I Have a Searay 210, When I Am Idling, the Dash Goes Dead, Then Comes Back?

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Buzzing from control box with key on
Was going good gave it gas and started buzzing from control box even with motor off and key on 2002 oil injection Mercury

Motor wont start 1994 60hp mercury 2stroke
I have a 1994 60hp merc 2stroke the motor turns over fine but the only way to get it started is by putting the motors throttle in gear going forward as …

speedometer
As soon as my speedometer quit working the boat started to take on some water- need help?

Motor revs under load but won't move
Hi I have a 1983 carver riviera with twin 305s inboards. My problem is when I put my starboard motor in gear and increase the rpm it a lows the motor to …

Water circulation
1991 bay liner Capri I120hp l-drive changed water pump with a new housing and kit no water circulation at the launch at an idle or with muffs on over heat …

Trying to find information on an abandoned boat
I was wondering if anyone can help me find out what kind of boat this is that has been abandoned on our property? Apparently it was a renter from 5+ years …

Accessories go off when engine is started!
Was all working fine! Now when you start engine, 150 xr6 , all accessories go off! Bilge, horn, live well, depth finder! Shut off the engine and they work …

2005 Chaparral 180 ssi blower shorting
Hi, when in try to use the blower in my Chaparral 180 ssi 2005, it repeatedly blows the 10amp fuses, and was working fine only a few weeks ago? Is it shorting, …

1971 starfire boat
I have a 1971 starfire 24' boat with v8 motor and a 270 penta out drive and when you are putting power to the motor it acts like it is slipping loss of …

1993 omc 115 outboard
my name is james,we just bought a boat with the 1993 omc 115 on the back, i rebuilt both carbrators changed the plugs and changed out all four corals …

sunbird sizzler 1994 owners manual
I can not find an owners manual for this boat. the service manual is not doing me any good. I just acquired this boat. After sitting for 2 years it …

Battery Cross connected
I have a 1997 Four Winns Horizon 220. I accidentally connected positive to negative. Tried starting it 3x before I realized the issue. The boat will …

1990 lund tyee
I have just purchased a used a 1990 Lund tyee. It has a drain hole about 1 1/4 inch, on the port side under the livewell. What is its function in relation …

no power to ignition switch.
I was removing the alternator on my mercruiser 502efi and had the battery switch on and listining to the radio. I touched the back of the alternator with …

220 crusader won't go over 2300 rpm
I have a pair of 220 hp Crusaders in a 32' Chris Craft express. Starboard engine fine, port engine won't go over 2300 rpm and then knocks like bad gas …

starter does not engage properly
starter does not engage properly and very sluggish remove the spark plugs and it spins perfect....55hp johnson 1980...motor not been used for 4 years.... …

my 1996 150 mercury offshore outboard
why is it after running for about ten minutes my mercury ofshore outboard just dies down to about 8 knots.it seems to foul the plugs. what can be the problem …

Ran out of gas now won't start
I was cruising around as a second day owner of a 2005 sea ray with 5.0 mph mercruiser I/O and ran out of gas lucking drifted into the boat launch. The …

motor shuts down after about 20 minutes
replaced both motors 228 mercrusier one runs fine one shuts down after about 20 minutes replaced carbs and fuel pumps and the motor that shuts down is …

2005 Sylvan w/ 90 hp mercury alarm
When I start boat alarm goes off and will not stop. I don't know what to check, any ideas where to start?

boat shut down in low idle
i have a 28 ft bayliner 350 5.7 liter runs good at hi speed but when i go about 5 miles out and slow down to trolling it shuts down and wont start back …

stalls out at full throttle
2001 75 hp merc/mariner 4 stroke. starts up with no issues and will idle with no issues. gets up on plane and runs good for about 30 seconds then it starts …

350 mag 5.7l mis sing. And backfire
2006 rinker 350mag 5.7l change water séparateur -plugs- cap and rotor-coil-TPS and still miss and backfire ta 2100 rpm to 3200 rpm .....

