http://www.fishingandboats.com/Boats-blog.html The fishing and boating blog for all sailing and fishing boat owners en-us fishing boats Sat, 12 May 2012 08:14:54 GMT Sat, 12 May 2012 08:14:54 GMT fishingandboats.com http://www.fishingandboats.com/rewiring-1995-suntrcker-pontoon-merc-90hp.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/rewiring-1995-suntrcker-pontoon-merc-90hp.html Ihave to rewire pontoon boat as I am installing new swats and wiruing is a mess. I have all ordered exc ept wiring harness from moter to console. I Sat, 12 May 2012 08:14:47 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/can-i-cut-into-the-fiberglass.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/can-i-cut-into-the-fiberglass.html I have a 1988 19' open bow seaswirl cierra with a 150hp Johnson outboard. I'm wondering if anyone who is familiar with this boat has cut into the box Wed, 09 May 2012 21:36:42 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/fuel-pump.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/fuel-pump.html Trying to replace 350 chevy fuel pump. Can i use an electric fuel pump instead of mechanical one Wed, 09 May 2012 21:36:16 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/downrigger-install.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/downrigger-install.html DO I NEED TO INSTALL A BACKUP PLATE ON MY EDGEWATER WHEN I INSTALL THE DOWN RIGGER. I WOULD HAVE TO CUT ACCESS HOLES IN THE SIDE TO ACCESSS THE BOTTOM Sat, 05 May 2012 11:17:19 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercruiser-noise.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercruiser-noise.html My 2005 Mercruiser 5.7 makes a rattling come clacking noise until it gets warmed up. Change the exhaust flappers but no change. Not sure if its connected Sat, 05 May 2012 11:16:45 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/need-to-repower-my-155-glastron-boat.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/need-to-repower-my-155-glastron-boat.html am looking for a motor to replace an 85hp johnson. need to know if the boat will take a 100 or 115hp outboard. what is the largest size the boat can handle. Sat, 05 May 2012 11:16:21 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/trolling-motor-noise-over-my-vhf-radio.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/trolling-motor-noise-over-my-vhf-radio.html I have motorguide tour edition trolling motor that make noise over my uniden vhf radio can you help me with tha Sat, 05 May 2012 11:15:49 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/175-sportjet-idle-surge.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/175-sportjet-idle-surge.html I have a 2001 tracker pro team 185 with a 175 sportjet engine. When the engine warms up, it randomly drops to about 800 rpms for a few seconds before it Sat, 05 May 2012 11:15:18 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/four-winns-no-dash-power.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/four-winns-no-dash-power.html 1999 four winns 170 fis and ski. 115 hp johnson outboard. just bought over the internet. no dash gauges working including the sytem ceck lights. have Sat, 05 May 2012 11:14:44 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/i-have-spark-compression-and-fuel-still-wont-start.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/i-have-spark-compression-and-fuel-still-wont-start.html Merc outboard it has great spark,compression and is getting fuel turns over just fine but when it trys to fire its like it almost stops the motor for a Tue, 01 May 2012 05:35:16 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/front-livewell-on-lund-1950pumps-very-low-amount-of-water.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/front-livewell-on-lund-1950pumps-very-low-amount-of-water.html my forward livewell on lund 1950 tyee magnum i believe has a hole in tube. it pumps water in bilge. how do i replace it. can i get a detailed diagram of Tue, 01 May 2012 05:34:48 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1989-tracker-magna-17.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/1989-tracker-magna-17.html looking for the fuel capacity of the below deck gas tank of my 1989 bass tracker magna deep-v 1 Tue, 01 May 2012 05:33:35 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/problem-voltage-draw.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/problem-voltage-draw.html I just recently bought a 2000 model 18 foot Bayliner Capri 1750ch model. I have added a wake board rack two amps and speakers through out the boat along Tue, 01 May 2012 05:33:10 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/fishing-trips.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/fishing-trips.html All about fishing-trips and fishing-vacations, all you need to know is here Tue, 01 May 2012 05:28:47 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/replica-dutch-barge.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/replica-dutch-barge.html 57'x12' Replica Dutch Barge for sale. Built in 2004 for us to live aboard but now up for sale due to health reasons. Fully equiped for comfortable living Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:16:30 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/bass-boat-misses-when-i-give-it-gas.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/bass-boat-misses-when-i-give-it-gas.html My 1994 bass cat starts and idles great but when I give it gas it misses help pleas Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:15:35 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/hooking-accessories-to-a-two-battery-system-for-a-17-foot-triton-aluminum-bass-boat.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/hooking-accessories-to-a-two-battery-system-for-a-17-foot-triton-aluminum-bass-boat.html I am changing my trolling motor/accessories battery out, but I am not sure of how to reconnect the wiring to the terminals. Could you help me with a diagram Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:14:56 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/obsolete-omc-parts-for-inboard-outboard.