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    Marine or Auto..??

    I recently bought a 1980 Tollycraft. The seller informed me he put a used engine in it with only 225 hrs. It is a 5,0 L G chev block. The block casting numbers indicate the block was cast in 1988. He has painted everything black and it looks like a mercruiser.(Probably because it's painted...
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    Volvo single prop/duo prop switch

    I have a volvo single prop. SP CD Trim. I'm told by volvo it is a newer model than the 280's or 290"s. Gear ratio is 2.15 Could anyone tell me if I could take the bottom end of a 290 and swap it out. The duoProps come in 2 gear ratios' 1.95 and 2.3 I have a 18 ft campion explorer with a 150 hp...
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    Striper Boat Quality??

    These seem to be good looking boats. I need a boat that can get offshore. I haven't heard a thing good or bad about these boats. Anybody had any experience. I see there is an owners club (I figure these owners would be biased though) Thanks HS
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    Rudder vs Leg

    I'm getting ready to buy another boat. Thinking about a Shamrock, Grady or maybe a Seasport. The Shamrocks have a rudder for steering. Has anyone had any experience with this. Is it better than a leg for control. Any difference at high speed or around the dock>>> God knows I could use help...
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    4hp Johnson Water Problems

    I have an older Johnson 4hp. It does not pump any water. I replaced the impeller and still no water. I took the leg off. The hole where the water comes out was plugged tight. I cleaned this out. I tried to blow air through the motor when the leg was off. I cannot get air to flow through the...
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