1979 mercruiser impellar installation
i changed impellar on 1979 mercruiser and after it works fine on water hose but in the water it seems to be pumping water into the engine compartment and …

stalled, won't start
I have an optimax 115 dfi 3 cyl 2004 with 177hrs. It has been faultless in the 3 years I have owned it. A few weeks ago I took it out and it had a good …

Motor won't run at throttle
I have a 1987 Glastron with a 2.5l GM inline 4 cylinder. The motor is hard to start and once it does start it idles ok. When you try to give it more throttle …

my 86 Merc 3.0 wont charge good...altenantors fine??
I have 86 merc cruiser 3.0 ...the altenantor is fine... when positve cable is hook up to battery it barely put out 12 volts... when positive cable is disconnected …

2008 mercury 4 stroke with 187 hrs on it.
I take off and hammer down and dont get very far and the a solid alarm goes off and then it spits and spudders for a while then it will run again and do …

Power trim problems
I own a 1997 stratos if u put it in reverse and give it any throttle the motor will come up about 4inches when I let off it falls back down the same thing …

seaswirl 190 volvo penta 4.3 litre
I have a 190 seaswirl bowrider with a 4.3 litre volvo or merc. Volvo leg.. the fuel gauge is stuck at half. Ive read the wires rot out and sometimes the …

New battery but no power please help
I just got a 1977 glastron sporster with a 85 hp motor I put in a new battery and it won't crank and I have no lights. Can someone pint in the right direction …

115 hp Mercury stalls while driving
I have an 1988 115 HP mercury motor that runs fine when I get it cranked up, which takes a few times to crank. When I am traving across the water at about …

motor locks up at 60 lbs. compression
I bought a 1986 Bayliner conquest from a guy for a fairly decent price I drove it from Seattle to Everett on one engine on the port side assuming that …

Glastron Merc 4.3
When I turn off the boat after the motor is hot, it will not restart. I put in a new starter and a neutral relay that's on top of the motor, but am still …

97' glastron 175 se volvo 3.0 issues
Hopefully some one can help me with this issue i am having. I have a 1997 Glastron 175 SE with a volvo penta 3.0 in it. the other day i had a hard …

Mercruiser - why wont it stay running?
Help! I bought a 1974 mericruiser 4cyl. inboard boat and it runs great until you are on the water for about thirty minutes. It then starts cutting out …

boat trim problem
I have a 1990, 20' Sting Ray, 175hp Merc., inboard/outboard. My trim motor hums but does not move the prop. It seems to be stuck in the down position. …

hard to steer
I just bought a used 2000 glastron sx 175, starts and runs great, problem is the steering. is extremely difficult to turn in either direction. does nor …

alpha one mercruiser - water leak
I have a 1994 crestliner sportfisher with a 3.0 litre lx alpha one mercruiser. at 2700 rpms water starts pouring out of the steering gear box behind the …

60 HP Chrysler 1974
Model 609HA. Boat ran great when first purchased but got hot. After changing out impeller, fuel diaphragm, and cleaning out carbs....runs great at idle …

3 out of 4 coils arnt firing
hi I have a 1974 135 Johnson outboard and 3 cylenders arnt firing anyone have any ideas ?

1993 Johnson 150 HP Jerks and won't get on plane.
Tonight coming back from fishing I was running 50 mph and almost back when my engine began to lost power and it began to jerk on me. I stop and it runs …

1988 evinrude v6 150 hp
I have a 1988 evinrude v6 150hp and the water wasn't circulating out of the motor just put new water pump on and still no water coming out . I suck a water …

motor will only run while choked
90 hp tracker will start and run for few seconds and then die unless you engage and disengage the choke repeatedly

1990 mericruiser 4.3l
engine cranks has spark and fuel sprays into carb. but still doesn't start

4.3 merc 175hp wont go over 25mph
have a 1987 merc 175 hp and it wont go over 25 mph. i put new fuel filter in and still wont go. I went from a 19 pitch to 21 pitch prop but dont think …

Original selling prices
Where would I find the original selling price or MSRP for a 1999 Horizon 70' yacht? Thank you

Boat won't die after being started
I finally got my boat to running and running well. But I went to turn the key off and the boat kept running. What do you think could be my problem?

boat wont start
boat hasn't been started for some time. batteries are charged up, everything works but will not try to start. why???????

1992 Chaparral Prop Stopped turning
We took the boat out for the first time this summer and we were doing about 35-40 mph and suddenly the boat slowed down and the engine sounded like it …

trim
my tilt suddenly went to full up sitting in the yard and the tilt motor would not stop running. If I lowered it using the switch on the engine it would …

1987 merc crusier 4 liter
found small round cup like brass fitting on bottom of boat, after oil change started boat water coming from right hand lower side where we asome part went. …

1987 Four Winns with 4.3 Merc. Engine Clacking
The motor purrs beautifully when running at lower rpms. but as soon as you plane out putting a load on the engine,it starts to clack, as though one lifter …

Engine get high Rpm in neural. But in gear dies
1987 four winns v6 inboard engine Can get to high rpm but when put to forward or reverse it dies. Any one know whats the problem or suggestion .

