I've decided I want to purchase a pair of used skies this spring. These will be my first. I will be using them in fresh water only. I've been leaning toward Kawasaki 1100's only because I have a buddy who has one and he has only good things to say about it. However, I was wanting to know from...
I have an 84 Mercruiser 228 with an alpha 1 outdrive and the wires for the tilt/trim sensor wires are bare and/or corroded at the outdrive. Is it necessary to pull the outdrive to replace the wiring harness? If so, how complicated of a job is that? I know I can bypass and just use the trailer...
During troubleshooting my power trim guage, I noticed the wires to the trim sender and limit switch are in poor shape. Dry rotted sheathing and broken/exposed copper, etc. I could probably get by splicing and wrapping the wire with electrical tape but would rather replace them both completely...
I am getting prepared to replace my first rotted floor and have a few questions. I know there is more than enough info on this web site to figure it out but that's the whole problem. There is too much! I've been reading for a few days and there is so much on this topic that it is hard to sort...
I got my newly acquired Mercruiser 228 w alpa one to start today after cleaning and rebuilding the carb. She idle great and throttled up smooth. Now, I have Q's about the cooling system:<br /><br />1. When idling with muffs on, shouldn't there be water coming out of prop exhaust?<br /><br />2...
Does anyone know what year this engine is so I can order a manual and parts? Mercruiser 228 SN: 6726573 Also, I've found A wire that appears to have been cut or damaged. I believe this is part of the starter solenoid? It is the wire that is color coded purple. Hopefully you can see...
Anyone have experience with mid 80's Mark Twain boats. Thinking of moving up from my '72 15' Ebko tri w/105 Chrysler as I have my eye on a 20' Mark Twain vsonic w/228 and mercruiser. It needs a little TLC but I think it'll clean up real nice. Any experience shared good, bad, and what to pay...
I recently purchased what I believe to be A 1972 15' EBKO tri v bowrider (no data plate) with a 105 Chrysler (model 057HD serial 2460). As I am new to boating I know next to nothing, but this thing runs, floats and is fairly clean. At the Lake I had it up to 26 MPH. RPM gauge does not work at...
