Sea Ray Sundancer 25 1986

QuestionWe have a 1986 Sea Ray Sundancer in great shape except for the cabin leaks that I believe are from the windows.. Water seems to run aft and collect

Overheating 5.7 OSXi

QuestionEngine 2005 Volvo 5.7OSXi  with a DXP outdrive (composite). I have 50 hours on the boat.  Last year I would overheat now and then at slow

Size of Gas Cap

QuestionWe have a 1991 Proline, walk around cuddy, 23+ft.  Our gas is being stolen so we need to buy a locking gas cap but I dont know what size I sho

boating in Arkansas

QuestionI have an 8x4 styrofoam filled boat. I was wondering if I need to register it before I put it in the water with a trolling motor? AnswerHi Randy..

1989 Searay Sundancer - two righthanded legs?

QuestionHi, Im after a bit of help/advice. Im looking at purchasing a UK 1989 268 Sundancer and after a very thorough marine survey, one thing seems a litt

Yamaha Outboard

QuestionI have a Yamaha 2003 130HP 2-cycle outboard motor. Its very hard to start. Once I get it running, it starts with no problem. When it cools, its har

R.P.M. not steady

QuestionI have a six cylinder Perkins Diesel in a 45 foot boat and the R.P.M. increaes and decreases when running at 2000 R.P.M.or more by its self. What d

original prop

QuestionI am looking for the specs for the original prop for  a 1994 Wellcraft 2700 Martinique with a 7.4 Mercruiser with a Bravo II outdrive. I used

2000 Mercury 75 hp have to choke to keep running

QuestionI have a 2000 Mercury 75hp 2 stroke motor on my pontoon boat that will start fairly easily, but wont stay running, I can choke it for 1 or 2 second

02 bayliner 175 steering

Questionhi guys, i have just bought a 2002 bayliner 175 capri,, however the steering is so hard it would nearly pull your arms off, its not a tilt problem,

Shore power and Battery Power

QuestionI recently purchased a 2006 300 Searay Sundancer.  I am a first time boater.  Dealer made available a Captain along with several lessons.

fuel consumption

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Ron, I recently acquiered a Criss Craft 1996, concept 23 openbow. It is powered by a 1993 OMC King Cobra 7.4 L.  Could I know

rain leak 2002 wellcrart martinique

QuestionI have a rainwater leak in my aft cabin of my 2002 wellcraft Martinique can you help me find the leak-did Neil find his leak in his wellcraft back

sterndrive trim

QuestionI am looking a buying a boat.  It has a volvo penta sterndrive that comes out of the water in reverse and leaks oil in the river.  It wil

Is my marine battery charging when my out board is working ?

QuestionHello Ron, I hope you can help me out with this one.... I have recently bought a 1975 Norman 23ft canal cruiser, I keep it near Birmingham in the

water in forward bilge 87 34 silverton convertible

Questionive checked all visible accesses to hose lines but cannot see/hear water coming from them . the forward bilge only has the head/shower in that area

STALLING

QuestionHI,  I HAVE A 1984 SEARAY SEVILLE WTH A 488 MERCRUISER ENGINE THE BOAT WAS SITTING FOR THE WINTER, AND FIRST DAY OUT RAN FINE FOR ABOUT AN HOU

Tune Up

QuestionI have a 1993 Bayliner 3058 Command Bridge with a Mercruiser 7.4l plant and Bravo II outdrive. I have done all I can think of in the way of tuning

engine damage

QuestionWe hit a sandbar last night. Its a mercruiser 470 78 i/o. The outdrive hit the ground hard. The motor kept running until I was sure that is what ha

outboard motors

QuestionI have an old Johnson 85hp motor in which the trim cylinders are shoot, I can not find replacements for them.  Can I still use the boat safely