STARTER STAYS ENGAGED AFTER SWITCH RETURNS TO RUN
My 1969 292 gm 6 cylinder -- the starter keeps engaging after the key returns to the run position. I have replaced the keyed switch, pulled the starter …

1991 Johnson 200 starting problem
I have replace the starter switch and starter solenoid on my 1991 Johnson 200 gt. All gauges work and the tilt and trim work. The solenoid does not click …

30hp Mariner running too fast
After rebuilding the carb. on Mariner 30hp, the engine now races as if it's going to blow up. Fuel getting to carb ok. Any ideas? Thanks

Starter won't engage
We are trying to start our glastron 1990s boat. It hasn't been started in 2 years. The battery is fresh the gas and oil are new and the connection between …

mercury 340 inboard stays running with key off
1990 cruisers twin340s start fine when you turn key off engines stay running. If you turn key off and back on they shut off replaced both ign switchs disconected …

Bogging
I have a 1983 25 hp sea horse and it. Cranks up and when I give it the gas it Boggs choke it comes alive and pull the primer then at about 3/4 throttle …

120 Force Outboard by Mercury
So I just bought this boat from a buddy and it has a 1996 120 HP Force. The problem is to get it to idle while it is in the lake... It will idle all day …

Warning Alarm on 1999 Mercury 125 2 Stroke
A constant beep goes off when the key is in the on position. . .motor starts up fine. hard stream of water, oil resevoir is full.

40 hp outboard yamaha wont pee very well
When I first bought this yamaha motor 12 years ago it peed a steady 45 degree stream. For the last few years now it barely pees. A very weak stream. I …

40 hp mercury force slow cranking while plugs are in.
I have a 40 hp 1996 mercury force outboard that will hardly turn over. If I take out the plugs she spins like mad. I have checked and cleaned all connections …

Mariner 50 boat engine no petrol to carburator
Good day, I have not started my boat for a few months, now it wont start at all. Its a 3 cylinder engine. I have checked spark on the plugs and …

Outboard motor runs but won't plane
2003 Trophy 2302 with 200 HP EFI Mercury saltwater outboard -- running along today at 32 mph on Puget Sound when boat suddenly lost power (kept running, …

water in the oil
I am looking at buying a 1989 vip boat with a omc 4.3 cobra inboard engine.but it has water in the oil.What is the most likely cause?

Boat Revs and Bounces
So I just bought a used boat and having some issues that nobody seems to know how to fix. When I hit the accelerator the boat starts out fine. Once it …

1994 ranger 374v 175 mercury 2.5l xri losing prime
my ranger runs fine,but everytime i turn it off i have to use the primer bulb to start it then it takes off and does fine.it has new fuel pump,primer bulb …

1989 Tracker transom separating from splashwell
I have a '89 Tracker DV which has developed about a 1/4" separation of the transom to splashwell & a slight "bow" to the transom. What is the recommended …

Low rpms in starboard engine
I have a 2000 Sea Ray Sundancer 340. My starboard engine, a Mercruiser EFI V8, 260 HP has lost rpms. Will only go up to 3200 RPMs at full throttle. …

honda 40 hp No full throttle response
I have an 02 honda 40 hp, It will not go full throttle unless I pull the choke out half way, it also sputters at idle. Any ideas how or what to do to cure …

Boat Will Not Start and/or Stay Running
1990 Four Winns, 195 Freedom, 4.3 V6 Chevy engine, have changed fuel pump, water seperator filter, hose from gas tank to filter but there is not any gas …

Propeller pitch
I bought a 18 ft javelin renegade fish and ski it has a 1999 Johnson 115 horse 2stroke I took it to dealer to have it prepared for winter he told me …

Crown line trim stuck in up position
2002 crownline 29 Cr currently dry docked , power trim is stuck in the up position , Would love to nw get her in the water this weekend. does anyone …

Rewiring 1995 Suntrcker Pontoon /Merc 90hp
Ihave to rewire pontoon boat as I am installing new swats and wiruing is a mess. I have all ordered exc ept wiring harness from moter to console. I …

Ranger Z520 Electrical Short
It appears I have a short somewhere in the system. I have no interior lights or horn. When I push the button to turn on the interior lights, the LED indicator …

