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    is it bad to have the boat plane too fast?

    I have a 5.7L engine with Cobra SX outdrive. I had a 14.75x17p 3 blade SS prop and WOT at 5k RPM I wanted to bring my RPM down a little bit so I went with a 14.75x19p 4 blade prop and now when I floor it, the RPM raise slower but the boat shoots out of the hole and jump into plane almost...
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    Hope I made the right choice on this prop 14.5x17 3blade to 14x19 4 blade

    I did all all the researches for a month then bite the bullet on a typhoon 14x19 4 blade prop from my original 14.5x17 3 blade both are SS. I'm going to be out of town for a few weeks so I can't test this but I'm itching to find out what it's going to be like. 95 Seaswirl striper 5.7L with...
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    Merc. 888 and 302 grinding sound

    I have a friend that has a 1974 boat that has a Ford 302 and a Merc. 888. Funny is I noticed that when the engine is idling (not in gear) I can hear small grinding/banging sound on the rear side of the engine by the outdrive. The engine appears to be smooth though. When in gear the grinding...
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    What's a good material for DIY boat windshields/windows

    It's time for me to replace my drop curtains on my boat that has a hard top. I'm thinking about making them out of hard permanent materials like the windshield and make it more like an alaskan package. Before I start with planning it out I'd like to start with the type of materials.
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    WOT too high need a new prop

    ATM I have a 14.25x17p 3 blade SS prop WOT i'm running 5k RPM, and max speed is around 43 MPH. I'm thinking I may need a 19p pop which bring my WOT down to around 4800 rpm which should be more correct, how much more speed do u think I'll get out of it? BTW: if I did this, I'm gonna get a 4 blade...
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    What size prop should I use? Cobra SX 1:66 ratio + 5.7l carb

    I have a 21ft Striper with a Cobra SX 1:66 Ratio, I just repowered the old 5.0l to a 5.7l. I never actually took the boat out with the old motor but according to the owner, his 14.25"x17p 3 blade prop was doing 32mph WOT and cruising 23-25mph @ 3500 rpm. With the 5.7l i have now, i believe WOT...
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    Lenco Electric vs Bennett Hydraulic trim tabs?

    I just spent some pretty penny rebuilding my bennett hydraulic trim tabs and replacing the old rotary switch to a toggle style switch. After getting everything installed (was in a hurry) I realized the hydraulic pump and the switch cost me almost as much as the Lenco electric trim tabs. I'm kind...
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    can someone help me decode the year of this engine?

    Looking at some parts for my engine and this is the serial the owner gave me on his engine. A636150 tried to figure out the year but had no luck
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    Any decent aftermarket FWC kits that doesn't cost a right arm?

    I purchased a used Marine Power FWC kit and it turns out that it's too long to fit my engine since I have the power steering pump mounted higher than the older engines so the heat exchanger won't mount correctly. My mechanic told me to get a Mercruiser p/n 860427A5 which is like 1200 bucks...
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    how many spray cans do I need to paint an outdrive?

    Does anyone know how many cans of spray cans to paint an OMC outdrive from top to bottom?
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    Galvenized conduit tube for shade extender for Hard top?

    I was strolling along home depot and foud some of these tubes they're extremely cheap compared to the other marine grade stainless tubes. I'm thinking of getting some to make an extension to my hard top. Something like what these guyare doing but for a fraction of the cost since I have access to...
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    Are the OMC Cobra SX and the Volvo SX the exact drive?

    just a curious thought, are the joint venture OMC Cobra SX the exact drive as the Volvo SX? One would bolt on to the other?
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    Can someone help me identify this part

    I'm trying to buy a replacement piece but can't figure out what that's called or what to refer of it when calling mercury. :) That round piece that's circled in red that goes to the bracket.
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    Mercury 9.9 big foot or 15hp standard?

    I'm trying to decide which motor to use on my boat, one is a 1999 9.9hp Big Foot and the other is an 2002 15hp standard. Both are long shaft, The 15hp was a salt water used motor and there are signs of rust here and there but is still in very clean condition. Both starts on the first pull. while...
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    Is it ever too late to add FWC to an engine?

    I found a complete 350 engine that was recently rebuild it has less than 20 hours on it but it currently doesn't have FWC. Since I'm using it mainly in salt I would like to add FWC to it. I heard that FWC are not recommended for older engine that's been in salt since there's probably already...
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    Close cooling + Neautra salt or just one or the other?

    I'm currently working on repowering my striper and already have a new Neutra Salt flush system but at the same time, I'm looking to add FWC to this new setup I'm getting. If I have FWC, does it help or even work with Neutra Salt or just install the FWC and call it a day?
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    Is this a Cobra/SX drive?

    I had to buy some engine components for my boat and the seller would not split his parts so I had to buy the entire package. He stated that the boat is a 97 but based on his Exhaust riser, the engine seems from a much older year. My boat was mainly used in salt by the previous owner. The boat...
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    can I repower my 302 with a 454?

    I have a 95 striper 2150WA that i need to repower. Can I fit a 454 in it? Attached is a photo of the current engine/engine room
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    Is it ok just to launch with a boat more than the GTW specified?

    Is it ok to launch and retrieve a boat out of the water that's say 1k lbs heaver than the specified towing capacity of the tow vehicle? My tow vehicle has a 3500lb towing capacity. The boat dry weight is about 3550lb based on NADA, I don't know if this includes the engine or not. Does anyone...
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    1995 OMC Cobra 5.0 reliability

    I'm looking at a boat with a 5.0l ford and OMC Cobra out drive. I've always had Mecruiser in the past so I have no idea what I'm getting myself into. What's the reliability of these motors and outdrive? Are they more or less expensive/easier, harder to work on than the Mercs?
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