fluid. Only been out...

Mystery solved. Drained the fluid. Only been out a few times so far this season and it's burnt, stinking coal black and super thin after changing at the end of last season. Both drain screws have a...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-27-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Posted By NightHawk

Several people have told me this also so I'm not...

Several people have told me this also so I'm not convinced it's the drive just yet. Too bad there isn't a zerc on the gimbal ring like the original one had.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-27-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Posted By NightHawk

I definitely will be draining the oil this week.

I definitely will be draining the oil this week.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-27-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Posted By NightHawk

New noise in Bravo one.

Just noticed last weekend my B1 outdrive is making noise when placed in gear, forward or reverse. It's best described as a low roar. Silent in neutral. No problem with shifting and no vibration. The...
Forum: Mid Atlantic US
04-20-2020, 05:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,800
Posted By NightHawk

Witnessed several boats head out in Southern...

Witnessed several boats head out in Southern Maryland yesterday packed with fishing rods.

Boats that never have and never will see a fish on board.

There's no reason for such overreaction...
Forum: General Q & A
05-23-2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,533
Posted By NightHawk

I burned a few holes in the top side of my 496...

I burned a few holes in the top side of my 496 exhaust hose before I realized the down angle was the problem. It caused the inside of the hose to contact the flare at the top of the riser output...
Forum: General Q & A
01-05-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 36,657
Posted By NightHawk

I've used the merc Hi performance "green stuff"...

I've used the merc Hi performance "green stuff" since I purchased my Bravo outdrive in 1992. I'm not any nicer to my outdrive than any of you and it has never come out thin or watery. 27 years later...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-26-2018, 03:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,410
Posted By NightHawk

Had a buddy back my truck down the ramp once...

Had a buddy back my truck down the ramp once while I took the boat. He was an big e-brake user and I never was. Later that day after picking up there I was, on the side of the interstate, tired and...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
09-01-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By NightHawk

Kodiaks from etrailer

Just installed some all stainless Kodiak disc brakes and new hubs from etrailer.com after my Tie-Down brand calipers seized (again). The Kodiaks are a really nice product. They look great and provide...
Forum: General Q & A
08-09-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,725
Posted By NightHawk

New plugs did the trick. I should have changed...

New plugs did the trick. I should have changed them sooner. The old plugs looked good but one of them was defective somehow.
Maybe now I can get a little boating done before fall. Thanks everyone.
Forum: General Q & A
08-06-2018, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,725
Posted By NightHawk

Thanks BUP. I'll start running down that list.

Thanks BUP. I'll start running down that list.
Forum: General Q & A
08-06-2018, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,725
Posted By NightHawk

Thanks, sounds like good suggestions. Fuel is...

Thanks, sounds like good suggestions. Fuel is fresh and filters are new this season.
Forum: General Q & A
08-06-2018, 05:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,725
Posted By NightHawk

more 496 MAG HO issues

Boat was running great as of last weekend. Engine is a 2004 496 with 268 hours.

Yesterday as I left the ramp I could immediately notice something wrong as I tried to get on plane. Engine was...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-30-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,512
Posted By NightHawk

Boat racer killed in Maryland

St. Mary's man killed during boat race | thebaynet.com | TheBayNet.com | Articles (http://www.thebaynet.com/articles/0718/st-marys-man-killed-during-boat-race.html)
Forum: General Q & A
07-21-2018, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 808
Posted By NightHawk

Just wanted to mention Hardin. I discovered my...

Just wanted to mention Hardin. I discovered my problem was one of the trim pump pressure relief valves had fallen off and was laying in the reservoir. I returned it to Hardin and they put a new valve...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
07-18-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,432
Posted By NightHawk

I wanted to try that but it was only guaranteed...

I wanted to try that but it was only guaranteed for one year below the waterline. Pretty expensive yearly treatment. How long has yours lasted?
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