94 25hp evinrude outboard
has a miss and to keep it running you have to keep working the choke in and out then when i put it in gear it usually quits then have to choke it again …

Throttle power trim switch not working
The power trim switch on the throttle handle is not working. It works fine at the outboard motor, just not at the throttle. What should be checked out …

controls
Will my Johnson controls hook to a yamaha outboard ( I have a 86 Champion with a Johnson 150 and I have found a Yamaha 4 Stroke 150 I think it is 2007 …

40HP FORCE GOT HOT AND QUIT
I HAVE A 40 HP. FORCE THAT GOT HOT AND STOPED RUNNING..IT SOUNDS LIKE THE STARTER IS WORKING BUT MOTOR IS NOT TURNNING OVER..ANY IDEAS WHERE TO START???? …

Mercury Outboard Motors
I have a 1983 Alumacraft Classic 16 with a Merc 50hp OB. I would like to add power trim/tilt. Is this financially practical and how can I find out what …

Yamaha Outboard Motors
I have a 2007 yamaha 50 horses outboard it will start will rav fine in neutral and in gear out of the water but when in the water and in gear it won't …

Boat electrical problems
I have this bayliner mentioned above. After running hard for 20 or so minutes (full throttle), all and I mean ALL electrical system shuts off, radio, radar, …

Boat autopilot problems
I have had 3 Raymarine Type 300 autopilots electronics destroyed in 3 years. With the help of Raymarine I have determined thatit is possible that the electronics …

evinrude etec 40hp squealing noise
my 2009 evinrude 40hp makes squealing noise much like loose fan belt when acelerating out of the hole, once it stops you can let off or acelerate without …

Acceleration
Boat starts well when first started. Take half hour ride shut it down to have breakfast when restart cannot get the rpm's over 1800 or it stalls out. …

Water temp gauge on 1979 29' Columbia/engine water
My buddy has a 1979 29' Columbia sailboat, and the water temp gauge is still exceeding 180 degrees after running the motor for only about 5 minutes. Still …

1999 5.7 EFI electrical problem won't start
1999 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI won't start. Have had this problem multiple times. One time it will be the distributor module, one time the distributor pickup …

boat wont start with key?
took the boat out to the lake turned key wouldnt start. turned key to run and pulled the rope on motor and it starts right up. the trolling motor works …

black wire from ignition getting hot
We have 88 model Glass Stream and we are trying to replace the igition switch that was broken, but the black wire in the switch is getting very hot.

can't get nose of boat out of the water
have a 1990 15' Fisher Marine V Hull WITH A 1990 15 HP Mercury stick steer . 9"diameter X 9" pitch. I can not get the nose of the boat up out of the water …

No forward only reverse on 3.0 mercruiser i/o  Not rated yet
Just bought a used 2003 maxum has a 3.0 mercruiser in it. Launched it for the first time went up to park my trailer came back reversed out of the dock …

No flywheel rotation when pulling cord Not rated yet
I have a 9.9hp mercury force that i was trying to start. The flywheel was turning, but after about 10 pulls it quit spinning while pulling the cord? I …

Yamaha 150 HPDI Not rated yet
With engine off the shifter works smoothly but when it is running it is difficult to go to neutral from either foreward or reverse could this be from idle …

Battery location  Not rated yet
New boat owner. Got boat back from storage. Paid and receipt showed battery charged etc. Got home and found batteries dead. Thought well I can charge them. …

1986 Yamaha outboard box mated to a 1996 Yamaha outboard Not rated yet
I have a 1986 40hp Yamaha that needs attention. I came acrossed a 1996 50hp Yamaha and am wondering if the throttle box, cables and such use the same mounting …

Neutral interrupt switch Not rated yet
I have an older Stingray, 1985 model with a 3 Liter Mercruiser. It starts fine, & runs well, but Dies when put into reverse. Any thoughts on what the …

Modor cranks but doesnt stay on. 200 suzuki 4 stroke Not rated yet
Won't crank over. I have 4 batteries one for the engine and it won't click over. It beeps and cranks up but then does not hold and just dies. Full of …

Boat motor turning Not rated yet
I use a 15hp motor to troll with. Every time I let go of the handle it wants to keep turning, usually to the left. Is there anything on the motor that …

Wiring problems nothing works Not rated yet
I just got a 1986 phantom lightning ski boat with a 3.0 in it and i dont know anything about boats this is my first one i hooked a battery up today for …

