So, I purchased this boat after it had sat in storage for 3 years. Drained the fuel as best I could. Changed filter and plugs and finally got it to start. Took it out on the water and it ran great for about an hour. It suddenly lost most of its power and I limped it back to the dock. After I...
So I had my 4.3 L merc 2012 Glastron out on the water today. I was moving along just fine at about 3200 rpm’s and all of a sudden it felt like I hit bottom. There was a loud bang and a terrible vibration. However, I did not hit bottom. There was not a mark on the outdrive or propeller. Now, if I...
Hi all! I recently purchased a 2012 Glastron MX 185 and while installing a depth finder I noticed that there are no black wires. It looks to have a yellow wire designated for all of the grounds. Is this normal? I bought a Faria depth finder and the only 2 wires I need to hook up are purple and...
Is anyone out there familiar with these boats? I am a prop guy but want to move to a jet due to the river conditions up here! The boat itself is in great shape I just have reservations about going to the 2 Yamaha engines. How do they hold up? Do the jet drives need constant maintenance? Any help...
Long story short. I have been running a 14-1/2"X19 aluminum prop (Michigan) for the last several years. When the load is light I can actually go over WOT by 300 RPM'S. When the boat is loaded I top out right where I should be at about 4800. That being said, I recently installed a Michigan Apollo...
Does anyone have any ideas on how to increase power and or speed without a major overhaul.......or buying a new boat? I have a 2006 Monterey 180 FS and I love it. The thing is like new (160 hours) and looks great. It currently sports the typical 4cyl. 3.0 GM engine with the Volvo Penta outdrive...
I purchased an aftermarket swim platform 2 years ago and now I want to fill in the void left by the old ladder. Can I just dump some fiberglass resin in the void and let it harden? If so, do I need to add the cloth? I have worked with the resin and cloth to repair some old showers before so I am...
I have a 3.0 Volvo Penta and I am constantly adding Power Steering Fluid. I see the old fluid in the bilge and was just wondering if there is a common problem as to why it may leak. There are only a 166 hours on the boat and it is garage kept. Upon inspection the fluid seems to be on the bottom...
I have a 2006 Monterey 180 FS with a 4-cyl chevy and Volvo Penta outdrive. When I rev the engine in neutral it sounds fine but once I put it in gear it makes a "jingle" sound that seems worse when I trim the motor or turn. Is it the Gimble? I have a feeling that it has to do with the...
My buddy just bought a used Rinker and the trim switch is intermittent. It hesitates when I lower the outdrive and rarely works to raise it. When I push the trailer switch it raise like it should and the hydraulic pump sounds fine. Most of the time when I would push the trim switch, whether it...
Well, I think I finally did it. Last night we were in a mad dash to get our docks out of the Susuquehanna River due to flood warnings.....again. In my haste I fired up my 3.0 Volvo Penta SX without lowering the drive and I am pretty sure I cooked the impeller. I had it choked and it revved...
Hi all. I was just wondering what the culprit may be here. I have some oil spray (speckled) on the left side (facing it from the front) of my 3.0 Volvo Penta. There is oil in the bilge as well. I checked the oil level and it is fine so there cannot be much leaking out. I tightened the oil filter...
Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me why my engine revs when I turn. I have a 2005 Monterey 180fs with the 3.0 Volvo Penta. The boat runs awesome but when I get into my turns the engine revs and it sounds like the prop is "breaking loose" (cavitation?) in the water...
I need advice on a purchase. I have the opportunity to buy a 1988 Marlin Fiberglass RunAbout 19' BR with a Hardin Marine Chevy 454 and Berkeley Jet Drive with stainless exhaust. The boat was very well taken care and serviced/winterized every year. The Hull looks great and the interior has the...
Just wondering how to adjust the idle on my 3.0 liter omc. I have had problems getting it out of gear and was told that this may be part of the problem. My tech has adjusted it twice (which lowered the rpm's) and each time it just starts idleing higher and higher. I know it may be the...
