Welcome to my do-it-yourself channel! My name is Chuck (a.k.a. Hookset Hawk) and I created this channel to catalog my projects throughout the year. I'm always working on something. You never know what I'll be working on next! Thanks for watching!!
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That thing scuffs the hell out of your bow!!! WTH??
No, the scuffs were there prior to the install. The scuffs were there before I purchased the boat. Thanks for watching!
@@HawksDIY good to know , will this handle a 25’ sea ray sundeck 240?
@@back2basics668 , yes, you'll have to measure your bow roller bracket on your trailer to know what model to purchase.
@@HawksDIY thanks man great video btw!
@@back2basics668 , thanks! 👍
I have a pair of 2005 225 Optimax’s owned since new. All coils were good but I was not reaching my normal max rpm’s at WOT. While I have changed out the plugs several times, I had never changed the spark plug wires. Upon changing the cables, problem solved with full expected max rpm’s at WOT (in my case 5400 rpm’s) and a noticeable increase in power across the rpm range.
That's awesome! Those spark plug wires are just as important as the coils! Thanks for watching!
Surely multiple cables in one glad results in gaps between the cables?
The Scanstrut cable seal does a great job of sandwiching the cables together inside the seal creating a water tight seal. I've yet to have any water leak underneath. Can't ask for much more than that and they look nice too! Thanks for watching! 👍
I have a 2004 efi motor with coils that have 5 pins and are identical looking to yours, if they’re all the same, all of my coils fail the pin D test. Do you think they are the same coils and all of mine are actually bad or do you think my coils are different? As far as I know all the two strokes used the same coils
Are we talking about a Mercury motor? If ALL of your coils fail the pin D test, then I don't see how your motor would run at all. Does the motor run?
Can you post the ohm resistance specifications for the driver dual coil which has a 4 prong and 2 prong connection then the coil itself which has the 3 prong connection
I have an 2004 optimax 200hp with the other style of coil.
It’s not that easy! The pcv valve is almost impossible to get too. I had to take off the heater core inlet and outlet to reach it.
Yes, the PCV valve is in a bad location, but I didn't have to mess with the heater core. I used a special socket wrench that adapted to the horrible angles. I hope you were able to get it fixed! Thanks for watching! 👍
Pretty cool
Yep! Makes boating so much easier. Thanks for watching! 👍
Really nice!
Thanks! 👍
@@HawksDIY welcome!
Really nice installation! Good instruction
Thanks! I wish I would've included footage of launching the boat with the drotto. I may do that in another video. Thanks for watching! 👍
@@HawksDIY hope to see it! And thank you for the sub!
The tabs on the filler washer were to keep you from sticking your fingers in the hole to line it up.......just sayin.
Yeah, I realized that after I did the video. Learn as you go. Thanks for watching!! 👍
Looks like it’s gonna scratch your boat to hell and back
It actually does the opposite. If you look at my boat, I have damage from the previous bow roller. My brother has owned one now for several years and has zero damage. Thanks for watching! 👍
New subscriber here I just want to say im glad I came across ur channel. I love all ur boat content. It's always good to watch a video on somebody else doing the work that ur about to do on ur boat. To show u some tips and tricks on how to do so. I'm glad I stumbled across this video and look forward to more content. Keep up the great work and dedication to the channel content. And much love to ya from Maryland❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you like the content! I always try to go the extra mile to provide helpful and hopefully enjoyable videos. Thanks for watching!! 👍
Great video! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks! Glad to share! I love your product! 👍
IWon't have a boat trailer without one. If you fish solo it's really great. I moved the winch post forward when I put it on my Ranger. On my 194 ChampioN it worked without moving it. However the boat was plenty forward on the trailer. Put a short rope with a hook on it for the latch handle. Makes it a lot easier to pull on the way to the drivers seat.
I agree! I won't have a boat without it. I'm an older guy so anything to make it easier is welcomed. Thanks for the great suggestions! My brother uses a short rope on his Champion bass boat as well. I'm hoping to get on the lake next week to use the system some more. Do you stll have your Champion? Thanks for watching! 👍
We added steps to load and unload, never get your feet wet again! We love our Drotto!
