http://www.fishingandboats.com/Boats-blog.html The fishing and boating blog for all sailing and fishing boat owners en-us fishing boats Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:42:31 GMT Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:42:31 GMT fishingandboats.com http://www.fishingandboats.com/baja-20-outlaw.html i am buying a 2008 baja 20 outlaw,boat has 305L merc.with 220HP. i dont know much about this engine,is this fuel injected or can you tell me about this Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:42:28 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/2005-sea-ray-sundancer-300-switch-pads.html I seem to have no power to the switch pads (both port and starboard) at the helm. Power is working everywhere else on the boat. I don't know if its a Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:42:01 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/how-do-you-pull-the-steering-wheel-from-a47-crist-craft-boat.html how do you pull the steering wheel from a'47 crist craft boat Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:41:50 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/bass-tracker-175-boat-pulls-to-left.html Boat pulls to left dangerously hard. Steering wheels hard to the left. Boat is bass tracker 175 with 90Hp Merc. How can this be overcome Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:41:34 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/25-hp-suzuki-setting-up-steering-and-throttle-controls.html i have a 25 hp suzuki 2 stroke that i ought for my shetland 535, that came with steering but it broken,the steering will spin a 360 an nothing happens Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:40:59 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercury-outboard-1988-35-hp.html constant beep when key is on, motor not running. just replaced water jacket cover gasket. auto-mix res. removed from boat, fuel mixed in tan Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:40:36 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/replacement-decals.html i cant find original decals for my 2001 wellcraft coastal 2 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:13:00 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercury-outboard-10hp.html Hi I am looking for help from anyone. I just bought a Mercury 10hp outboard and I am trying to figure out what year and model it is? Also looking for a Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:12:44 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/livewell-question.html i am turning my boat into a bass boat and i need a live well to put in the new floor. i have searched all over and all i can find are the stupid ones Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:12:28 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/sea-fishing-boat.html Has anyone a Wilson Flyer or Sea Hunter boat for sale, must be in good condition ready to go with trailer. Cash available. please e mail details to shanlon2010@hotmail.co Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:17:09 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/starting-my-30-merc-alpha-drive-io-engine-after-4-years-.html I've had my 2003 SEA RAY 176 Bowrider since 8/14/03 and have taken it out on only 6-7 ocassions .. NOW, that I am retired, I want to take it out more often Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:16:50 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/boat-motor-grinding-noise-when-lowering-out-drive.html My 135 hp Merc Cruiser out drive has a grinding noise after lowering it about 1/2 way down. It won't lower anymore beyond 1/2 way down. It goes up fine Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:16:16 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/shift-cables.html I have a 1989 Sea Ray Sundancer with twins, This is my firt cruiser and love it. I spent a good two years looking etc. and I am pleased with the boat I Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:16:03 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/65-hp-mercury-slips-in-reverse-but-not-forward.html I have a 65 Merc that we installed two years ago. For the first couple of times the engine ran fine but the last dozen or so times when I shift to reverse Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:15:50 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/looking-at-a-used-4m-fiberglass-boat.html I am looking at a used 4m fiberglass boat and am wondering what I need to look for to make sure I don't get ripped off. It needs work so am wondering how Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:15:06 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/lund-steering-box-removal.html I'm trying to remove the dash from my 2000 Lund 1700 Pro Sport. How do I remove the parts on the steering column/box to allow the steering column to drop Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:14:18 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/live-well-water-pump.html I recently bought a 97 Seaswirl Stripper cuddy. The Live well is not working. I checked the wiring to the pump and it all looks good. I check behind the Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:14:05 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/honda-50hp-power-problems.html hi all hoping some1 can help me i have got a 2005 honda 50hp outboard (4stroke) and when i go to use it i can run the motor for about 40mins then stop Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:13:52 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1989-sea-ray-2340-ec-alarm-panel.html Good Day, just bought the boat and can't find a wiring schematic or troubleshooting guide for the alarm system. I want to go through the alarms prior Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:13:38 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/76-johnson-javelin-85-hp-wint-run-wide-open.html ive had the motor about 3 yrs its ran great until middle of last season ive cleaned the carbs it has good spark just boggs down around half throttle and Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:43:00 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/what-is-the-best-battery-for-trolling-motors.html I keep going through baterries every year in my bass boat. What is the best recommended baterry for this application Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:42:48 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1993-johnson-150-power-pack-keeps-going-out.html I have owned the boat for two years (a 1993 Cajun bass boat with a 150 Johnson outboard), and have had the power pack and coil replaced each of the two Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:42:29 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/engine-dies1.html My boat starts up great, but when I get it up to speed the engine suddenly dies ou Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:42:13 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/mercury-inboard-outboard-legs-reliability.html please indicate reliability and maintenance issues of these types of power boats. thinking of buying one but heard there is ongoing reliability issues. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:42:00 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1977-robalo-center-console-fuel-gauge-wont-work.html Today none of the gauges will work on our boat, any suggestions? 