thought i'd give a shot at seeing if anyone has had any experience with an issue i have, i have a 2004 bowrider with a rear bench, sleeper seats on the passenger side and a swivel bucket behind the wheel. my problem is that the bucket is mounted to a carpeted wood floor and on my last outing the...
that time of year to get the boat running again and this is first time it wouldn't start. removed plastic flywheel cover and when trying to turn over found the starter pinion spinning but not meshing with the flywheel. any thoughts?
thanks in advance, frank
thinking of upgrading the stereo and speakers in my boat (17 ft bowrider) and was wondering if the new stereo has to be a marine unit? aside from water resistance, are there other considerations?
i'm looking at storing my boat for the winter and was wondering what items need to be done to properly winterize my 90 merc 2 stroke. also, does water need to to drained with air pressure or are o/b's self draining? thanks for any input.
i have a 2003 90hp merc 2 stroke which runs out decent but i'm unsure as to whether it is smoking excessively. lots of smoke on start up (cold or hot) or at low speed. seems to be using a lot of oil, 30 mile run used approx. 1/2 - 3/4 quart. i am using motomaster formula 1 oil which is TC-W3...
i'm sure this subject has been debated to death but being new to boating i'm wondering as to the merits of using merc branded oil at double the price vs aftermarket brands. any opinions appreciated
i'll keep a long story short, new boat, came dangerously close to rocks quite a way off shore (lake erie), need a fishfinder. i don't need color or gps options, just a dependable and accurate unit. any feedback appreciated.
hi all
in my search for a boat i came across a 17 ft 1998 NORTHSTAR ROGUE XL with a 115 hp Evinrude Inboard Jet drive (advertised as a fish/ski) . i have no experience with jet drives and their ability to be used for fishing ie. trolling. any input on pros and cons appreciated
seen in a previous post that you own a four winns boat. any input on this package appreciated.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Year: 1988<br />Make: FOUR WINNS<br />Model: 160 FREEDOM<br />Model Detail: <br />Price: $7,500<br />Length: 16 feet <br />Date: 8/13/2005<br />Ad Type: Private...
going to look at a package tomorrow that includes a 1989 yamaha 90 hp o/b. any words to the wise regarding this motor or yamaha in general? past boats that i looked at were merc or johnson powered, so i'm in the dark with yamaha. also, anyone have model number code info so i can verify the year...