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/obsolete-omc-parts-for-inboard-outboard.html I just aquired a 1975 Cobia with a 250 chevy straight six and an original omc outdrive. I hasn't been run since 1998 but was always well maintained. I Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:14:25 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/wiring-schematic-or-diagram.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/wiring-schematic-or-diagram.html A family friend recently purchased a 1989 Ocean Yachts 55 SS. He is working on refurbishing it. The problem we are having, is coming up with a wiring diagram Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:13:57 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/my-boat-trys-to-turn-over-when-the-key-is-not-in-it.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/my-boat-trys-to-turn-over-when-the-key-is-not-in-it.html I tried to start boat for the year and it wouldn't turn over. Then again but now it won't stop trying to turn over. I disconnected the positive wire just Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:13:30 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/drive-unit-monitor-switch-alarm.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/drive-unit-monitor-switch-alarm.html reservior is full alarm stays on is float stuck or bad. if you unplug the wire it stops. 2001 sea ray 190 singnature 5.0 lite Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:12:50 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1983-mercury-35-hp-full-throttle-in-forward-just-rev-up-motor.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/1983-mercury-35-hp-full-throttle-in-forward-just-rev-up-motor.html I have 1983 mercury outboard 35hp, in idle speed will push the boat, but as soon i put it in full throttle it just rev up the motor and would not pushes Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:12:24 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1995-70-hp-johnson.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/1995-70-hp-johnson.html I have a 1995 70 hp johnson and it making me crazy. went out this weekend with the boys and it cranked and ran fine out on the water. stopped and fished Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:12:01 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/yamaha-40hp-will-not-shift-into-reverse.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/yamaha-40hp-will-not-shift-into-reverse.html 40hp 1992 yamaha will not engage into reverse gear I feel shifter cables are out of adjustment how do i check adjustmen Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:11:31 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/flushing-out-my-hose-lines.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/flushing-out-my-hose-lines.html hello I have direct drive 350 chevy motor..not sure how too flush out the line Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:11:08 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercruiser-50-liter-water-in-fuel.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercruiser-50-liter-water-in-fuel.html Have tried everything to running the fuel dry adding new fuel, adding seafoam, heet. We still keep having to empty the fuel/water seperator. The engine Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:15:10 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1992-starcraft-euro-elite-171.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/1992-starcraft-euro-elite-171.html engine shutdown after running 25 miles per hour ran fine at dock and cranked up fine good oil new impeller did not run hot justed stopped sudden now hard Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:14:37 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1992-starcraft-30.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/1992-starcraft-30.html took out boat for first time used flushet to crank and run at home ran fine cranked and ran fine at start up at lake was running about 25 then all of Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:14:15 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/225-efi-mercury-jet.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/225-efi-mercury-jet.html When I throttle up and plain out it will run about 1/2 mile and loose power and only idle util. I start it up it will do the same thing again Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:13:48 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/2012-ranger-fuel-gauge.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/2012-ranger-fuel-gauge.html i have a 2012 ranger 520z bass boat with yamaha gauges.how can i read my fuel gauge without starting the engine.the manual isn't much help Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:13:24 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/ranger-z520-electrical-short.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/ranger-z520-electrical-short.html It appears I have a short somewhere in the system. I have no interior lights or horn. When I push the button to turn on the interior lights, the LED indicator Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:12:59 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1985-john-outbord-motor.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/1985-john-outbord-motor.html my 1985 25 HP Johnson stalls once you give it alot of fuel. I can place my hand over the Carb partially an it runs like a champ Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:12:31 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/what-is-the-gas-tank-size-for-a-1973-glastron-boat.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/what-is-the-gas-tank-size-for-a-1973-glastron-boat.html i need to kno how many gallons the gas tank is i have a 1973 glastron boat and i dont kno how many gallons the gas tank is need some hel Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:17:24 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/evinrude-140-doesnt-start.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/evinrude-140-doesnt-start.html My 1979 evinrude 140 will not start, the battery is good, the starter will not turn the flywheel. The starter is very hot to touch and even started smoking Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:16:58 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/boat-problem1.