After our first time out to the lake we have some yellow staining on the hull. I can only imagine its from high clay content in the water. What is the best way to get it cleaned off? What is the best way to keep it clean? I tried a standard car wash and it didn't touch it. Thanks for any...
With all of the work I've been doing and hitting the lake for the first time, I was concerned about water getting into the drive. I pulled the drain and clear clean oil drained out. If I had any water it'd show at the drain, correct? Oil floats on water.
Ok, after major engine overhaul, I'm getting ready to head to the lake for the first time. My question is on the outdrive. Is it necessary to support it during trailering? If so, is this an appropriate way to do so?
Here's a strange one. Just got my new motor in. I have been working on little projects and feel I'm almost ready to put her in the water when I go to start her at home on the muffs and it fires, dies, and nothing on the ignition at all. So I start trouble shooting. I spent maybe 5 minutes inside...
So, I got everything working on the boat but now my tachometer is not working. At an idle its indicating about 3000 rpm and when i just touch the throttle it swoops up to near 5000. Any ideas?
OK, so last night I was making some final preps to get everything put together tomorrow when the engine arrives. One thing I've been meaning to do is replace the water pump in the outdrive. So I take it apart and this is what I find.
So obviously this thing is sandy and dirty. Is this...
Hello all!
So I have taken the leap and bought my first boat at nearly 40 years old. I have minimal boating experience but am quick to learn. I am looking for anyone in my area who'd be willing to go out with me while the weather is cool and the lake is less crowded and show me the ropes. I...
And so the adventure begins. I took the leap and purchased a 1999 Byliner Capri 2050 LS. The exciting and terrifying part is it has a cracked 5.0 L block as the previous owner somehow failed to winterize it properly. Luckily with the help of this page and my mechanical background, I was able to...
Good evening all!
So I started a post in the general section as I am hunting for my first boat. The problem is, I found the boat I want, except that during the inspection I found the block cracked from some bad or no winterization. Everything else was solid and clean and working great.
My...
First off I'd like to say what an awesome place with a major overload of information.
So, my family has decided to "take the plunge" and buy our first boat. I have two that I m very interested in and would love any advice you have.
#1 is a 1998 Marada 21' open bow with a 5.7 I/O. A co-worker...