1994 Basscat Not rated yet
My Basscat shuts down while running down the lake. First I start out it does fine, when go to move to another spot it shut down like I turned the key off. …

Tilt and Trim Not rated yet
Tilt makes noise when you try to lift it but it doesn't lift.1997 mercury force 90hp elpt

Boat engine Not rated yet
Will a 1992 55hp yamaha 2 stroke bolt onto my 1995 star craft? The motor that is on the the star craft is a 50hp Johnson 2 stroke. And I'm trying to buy …

Losing power Not rated yet
Hello Derek here my 40 hp oil injection 2 stroke mariner all of a sund en just dropped to half the speed I used to get I can get the proper speed in reverse …

1985 Galaxy 209 with mercruiser 140 ???s Not rated yet
My kids and I ran across this boat a few weeks ago so we got it as a family project. The interior is in rough shape and was told the engine ran but had …

Squealing belts on start up 1995 4.3 LCD Not rated yet
I have a 1995 sea ray 180 it has a 4.3 Lx mercruiser engine the belts started squealing for a few minutes when I start it. Any ideas?

Overheated on the garden hose  Not rated yet
I overheated my 120hp last night on the garden hose. I am a new boater/owner. The loud alarm went off but I ran it for at least 2 more minutes. I Shut …

5.7 murcruicer oil usage  Not rated yet
Iv got a 1988 wellcraft aruba 25' with a 5.7 murcruicer. I took it out and it fired up with about 25psi oil pressure drove about 10 minutes it wouldn't …

Reinel. 1999 185. Trim / balance problem Not rated yet
4.3 Mercruiser. Bow wants to dig into water (broach) when decelerating. Also is very hard to balance with passengers on board. It's my 5th boat and …

Transom mount trolling plate Not rated yet
I want to use my 87 Bayliner capri as a trolling boat. There is a weird angle on the transom of the port side so I can't just mount my trolling bracket. …

1977 ranger monitor panel Not rated yet
I have a 1977 ranger bass boat and I am in the process of rewiring it. The only trouble is I have no idea what the front monitor panel is suppose to include …

2012 Hurricane deck boat Not rated yet
My deck boat has a 115 Yamaha engine and has no light or buzzer for overheating or low oil? I purchased it used a month ago, the only think i can tell …

1982 Sea Sprit "Throttle Only" Switch Does Not Work Not rated yet
Hello everyone. I own a 1982 Sea Sprite and the "Throttle Only" button on the throttle lever does not seem to work - therefore the boat will not start. …

chysler bass runner pulls to one side Not rated yet
I have a older Chrysler bass runner boat, with a 25 hp engine. It pulls hard to one side. Tried to adjust trim tab. Checked to make sure engine was centered. …

1996 115hp evinrude backfire won't start Not rated yet
Last time I took the boat out the motor killed while riding wide open a few times. We were out all day so... Well, today motor started rev'd up real …

Is 2014 tracker pro 16 ignition wire grey? Not rated yet
Attempting to install a Minn Kota MK-1-DC on board DC charger. It says connect grey wire to ignition wire. My question is what color is the ignition …

Merc outboard spits green oil Not rated yet
I saw this boat for sale today. It's a Merc 6 cyl, 175hp. When the owner starts the engine green oil spits out if the exhaust. I don't know if the engine …

1989 johnson 150 fuel or lower unit  Not rated yet
1989 johnson 150 I go to take off no power push choke in finally feels like it jerks has all kind of power any help

Owners Manual Not rated yet
I have a 1976 Fiberform Cuddy 24 and I am looking for the original owners manual for it....

low motor rpm Not rated yet
My 2007 Yamaha 70 outboard only turns 2400 rpm at full speed. Coming out of the hole it is a dog. I've had a new prop installed and the carbs adjusted, …

2017 bass tracker boat Not rated yet
can I use pivot bar on my trailer on 2017 tracker instead of the bunks.. an if so the the weight of the boat pose any problem from the pivot bars to the …

Starter wont engage  Not rated yet
I am considering purchasing a 1989 Renken Seamaster 2488 WA Cuddy equipped with a 175hp 5.0 Yamaha closed cooling system sterndrive. The owner states the …

Warning buzzer intermittent Not rated yet
I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the fault. Recently I had my carburettors serviced on my Yamaha115C saltwater series oil injected 2 stroke. …

