I am familar with the general discussions regarding adhesive sealed butt end connectors being the recommended means of connecting marine wiring over soldering. My question is how to accomplish this with my spreader lights (LEDs) that will go on my radar arch. Basically I will have a power and...
I have a new to me boat with a flush mount Saturn compass above the dash. The internal light has been out since I've owned it...going on my second year now (this makes night navigation difficult with only the GPS as my source of heading). Needless to say I have Googeled the heck out of this...
Re: Trim tab issue (Tabman?)
Thanks Tom. I have included a picture that happens to show the starboard trim tab. From everything I can gather it seems to start level or higher and then achieve a 2-3 inch drop when fully engaged. I will try to get some more detailed pics when I get out to my boat...
I have just recently bought a 2000 model year 221 Sportcraft. This particular model had factory installed Trim Master trim tabs. When I first bought it the owner had mentioned that he did not use the trim tabs because it “practically threw him out of the boat.” Hence he did not use or pay...
I recently purchased a new to me 21ft Sportcraft with a 9.9hp Mercury Bigfoot (year 2000), complete with controls at the helm and an ez-steer set-up. Having always trolled off the main engine on my old boat I am trying to quickly learn a thing or two prior to my maiden voyage.
First question...
I am looking at purchasing a 1991 Grady White 20 ft overnighter with a 150 hp yamaha on it. I am not too familar with Yahama's so I tought someone here could give me their thoughts on the overall performance, remaining life, and any common issues to watch out for. I would plan on taking it in...
After looking through some of the previous topics regarding gelcoats and blisters, I thought I would ask for a little feedback/advice.
I am currently looking at a 20 ft 1991 Grady White. The owner kept it in a marina for a few years about 4 years back it hasn't been used since (dry stored...
Model: 1987 Johnson 48 SPL
Issue: Yesterday as I was running the motor with muffs for the first start up of the year (modulated idles for about 10 min), I was at a bout 1/3 throttle for about 30 sec when the motor suddenly sped up to WOT on it's own. I pulled it back to neutral, turned the key...
