Sailing From Canada to U.S.

QuestionIm visiting a friend in Vancouver and am interested in sailing to Seattle for a few days. Ive never sailed from one country to another, so I dont k

Perkins marine 4-108 diesel

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I have diesel fuel in the oil. I changed the lift pump, still a problem. I know the high presur

Hydrofoils (Stingray)

QuestionI have heard that hydrofoils (like the Stingray) can cause stress and damage to lower units. Is this true? I was considering one because I have a s

PONTOON

QuestionI HAVE A MILLION QUESTIONS, BUT ONE AT A TIME.  IM HANDICAPPED (A QUAD) AND TRYING TO REBUILD A 24FT ALUMINUM PONTOON BOAT.  IS THERE A J

battery

Questionsimple question i have an 18ft chaparral runabout i have one battery for everything but i have an extra battery and think i should use it to run my

evinrude 1985 120hp

QuestionThe trottle responce is slow. It takes a long time to get on plane. It starts up and runs good. The most rpm I get at full trottle is 4100-4300 rpm

leaking fiberglass boat

QuestionThe black plastic strip that runs down the side of my 18 bowrider is coming away from the fiberglass.  If I turn the boat sharp and get the la

GPS

QuestionI am not sure my first question got out. So again I will ask: I am goint to install a GPS chart plotter and need to know if I must use one that has

thrittle linkage

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I have a 1984 Rinker with a 3.8 GM V6, OMC outdrive. Just tuned up(oil & filter, fuel filter/wa

Rotted Motor Mounts

QuestionThe lag bolts had completely ripped out on one side. When I cut an inspection hole where the mounts anchor to the boat, The wood was totally soaked

1982 22 ft smoker craft

QuestionI have a chance to purchase an aluminum 1982 22 smoker craft. It has been in storage for 3 years but is in great condition. it has a 1982 120 hp Jo

TWIN 5.7 MERCRUISERS

Question I HAVE TWIN 5.7 MERCRUISERS - THEY RUN GREAT EXCEPT FOR AT TOP END. THE PORT ENGINE WILL RUN UP TO 4800-5000 RPM AND SOUNDS GOOD WHILE THE STARBOA

Coolent Replacement

QuestionMy 350 Marine Power FW cooled gas engine has a 50/50 mixture with about 300 hours. I am having a slow over heating problem. Does this anti-freeze m

Mercruiser Remote Control

QuestionI have a Quicksilver 3000 panel mount remote control on my 1993 Searay 180BR. I recently replaced the throttle cable. However, the movement of the

wireing

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I HAVE A 1994 50HP JOHNSON EVINRUDE WITH SINGLE LEVER OMC CONTROL.I WOULD LIKE TO HOOK UP A VOL

Replacing bump guard for a boat

QuestionI am needing info. on where to buy 1 3/4 x 2 bumper guard in a 30 length for a 1955 Viking boat. AnswerI WOULD CONTACT VIKING BOAT MANUFACTURER FI

Mercruier fuel pump

QuestionHi, I have a 1968 mercruiser 120hp and the fuel pump went bad. I ordered a new carter fuel pump and its exactly the same as the old one except for

Mercruiser 5.7 overheating

QuestionGood afternoon, Bit of a long story but... I have a 1995 210 Crownline cuddy with a 5.7 Engine # OF370406 Drive# OF376824 When I uncovered the boat

Types of boats

QuestionWhat is the differences between A Trawler and a Motoryacht? I have a 31ft sport crusier and in a few years I would like to move up to my last boat.

QuickSilver 3000 Controller

QuestionMy controller is stuck in forward. It can move down to give more gas but will not shift out of gear.  Thank goodness this happened as I docked