buying used - how to check condition

QuestionI am considering purchasing used form an unknown individuals 8 hours distance.  Motor is 2000 Yamaha 150 Vmax HDI.  Time and distance wil

fuel guage

QuestionHi Does any one know why a fuel gauge on a bayliner cuddy wouldnt work? would this be a faulty guage or wiring? any tips on how to check this pleas

VIBATION

QuestionYAMAHA 60 HP 2003 VIBRATION GOING UP AROUND 2300/2700 RPM SMOOTHES OUT ON PLANE NEW PLUGS NEW PROP NO VIBRATION IN NEUTRAL AnswerHi Ed...Thank you

fibergalss hull repair

QuestionHi Ron Im a bit confused. Im refinishing a Laser. I have it sanded down. there are some spots that need to be filled due to some deep scratches a

trying to winterize

QuestionHey Ron, Me and my buddy are trying to winterize a 89 sea ray inboard-outboard and trying to locate plugs, and also could use a little guidance on

Owners Manuals

QuestionRon, I just purchased a pre-owned 1985, 19 foot Bayliner and a 1985 , 120 HP Evenrude outboard . Can you advise where I might be able to purchase t

Help!

QuestionI have a 1991, 140 hp Evinrude. Ive lost water pressure in my p-hole. Im having water leaks through the joint grooves on the lower unit.  Woul

throttle

Questionhi i have a 1990 bayliner capri at full throtte i lose power but if i back it off a bit n find the sweet spot thats what i call it it begins to spe

prop

Questionny suggesstions on how to get a prop off of a 1990 bayliner capri 50 horse force its jammed on bad i took out the cotter pin n the cone n started h

engine not staying on

QuestionI have a 1997 Regal 1700 LSR with a 135hp 3.0L 4 cylinder Volvo Penta i/o.  The engine starts up but only stays on when ignition is turned all

Searay 260 Sundancer Tachometer

QuestionThe tach on my boat if very irratic. Sometimes it will show that it is over 6000 RPM when I can tell by the sound it is only around 3500. At idle i

5.7L Mercruiser Surging

QuestionHi, I have recently purchased a 1995 Crownline 225BR with a 5.7L Mercruiser in it. It has 219 hours on it. I took it out for the first time on Satu

Trim

QuestionHi Ron, I have a 1989 Rinker 186 captiva with a 4.3 v6. I have seen these fins that people mount on the out drive to give them faster trim. Do they

high rpm-low speed

QuestionI have a 1997 Regal 1700 SLR with a Volvo Penta 3.0 4 cylinder engine and a SX sterndrive.  Ive owned the boat for a month now and was able to

Boat leaning to one side while throttling up?

Question Just bought a 1989 Ski Centurion truetracker II. When I throttle up, with the steering wheel straight, the boat leans to the driver side, and thro

flying bridge steering is not working

Questionhello, Im possibly going to buy a 1978 Stancraft 26 Cruiser Fishing Twin Engine Boat, it has a couple of problems, Im not familiar with repairers o

Tilt/Trim Question

QuestionHello, 1998 Mercury 200HP (O/B) on my 20ft Procraft200 (recent purchase): During the trimming function (at up to about 75% throttle), I am able to

GM 5.7 Volvopenta..4700RPM

QuestionI have av 25 Regal Commodore.  Recently repowered with a 5.7 volvoPenta after having a 5.O.  I top out at 4700 RPM and wonder what pitch

Living aboard

QuestionQUESTION: My wife and I want to buy a used boat to live aboard and cruise the Mississippi and its major tributaries March thru Oct of 08.  We

20hp Mercury

QuestionI have a 20 hp Mercury manual start outboard motor mounted on a 14ft Duracraft aluminum boat. Model and year are unknown. I would assume it is an 8