04-24-2006, 12:57 AM
If you've been out on the water enough, you've probably putted in on one less cylinder because of a fouled plug. More so if you own a two stroke outboard.
One thing I do every year, sometimes twice a year, rather it needs it or not, is change the spark plugs in the motor.
Also make sure you've got a couple extras on board and keep a small tool kit with you. I also keep a lighter with me as well. Sometimes if a plug fouls out, you can pull it and put it under a flame long enough to get it working again.
Here's a couple of other things that it never hurts to carry with you on the boat, no matter what size boat it is:
1. Spare prop and nut
2. Ten Penny Nail (sear pin)
3. Enough small twine to wrap around the pulley on the motor incase your rope pulls out or your battery dies
4. Baby wipes
5. Fish Bat
6. Flares
7. Survival Kit[cool]
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One thing I do every year, sometimes twice a year, rather it needs it or not, is change the spark plugs in the motor.
Also make sure you've got a couple extras on board and keep a small tool kit with you. I also keep a lighter with me as well. Sometimes if a plug fouls out, you can pull it and put it under a flame long enough to get it working again.
Here's a couple of other things that it never hurts to carry with you on the boat, no matter what size boat it is:
1. Spare prop and nut
2. Ten Penny Nail (sear pin)
3. Enough small twine to wrap around the pulley on the motor incase your rope pulls out or your battery dies
4. Baby wipes
5. Fish Bat
6. Flares
7. Survival Kit[cool]
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