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/boat-problem1.html i have a 89 bayliner with a 125 force..I took it out the other day ..started just fine and took off..got to a nice spot shut boat off and it would start Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:16:32 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercrusier-350-mag-mpi-hard-start-after-running.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercrusier-350-mag-mpi-hard-start-after-running.html I have no problem starting my engine when it is cold. When I run it for awhile and shut it off...I can restart with no problem if it is fairly soon after Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:16:00 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/yachting-resources.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/yachting-resources.html The best yachting resources and practical advice with useful resources from around the world. All you need to know about wherever you are about fishing and boating Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:13:12 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/starboard-side-livewell-controls-not-working.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/starboard-side-livewell-controls-not-working.html Looking for info on my Skeeter zx 190. The livewell fill pump and recirculation pumps not working. Have replaced all of the fuses, but not sure. I know Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:23:52 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/2002-50-hp-mercury-runs-slow-but-dies-when-trying-to-accelarate.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/2002-50-hp-mercury-runs-slow-but-dies-when-trying-to-accelarate.html have a 2002 50 hp mercury outboard. Always has been hard to start and to keep idleing. once i do manage to get it into gear i can only go at a slow speed. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:23:34 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/boat-issue.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/boat-issue.html I have water coming out of fly wheel when motor is running..and off and motor alarm going of. What could be the problem Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:47:16 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1978-outboard-wont-start.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/1978-outboard-wont-start.html My son has an 1978 outboard and can't get it started. He has checked the starter and that doesn't seem to be the problem. What can he check for Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:47:03 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/vip-1760-with-a-30-mercruiser.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/vip-1760-with-a-30-mercruiser.html I have a VIP modle 1760 with a 3.0 mercruiser. It is very hard to steer when running under power. Manual cable typ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:46:34 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/99-merc-4-stroke-lockup.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/99-merc-4-stroke-lockup.html my 9.9 merc 4 stroke locked up i hadn,t used the last two weeks of summer tried to winterize and cannot pull to start or use electric start is there a Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:45:40 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/94-25hp-evinrude-outboard.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/94-25hp-evinrude-outboard.html has a miss and to keep it running you have to keep working the choke in and out then when i put it in gear it usually quits then have to choke it again Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:45:18 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1985-75-hp-mercury-outboard-star-and-run-in-neutral-will-not-run-in-gear.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/1985-75-hp-mercury-outboard-star-and-run-in-neutral-will-not-run-in-gear.html 1985 75 hp 4 cly. mercury outboard start and run in neutral will not run in gear. I bought this boat last fall picked it up at marine mechanic shop said Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:45:06 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/throttle-power-trim-switch-not-working.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/throttle-power-trim-switch-not-working.html The power trim switch on the throttle handle is not working. It works fine at the outboard motor, just not at the throttle. What should be checked out Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:44:55 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/trailer-light-cables.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/trailer-light-cables.html I had just recently replaced the brake wires on my boat(brand new), my dog decided to chew one of the cables up, all the other cables are fine, just that Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:44:42 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1989-ranger-360v-beeeeeeeep-steady-sound-on-my-boat.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/1989-ranger-360v-beeeeeeeep-steady-sound-on-my-boat.html Hi, I recently bought a boat, 1989 Ranger 360V with 1989 Evinrude 175 XP. When test the boat on the lake before i purchased it, i did not noticed any Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:44:29 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/50hp-johnson.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/50hp-johnson.html motor starts right up idles fine but when i try to give gas it stalls ou Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:44:03 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercury-4stroke-60hp.html http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercury-4stroke-60hp.html i HAVE A 2006 Mercury 4stroke 60hp motor that won't go more than 10mph in forward. It only revs up to 2000rpm too. In reverse, it works normal and revs Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:43:52 GMT