its the mid 80s model. what do you guys know about the ride, t is equipped with twin volvo diesels - so, anyone with fuel consumption? <br />appreciate the replies.
first time i started waverunner in one year. a freebe. test on boat ramp on trailer. it smoke bad. white smoke. i mean a cloud so thick and high it was embarassing. check compression. good. same old gas and same old oil. been out of it awhile. need some reminders.
hello to all again. it has been awhile.<br /><br />motor is a 98 johnson 225 oceanrunner. i mix my own oil. i would run it for a hour or two. then when i shut down and then start up about 20 mins later. it will be hard to start and then bog down when i go into gear. <br /><br />i do notice...
Hello to all. got a long shaft oceanrunner 225 on a big boat. its a wellcraft 25 foot walk around.<br /><br />my goal. --- 1 rpm = 1mph.<br />Lowest RPM, fuel effient, never WOT, 20-30 mph. I dont care about holeshot or fast. Just need to conserve gas tank for long offshore fishing trip.<br...
got a 200 on a 23 ft. boat. the gas tank is a floor mount one and the motor does not run unless i hook up a electric fuel pump. the previous owner said that the fuel pump on the motor is good and that he used the electric one because the tank is so far away from the motor.<br /><br />true? or...
these are the ones that the refill reservoir is not in the steering column. it is in a separate tank in the rear by the outboard mtor. i did disconnect to work on motor. do i just loosen the two hose that connect to the cylinder that controls steering and then turn wheel to max. left and then...
start up engine, engines bog and then I hit the choke and the engine rpm goes back up and the engine revvs up higher alittle. constantly have to hit the choke to keep engine from stalling.<br /><br />keep in mind.<br />3 years motor has not be ran, <br />just install on boat.<br />just change...
I am puzzled by my uncles 96 mercruiser V8 5.7 --- on the water hose it will start fine. it starts fine and runs good. But after the motor warms up and we shut down. It is so hard to start. any thoughts?
I have a bimini top with some clear curtains. Its been a year and it has faded somewhat. Was wondering if anyone knew of a certain type of cleaner to bring it back to life? any help would be appreciated.
Hello fello friend on the water. I've enjoyed many late nights reading or researching postings to fix my problems. I appreciate the endless wealth of knowledge and experience this website has in its members. That is why I was curious to find out if I can match a boat to the names that I have...
I've been having a major problem with water in gas for my outboard. It still has the oil injection system. I have a wellcraft steplift hull V20 with the 20 gallon side saddle gas tanks that fit perfectly in the sides. I have the aluminum tank in place however do not have it covered or...
Another toy, first time out on water past weekend found a thin hairline crack on manifold. <br /><br />question?<br /><br />can I jb weld this hairline crack, water is coming out in litteldrops in 2-5 sec. intervals. crack is on the inner side.
