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1986 sportcraft
boat runs for 2 to3 min. and then acts like its out of gas . i have changed the distrib its electronic, new coil cheked out fuel pump took out the check ...

1989 Sea Ray 19 ft
Were out with the family over the weekend, running up river, nice day... All the sudden we heard a noise coming from the engine compartment. We shut it ...

2005 Mercury 6Cyl. 175Hp
My bayliner have no problem 'till now. Now, if the engine is cold, is very hard to start, don't hold idle until the temperature not reach the normal ...

no start on 91 dixie bowrider
91 dixie bowrider i put a new deep cycle and a new starting battery in and all the lights, pumps and my blower works but when i turn the key all i get ...

glastron gs249 volvo penta 5.0
I have a glastron gs249 volvo penta 5.0 with 220 hp and a carb on it ,,it starts great and idles great and running slow it is great but i can slowly ...

hard to get on plane
try to come out of hole n takes a while prop starts blowing air n i have to let off for it to catch water n start again i have a 2001 tr21 triton with ...

crazy boat battery problem
sunday I took the boat to the lake boat ran fine for about hour and half. we stopped and at lunch on the lake started boat up and got ready to take off ...

1995 Lund Tournament V, Livewell Pumps
My Lund has the pumps for the two livewells up by my feet, in the center of the boat. { 10 feet from the transom pick-up ports}. Pumps were replaced last ...

motor wont shut down
my 1990 200hp johnson outboard won't shutdown anyone have any ideas we tried everything

volvo penta 5.0 holding back from 3/4 to full throttle
i have a glastron gs249 with a volvo penta 5.0 220hp and a carb. starts great and idles great but but when i hit it up to get on plain if i go slow ...

4.3 L not reaching max rpm and uses ecessive gas
1989 4.3L will not reach full rpm and now burns about 12.5 gph after new prop installed same prop as old.

Opinion Requested?
I recently came across a 2002 125 hp mercury outboard for an unbelieveable deal and i have a 1986 lund tyee 4.9...16ft aluminum v hull. I was looking for ...

84 mercury wont run at top speed
have a 84 mercury on a 84 skeeter boat runs great for 1 to 2 miles and them starts to slow down and want run above 1500 rpms try to thottle it up it well ...

How do I raise the motor when the tilt motor not working on 90hp evinrude OB?
My 90 hp evinrude is in the down position and the tilt motor has quit working. The boat is a 1970 and we need to move it but cannot lift the motor for ...

engine up and down button and trailer button
So i put the boat in the water up north for the first time this year and everything worked great.We used the boat practically all day and the last ride ...

Trim and Tilt - 2005 Yamaha
Motor is getting power, making the usual noise...but is not going up and down?

Remove Outboard Motor
I want to repair my trailer and transom on a 1984 Skeeter Starfire w/150hp Mariner. I have repair manuals for the motor and have purchased DIY manuals ...

Ranger 519 won't swap fuel tanks
My Ranger 519 won't swap fuel tanks. When I turn the knob from tank 1 to 2 no fuel gets to engine and it dies. When I swap back to tank 1 it fires up....

1996 Bayliner Jazz
Have a 1996 Bayliner jazz 120hp the boat runs fine out of water and at low speeds in the water but when at full throttle and when the boat just gets on ...

fuel gauge
have 2001 triton tr21. the gas gauge is on empty, bought new gauge still on empty; took sender wire off touched to ground still on empty, can anyone help?...

1997 johnson 88
the engine will turn over a rev up a little, but is shotty and then stalls out, just bought it, hasnt been used for 2+ years, gives me the feeling like ...

1993 caujan 1950 150 fast strike
The steering is a little hard to turn. Can i just grease the cables or do i have to replace it?

86 Seaswirl no spark - 3.0 L / 4 cyl
Boat in storage for winter. Turns over but no spark Help

Mercruiser Alpha Drive Leaking Water in Engine Compartment
My engine has begun leaking water when running from the right side of the compartment as you face the stern of the boat (port side).

Prior to the leak,...

Lund Livewell problems
Lund Gran Sport/Tyee 2002 19.5' ... both livewells not operational

First time out on the water this year. With the first walleye caught, placed in ...

dead batteries
How do I open the engine hatch on a baja boat with dead batteries?

Boat won't shift out of Forward or turnover
I have a 19,5 Sea Ray 1986 with a 140 H.P. 3.0 with a Mercruiser outdrive. The boat was winrterized and has been sitting on a trailer for a few years, I ...

2005 175 Bayliner with 4 cyl, 3 litre Mercury engine
Can someone tell me how to add leg oil to this motor?

Formula 252 hatch wont open
Can someone tell me how to get the hatch opened on my 1995 formula 252 with a power hatch. The battery is dead and I have no idea how to open it to get ...

1984 20 foot sport-craft, walk through windshield, with a v6 3.8 engine
I bought this boat, really nice boat. The people told me it needed a starter. They cleaned the one on it, and it cranks and run good. When I got home ...

Water leal in a 88 omc 4.3
I want to buy this boat 1988 Sylvan 209 Barritz the boat has sat for about Five years. I started the boat and it ran fine no water in oil. or anthing but ...

Power trim/motor on 1989
Need to remove motor and check for problems.How do you take this motor out.?Can only get to one screw in front.Has 3 jack system and side fill.50 hp.Mariner ...

Boat won't crank
My motor turns over but turns over slow(2007 Mercury 90) like the battery is dead but its not. I tried a new battery and jumping it but nothing works. The ...

Volvo AQ145A Engine stalls.
Hi everyone im in need of some help please with a problem i have with my one of the volvo penta aq145a engines, when i fire it up it will run for 10 minuets ...

1975 MFG
I recently purchased an old 1975 MFG boat with an inline 6 cylinder and I'm trying to find out what motor it has in it so I can replace parts. The motor ...

2000 Johnson 50 hp
The motor starts and runs out good for about 5 seconds. Then it starts acting like it is starving for gas and dies. I changed out the gas line and the ...

not gettin fire to spark plugs on a evinrude 3 cyl 70 hp 1974
wasnt gettin fire to spark plugs replaced rectafire and power pack and still arent getting fire

SHIFTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT
last year i had my shifter cables replaced.By the end of last season, both drives were dying when i shifted into reverse.Adjustments are needed but how ...

hydraulic cylinder seal repair
have a 1988 sea ray seville with 135hp outboard. it has a leaky hydraulic steering cylinder. want to know how easy this would be to fix mysef.

Trim gauge on 2004 SKEETER stuck in up position
Trim gauge on 2004 SKEETER bass boat stuck in up position

140 mercruiser wont reach full speed
have a 1986 mercruiser inboard starts and idols fine runs to about 1800 rpm and falls out when increased throttle rapidly what is the problem? I can mess ...

1999 JOHNSON 150 OUTBOARD
I can take my boat out and run it a while it works fine even if I start and stop alot. But if I stop and troll a while when I try to leave it will start ...

50 HP Evinrude that won't go full speed
I have recently purchased a boat that has an 50 HP Evinrude motor. I have taken it out a couple times but it will not open up to full speed. So I have ...

Boat does not move forward
We have a 1993 Electracraft baycruiser. It will go in reverse but does not go into forward. All electrical seems fine and it has new batteries. What ...

98 Formula 252 SS oil leak?
I have a 98 Formula 252 SS with a 7.4 mpi Mercruiser, Bravo 3 outdrive.....I bought the boat 3 years ago and have been restoring it slowly...Ive been very ...

bench seat on a 1994 364V Ranger boat
I am trying to find out where the screws are that is keeping my bench seat on my 1994 364V Ranger boat from being pulled up. I have looked in the live ...

2004 Glastron engine problem
very quick over heating engine in 2004 Glastron SX175 volvo 3,0 l engine to small??? please help!!!

steering problem
I have a 1978 orrion 17ft tri-hull with a 305 chevy omc 800 series out drive and when I am going slow,not on plane it steers right to left constantly,so ...

v6 to v8 swap
i have a sea ray sundeck 190 4.3 v6 engine and was curious if i could swap a chevy motor in its place as yall should know the 4.3 is eccentially the same ...

loud squealing upon engine start
loud squealing when engine starts

2002 Yamaha two stroke 50 hp outboard won't get up to full speed
I am unable to get the motor to open up to full speed. I changing out the fuel line bulb and cleaned the fuel filter. The motor runs smooth, without missing....

1978 Bayliner Electrical System
I have this bayliner mentioned above. After running hard for 20 or so minutes (full throttle), all and I mean ALL electrical system shuts off, radio, radar,...

1990 Four Winds Freedom 19' Open Bow
I have one of these boars and I'm seeking a schematic for it? Can any-one help me?

2008 Triton runs too slow.
Three months ago we bought a (new)2008 Triton Cypress Cay Tritoon with a 115 Mercury. We got the boat from "Sport Boats USA" Ozark Mo.
When we took ...

OMC 3.0 Liter 4cyl engine 1979 OVERHEATS when slow or stopped in water
I have a 87 bayliner, I had to replace the engine with a new block..(OMC 3.0 liter 4cyl, drive unit is a OMC cobra)I found 1979 block and head. The engine ...

My boat falls over in the corner.
I have a 96 2050 bayliner. I just bought the boat. When skiing or wakeboarding and loose a skier when you make a hard left hand turn the boat will start ...

1978 Cajun bass boat wiring diagrom
I need to locate a wiring diagram for my 1978 cajun bass boat. The wires are all disconnected and we have no idea where they go.

NEED TO KNOW VALUE ON OLD OUTBOARD MOTOR: 1952 Wizard model wh7-10HP
I have an outboard motor that I am trying to look for the value on. It starts up on the first pull but I don't need. I am guessing that it will be a good ...

Stern drive problem? Wierd!
Alright, I have a 18' 1986 seaswirl open bow with the 4.3 and omc outdrive. A couple weeks ago I went to the lake for some skiing, after about 3 hours ...

trailer lights
To replace, remove the trailer light from the trailer do I cut the wire then splice the new light back on? It is my right rear directional, brake assembly ...

Dead Appliances
I had a new boat delivered Friday. System is 30 amp. Hooked up to shore power with a 30 amp cord with an adaptor because marina only has 50 amp. Also had ...

boat not getting up to speed
dear John, I just bought a 1986 regal ambassador 255 and ive been doing work to it .I have a problem with it getting up to speed.My fishing partner is ...

1985 75 hp Merc won't rev in water
we just bought a 1985 75hp merc. we had the motor company where we bought it put it in the tank and all was well. we then took it to the water and started ...

Engine Volvo 4 Cylinder
I recently purchased a 1983 Bayliner with a 4 cyl volvo engine in it....It has been sitting for 20 years...My question is if I have to rebuild motor,If ...

i have a 1998 yamaha 90 2 stroke 3 cylinder
the engine starts right up,when its out the water i can put it in gear,when its in the water it dies out,when i put in gear on low it moves when i put ...

Port side gauges on counsel do not operate.
I have a 32' Carver Mariner, the port side gauges were functioning but now none of them come on, oil pressure, temp. checked all of the connections and ...

trolling motor wiring
I recently purchased a used boat that needs some wiring repair. I have a 12/24 volt foot control Motorguide. I also have two foot switches mounted in ...

marine electrical school
how do i enroll on a course at the electrical school, everytime i try i get an eror page?

bad gas guage and motor dying...
87 Lund ..90 hp evinrude

I was driving boat about 3/4 throttle and it acted like it was out of gas, when i let off the throttle it came back up. It ...

Problems with my Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI
So a few weeks ago I was on my 2005 Chaparral Signature 240 equipped with a Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI with a Bravo Stern drive. I used the boat only about ...

Boat will not start. burnt fingers......
hello, i was just trying to take my boat out and it would not start. I had been having the problem a lot sense I had gotten the boat. It wants to crank ...

autopilot
Good Morning,

I am interested in either a Simrad or Raymarine basic unit complete. I do no require anything too fancy or complicated. Based on my boat ...

boat radio
MY BOAT RADIO IS PLAYING BUT THERE IS NO SOUND COMEING FROM THE RADIO.IT'S WORKING BECAUSE YOU CAN SEE THE SOUND BARS MOVEING ON THE RADIO FACE.

ANSWER,...

loss of power
I own a 1988 21' larson cuddy. I do a lot of wakeboarding with it and it normally has a pretty decent hole shot. However for the past few weeks, when ...

Generator problems
I have a kohler generator on my boat and i have been having problems with it. Sometime the generator can be hard to start up so i have to get in the engine ...

electrical problem on 1990 4 winns 4.3L omc cobra I/O
Cannot start engine or raise or lower outdrive. Have a new fully charged battery. Starter was dragging the last few times I started engine but it would ...

Motor won't trim up
I was fishing the other day and all of a sudden the motor would not trim up. It makes no sound when I try to get it up but when I do it down it makes ...

No Main Power
I took my Lund 1700 Fisherman out of storage today and fired it up.. However while boat was running I notice the Main power switch which runs Graph, Livewell,...

Trolling motor spinning backwards
I just purchased a new minn kota edge trolling motor and I think the motor is turning backwards. It was installed at a dealerhip. Is this possible?? How ...

Power Trim Gauge Not Functioning
I HAD THE POWER TRIM UNIT REPLACED LAST YEAR. AFTER PUTTING THE BOAT IN THE WATER I NOTICED THE TRIM GAUGE WAS NOT FUNCTIOING. COULD IT BE SIMPLY A BLOWN ...

Shore Power Electric Power Conversion
Hello. I have a 2005 Bayliner 305 with 2 gas Mercruiser 5.0 liters mpi and generator
I will cruise pretty far away and will have to dock where power ...

YAMAHA 150 PRO V OUTBOARD ENGINE
MY YAMAHA PRO V 150 RUNS GOOD BUT AFTER RUNNING A WHILE AND THEN STOPPING WILL NOT TRIM UP. I HAVE SPRAYED THE INJECTORS AND IT WILL TRIM UP. BUT I HAVE ...

Yanmar 3YM20 circuit diagram
We have recently had a Yanmar 3YM20 diesel engine installed in our Westerly Centaur. Does anyone know where I can get a circuit diagram for the engine ...

Eagle 351 fishing boat
I hope you can help me? I just bought my first boat and it's an 1987 Eagle 351 15' fiberglass v-hull fishing boat with live well, trolling motor, pedastal ...

Starter Problems HELP
I have a 1996 Chris Craft Concept 17. It has a Volvo Penta 3.0 I/O. I am about to put my fourth starter on the boat. The first 3 would run for a while ...

Boat Charging Problem
OK then John Payne - I've paid the £35 and bought the "Bible", but I still can't find an explanation to my charging system!!

I have recently aquired ...

Shore Power Problems
I own a boat bought from the US (110V) and transported via container to Greece (220V) where I reside. It has two shore AC input lines (30amp each) and ...

HF Grounds and AC/DC Grounds
My question is about grounds. In particular whether radio grounds should be “isolated” or at least separate from The normal DC ground (negative terminal,...

Autopilots destroyed by spikes?
I have had 3 Raymarine Type 300 autopilots electronics destroyed in 3 years. With the help of Raymarine I have determined thatit is possible that the electronics ...

Wind Generator Problems
I am not sure about this appliances that place high loads on the system. Here is s what happened. After a recent cruise my wind generator seemed to bombed ...

Delco externally regulated alternator
I have a Perkins 4-108 in my sailboat. I wanted to upgrade the alternator from a Delco (12si, I think) to an externally regulated unit of about 100 amps....

Tachometer and Battery Charging
I have a 1986 Evinrude 60HP Outboard motor, and I notice that the tachometer Gauge is not registering and seems to be stuck on ZERO, the battery charge ...

Shore Power Problem
I have a 1969 pacemaker with single 30 amp shore power. I have added a microwave and a few other high draw items and would like to add a second 30 amp ...

Inverter and reverse polarity
I'm trying to get my inverter to power up my shore power system. (just temporary). I'm using a short cord from inverter to shore power receptacle and the ...

Challenging Boat Electrical Question
1-We are given a system -Circuit- consisting of two black boxes.
2-One of the two black boxes is on the right side and the other on the left.
3-The two ...

Voltage Drop Calculations
Reading the Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible, I got to the section on calculating voltage drop and was curious if the formula for finding voltage ...

Boat alternator problems
I have an I/O Volvo Penta 4.3 l gasoline engine and I have for more than a year a problem that the diode of my alternator goes bad. Each time when the ...

Boat Electrical Problem
When on shore power or using the genset my batteries are drained running the frig/freezer 12 VDC motor for belt driven compressor. It is a Grunert system ...

Fishing boat electical accessory problem
I've got a Lund Pro-V fishing boat. It has a new automotive type starting battery. I have no problems starting my 150 Evinrude or my 9.9 Yamaha, however ...

Positive Ground Boat
I have what I guess is one of those rare boats with positive ground. It is a 1947 Matthews Deluxe 38. Although some documentation I have indicates a negative ...

Searanger Information Wanted
I have just bought a SeaRanger 5600 on Ebay and apparently it has a manual and I would be happy to exchange scans, pdf's or photocopies. Your postings ...

Boat Repairer Problems
I'M A NEW BOAT OWNER AND I TOOK MY 24' BAYLINER IN TO GET THE WIRING REPAIRED AND THE TOYS PUT ON IT (STEREO,GPS AND VHF RADIO)I GOT THE TOYS PUT ON AND ...

motor tilt
I can not raise the tilt on the motor. It is a 2.5 omc I/o. Is their a way to raise it manually.

Furuno GPS
I have just purchased a 2nd hand Furuno GP-31 GPS for my yachts. I wish to know about grounding the unit. I have the power with 1amp inline fuse going ...

Negative Grounds
I recently installed a small fire alarm panel into a fibreglass hulled vessel. I’m kind of new to marine electrics so excuse me if my questions are naive....

Boat Battery Problems
My 41 Gulfstar sailboat has a battery setup I think needs changing. House bank is 4 -6v gels series/parallel for 12v output, the starting is 2 12v deep ...

Tachometer does not work
I have a 2000 Glastron SX 175 Runabout that is starting to have electrical problems with the gauges. When I bought the boat about a month ago, all worked ...

Minn Kota Trolling Motor Problem
I have a Minn Kota 74# thrust TM that sometimes jumps to full power when the variable speed selector is at a much lower setting or off. When my foot hits ...

water in hull
Hi i purchased a 4.9m markham whaler(sharh cat) with under floor fuel tanks. On inspection of tanks i noticed water in the hull i lifted the front of the ...

Ranger R77 with 125 h.p.- 17' Not rated yet
Can't get boat to run on pad. Is my motor set at the wrong heigth in relation to the bottom of the boat or what? Should this model run on the pad?

1950's skeeter boat Not rated yet
I need info. in restoring a 1950's skeeter boat. Where can I get some info.?

trim button Not rated yet
i have a 135 hp mercruiser. the trim down works fine, but i cant get the trim up to work. can anyone tell me what to do...tks

need help Not rated yet
I have a 50hp mercury 500 outboard idk the year of the motor gonna guess early 90's but i took it out yesterday and i couldnt get it to go full throttle ...

Volco surges in idle Not rated yet
Just had engine rebuilt on 2004 Four Winns with a 5.7 GXI Volvo-Penta.

Now during idle speed the engine surges. When I removedthe flame arrestor,...

idle problems Not rated yet
1971 omc with 225 v6. will run good above 1800 rpms but dies when I try to idle it down

looking for boat parts for Lund 20ft infisherman Not rated yet
trying to replace my starboard and port dashboard on a 2001 20ft infisherman lund. any ideas where i can go i tried e-bay with no luck. Thanks

1987 SEASWIRL TAHOE Electrical Diagram wanted Not rated yet
I NEED AN ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR MY NEW 1987 SEASWIRL TAHOE. I HAVE NO LIGHTS, RADIO ETC. AND THE WIRING IS A MESS. THANK YOU

1992 mariner 150HP Not rated yet
i have a 1992 mariner 150 hp outboard, i don't know alot about boats, im a new owner. heres the story i got about this motor. it had a dead number 4 cyclinder,...

Flatspot Not rated yet
I have a 7.4 EFI merc cruiser 1996 replaced tcp ignition module motor map module plugs and wires cap rotor. motor idles properly but when i accelerate ...

Mercruiser tachometer Not rated yet
tach frequently "buries" itself or shows rpm far above actual engine speed. returns to correct reading after hitting a wave or a change in the trim - usually ...

1999 7.4L Mercruiser with Vapor Lock problem Not rated yet
Hello, I have a 1999 Chapparal with a 7.4L MPI engine. My engine has only 135 hrs since I do not feel compfortable taking the boat out very often. When ...

Outside air vents for 1990 Thompson Daytona 270 boat Not rated yet
Can someone inform me on how the outside air vents are supposed to be facing on a 1990 Thompson Daytona 270 boat? Thanks

shifting from neutral to reverse Not rated yet
I have a 1986 Renken 2.5 litre with an OMC outdrive.
When I shift from neutral to reverse, if you go to slow it will stall. I have now got used to ...

2001 yr. 225 mercury optimax 2 stroke motor Not rated yet
i posted an article about hard to get on plane with a tr 21 triton and this motor also additional comments i forgot about at the time is when i load this ...

starting problems Not rated yet
not getting spark! then it rain while the cover was off and filled up with water. now the bilge pump or blower wont turn on. i shop vaced all the water ...

115 hp Suzuki DT outboard motor Problem Not rated yet
I have a 1991 115 hp Suzuki DT outboard motor . At start up ,it takes 15 to 20 second for the water comes out of the pee hole.Once the water comes out ...

1995 Bayliner have to jump start everytime Not rated yet
The marine shop says Mercruiser Force 120, converted from a 9 volt to a 12 volt. This problem just started. $575 for the converter kit. Are we being taken?...

Hard starting 4.3 Not rated yet
I have a 93 4.3lx with low hours all in excellent condition. Everything ran fine one week. Push(engage) the throttle and it cranked right over. Boat was ...

2004 Evinrude 75hp E/TEC hand tillar Not rated yet
Had some hose deterioration,changed hoses and replaced filters. Bought new 12 gal plastic tank, missed at all speeds ,took to dealer they said air in system....

1984 searay seville 140 hp 3.0L 4 cyl. Not rated yet
I need tune up specifications. I don't have manual and have so far been told three different spark plugs and three real varying gaps. Boat back fires and ...

My throttle is not shifting smoothly Not rated yet
My throttle is fighting me when I try to shift from forward to reverse, from reverse to forward, and from and gear to neutral? what is making this so difficult?...

wiring Not rated yet
Blowing fuses and pumps don't work. How do I get to the bottom of the problem?

won,t go into reverse when Not rated yet
i put it in reverse the motor comes out of the water 1989 bayliner volvo engine when i put it in forword it,s fine please help

lifting boat motor Not rated yet
how can i raise a motor if the trim motor and the manual switch does not work please help

high speeds it gets slugesh and dies Not rated yet
ive got a 79 tahiti with 454 big block . now my problem ia when i get up to speed my boatmotor starts to die like bogs down its like my carborator is cloged ...

1990 SUNBIRD -STINGER BOAT. Not rated yet
I AM TRYING TO FIND THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS BOAT. ANY HELP YO CAN GIVE WOULD BE GREATLY APRECIATED THANKS.
( bawbo44@yahoo.com )I BOUGHT THIS BOAT,...

SPORTSCRAFT CUDDY CABIN NOT DRAINING Not rated yet
My cuddy cabin to my 2008 25 foot sportscraft has wateron the floor and I can't figure out how to drain it, any suggestions??

bouncing voltmeter Not rated yet
i have a 1998 lund 1950 tyee gran sport. starts great runs great but the volt meter bounces and flicks back and forth between 12 and 8 somtimes less. could ...

replace decking? Not rated yet
I have a 1989 16 ft Sea Ray Bowrider. It was a great boat until I neglected it outside in Fl. sun and rain. Unfortunately, the deck began to get soft ...

omc stalls when fuel gauge bounces to empty Not rated yet
my 1990 3.0L OMC loses power and stalls while accelerating when the fuel gauge bounces to empty. the gauge seams to do alot more bouncing than usual. sometimes ...

steering problems Not rated yet
I have about 3"-4" of play in my steering wheel. I have a 2002 sea ray 300 sundancer. I do not believe this is normal, is there anything I can check before ...

loud clunk and then motor dies Not rated yet
I had been noticing that when putting in reverse the gears would grind until giving it a little throttle and then operate fine. Then I was backing off ...

79 century boat 350 motor Not rated yet
I have a 1979 century boat with a 350 engine both engine and lower unit has been overhauled. My problem is at idel when trolling my boat will over heat ...

NO PROPULSION AT FULL THROTTLE Not rated yet
NO PROPULSION AT FULL THROTTLE

19993 yamaha 225 hp, flat spot in acceleration from idle , once engine is up to speed run normal Not rated yet
I have a 1993 yamaha 225 hp on a 20 ft. hydro sport 2000dc, engine when accelerating from idle to higher rpm has flat spot, once engine gets to past idle ...

My 1977 Evinrude 140 HP loose power at high RPM's Not rated yet
My 1977 Evinrude 140 HP looses power at high rpm's (about 4,200)and then comes back up a second or two later and comtinues to do this unless I reducethe ...

Lubricate Steering, Ranger boat Not rated yet
my steering is froze , it wont move at all

Boat Propeller Selection Not rated yet
Recent advantages in outboard technology have made choosing the correct propeller for your boat both easier and more difficult--easier because the number ...

idleing too high Not rated yet
my motor is ideling too high and clunks going into gear if i get it to the right idle will it still clunk going into gear ? my motor is a 4 stroke 75 hp ...

Carver / Trojan 1993 37 Express windshield leakage Not rated yet
We have a 1993 Carver / Trojan 37-foot Express cruiser. Either it has the worst windshield system ever designed, or something has happened so that it ...

sea raider Not rated yet
i have a 17ft 1985 sea raider. i can not find any info or parts list for it. i need a steering wheel and a few misc pcs any info would help alot

impeller Not rated yet
Can anyone tell me how to change an impeller on a 74 johnson 6 hp?

Help with Merc 8 repair Not rated yet
My 13-yr-old was "sure" he could pull his 1989 Merc 8 off the dingy and wheel it up to the cabin without my help. OK. After returning, he comes to me ...

mercury 200hp black max problem starting Not rated yet
I looked at a 1978 glastron bass boat with a mercury 200hp black max and the guy says it runs but could not start her

volt meter fluctuates Not rated yet
have a 1977 campion with 140hp omc all wires look fine meter goes to 16 stays then drops when throttling back and not all the time. belt squeaks aswell ...

Squeeze bulb will not prime up and it loses power under a load Not rated yet
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I have a 1150, 150 hp. Mercury motor on my 16' Hull. I'll take the boat out and the motor runs great then after a while the boat will drop half the speed,...

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i need a wiring diagram for a 1975 ranger bass boat

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HOSE DIAGRAM ON A 1989 COBRA BOAT Not rated yet
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When I run the boat motor for a approx 3 min the overheating alarm goes off. The engine is very hot to the touch.

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My boat a 1988 baja with a 115hp merc has trouble starting. It takes awhile for it to start and some times runs the battery dies. I even have to spray ...

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I have a 1985 sea ray seville 140 hp open bow, i have a crank to start, not geting any spark. coil has power going to it but is not geting any spark? what ...

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my transit wont lift up or down Not rated yet
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the trim handle has an electrical problem inside of it. i think it may be a short or loose wire inside but not sure the problem is causing the ignition ...

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i have a 90 cajun bass boat the hydraulic cylinder for the tilt has bust a seal can that be fixed or is it cheaper to get a new hydraulic????????//

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ok i have a 70 evinrude on a 14 foot long 5 foot wide slight v all weld boat. first question is. what will cause it to throw up a hole bunch of water up ...

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hp power Not rated yet
I'm redoing my skeeter bass boat. i redid the transit and was wondering if i could put a 150hp motor on it. it is a 16foot bass boat.

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99 johnson 50hp steering cable Not rated yet
im tring to remove the motor from my boat but cant get the steering cable loose from motor. i took the arm loose but dont know how to get it back though ...

yahama outboard 25hp won't pump water and runs hot. Not rated yet
the pump system of the 25hp yahama out board engine won't pump water and the engine runs hot.

Boat guages Not rated yet
I bought a used boat in which the guages were gone, so I have nothing to go off of to rewire the new ones. My questions are: Are all guages hooked up ...

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Bow and Stern light have voltage to the assembly but the assembly when connected does not work... This is a 94 bayliner and the assembly is new, but when ...

