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    BF50D leaking water by intake manifold

    I have a 2009 or so BF50D I just got and when I fired it up it is leaking water out of one of the two plugs used to access the zinc on the engine block. The tabs are broken on the plug and it can't make a tight seal when locking it. I can't find anything about this on the Internet. Also one plug...
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    Honda BF50 install. Battery cables

    I am not paying $300 for battery cables. I was told I could make my own. I'm planning on using 4 gauge wife. I just need to know where to hook them up. I wasn't to put the positive on the bottom post of the starter selenoid. And then not sure where I want to go with the negative. Let me know if...
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    Project Evinrude Ficht - 175

    I have this 175hp evinrude ficht motor. I have new controlls and a system check gauge that i am using off another boat. I am unsure if the motor needs both a fuel line and a return line. i know it has both for oil. I have a new tank with the two prong plug and i think i am ready to go. I think i...
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    Fogging for winter question on Fitch

    I just picked up a 2000 200HP fitch and I am finishing up getting it ready for winter. I have the hood off and I am looking for the threaded cap were I would put the oil into. my other motor had a little red lever next to it but the only thing i can find on this looks like its a air blow out...
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    recommended RPM for 2000 evinrude FITCH?

    I was just wondering what would be safe to run my motor at. its a 2000 evinrude 200hp and with the prop i have now i am only hitting 4,800rpm. I would like to up the prop a little more for some extra speed and a little more rpm. thanks
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    Winterizing fuel injected fitch?

    I have a general idea in how to winterize a motor. I have a 1990 johnson and I use the fogging oil with the threaded fitting on it. I spray the whole can in while running it and then spraying the rest of the can in each cylinder. I was ondering if there is anything special I need to do to make...
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    ski pole mounting hardware

    I just picked up a little checkmate and it came with a ski pylon. the two supports in back use what i would call a ball clasp. the sticker on the pole is old but seems to read "ski-par". the problem i have is one of the balls in back has the thread wrecked on it and now I am stuck trying to find...
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    check engine question

    I just got my 2000 evinrude fitch 200HP motor hooked up and took it out for the first this weekend. sat. I had it out with no issues. never had it over 4,000 rmp just taking it easy for the first run. then today I dropped it in and it started fine and was running great. after i let it warm up i...
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    System Check Question

    I just picked up a 2000 evinrude ficht and it isnt coming with anything but the motor itself. I cant find a used wiring harrness anywhere and ended up buying a new one for $150. I have a oil tank on the way and a new set of controlls. The only thing I have yet to buy is the system check gauge...
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    Question On Main Red Cable

    I just picked up a 2000 evinrude 200hp and it isnt coming with any controls. I was windering what the main plug I am going to be usinig. also th motor need a oil tank, I was wondering if i need a specail tank with a pump on it or if i can use any oil tank off another older model of mine. thanks...
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    Boat Mechanic Near Sturbridge, MA??

    I was just wondering if anyone here knows of a mechanic near Sturbridge, MA. After our local marina went under this year its tough finding someone to work on motors. I have a evinrude motor that needs someone who knows what they are doing.
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    Boat Mechanic Near Sturbridge, MA?

    I was just wondering if anyone here knows of a mechanic near Sturbridge, MA. After our local marina went under this year its tough finding someone to work on motors. I have a 150 mercury blacm max that needs a look at.
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    200 Johnson Prop Pitch???

    Whats Going On!? I Have a Rendezvous 2609 and have herd that the boat should get up into the 30+mph area. I think the prop i just put on yesterday was a 12x12 only because i had it on my 175 to bring the rpms up. I was just wondering if anyone has a simular set up on their 26' cat and...
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