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I did!!! I was trolling for 2 hours. Didn't catch a thing!!! Wore me right out. Think I'll take the boat out next week.

Had a couple of hours of paddling in the Yak out on the open section of my lake today. ​It was blowing harder than was forecast-ed so paddling into the wind sucked pretty bad. Two hours of trolling was all I could handle. I strained a tendon in my left elbow back when I was hauling wood to the cabin and it is pretty sore now. Gettin' old sucks!!!! There is a mile or so of open water right now but last weekend there was barely any at all. I was surprised how much disappeared in less than a week. Time to get the boat ready and out on the lake for a run next weekend.

The military want's to have all of their vehicles run on one type of fuel. They don't want to have to have diesel, regular and jet fuel. Just one blend of fuel to do all. That is one of the reasons they want to move to diesel OB's.

Dang!!! Sounds like a sweet rig!!!! http://www.sportfishingmag.com/mercury-racing-unveils-optimax-diesel-outboard?src=SOC&dom=fb Mercury Racing® is well known for its line of high performance consumer and race outboards. For the United States government, the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin-based company released a second “stealth” outboard today that will be rarely seen: the OptiMax Diesel. Developed for the U.S. Department of Defense, this exclusive spark ignited, direct fuel injected two-stroke runs on ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel, which is readily available around the globe. "A Navy ship crash in 1995, which resulted in an explosive gasoline fire, spawned a DoD directive for all gasoline-powered engines and gasoline fuel tanks be removed from Naval ships by 2010," said Tony Nahitchevansky, Mercury Marine government accounts manager. The mandate called for engines to be developed to operate on fuels that are: 1) Able to improve ship safety by minimizing fire hazards, 2) More economical and more efficient, and 3) Readily available as single battle space fuel. The 3.0 Liter V-6 Diesel, which produces 175 propshaft horsepower, shares 95 percent of its components with the gasoline engine from which it derives. And, with only a handful of unique parts, there are minimal additional training requirements necessary for maintenance. Industry Exclusive Direct Fuel Injected - Spark Ignited Diesel A two-stage, direct-injection system uses a small charge of compressed air to finely atomize the diesel fuel as it injects into the combustion chamber. Atomizing the fuel into a fine mist allows for ignition via spark to occur, while delivering enhanced high rpm running quality. A glow plug works in concert with the spark plug for improved cold weather starting and idle quality. An on-board Propulsion Control Module (PCM) microprocessor optimizes fuel and spark timing for improved running quality and performance throughout the engine’s operating range. SmartCraft® Engine Guardian provides real-time, self-protection engine fault diagnostics and messaging. Race Derived Powerhead The advanced 3.0-liter powerhead, customized with a unique cylinder head designed specifically for combustion of diesel fuel, is matched with high-performance cylinder liners for maximum horsepower and optimal engine running quality. Race Inspired Graphics The OptiMax Diesel features stealthy, tone-on-tone graphics that feature the new Mercury Racing word mark – similar to those featured on the new Racing Verado 400R consumer performance outboard models. Mercury Racing OptiMax Diesel outboards are available with a 25-inch (635 mm) center section and the 2:1 Fleet Master gearcase in both right-hand and left-hand rotation.

DANG!!! 60 seconds to get on plane? I thought my boat was slow. With the old 90 two stroke it took me about 2-2 1/2 boat lengths to get on step. With my new 115 four stroke and spitfire prop I get on step in a boat length!!!!

Do yourself a favour if the coils are plugged in properly check the plugs to make sure they have all been firing. Could have a dead plug if it is not the coil connection. I bought brand new plugs for my old engine once and had a dud.

Yes it's the pitch. Diameter is first on the prop sizing. Also pitch is sized in whole inches not fractional.

No but this one does!!! http://www.quadh2o.com/

The coil pack thing could be another thing. Had it happen with my new 115 when I installed it. Motor ran great, started great, was smooth but wouldn't top out where I thought it should. The problem was the on plug coil pack on the bottom cylinder was not properly plugged in so it wasn't firing. I pulled the plugs one at a time to check how they looked. Top three looked normal grey/tan but the bottom was like clean and had never been fired. Made sure I pushed the connectors until a heard and felt a positive snap and the issue was resolved.

According to the prop chart I posted that prop should work properly. Can you post a pic with the motor down looking @ the back of the boat? It's possible the motor is not mounted high enough and causing too much drag. With the motor straight up and down the cavitation plate should be about 1" below the bottom of the boat. Take the pic from a low angle (cavitation plate height) so we can get a good look.

Just one more.

Kickin' it old school tonight!!!!

Language warning. Like this?

Just thank your lucky stars it wasn't a honey badger, 'cause they don't give a s...

My 05 Pilot is on the US list as well, but after talking to Honda it's not on the Canadian recall list. Your Ram could be the same.

Would you like to pet my wolverine?

The Leafs are the most valuable sports franchise in North America, worth about a billion dollars!!!

Badgers are the cute little cousins of this fella. Pic was take @ Dome Lake on the ice road to the diamond mines North of town.

I bought a GM in the 80's. Won't make that mistake again.

I can see it now, "No problem you have been traded to the KHL"!!!!! "we got a case of vodka and tickets to the ballet in return!!! Have a nice day Phil!!!"

I would still like to know what prop the OP has on his boat currently. Diameter and pitch.

That's about the average flight time for most of those units.