Recent content by JulianL85

I been putting together this boat that the previous owner started on but didnt finish .I dont see a fuel tank vent hose . I see 2 gas lines , can i use 1 of them as the vent hose ?

Re: 1996 mariner 225 Control box / Throttle line Picture of my control box if this helps b.c I'm lost .

I just got a new boat and I was trying to run my throttle lines and they were too short by about 3 feet . I was wondering if they could extended or do I have to get another control box ?

where can i get a eye bolt for a 1996 225 mariner carb to hang my motor ?

I am in the process of putting down a new floor in my boat . I was wondering if it is necessary to fiberglass over the plywood I use . I would rather not . Could I just put polyurethane over the plywood and then put some type of white paint over that ,are would i have to sand down the...

Re: I need transom replacement help I haven't started on anything yet but these are some pictures of why I think there is damage and rot to the transom Picture #2 you can see where its starting to make the metal brace bend Picture #3 you can see how the bottom brace is starting to separate...

Before I start I wanna say I'm completely new to boating I brought this boat about 6 months ago and I knew it needed a new transom .I have a 80 something Cobia Triton 228 ,I wanna say 84?..not too sure on the year but anyways when I rock the motor a little you can see the transom somewhat give...

I have never owned a boat in my life and been on very few . I love fishing and I'm getting tired of fishing off a pier . I am thinking about buying a used boat . Its a 1996 18' Lund SV-18 with a 1996 40 HP Mercury for 2,500 dollars. We went on a test drive this morning and everything went well ...