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Recent content by JQblue

  1. J

    Soft Floor

    I'm running a 17' 1987 Spotrsfire that has a bit of a soft floor behind the center ski locker (if that isn't an overstatement, I don't know what is!). It looks like there have been sections replaced before, but poorly done. These replacement pieces are rising up when wet and now have tore the...
  2. J

    Bow Stall

    I've experienced s a little bow stall in my 1987 17' Sportfire. With 4 in the boat and wide open throttle the 135hp Black Max sputters and puts its way to plane and then runs awesome. I'm running a 3 blade stainless prop that I cannot find a pitch mark on anywhere. Any advice on what 3 or 4...
  3. J

    '87 Sportfire Steering

    Unbolt motor for steering cable change? I appreciate the advice but, unbolting the motor from the transom? I haven't heard about that before. The boat's under cover right now so I don't have a great visual but, I thought the cable and rods are all accessible low and in front of the engine...
  4. J

    '87 Sportfire Steering

    I recently picked up a 1987 Sportfire with a 135 Mercury o/b. The steering is extremely tight. I was given a new cable from the previous owner and told it is 'the old rack style' rather than the gears ? I'm semi-mechanical, but no pro. What kind of time and difficulty might I be looking at...
  5. J

    Steering cable change?

    Thanks Guys! While it'll be spring here in Chi-town before I try installing the steering cable, I appreciate the advice! If anyone has a/the 'Way-to-do-it' - send me some love ! Thanks.
  6. J

    Steering cable change?

    Hey, I just bought a 1987 sportsfire with a 135 Mercury. The steering cable is extremely tight. I have the replacement cable and am looking for any advice with the installation. The previous owner told me that the sterring wheel works from the 'old' rack system rather than the geared...
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