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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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Jun 13, 2025
About fly fishing gear and a lot more
All about fly fishing gear and all you need to know
Jun 13, 2025
best fishing boats and all about getting out fishing
Best fishing boats and all you need to know about getting a boat
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Jun 13, 2025
Boat trailer parts and all you need to know about trailers
Boat trailer parts and all about the trailer boat and other useful information by leading book author
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Jun 13, 2025
About VHF Radio Channels in the USA and International
About VHF Radio Channels and the latest changes
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Jun 13, 2025
The fish finder for boat and using it for the best fishing
About the fish finder for boat and the best equipment used for fishing
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Jun 13, 2025
Yamaha 115 hp 4 stroke 2017
Cylinders 1&4 are not working. I can unplug the spark plug cable and or the fuel injector wire and it makes no difference. So far I have replaced the fuel
Jun 10, 2025
1997 Force 9.9 hp two stroke
last year I had overheating problems and saw on a blog some guy in Canada had the same problem and ended up removing the rubber housing the held the thermostat.
Jun 10, 2025
2002 Yamaha 150 Saltwater Series Fuel injected 2 stroke
The engine won't start cold. If I spray engine starter, it will with start with a little work. Once it starts it runs all day without a problem. Starts
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