bought a new to me boat the beginning of April, the guy I bought it from had some work done on it the first of March. One of which was a new wash down pump. Since then I have went through 2 switches, I think they might be getting hot (?) but when I try to click the switch on it is springy or...
i have a 90 hp mercury with a terrova on the front but was thinking about adding a small kicker to the back for extra security ( I do buy towing insurance every year). some of the smaller ones seem fairly light, could I just hang it from the transom or would I need a bracket?
i bought this 1996 gtx a few years ago and it has been a fairly good runner. Shortly after i bought it it started giving me trouble starting, clicking almost like the starter is not engaging. At first i thought maybe the lanyard was not making a good connection.I have been told by the marina...
I have a 2012 Crestliner Fishhawk 1650.(please be patient, i do not know all of the correct language).I am trying to equip it with rod holders for trolling.I have bought scotty rod holders, one mounting plate, three rod holders per plate.I mounted the side opposite the steering cables ect. very...
Not sure if there is a correct answer to this question. Just bought a new boat with a 90 hp. 4 stroke merc.. Going to lake erie the first week of Aug. to fish and family vacation. My question is can i troll with this motor without damaging it. Not quite familiar with pulling drift sock/bag to...
This year i bought a new boat. It came with a 12 volt tolling motor. I purchased an additional battery and am running them in parallel for longer life while on the water. I also bought a pro sport 12 charger from cabelas. I installed it and started charging the baterries. They charged for 15...
Just bought a 2012 crestliner fish hawk 1650. was wanting some suggestions on how to mount rod holders, brands ,styles ect.. Dont really want to drill any holes if i dont have to, allthough this is probably not reallity. Any pics of suggestions would also be helpfull. Possibly a board acroos the...
this has happened twice,local marina has diagnosed it as being the fuel pump without looking at it.What it is doing is pumping fuel into the oil,would this be the fuel pump or a bad injector.thanks for any suggestions;(i had to work tonite and the wife had trouble with it during the...
In water Good Friday, normally a turn-key, professionally winterized each year.
This 2005 Johnson 50-horse outboard is attached to a 20-ft Odyssey pontoon.
Used fairly frequently, but at very low speeds on a small fishing/skiing lake.
* First issues occured on Father's Day week-end...
just acquired a 1973 glastron with a volvo penta (valve covers say custom 130) started it and the fuel jumper between carbs was basically dry rotted.banjo fittings pressed on to braided hose.anyone know where i might find something like this.thanks.any help would be greatly appreciated
just bought this 1996 gtx,has a bad baterry so i didnt have the guy start it.i feel i got a pretty good deal regardless.he said hasnt ran since 08 due to lack of interest from his family ,but ran fine at that time.going to buy a battery today after work.wanted to spray some starting fluid in...
i have a 1977 regal with a 302 and a mercruiser outdrive,i am planning on removing the outdrive and engine this weekend.i have never done this before ,have done a little research but any additional help would be greatly appreciated.thank you
I recently purchased an older boat that has an i/o.I am trying to fix some things before i put it in the water.The blower motor was shot so i have purchased a new one.Also all the duct work was ripped out.I am having trouble trying to figure out how to install the duct work.The blower itself has...
just purchased a 1977 regal regancy 210 with a ford 302 mercruiser outdrive.I bought without knowing any of the history of it ,was told it was running 2 yrs. ago allthough the last sticker on the boat is 1997.I tinkered around with a got it running,when i first checked the oil it was clean,after...
