Recent content by Moondoggie

No problem with mine. I do not trailer with that support lever, I do use the rubber transom saver mentioned above.

Thanks, I am going to go ahead with a fluid change. Hopefully that helps.

Question on my Seastar steering on my 2018 SPX 210 with 150 Merc. It has always been stiff and hard to turn the wheel. I get a good workout when I am running the boat, even at the dock it is stiff. Reviewing the maintenance for this unit, I discovered under troubleshooting that this issue is...

A trailerable cabin will be my next one as I intend to cruise the Tennessee River and ICW.

Umm, maybe light chop?

I have a 2018 SPX 210 OB that I have run off Clearwater on a decent day. Stayed dry. I have a video of it but can't upload it. This is a couple of pics that day so you can see the chop that day. The ride was pretty smooth. Handles the chop well.

The easiest is if you have a Cat scale close by. Been meaning to take my SPX 210 by one but have not done it yet. https://catscale.com/

Yes on single axle brakes, forward axle. I had thought of that but seems like like a lot of heat being transferred from the rotor to the hub in such a short amount of time. Pads are still in good shape after 5 years. When I tow to the ramp with a little rust on the rotors, the rust is still...

I have not pulled them. Just lubed with the grease gun. No grease is leaking from the hub so I assume the seals are still good. Brakes are only on front axle.

On my 2018 duel axle Karavan for my SPX 210, I have noticed that the forward axle bearings on both sides gets hot even on short trips around 10 miles or less. The bearings on the rear axle stay cool. Both axles have been maintained with grease. Any ideas what is going on to have both bearings...

I forgot to reply with my results. I noticed that I was not having to adjust the throttle on plane to correct cavitation. The best kept secret in the service departments is the bore sleeve to prevent cavitation. Now I will see how long it last. It does work and have absolutely no idea why...

Our dog food in a 15 pound bag has gone from $17 to $30 in two years.

Thanks, According to the catalog, I do have the correct part. Hopefully it will hold up once installed.

Seems like this is a secret that few service people know about. What was the part number Mercury gave you? The one I purchased is 8M0054695. I have not had a chance to install it and test it yet. Thanks

I did replace the Flo-Torgue sleeve and that did not change anything. I looked up the model number on Boats.net and came up with #27 Sleeve bore that is not on the shaft. I will put on one and see if that solves the problem. Thanks to everyone for their input!