1977 20' Rabolo center console. Side panel of switches work but none on the dash. Is Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:42:16 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1977-robalo-center-console-fuse.html where is the fuse located or is there one for the fuel guage on a 20' 1977 robalo center console Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:41:52 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/clicking-sound-in-searay-mericruiser-mpi-engine.html When under load at about 1000 rpm. engine makes a clicking sound. Sound disappear at higher rpm. Mechanic told me to change my spark plug and noise should Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:41:18 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/outboard-wont-turn.html OK, I have a 70's chrysler 9.9hp (montgomery ward model)outboard that I got off a sailboat. It runs great, but now I want to use it in my Gheenoe. Problem Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:41:05 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1995-evinrude-88-loads-up-at-steady-rev.html I have put new plugs,carb gasket, filter,drained old gas cleaned carbs and it will idle for a minute or less and when I hold at a steady rev it loads up Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:40:52 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/jet-ski.html i have a yamaha wave blaster 2 and after five minutes of running it loses power whats wrong with it Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:40:40 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/changing-my-old-boat-trailer-to-a-new-trailer.html I HAVE A 14 FT FISHING BOAT WITH A 55 HP MOTOR MOUNTED ON MY OLD TRAILER. I WANT TO TRADE TRAILERS OUT ON DRY LAND AND HAVING TROUBLE FIGURING OUT HOW Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:40:14 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1971-50-hp-evinrude-ob-starter.html i had a boat given to me last year, it has a 50 hp evinrude outboard on it from 1971, last year i rebuilt the starter and it was cranking great. anyway Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:39:57 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/johnson-outboard.html Hi I have a 15 hp johnson and when I'm traveling on the water the power of the motor god and comes when ever it feels like it, eg I have the throttle at Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:39:43 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/limited-lifetime-warranty-on-sea-ray-boats.html Can anyone tell me the exact meaning of the said Subject. 1. How many years warranty do i get for sea ray boats Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:39:30 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/water-draining-from-outboard-motor.html I recently purchased a 17 ft. Bass Boat with a 2004,75 HP Mercury 2 cycle outboard. Before buying the boat the seller and I took it to a boat ramp and Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:39:10 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/65-35hp-sea-king-wont-stay-in-gear.html My 16-foot with a 35hp motor starts up perfectly and runs great. However, I cannot go above about 5-10mph without it falling out of gear and RPMs going Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:38:58 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/my-2007-25hp-yamaha-outboard-run-rough-when-first-give-it-gas-then-clears-up.html jumps around when idle and put in gear runs rough until ya give it bout half throtle or mor Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:38:38 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/want-to-buy-boat-how-do-i-know-its-the-fuel-pump-thats-bad.html I am looking at a mid to late 80's javelin fish/ski boat for sale. The owner says the motor runs fine but acts like it is running out of fuel so most Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:38:24 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/direct-power-to-my-choke-from-my-starter.html Starter problems. Trying to modify a three prong chevy step van starter to my 2004 Mariah boat which has a four prong starter. Extra prong provides direct Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:38:04 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1979-crysler-700-shier-outboards-2-of-them.html one has a weak spark hard to get it to start unless i put gas in the cylinder head. when at idea the other one runs good but when i open her up to wide Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:37:52 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1995-yamaha-shift-shaft.html Do i have to remove power head or is there a better way Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:26:56 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/power-loss1.html hi i have a 1974 70 hp evenrude triumph that seems to run fine , starts first shot even when cold. recently i have noticed that it doesnt seem to go as Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:26:31 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/help-tilt-not-working.html We have a johnson 90hp, the tilt is fine going down, but not working when we want it up.... when attempting to raise it makes the noise, but no movement.. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:25:55 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/fiberglassin-out-trihull-looks-like-old-ford-tbird-scoop-on-bowhas-windshield-wipers.html I am trying to identify this antique chris craft gem but i would like to know how rare or hard to find parts for her,looks to me a first time boat buyer Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:25:11 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/replacing-boat-floor.html I am replacing the floor in my 16' 1987 Sylvan Pro-Fisherman boat. It was left out a few winters and rains. Itseems to me that it is simply chip board. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:23:18 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/custom-aluminum-boat-trailers-from-15-to-50.html We Manufacture Custom Aluminum Boat Trailers from 15' to 50' with all stainless steel hardware,torsion axle suspension, float on bunks,guide ons,SS or Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:06:34 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/honda-50-hp-boat-motor-wont-idle.html I have a 2001 Honda 50hp BF50A. It will start and run but will not run at idle. I have replaced a leaky fuel pump. Problem existed brfore fuel pump was Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:05:31 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/what-hight-should-my-evinrude-moter-be-set-at.html I'm having trouble setting my outboard up on my tinnie. Water is spraying up at the back so im thinking the moter is too low in the water. can anyone Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:05:13 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/1963-15hp-motor-unknown-knobs.html I have a 1963 15hp motor. On the front of it there are two knobs that i have no clue what they do or how they should be adjusted. one goes into the bottom Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:04:59 GMT http://www.fishingandboats.com/199950-hp-johnson-ran-hot-changed-coils-power-pack-head-gasket-fuel-pump-cleaned-carbs-will-crank-up-runs-for-5-seconds-and-shuts-off.html Unit will crank up but shuts down after 5 seconds. Fuel pump, coils, plugs, power pack, carbs cleaned, head gasket, compression checked. All done Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:04:35 GMT