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I would think so also, however the info plate on the motor says 4500-5500 is the range for WOT. What I'm wondering is if I'm actually getting to WOT. The throttle is at the end of its mechanical...

Hey All,
Took the boat out yesterday for the first time this year. She survived the winter with only the cranking batter needing replaced. After running about a gallon of mix gas, combined with a...

Dont't know how accurate this will be for you, since my Champ's an '83....

If you can pull the aft hatch and all the "stuff" (batteries, fuel tank, charger, etc) you can get to the aft livewell...

I am considering doing this very thing when I recarpet my boat. I'm only going to do the sides of the compartments, and will glue down carpet in the bottoms of the compartments. That way, it would...

Ice is off at Rifle Gap, and the ramps open!

I'm in Eagle.

I think the boat is ready to go.... changed the lower unit oil today (it only had a pint in it?!), and ran some Seafoam through the motor. I did find out my starting battery is pretty much toast. It...

Thanks for the tips everyone. I think I'll likely not redo the lockers. It just seems like an enormous PIA! If anything, I'll pull out the old carpet and put new in the bottoms only. I'll figure...

Yep, they sure are!

Thanks for the intel everyone... they would be a nightmare to re-carpet!

Hey gang,
If this needs to be moved to the resto forum, I understand.....

When ya'll have recarpeted your boats, what did you do about the insides of the compartments? When I had the cover off...

We have a saying around here Lea...... come for the winter, and stay for the summer!

- Randy

My 1983 184. A true classic!!!
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My 1983 184. I'm the second owner... was my god fathers boat, now it's mine. TON's of memories in this one here. I grew up fishing out of this boat! I'll some pics on the lake and post up soon:...

Fair enough...however, 'round this time of year I'd take the waters of Oklahoma or Texas any day! At least until June, when summer finally arrives here!

Tight lines,
- Randy

Yep, closing day Lea. I know, 60" base.....they should stay open. However, the US Forest Service says otherwise. Elk calving season and for some reason- the elk really like Vail Mountain!

- Randy

...how lucky all my southern friends have it:

Vail, CO 4/14/13- Closing day for Vail Mountain and 13" of new snow..... when's spring gonna get here!!...

Thanks everyone!

Here is my other new summer toy.....

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2004 BMW R1150RT-P. Recently retired by my local Sheriffs Office. only 8700 expertly maintained...

A dumb question...in fact.....REALLY dumb. I cannot seem to get a straight answer from anyone...

I need a carb rebuild kit for the motor specified in the title. On evinrude.com, it specifies the...

You mean you haven't heard? Our beloved governer has outlawed 30rnd mags....... doesn't mean I won't do just that, however,

Good to hear from ya Hop!

Hey y'all,
Just wanted to post up, as it's been months since I've been on here. I'm suffering from the worst case of spring fever. It's been snowing for the last three days here in western Colorado....

Sadly, that's what I'm looking at too until April at the earliest. My only hope is that we get enough snow this winter to fill our reservoirs this spring. Most of my local fishing holes were down...

Hey Hopalong1954!

As a youngster, I had some times at Lake Eufaula!! Man oh man, I remember one summer we were fishing over near the east end, (Highway 9 Marina, maybe) and were fishing at a...

I've got a 1983 Champ 184 that has many similarities to yours. I'll try to answer your questions, as best I can.


Fuel delivery is via engine powered fuel pump. Beyond that, I know nothing about...