That's awesome! I think the Drotto is well worth the money. Such a good investment for your boat. Thanks for watching!! 👍
I installed one on my trailer two seasons ago and has worked perfectly ever since.
That's great! It just makes loading and unloading so much easier! Especially when the boat ramp is busy. Thanks for watching! 👍
interesting gadget too bad i can't climb out of my boat onto trailer have to drag it on with rope and winch it last couple feet
Well, with this device you won't have to! The Drotto is designed to hold up to 7,000 pounds once it locks into place. You can pull the boat out of the water at that point and then attach your wench strap and emergency chain later. I only attached the strap and chain because I was already standing there. Thanks for watching!! 👍
@@HawksDIY if I drive boat onto trailer how do i get from boat into my car to drive car up ramp without climbing out of boat onto trailer
@@ranger178 , good question. Ultimately, you'll have to get out of the boat, but you don't have to worry about attaching the wench strap or emergency chain. The Drotto is rated to hold up to 7,000 lbs which is way above the weight of most boats. Another good thing is the Drotto positions your boat on the trailer perfectly every time. That's a bonus right there! It also rides better driving down the road. No more struggling to get your boat positioned on the trailer correctly. The Drotto takes care of that!
Interesting device.
Yes it is! My brother has one on his bass boat so I've used them for a while now. They work great! 👍
Thanks, good info
You're welcome. Thanks for watching! 👍
Want to sell your champion 198?😂
Ha! Heck no! lol 😂 Champion boats will become extinct as the years go by.
@@HooksetHawk had to ask😂
@@AlexReeceOutdoors , yeah I know. Can't fault a guy for trying! lol 😂
@@HooksetHawk what is your top speed on the 198?
@@AlexReeceOutdoors , I'm not sure. The Mercury 225 has a max rpm of 5750 and I have never gotten anywhere near that mark. Probably the highest rpm's I ever ran so far is about 5200 and was running about 64 mph. I don't push it too hard because these motors are expensive!
Did you ever resolve the slight missing issue?
Yes, the slight miss is gone. The new plugs and coil solved the issue. Thanks for watching!! 👍
It would be more helpful if I could see how to do that,I'm just guessing how watching this video.
I couldn't get the camera in the tight spot where the pcv valve is located. Thanks for watching! 👍
Thank you for the review! Great looking install!
Thanks! I couldn't be any more pleased with the product! I needed something more professional to manage the number of cables I had to install. These were perfect! 👍
Is that a 20 or 25” shaft??
I think it's a 20" shaft. You have to measure from the base of the water pump to the top of the shaft. Thanks for watching!!
Pretty damn good Chuck thanks for sharing!
Ha! Glad you liked it! I have fun doing these videos. Thanks for watching! 👍😎
@@HawksDIY I assume you found the missing screw? That happens man, like you said, not sure how but it sure does!
@@michaelwilsonbarber , yeah I found it! I played the video and noticed where it had fallen out onto the deck. Good thing I had the camera running! lol
I really enjoyed watching this video. But I couldn't help ask the question. Are you guys smoking the green stuff. Just saying maybe that's what made it so enjoyable.
Ha!! Nah, we just enjoy life and act ridiculous! Lol 😂
This thing is boring like hell. I really think these guys are drunk.
The prop shaft should at least be even with the pad, with the right prop, with the set back you have shouldn’t have trouble getting water
Great video! I need to see if the standard applies to bay boats?
Glad you liked the video! I'm not sure about bay boats. I've never worked on them. Thanks for watching!
Great video Iooks great!
Thanks! I'm happy with the results! I kinda got frustrated with four days of rain in a row which made the project longer to complete. But, other than that, it went pretty smooth! Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks! :)
I forgot to ask whereas I will be installing a solix.Is your battery specifically for fish finder.Was hoping I didn’t have to purchase separate battery
Hello again, did you use 45 our 90 degree bent needle nose pliers?
I think those were 45 degree pliers. Just enough bend to get around the corner. :)
Great job. I have any 2011 Nissan Frontier v6 going to change out PCV and hose. Question, did you use regular or deep socket & is it regular straight wrench or special? Thanks
Thanks! I used a "specilaty' ratchet with multiple bends which allowed me to work around everything. The socket wasn't a deep socket from what I recall. I can't remember the socket size but you'll just have to find one that fits your new PCV valve. Thanks for watching!!