Switched out impellar, boat wont start.  Not rated yet
I have and outboard 1986 fisher bass boat with a 1986 50 horse mercury motor. I recently switched out the impellar then I raised the lower unit back into …

rust popping thru deck on shallowsport Not rated yet
rust popping thru floor deck of shallowsport. is this a sign of saturation below deck or the fact the boat is an 03 model?

yamaha 25 20 jet motor 2 stroke Not rated yet
Last friday I was out on the river duck hunting. had no problems with the motor, ran like a top. on Saturday I went back out and started to cruise up river …

Locating the Balast Resistor on a 2001 Reinell Bowrider  Not rated yet
My name is Steve and I'm having trouble with a 2001 Reinell Bowrider with a 4.7 V8. I've left it for ages and finally got around to running it. I've got …

Dead place half throttle Not rated yet
I have a 50 hp evinrude around 1985 -at about half throttle it cuts out push the throttle more and it picks up again.

Will start on either not run on gas. Not rated yet
1999 mercury 30hp 30elo New fuel pump kit, new electric seloned. getting no choke activity when pushing key in. motor low hrs runs like a top then …

Winter problem 1998 pro 18 jet bass tracker Not rated yet
I ran seafoam 50 50 through my fuel lines the other night to fix a possible clog the next morning I went out to test it out but now my steering seems locked …

15hp yamaha  Not rated yet
i have a 15hp yamaha i went to run it today it was pumping water perfectly fine in neutral and reverse but when i put it in forward gear it would stop …

low compression 2 cylinders after rebuild Not rated yet
Bought a 2000 Searay sundancer. marine dealer sales sheet stated "New/Rebuilt motors very low hours" I took that to mean 1 new and 1 rebuilt motor, both …

9.9 chysler dropping one cylinder Not rated yet
I have 1982 9.9 Chrysler outboard. The motor starts up good and idles great but after a while on the water.it seams to drop one cylinder. Out a new carb …

Help with tilt and trim switch wiring Not rated yet
I have a 1995 40hp force engine. The tilt and trim is mounted on the center console and it works great. But due to traveling alot and after paying a couple …

Ignition  Not rated yet
I have a 1985 115 hp Suzuki , lost power, discovered that 1 coil was not firing. I swapped coils and found that the problem is not the coil. Any ideas? …

Searanger 6000 Not rated yet
can anyone tell me how to solder three prong plug on back of the radio to a three wire plug...the two left side show neg- and the one show pos + can …

2003 5.0 MPI won't start and then backfires Not rated yet
Hi I have a mercruiser 5.0 MPI that suddenly won't start. It's always been very good and starts immediately. It will turn over, and over and over, but …

horse power rating Not rated yet
My motor blowed up on my 2001 skeeter with a 225 Yamaha vmax and I want to put a 250 yamaha sho on it but the coast guard sticker only approves it for …

turning circle Not rated yet
I have a mercury 115 brown band outboard on a belmont hull I am have trouble with turning circle in one direction

Need help we got sold a dud Not rated yet
Hi there we brought a bayliner capri of a guy who said it was the bees knees it did run well for about the 30 min we tried it. Then xmas eve we put it …

engine quits Not rated yet
The engine runs extremely well 99% of the time. The other 1% it will intermittently cut out and die but will always start back up instantly. This happens …

Picking Right size Outboard for 1997 Sundance f 16 Not rated yet
Hi from Ny, need to know where to start when choosing a used outboard for my skiff, it's main purpose will be putting around South Shore bay areas. 30hp, …

Boat turns it self off and tone comes from console Not rated yet
Got a rebuilt outboard mercury 2009 never been ran since the rebuild tried to get it running. Replaced injectors and lower end pump propeller but every …

Boat turns it self off and tone comes from console Not rated yet
Got a rebuilt outboard mercury 2009 never been ran since the rebuild tried to get it running. Replaced injectors and lower end pump propeller but every …

Voltage Reading Not rated yet
I have a 2005 Mercury 115 EFI Four Stroke outboard. With the wire harness going to the engine unplugged, the positive cable removed from the battery and …

Electric fuel as back up Not rated yet
This sounds like a stupid question, so here goes. I have a 1978 Wellcraft Cuddy with a Johnson 140 and the VRO has been removed. Ok so why ask this question …

240 Seary 2001 model sports cruiser Not rated yet
I had my boat at marine mechanics, they just replaced sea water pump, replaced distributor cap and rota tor button all leads and spark plugs, replaced …

