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Membership List ORCA Maurice (French) 1997 175 Spirit 2008 Evenrude 115 E-tec Nickname: Backlash

Hi Parthery, Thanks for your help. No firm Quotes as yet. Two telephone quotes from certified Evenrude dealers are $500 and $750 but both need to see the Grady White before finalizing an estimated cost. One variable is whether or not I can swap the almost new Evenrude remote for an...

Thanks to all who responded to my request for help. Lots of good ideas and opinions. :D IN GOD WE TRUST ORCA

Thanks Parthery, for your reply and input. I believe I have everything for the switch out except the remote helm control for a Center Console and fuel management system. (may just need E-Tec programing) The E-tec is also a 25" shaft with digital instruments, wiring harnesses, SS Prop (17)...

Need the forums valuable experience and help with this decision. I recently purchased a 1997 175 Spirit with a 1997 115 HP Yamaha. The engine ran fine on the check out ride and I believe is has low hours. I have come to own a 2008 115HP E-Tec Outboard with less than 50 hours on engine and...

Thanks Rich, That is exactly the kind of good info I was looking to receive from someone on the fourm. ORCA

Thanks Rich. Your first sentence makes a lot of sense. I should have known that. Just wanted to make sure there wasn't a danger I had not thought about. Not sure what your point is about keeping the bilge plug in. Are you refering to the drain pipe exiting the fuel tank compartment? If so...

Hi Fish On, Thanks for your reply. I have just recently purchased a 175 Spirit and in the process of rigging it for use for Bass fishing. Have purchased a new Trolling motor I will mount on the bow and per Motor Guide's recommendations, installed the 6 guage wire to provide the proper...

Because the fuel tank is under the floor of the center console on a 175 Spirit, can anyone tell me of any possible danger in locating a 12V Battery on the floor of the center console of a 175 Spirit? :?: Thanks for your hep.

Thanks for your reply. My main concern was the location of this battery to the fuel tank and fuel sending unit access panel. The fuel tank is directly under the floor of the center console and although there is a seperation between the floor area of the console and the electrical fuse panel...

Is there any danger or in locating a 12V Battery on the floor of the center console area of a 175 Sprint? :?: