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Sep 14, 2025
volvo 2007 Gxi-f 5.7 4012165950
I have had multiple ignition module failures. I changed the coil and module with volvo OEM parts. Checked the battery voltage never above 14.4. Had the
Sep 09, 2025
1988 Force 125hp 1251X8c
The voltages tested per my force book are nowhere near what the book says. I have the DVA adapter. Voltage from the stator should be 170v, I get over
Sep 08, 2025
Suzuki df70 2002
Hot restart issue! Hello everyone. I m having a problem with hot restart. When the engine is cold it starts and runs perfectly idle perfect rus perfect.
Sep 08, 2025
Mariner 150 1995
I have twin 150's on this boat so swapping from one engine to another has been helpful in troubleshooting and correcting some issues. My current challenge
Sep 08, 2025
1999 150 HP Johnson ocean pro J150PXEES
Was going out fishing, we hit a sand bar. I could see the motor was kicking up a lot of sand. We went offshore about 10 miles the engine was running good.
Sep 08, 2025
Honda 9.9 ,2011
Have new fuel filter...have new plugs..still wont start...I am stumped. It turns over but wont fire..
Sep 08, 2025
Evinrude E120TLERC. 1991
Own temp alarm has tan wire, purple wire and black ground wire. Replacement alarm has only tan and purple wire wire. Will this work without ground?
Aug 23, 2025
mariner 2.5
oil leak through small hole in gearbox container. It looks as if a plug has come out of the small hole. The hole is not mentioned in the maintenance manual
Aug 23, 2025
88 Johnson 1994
Replaced water pump last year only used boat about 4 times. Started right up today and was peeing then alarm went off and it quit peeing.
Aug 11, 2025
Yamaha F90TLRC 4 stroke fuel injected 2004
Starts fine and runs at idle smoothly until it warms up and rpms drop a bit. Then starts hunting, i.e., momentarily goes up 100 rpms then down 100 rpms.
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Aug 11, 2025
Yamaha 150 OX66 1999 Model SX150TXRX
I bought this motor used. It has an aftermarket fitting on the back side of the motor below the cowling, right in the middle. It looks like a brass quick
Aug 11, 2025
Volvo Penta TAMD22 1999
I could get a Max 3200rpm last year and while i was out it spiked up to 3600rpm and now it wont go past 2000rpm at WOT anybody got any idear's as what
Aug 11, 2025
1996 115hp suzuki 2 strokes
Been trying to remove the bearing housing from the lower unit and the only thing I can possibly think of is that its corroded. Any other suggestions on
Aug 11, 2025
1999 DF50
Engine is missing. Idles reasonably, but once in gear with any throttle seems like at least once cylinder dies. Plugs are clean, removed, set gap, replaced
Aug 11, 2025
DF200AP 2021
motor giving check engine 2-4 code. I've been told that it is potentially a timing phaser issue. Went into the dealer that originally sold and installed
Aug 11, 2025
2007 Honda BF225
What would cause a 2007 honda bf225 outboard motor to leak fuel at the back of the motor after it runs at high rpms about 5700 for about ten minutes. Then
Aug 11, 2025
1996 Evinrude 150 E150ELEDB
I just bought a 1996 Stratos 278 boat with an Evinrude 150. I had not run in a year when I bought it. I brought it home, got as much of the old gas as
Jul 23, 2025
82 Johnson 50hp
low idle speed, recent float and needle replacement,(was flooding and fouled spark plugs). Good compression, 135=140. no longer floods but not sure how
Jul 23, 2025
Mercury 60HP 2024
Idles rough and the rpms seems too low. If I up the rpms a tiny bit with the trolling control, it runs smooth, so I want to increase the idle rpm a little.
Jul 23, 2025
2024 Mercury 300XL
Dealer installed plates for mounting power poles and now the steering tube hits the transom when tilted up. Can the upper tilt limit only be adjusted by
Jul 19, 2025
Yamaha F300, 2024
Engine stalls at low speeds (3 times in one day), e.g. wake zone, but restarts easily. Doesn't seem to be a problem at higher speeds. Just had 20 hours
Jul 19, 2025
Honda BF50D
My Honda is having issues, after 4-5 minutes of running, the alarm will sound, (constant beep). motor seems hot to touch (but dont they all)... ive tested
Jul 16, 2025
2006 BF15a
I purchased boat without prior user available for input. I am able to get it started after sitting 2 years, but cannot find the kill switch. Killing it
Jul 16, 2025
1995 Merc V-150 Mag/EFI Model 1150413RD
Engine starts fine and idles OK. Mounted on 1860 Fischer Sport walk thru windshield. Hit throttle, boat would plane out fine, 40 mph plus, run for 2 or
Jul 12, 2025
Honda BF250A 2016
Engine runs about 5 minutes then has a constant alarm if you let it run it will shut off but will start back up.
Jul 12, 2025
Volvo Penta 2004 8.1 Gxii-D
A slight tapping noise seems to be coming from the top of the engine. Noise stops when removed #3 plug wire. We have replaced the plugs, the coil, #3
Jul 05, 2025
Did-115 2022
There are two distinct detentes when shifting from forward to reverse. Neutral is somewhere between these two detents and seems to vary a bit. This creates
Jul 03, 2025
2022 mercury 50hp 4stroke
Started by running great, nice and strong. When I stopped to do some fishing, will not restart. Just cranks and cranks.. tried the ball, no change..Put
Jul 03, 2025
2013 Mercury 40 Bigfoot efi
I just recently bought an 18ft Sun Tracker Bass Buggy with a 2013 Mercury 40hp Bigfoot efi, which has a 14 x 9 aluminum prop. WOT recommended rpm is 5500
Jun 27, 2025
honda bf90
Hi, does anybody know this rashpot on carbi motor? Last time I was coming back home, switched to idle to revers than rpm went crasy at 3000, latter on
Jun 25, 2025
Evinrude E115DSLIIB 2011
Attempting to program coefficient file for a new (second hand) injector to the EMM. Injector QR code is scanned, file emailed self, copy file from email.
Jun 22, 2025
Johnson j50tlcde
Boat starts fine runs fine at home. Idles and revs up. Goes in and out of gear. But on the water once in gear it goes super slow or bogs as soon as you
Jun 20, 2025
2006 225 Honda
After five minutes in idle a short continuous alarm sounds and the engine shuts off. Honda friend ran a diag test and it said bad 02 sensor. I replaced
Jun 20, 2025
2006 Suzuki DF140
boat capsized a couple of weeks ago in salt water. I already flushed the engine and replaced the entire wiring harness, ignition harness and the engine
Jun 16, 2025
DF5 Suzuki
When I first start the engine there is a resonable flow of cooling water from the tell tale, but after a short while this slows to a drip. At this point
Jun 16, 2025
Johnson 175hp ficht 1998
replaced power distribution module because one of trim/tilt spade tabs was broken. trim/tilt now fine. Turned key briefly and starter engaged ok. Good!
Jun 15, 2025
About sail handling, deck winches and more
Sail handling, from deck winches to self tailing winches
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Jun 14, 2025
1998 Johnson J35QLECA
Won't shift into gears. When I started it up for the season, it would stay in reverse gear no matter the position of the remote lever. When I disconnect
Jun 14, 2025
best long distance cruising yacht
About the best long distance cruising yacht and sailboat systems and equipment
Jun 14, 2025
boat starter motor upgrading and improvement
boat starter motor upgrading and improving the reliability
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Jun 14, 2025
Small Boat Radar and all you need to know about boat radar
About small boat radar and how to select, install and operate
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Jun 14, 2025
About Piracy in Africa and past incidents and attacks
Piracy in Africa has been serious and always a threat for seafarers
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Jun 14, 2025
liveaboard boats for sale and finding a liveaboard boat
liveaboard boats for sale and choosing the right liveaboard cruising yacht
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Jun 14, 2025
How to cook seafood with great tips on buying and cooking
How to cook seafood and how to select, cook and eat
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Jun 14, 2025
About foul weather gear and staying safe and dry offshore
Foul weather gear and how to stay safe, warm and dry whenever the weather gets foul
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Jun 14, 2025
Best Boat Shows to check out everything about power and sail.
The best boat shows to visit and learn all about power and sail boats and equipment
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Jun 13, 2025
12 volt marine refrigeration systems for sailing boats
12 volt marine refrigeration systems and all you need to about boat refrigeration
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