40 hp 2 stroke tohatsu prop Not rated yet
I have a 2003 two-stroke Tohatsu mounted on a 16 foot 48 inch flatbottom aluminum boat With a jack plate would like to know what the best prop size …

Back fire and pops above 2000 RPM Not rated yet
Bought a 1988 Sea Ray Weekender to try my water camping experience. Had the Manifolds, Risers, One head, Water Pump and all oils replaced when purchased. …

2009 150 hp on 21' striper boat Not rated yet
I have a 1994 21' Striper boat with a 2 stroke 115 hp motor on it. Motor burned up and I have found a 2009 Honda bf150a that I would like to replace it …

2005 chapparal 256ssi Not rated yet
Iam the new owner of 2005 Chapparal.I have a couple of questions, I hope you can help. First the engine compartment only opens about a foot. Is this normal. …

Hour meter Not rated yet
I have a fairly new boat. About 4 months old. I just installed a digital hour meter wired to the ignition. My question is, if I just have the ignition …

Power to coil but no output Not rated yet
Replace complet ignition system from distributer forward. 1989 Bayliner Capri with GM 305 OMC I/O. Engine started great after the work. Boat sat for …

no fire at high rpms Not rated yet
I have a 1987 1.6 liter omc sea drive that runs good till about 2500 - 3000 rpms then I loose fire on 2 cylenders on one side. thanks for any help don't …

Concern about exhaust misting oil. Not rated yet
1990 60 hp Evinrude with the VRO not used for oil, but mixed manually. Hit something a few days ago taking a chunk out of the propeller. Replaced the …

1996 Evinrude 88hp 2 stroke outboard motor Not rated yet
Looking to buy a boat with this motor. Owner says original engine. Only starts when power trim puts it out of water. When put back down, works okay! Problem? …

Outboard motor change Not rated yet
I have a 1988 Ranger 373 and would like remove the 1988 yamaha 150 pro version and replace it with a 1988 mercury black max 150 that I have. Will the steering …

boat won't fire Not rated yet
Just bought a 2007 Carolina skiff boat with a 50 hp suzuki 4 stroke. It has been sitting for 5 years. Cleaned out fuel system and got it right but now …

4.3l mercruiser Not rated yet
Just wondering how many hours on average you can get out of a 4.3l mercruiser 2006 model before needing a rebuild??

O4, Johnson115 saltwater series Not rated yet
When motor running on water it bogs down like it going turn off but in quick short spurts then it runs fine after while it does it again. It won't turn …

Seadoo challanger Overheat alarm Not rated yet
First time post, I live in Brisbane Australia. I have a Seadoo Challanger mercury 210hp M2 Jet. Launched boat at low tide and and started motor in to …

transom 1992 sportscraft Not rated yet
i would like to buy this boat im worried about its a 2552 sportscraft hardtop should i have a servey done the owner said it is very good shape

flywheel up and down movement Not rated yet
When i started the engine it sounded deep wasnt a normal sound for a engine idling. flywheel has a up and down movement. is it the bearing and which one? …

Oil 4.3 GXi G volvo penta Not rated yet
I have put in both my stern drive and engine Quaker State 5 W 20 synthetic oil. I realize that I should have put in 90 W75. It looks like I should …

Knocking noise when put in gear Not rated yet
When I put my 135 v6 mariner into geat in has a knocking sound when at low revs but if I increase the revs it goes away it does 4 to 5 knocks then when …

Need of guidance  Not rated yet
I recently bought a 91' Glastron 1700 (17") from a buddy of mine. Boat is in great condition but in need of a new engine since the current one has a cracked …

1995 120 hp force hums with ignition off. Not rated yet
I was fishing with the trolling motor and heard humming from the Force 120 hp engine. When I tried to start it the battery was too low to turn it over. …

lund 1999 fishing boat? Not rated yet
Trying to figure out what the forward compartment is, in the floor deck. Was told it was a live well but specs say only 1 live well for this boat. Possible …

2003 Mercury 150 carbed saltwater series will not carge Not rated yet
The motor will not charge, but will run while battery is disconnected. Hook up amp meter probes to disconnected cables and shows no voltage??? What can …

2016 Tracker Targa - no power Not rated yet
Hooked up the boat, packed up the gear and went to place the motor in transport position using the trim adjust on the 2015 Yamaha 150 4-stroke motor. …

Replacing shift cable on 2002 larson cabrio 254 Not rated yet
I have recently bought this boat.My mechanic can't get into the lower end to replace it. By the looks of it, this has been an issue for other mechanics …

