Recent content by K C

Thanks for all the input. It seems I have a venting problem. If I remove the “flapper” I can add fuel with no problem. Looks like tank pressure got high enough the flapper would not open.

How do I go about making sure it is venting?

I run seafoam but haven’t added it to an empty tank. The motor runs fine, just cannot put gas in the tank.

this is weird. We pulled into marina to purchase fuel and cannot get any in the tank. It’s a 2018 SX21 with 115 Yamaha. The fella at the marina says the bulb is leaking also. Anybody have this kind of problem?

Is that like a “whale tail”.

6000 rpm on the console guage. Prop is Solas 13p 13 3/4” polished stainless stell. I’m guessing on the 13 3/4”. Pretty sure that’s right though.

Thanks. I’m pretty much a rookie barge owner. Guess I don’t know what to expect. Performance is well under the yamaha charts for this rig. Unloaded it does 27 gps. Chart showed considerably higher mph with my prop. I expect that to improve some with the proper shaft length. Hopefully spray will...

They may have found the answer. They installed a 115FXB which is an extra long shaft. It’s 5” to long. They are replacing it with an LB. hopefully this will do it. I’ll let you know. Someday. I have another break in to do.....

You have looked into it pretty well evidently. I appreciate your input. Seems to be just poor engineering. I don’t like it.

Thanks for taking a look at it. My last (and first) barge was a 20’ Express with a 50 hp merc. It didn’t go fast enough to produce much spray. So when I saw this one I figured something was wrong. And I think even if it IS common it ain’t right. Spec calls for installing motor “ventilation plate...

Thanks!

I do. But there is some problem uploading it. It may be too big.

i have what seems like excessive spray at the rear of my SX21. I have a 115 Yamaha. I notice the engine shroud gets wet which I read can be trouble if water gets in the air intake. Any ideas?

I am looking to add a trolling motor on my SX21. Can anyone share their experience/recomendations?