I am getting ready to install hydraulic steering in my boat. I'm looking at getting the BayStar Kit which is online for around $650. I have already removed my steering cable but I need to check and confirm a few things before ordering the kit. I am attaching a few photos for reference to some of...
I went to go put my new axle on and realized the pre-drilled drain hole is on the top. My trailer has always been set up for the axle to go above the springs so I guess I shouldn’t have bought pre-drilled. I’m going to have to drill a drain hole on the bottom side now but should I plug the top...
I am redoing the bunks on my boat trailer. It is a 1995 Bayliner Capri 14ft closed bow boat (About 1,000 lbs) on a 16ft Continental single axle trailer.
I have attached photos of where the current bunk placement is. I am wondering if I should have these up higher on the angled portion of the...
My neutral release button won’t push back on my controls (Quicksilver 3000). I took apart the handle and investigated it and it seems like I would have to take the whole control box off to fix. If that is the case, I am def taking it to the shop because that is a nightmare job (It's a side...
When I start my motor up (Merc 50hp 2 stroke) it makes a loud whining sound. It appears to be coming from the starter but I'm not sure why this is happening or what exactly is wrong. Please view the linked video I made and let me know if you can solve this. If it is the starter, will it need...
I installed a fuel water separator for the first time on my boat about a month ago. The first time I took it out the motor had hardly any power for about 5 mins, then BAM it went full throttle and ran great for the rest of the day. No leaks or anything suspicious from the separator. I took it...
I accidentally got acetone on my plexiglass windshield when it spilled. It has left what seems to be a permanent hazy film. The only thing that seems to have any chance of working is scraping it off with a plastic putty knife but that takes forever and leaves behind a few scratches in the...
I was using a 50ft solid braid anchor line 1/2" thick that I bought from Walmart (Attwood or Ozark Trail brand) and it worked excellent for 3 years until it got caught in prop and I had to cut loose. I went to buy a replacement and the only thing I could find in the store was 50ft solid braid...
I have a Quicksilver 3000 control for my boat. The seller bypassed the neutral safety switch and I want to get it fixed so I have a working one. I tried connecting the wires that were bypassed and it's clear that the switch is not working because it won't start unless wires remain bypassed.
I...
I am looking for a little advice on my first time wake boarding from my boat or any boat. I have wake boarded at a cable park before and am a kiteboarder.
I recently got my wakeboard set up (rope and tow harness) and have a rear view mirror. I'm going to go out in Tampa Bay with a couple...
I went beach camping on my boat this past weekend and the winds and current were much stronger than expected. I was not able to set my bow anchor even after trying to dive down to set it. I did not want to go home so I just put both anchors (bow and stern) on the beach and figured I'd chill till...
I am going to recreate the busted up windshield that I took off of my Bayliner. It is 1/4" plexiglass and I plan on buying a sheet and using the old one as a template. I found someone that will cut it for me for a good price.
What I need to know is if it is cold formed or heat formed...
I am going to paint some of the interior of my boat and am painting over white. I want to use one of the SEM vinyl spray colors in blue. There are two choices: Ranger Admiral Blue or Ultra Blue. The problem is, it is so hard to know what the color will actually look like until you paint it. I...
Here are some pics from putting a new deck in my boat last year. I made several posts on here and the hull truth forum regarding questions and concerns that I had. I don't think I could have done this without everyones help, so thank you!!!
I began the process in January of 2015. By late May...
