Archive for December, 2009

With 2009 coming to an end, it is time to list the Top 10 Pontoon Boats for this past year. In this months boattest.com newsletter.The days of boaters looking down their nautical noses at pontoon boats ended long ago with the introduction of sophisticated toons with lots of amenities, creature comforts, advanced hull designs and 40 mph + performance. When 3-time Bermuda Race winner Carleton Mitchell and multi-megayacht owner Wayne Huizenga bought them for floating parties, the naysayers shriveled up and disappeared. Here are the Top 10 pontoon boats for 2009. Complete reviews and videos for each pontoon boat…..

1. Manitou 24 X-Plode Cruise SHP

2. Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 Regency Edition

3. Sylvan 8522 Sport

4. Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18

5. Premier 310 Boundary Waters

6. Manitou 20 X-Plode Cruise SHP

7. Sylvan 8522 Mirage Signature

8. Premier 235 SunSation FS

9. Manitou 22 X-Plode Cruise SHP

10. Premier 210 SunSation

Note: If you own any of these pontoon boats – we can supply you a new pontoon enclosure. Fill out the form on at the top right hand corner of this webpage to receive our pontoon enclosure price list and newsletter. Thanks, Rick Ostler

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I am assuming that the lever that moves with the throttle is the spark advance lever. If I am wrong please let me know. It is located just under the flywheel on the starboard side of the engine.

there’s another lever on it that adjust the spark advance,you loosen it up and with a 12 volt timing light adjust it to the proper timing mark,then go two degrees advanced on it this way it will run better and get better fuel economy,but the engine has to be idling at he right rpm,s so everything has to be right on it when you do this,i set mine a while back on my old boat,an it took 3 times to actually get it back in the right position,it will change about two degrees when you tighten the rod back down on it,that’s why i said advance it about two degrees that will make up for the amount of play it will have in it,yours may adjust from the bottom rod you mentioned,mine is 74 model so there shouldn’t be too much difference in them,make sure though you do this with the timing light hooked to no-1 plug wire other wise it will be way off,good luck with it.

What is the procedure? Are you supposed to push the key in and hold it? It always runs good after it starts.

Pull out the shift lever, so the boat is in neutral, move it up(for full throttle), then push the key in a few times. make sure you prime the bulb, and then try to start it. If it still doesn’t start, then turn the key while pushing in the key, I also move the throttle back between full and 1/2 while i am doing this…..I am assuming this is an older engine from the ’80’s or early ’90’s.
you do nto want to press in the key everytime you start the engne you will flood it

Black Friday Sale on Sale Now - Pontoon Boat Enclosures

The Black Friday Sale is now over. I would like to thank all my customers for another successful pontoon enclosure sale. Thanks again, Rick Ostler

PS: For anyone looking for a price on one of our pontoon enclosures, please fill out the form at the top right corner of this web page. Thank you.

Pontoon Enclosures for New and Used Pontoon Boats

8×8 Pontoon Quick Enclosure * Half Pontoon Enclosure * Slant Front Full Enclosure * Camper Full Enclosure

I am just shooting this email out to all of our customers as a reminder that this is the final week of our pontoon enclosure Black Friday sale. If you have already taken advantage of the sale, good for you! We will be filling your order over the next few weeks.

If you have not had the chance to place your order yet you need to do it now. We will not be honoring these prices after the Friday
deadline.  http://north-american-waterway.com/blog/

Even if you cannot get to your boat for pictures and measurements you should place your order today. You will not get these prices at a later date. We are happy to hold off on the project until you have access to your boat.

We want to make sure every one of our customers gets a chance at  these great prices, so you need to get your order in before the end of the week.  http://north-american-waterway.com/blog/

Looking forward to giving you a great deal, Rick

Click Here for details on this years Black Friday Sale

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