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    Outdrive Problem

    Boat is 2005 Bayliner 192 Classis Cuddy with 4 cyl Mercruiser. First time out this year (boat had been winterized by a pro). When I tried to trim out, all guages went crazy, boat acted as if I were trying to start with the outdrive up and alarm went off. After it settled down, I ran for about...
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    Steering Problem

    I have a 19 ft Vhull with Mercruiser 3.0 engine. Boat has rack and penion (no power assist) steering. There is always a pull to the left. At moderate speeds (20-22 MPH) it is managble but at higher speeds (30+) it takes a real effort to keep the boat straight. Any ideas appreciated.
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    Tachometer Problem

    I have a 2005 Bayliner 192 with MerCruiser 3.0 engine which has 27 hours and is in second season. On the third time out this season, the Tach needle started bouncing back and forth between 3000 and roughly 4200 RPMs. The engine did not surge and all other instruments showed OK. This happened...
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    Mercruiser Single Point Drain System

    Dealer winerized my 3.0 Mercruiser and I just tried Spring launch. I hopefully reconnected all hoses, but still have water coming from somewhere - I suspect the single point drain system. The maual is not much help. I could take in back to dealer, but as busy as they are, may not see my boat...
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    New Canoe

    Was at a ramp at a small lake in Pennsylvania when a family of four (husband, wife, 10 yr old boy and 7 yr old girl) pulled up to lanch what was obviously their brand new canoe. Everything was new - canoe, PFDs, coolers, camera, etc. The husband loads the kids and gear in the canoe while wifey...
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    Solo Launch

    I am an experienced boater, but towing and launching for first time. Most of the time I will be alone at a ramp with no piers beside the ramp. Any suggestions as to how to lanch without getting my feet too wet?
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