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    Oil for my Suzuki

    Hi, It's time for me to change the oil in my Suzuki 4 stroke 90 hp. I know Suzuki recommends their oil 10W40 and was thinking about using the Amsoil 4 stroke formulated marine 10W40. any input would be appreciated. FYI my wife lost my outboard owner's manual so I can't consult that. Thanks!
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    Dip stick question

    Hello, I just changed the oil on my new Suzuki 90 hp. My wife lost the owner's manual, so even though I put in 4.2 quarts of oil, I would like to check the level with the dipstick, but there is no "fill" indicator on the dipstick. Just two holes. Anyone know where the oil level should be if...
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    Interference with using Minnkota's US2?

    Hi, Has anyone experienced interference from using the Minnkota Universal Sonar 2 with their depth finder? I have seen a few references to screens being unreadable or fuzzy and requiring an anti-interference kit. I have the US2 and am looking for a depth finder for it. Any suggestions that...
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    Need help picking out electronics for my brand new boat

    Hi, I've been looking at many sonar units and am thoroughly confused. What I am really looking for is a dependable GPS/sonar combo with the best downward imaging possible without spending a huge fortune. I'm not really interested in the side scan, just the best, clearest picture under my boat...
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    Yamaha or Suzuki

    Hi, I'm going to purchasing a new boat and I've narrowed down the outboard to either a 90 hp Yamaha 4 stroke 2010 or the Suzuki 90 hp 4 stroke 2010. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!
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    fishfinder with gps-necessary to have gps?

    Hi, I have a Lowrance h20c GPS unit. I am looking to buy a Lowrance 520c possibly for a fishfinder. This unit comes with a built in gps. Do you think I would gain anything by actually having a gps unit on my fishfinder, other than the advantage of having to deal with just one piece of...
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    internal or external antenna?

    I'm looking at buying the Lowrance 520c or the 522c. have heard of problems with the 522 internal antenna system. Any input on which one is better? Also, wondering if sonar on these units will pick up my downrigger balls, as the Eagle fishfinder I have now will not pick them up. I am also...
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    75 etec vs. 60 hp four stroke yammy?

    i earlier posted a question about buying the evinrude 75 hp etec or the merc optimax and favor the etec and seems to be the opinion of most of you on this board.Now for my second and final question the75 etec or the 60 hp four stroke yamaha?
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    Evinrude etec or optimax, cont?

    i earlier posted a question about buying the evinrude 75 hp etec or the merc optimax and favor the etec and seems to be the opinion of most of you on this board.Now for my second and final question the75 etec or the 60 hp four stroke yamaha?
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    Which motor should I buy-Evinrude or Merc?

    Hi all, Am considering buying a new motor and am torn between a 70 hp Evinrude Etec or a 75 hp Merc Optimax. In my own experiences, the Evinrudes always seem to be an easier starting engine and very dependable, as I have friends who have many Mercury and they all seem to be very finicky...
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