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    2012 seadoo rxp 260 only goes 30mph

    I need some help figuring out why my rxp 260 wont go above 30mph. I’ve got this 2012 Rxp 260 that seems to run great but only goes 30mph and the highest the rpms get is a little over the 5 tick. It starts up, runs and idles great. Just to clear any questions about the key up. I have two keys, a...
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    2011 seadoo gtx 260 limited no power

    Im working on this 260 for a buddy and im having a hard time getting it do anything. When i connect the battery and put the key on the post i can hear what seems to be the computer make a startup noise then after a few seconds the noise goes away. The gauge cluster will not do anything, won’t...
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    2002 gtx limited 155 crankcase pressure and poor running

    I’m working on this gtx limited 155 for a buddy and I’m having some issues while running it on the water. It will idle but won’t idle very well, when I give it gas it will cut out and it’s very limited. While it’s running if you give it throttle it will start a long beep and won’t stop until you...
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    2002 seadoo gtx limited no crank

    My gtx won’t crank. It’s got a brand new battery with plenty of juice. The relay switch will click once the key is put onto the post. But it won’t crank. The relay switch connector is a little corroded and it gets pretty hot. When the key is put onto the post it won’t crank but it will beep 2...
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    1990 seadoo spi

    I’ve got a 1990 seadoo spi with the 587 yellow rotax engine. The oil injection system is still intact and complete. I’ve heard these oil injection systems in these older skis are prone to failing, is that true? How am I able to test the injection system to make sure my engine is getting...
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    1989 yamaha waverunner 500

    I just bought this wr500 and I’m wondering what I can do to freshen it up and get the most performance out of it. I know it’s only a 500 but I’ve found an exhaust for it and I was wondering if it’s worth it to put a performance exhaust on it and change the impeller. What would be a good impeller...
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    1965 west bend 450 45hp turning over issues.

    I’m having a hard time trying to get my 1965 west bend 45hp outboard to start. My starter is barely able to turn the engine over and once it hits the compression stroke it struggles. I currently have a new replacement starter that replaced the prestolite starter than was on it when I got it...
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    Mercury 60ELPT leaking gas

    I need some help with my Mercury 60hp 4 stroke efi. It is leaking gas from what looks to be the fuel pump. If I don’t get something right, please tell me. I normally used to working on 2 stroke outboards and I’m not that familiar with these new four stroke efis. I took it out today and it would...
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    Mercury 6horse 4 stroke starting problem.

    I’m working on my buddies 6horse merc 4 stroke and he couldn’t get it to start. The carb was a little dirty so I cleaned it, I’ve got a good fuel pump with fresh gas. There is the light that will flash when I pull the rope and the outboard will start then die and the light still flashes. Im...
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    1996 seadoo gti

    I have attached a pic of a hose that runs to my engine on my 96 Seadoo gti. I’m trying to figure out what this connection is for, possibly a flush port?
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    1996 seadoo gti

    I’ve just purchased a 1996 Seadoo gti 720 and I’m trying to figure out how I can correctly supply water to the ski out of water so I can run it for a little when it’s in the trailer. Also I wanted to get some opinions on 2 stroke oil to use in this ski. I’ve been looking at Amsoil oil 2 stroke...
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    Mercruiser 165hp I/O

    How good are Mercury 165hp engines? I’m looking to buy a boat as a fixer upper and it has a 165horse mercruiser engine. The seller says it’s been rebuilt and I’m curious if that can be a good or bad sign. I’ve noticed it has what looks to be a new coil, new oil filter, probably has had an oil...
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    1978 Mercury 90hp outboard

    I need help with the wiring and trying to test for spark on my 1978 Mercury 90hp. If any one has any wiring diagrams that would be great appreciated, im just trying to check for spark and get this thing running.
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    Should I buy this Mercury 40 horse?

    Good evening, I wanted to get some people’s opinions on this outboard. I am very mechanically inclined when it comes to outboards and I’m always on the look for good deals that I can sell for some profit. I was wondering if this outboard would be a good fixer upper. There is no pictures of the...
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    1978 Cajun bass boat model identification

    Hello! I have a 1978 Cajun bass boat that I have got and I am trying to figure out the model of the boat. I have put the HIN number into a search online and the search brought up the boat but it said it was unsure of the model. The plate by one of the seats on the boat says the max horsepower is...
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    Spark plug recommendations for 1973 evinrude 65 triumph.

    Hello! I need some recommendations for spark plugs for my 1973 evinrude 65 triumph. The model is 65373r, I currently have champions in it that I need to replace and I was wondering if there’s any specific model of champion spark plugs or another brand I should buy to make sure I am getting the...
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    Should I buy this 1973 Evinrude 65 triumph?

    Should I buy this 1973 evinrude 65? I would like to to fix it up and throw it on a bass boat but it doesn’t come with controls. If is possible for someone to tell me what it would cost in total to get controls for it. The guy will sell it to me for $175. He doesn’t know anything about it. Would...
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    1992 Johnson 48spl lower unit.

    Hello! I am going to change the lower unit gear oil in my 1992 Johnson 48spl outboard. I think I need 80w 90 gear oil for my lower unit, correct me with the right gear oil if I’m wrong please. I have included a picture of what the current oil looks like and I just wanted to see if it’s alright...
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    Jon boat trailer wheel wobble.

    Hello! I have a Jon boat trailer that I am fixing up and need to know if the bearing or Hubs need to be serviced or replaced. The hubs are going back and forth on the axle. I’m unsure what to do to fix it.I have included a video of what’s the Hubs are doing.
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    Johnson 48hp shifting problems

    Hello! I have a 1992 Johnson 48hp spl outboard, the model number is j48eslenb. I am having problems with not being able to shift into gears. I have checked the shifting cables and they are not locked up and slide freely. My problem is at the controls by the steering wheel. The shifting mechanism...
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