@@HawksDIY Great, thanks for the reply. Very limited space & wasn't sure if a regular ratchet would work. I will look into the ratchet & believe my local Harbor Freight carries a similar. Thanks and wish me luck ...lol
@@supercraig2009 , Yeah it's pretty tight area to work that's why I used that ratchet. You'll figure it out! lol Good luck! :)
@@HawksDIY I refuse to pay someone to do the job, so you bet I will figure it out...take a deep breath & get-r-done 👍
@@supercraig2009 , that's the right attitude! Get-r-done my friend! :)
The “ thank you Lord “ was probably not just a figure of speech on his behalf , that thing is a pill to get a wrench on 😂
Yeah it was a tight spot for sure! Thanks for watching! 👍
Surprisingly mine, that I just inspected at 166k for the first time, was barely over hand-tight. I guess it's because of the washer/o-ring combination and plastic construction that it doesn't need to be tightened excessively.
Bro I just got you to 60 keep up the grate work love the vids
Thanks! I have some great projects coming for 2024! I really appreciate your support. Thanks for watching!!
Nice to see you have youre own channel, i watch you with Hawkeye, now ill watch youre channel aswell
Thanks Dave! I appreciate that! 👍
why did you switch boats through the video
I didn't. I performed the math calculation in front of my brother's Champion boat. Thanks for watching!
Just raise the jack plate. You don't have to move the motor.
Same result . However, the motor wasn't originally mounted in the center hole. So, now the motor is better balanced onto the jackplate compared to its previous location. Thanks for watching!
thank you sir very usefull
You're welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍
Spent 3 hours trying to find a video like yours and finally found it. thanks sir, new subscriber
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Did you do valve cover gaskets when you did plugs ?
No, I didn't wanna do more work than necessary. lol Thanks for watching!
@@HooksetHawk your welcome, I just did my spark plugs, PCV valve valve covers where still in great shape so I just left them as is.
raise the jackplate 1" no need to re mount the engine in a different hole.
Same result . However, the motor wasn't originally mounted in the center hole. So, now the motor is better balanced onto the jackplate compared to its previous location. Thanks for watching!
Whats that black box on your battery cable
That's just a plastic battery terminal cover. Thanks for watching! :)
@HawksDIY how long you let it run before park on hill
@HawksDIY if that box goes bad it's expensive to replace
Well how did it run, How was hole shot and top end?
The overall performance was much better! Still got a lower unit issue though. There will be more videos coming on that. Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks very much for your suggestion on changing approximately every 30,000 miles. Great idea.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I love my Nissan Frontier a lot. If you follow the maintenance schedule everything should go well. There are not many up for resale so that suggested to me that they can't be that bad. I'm sure glad I did.
The price of vehicles these days is outrageous so I'm happy my Frontier was affordable and reliable!!
How much mileage did you have when you did this
I think it was around 50,000 miles. Thanks for watching! :)
I'm thinking about getting a Frontier. What do you think of yours? Have you had a good experience with it?
Overall I have no complaints. It's been a good truck! Mine is an older model so I'm sure they've changed quite a bit over the years.
I have a 2015 Pro4.. best mid size truck ever.. the only issue I had was the cam shaft sensors ..changed myself no more problems .. already put 110K miles … just keep the reg. Maintenance … Paid around $25K a new one is around $47K!! Same model😮
I need help bad got no heat in cab😊
Ain't nothing neater than a heater! Sounds like your heater core went out. That's where I'd start looking. Good luck!
@HawksDIY well I got heat under hood can't get it in cab
@@HawksDIY that's the only trouble iv had 200 000 th
@@Davy-pj8mu , first off, the heater core and fan blower is inside the cab. Have you checked the coolant level in your radiator and overflow tank? Any leaks? Your heater core will struggle to heat the cab if the coolant level is severly low and if your coolant is low your engine will run hot. Also, a bad thermostat can affect the heater core. Hope this helps!
It's your coolant that has air in the system. Get all the air out and your good to go. I do mine once before every winter and it works great.