Power trim issue Not rated yet
When sitting on the trailer my 2008 Evinrude 250 HO E-tec will not stay trimmed up. It gradually drops. This is the first time I've noticed that happening....

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It has now been happening from the past 3 months. When ever we put the enigne in gear it just stalls. We have shown it to a couple of boat mechanics changed ...

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I just bought a 1998 21' Cape Horn Fishing boat with tower. It has a Evenrude E-tec 200 that is driven by a Volvo Penta electronic throttle control. When ...

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I have a brand new Suzuki 90 four stroke (2006, 2L model) engine which does not allow me to rev pass 3000 rpm. When I tried to rev pass 3000rpm, the engine ...

Need Tune up specs Not rated yet
have 1989 Sportcraft 19 ft cuddy cabin with GM 4.3L V6

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I've 150hp yamaha 4stoke outboard, purchased in 2007. My problem is when I engaged the motor foward I can only do 1400 rpm top speed. The engine seem like ...

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Hello, I have a Mercury 100 elpto that will not start and runs rough until wiring harness unplugged. Then it purrs like a kitten. Any suggestions?

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How do i set an omc rev counter up for a 4.3 chev motor. what should the dial be set too?

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I have this glastron sx 2004 with a suzuki 90hp very nice boat but the power steering its hard to move, i think i need put some greese but the thing is ...

2 Stroke 6HP motor when in gear revs high but wont increase speed. Not rated yet
I have a 2 Stroke 6 HP Yamaha outboard Motor.

The motor starts fine and sounds good. When i put it into gear it will putt along very slowly, when i ...

1990 Skeeter Bass Boat 175 SX Not rated yet
Does any one Know where the Hull Number is on a 1990 Skeeter Bass Boat 175 SX

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Will the controls ...

3 liter rebuild Not rated yet
i resently purchased a thundercraft 16.5 3 liter knowing the block was cracked from winter freeze. i have found another 3liter block that i plan on having ...

Johnson 2hp pull start won't engage. Not rated yet
The pull rope pulls fine and recoils fine. The clutch inside the cover will not engage. I can move the arm on the clutch by hand, but pulling the rope ...

water gets inside Not rated yet
i have a glastron 20.5 w/ 350cc and volvo/pentax outrig
since it was new water get inside the boat , no one has been able to tell me why, any ideas?

tune up on 1987 galaxie 4.3 liter v6 boat motor Not rated yet
Hi John, I am looking for the point gap setting for my 1987 galaxie 4.3 liter v6 motor in my boat. I do not have a service manual and I put new spark ...

how to wire i/o tilt pump Not rated yet
i bought a 1979 bayliner with small block 350 chevy engine, thr tilt/trim is paetially installed.
i am trying to figure out how to wire this single celonoid ...

plumbing - where is water storage tank Not rated yet
1992 chriscraft 252 crowne cannot find freshwater tank have ck everywhere except under steps to cabin any info would be helpful

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cobra 3.0 OMC boat motor Not rated yet
How do I replace my front and back belts on the motor. Do I need to reassemble the motor?

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Hi, My name is Brian. I have a Liverpool Boat (7 year old) with Barrus Shire (1952) engine. My problem....the Engine stops for no apparent good reason ...

Mercury 1989 60hp 3cyl 2 stroke Not rated yet
What battery charging current does this motor give off and how can i find out. Is there an alternator? Someone told me it is in the manual. Where.

1984 galaxy cubie cabin Not rated yet
what is the cut out in the floor for?It look like there a drain but I can not drain it.

2003 Johnson 115 power loss under load Not rated yet
The motor was running at 5500 rpm and suddenly lost power and top rpm was 4000. Had fuel system cleaned and checked and 2 carbs rebuilt. Mechanic stated ...

trim cylinder hook-up Not rated yet
I have a 1982 Larson w the 470 mercruiser and I purchaseda set of trim cylinder that have the connectors at the bottom of the cylyinder and do not know ...

No Power Not rated yet
1975 Bayliner
It ran great
No power to anything
battery ok
No power to dash
help
thanks
james

Battery Problem Not rated yet
I have a Boston Whaler Jet Series 351 Ford engine. I had a problem with starting my boat. While running, the old battery started a fire. Replaced with ...

missing tech info Not rated yet
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Here is a question regarding battery wiring.

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