Recent content by MSRiverdog

Converted to jet 7 years ago, never had a running issue before. Really high RPM on start, won't go into forward 2002 50 Merc, 2str. 3 cyl. last year ran fine.Thoughts?

Not that expensive to replace, may as well change it out at the same time, wouldn't pull it without replacing the gaskets. 143 or 120 degree, I'm in CT.

I have a 2004 Merc 3Cyl 50HP I put a jet pump on a few years ago, it will over heat idling but if I bring it up to about 1000 RPM does fine. Any thoughts, I did put in a new impeller and checked the installation on the pump. Not a big deal except at the ramp.

Pump new stuff in until you clean out most of that old stuff, the, put in new grease after every 4 to 8 hours, thet will keep you doing fine.

My 1650 has the starting battery, series 24M, in the back, 28 to 30 MPH with 2 people on board I would think you'ld be ok.

I'm running a MinnKota, 24V, 80#, 2 battery's in front balance the boat out very well. I bought it from a buddy that had it on his RiverPro, does great on the Miss no matter how bad the current. Motor has a shorter than normal shaft modified by Kevin Turner (RiverPro) and works out great for my...

My old dog Suzie when I was working on the boat, battery cover missing. Mississippi River above the 169 bridge in MN. Alumacraft 1650AWCC, Merc 50/35 https://youtu.be/4KEX6S1LPwg

What MisterJ said, CC is the way to go.

You can't do better than a RiverPro, riden and driven many, you're gonna love it. :D