So today i decided to start my boat that had bin sitting for almost a year now and also was full of ice during the winter months. A few people told me that i would def need to replace the starter since it was sitting in ice for a few months! Now i go to start it and all i hear is the starter...
So i have noticed that one of my trim pumps in my boat is not working. Now I know as a fact that the motor is working. I had the same issue last season. I have replaced the upper solenoid and it worked for a few months at the switch at the throttle. Now it seems that the switch at the throttle...
How can i figure out the out drive ratio by counting the gears? Is there any way to figure out the ratio using some kind if formula? EX : 23 teeth = 1.64r . Thanks
Where is the best place to get bottom pain remover. And if so then the least expensive as well. I want to take off all the old bottom paint of the boat and wax it and polish and then apply new coats. Also how many gallons would you guys estimate i would need for a 27 foot boat.
So a while back i scratched the side of my Baha while docking the boat because there was a screw sticking out. So i just fiberglass repair compound and put it on there. Now i realized how much of a sloppy job i did. I understand i will need to wet sand it to get the compound to surface of the...
Kinda weird to talk about this in a forum like this but , do any of you guys vape here? If you do not and you currently smoke cigarettes then i recommend you guys switch to vaping! It changed my life! :D
Well after many months of not going to check on my boat i have decided to. Since spring is coming i have decided that i may start some work on the boat before opening season of 2014. But little did i know what i saw or expected when i took the covers off the boat. I AM COMPLETELY DONE! When I...
What do boat surveyors look and check for before purchasing a boat? I am looking into buying a new boat and i got a boat surveyor to come and look at the boat but i wanna make sure that he is doing and checking like he is suppose to before i put money down on a boat? Could anyone tell me what...
So i am getting ready to start working on the boat again and spending a tone of money again! Just have a few questions before i start doing so! SO as many of you may remember or those of you that have not i had a problem with my engine and low and high psi readings in the cylinders and coming to...
OK so never posted anything non boating related on iBoats and will see how it goes.
So on my 2010 Chevy Camaro i have realized that when i turn on they key a little light turns on and as specified in the manual it is a bad or short circuit in the fuel pump. To be honest its a leased car and i...
So I have purchased a out-drive about 2 or 3 months ago and realized that there is a little nick or hole on the bottom keel of the out-drive. Maybe it damage or maybe it should be there. Point being is that i am not sure and don't want to be putting on a out drive with a hole in it!! Thanks for...
To all you guys/galls on iboats. A happy upcoming Thanks Giving. And happy Hanukkah. Eat till you EXPLODE!! Hope you guys enjoy your holidays. :joyous::usa::kev::hungry:
Need help!! I tried to take out the drain plug from the bottom of the boat and the plug was seized on there and was not planning on coming out anytime soon! What should i do! I need to open it up to drain all the water from the bilge before the very cold weather comes in and starts to freeze the...
Does anybody know how to remove the trim pump bracket? I need to replace it and the solenoids as well and cant get the mount off of the boat. I have the actual pump out with the 2 bolts but cant figure out how its mounted. Any help/advice would be appreciated. Thanks :watermelon:
Hello. I have encounter a problem in my engine this past week. I have run the compression test in my 5.7L 250HP Mercruiser. Here is a link to all the specs of the engine! ( Mercury MerCruiser 5.7L (250-hp) Inboard Engine Test / Reviews Videos, Specs, Fast Facts, Captain reports | BoatTEST.com...
Can anybody please help me choose a nice fish finder /GPS that is not too pricey but well worth the money. I mainly would need it for saltwater fishing.