Rpm varies while cruising. Not rated yet
My name is Randy. I have a 2008 Mercury, 50 hp, 2 cycle outboard on a pontoon. While cruising along at 3,000 rpm, the motor will at times (not always) …

Blue water switch Not rated yet
New to my 1993 29' Baja cruiser. In the engine compartment between the motors is a switch that is white about an inch and a half by 3 to 4 inches long …

1980 chrysler 85 hp outboard won't start Not rated yet
Hi, need some advice. I have a 1980 85hp chrysler outboard that won't start. It turns over but won't start. I'm getting spark and I changed fuel filter,I'm …

Starts good but dies Not rated yet
I have a 1998 Nissan outboard, it starts real good after it warms and you start to depress the warming handle on the remote control it will die. I have …

Trailer up button on shifter works down not up Not rated yet
I replaced the trim tab switch with a new one. In the process the drill bit I was using to enlarge the hole, came out of the drill. It fell down inside …

No idle mercruiser 5.7  Not rated yet
I have a 1986 sea ray 230 with a 5.7 mercruiser. It doesn't want to run at idle at all. If you let it warm up a lot it will allow you to shift to drive. …

04 240 Sundeck SeaRay Head Operation Not rated yet
Purchased boat, have not found anyone to 100% tell me how my head works, I turn on water, lift lever to put some water in bowl, the part I don't know is …

long shaft mercury to short shaft Not rated yet
ok,here is my question... i have a 1982 mercury 115 with a 25''shaft,this is the motor that runs.. i also have a 1979 mercury 115 short shaft,this motor …

Bayliner Capri 212 Not rated yet
My led display (trip, hours temp etc.) on the instrument cluster is flashing wildly, and the alarm is on continuously. Engine runs OK, temp normal, oil …

Motor dies when you let off the key? Not rated yet
I have a 2000 glastron gx205 with a 5.0 Volvo penta inboard that will not run unless you hold the key on but then the starter stays on. I have replaced …

gauges froze Not rated yet
While driving at around 35rpm we hit a wave hard and all the gauges froze at the speed and tach they were at

Yamaha 50hp 4 stroke intermittant trolling speed stall Not rated yet
My Yamaha 50hp 4 stroke starts, idles, & goes from low to high speed fine, but when I let it idle for 15 minutes it dies, acting like a gas problem. If …

backwards throttle Not rated yet
i have a 1986 galaxy boat and the previous owner said the throttle is backwards, as in it will go full speed in reverse and only idle forward

Loud squeal when attempting to crank Not rated yet
When my husband turns the key to start the motor, it emits a high pitched squealing. After it cranks, the squeal continues. We have an oil injected …

Johnson dies after 5 seconds Not rated yet
Can't figure out why my motor starts and then loses spark after 5 seconds

2016 Yamaha F150XB Hour Meter Not rated yet
I bought a new Key West with a Yamaha F150XB fitted with the Yamaha digital multi function meters at the beginning of summer. It's now three and a half …

boat wont crank Not rated yet
had boat on lake coming back to boat ram boat ends up dying would not start back. brought it home replaced fuel line and primer bulb and fuel pump but …

1987 Mercury 150 h.p. XR2 Black Max wont start Not rated yet
My motor was running fine until the battery died and I got a new battery and solenoid and starter and my starter turns but it won't turn the flywheel. …

1989 130 volvo penta Not rated yet
replace a bearing drive on 1989 130 volvo penta boat. cost & how much work involved.

Boat Problem Not rated yet
How do you replace the senor in an Evinrude Humminbird Select Direct Injection 150 H.O. Motor (2006 Model)? Motor is skipping.

2002 yamaha 60TLRA 2stroke, no power under a load Not rated yet
the motor has no power under a load. Its not missing it just bogs down.the boats been to three mechanics and they've all done the same things then given …

1970's Apollo  Not rated yet
It has a Chevy 2.5 140hp motor I can't seem to to it to crank hard enough to start I just got the boat for free original owner was rich and didn't want …

Prop for a 90 hp force outboard motor Not rated yet
I have a 17 ft maxum boat with a 90 hp force two stroke engine. I recntly damaged the prop and am in search of a new one. I see some made of aluminum …

lund pro v no spark to both engines Not rated yet
lund pro v no spark to both engines both engines were running fine then no spark to both engines engines turn over but no spark engines getting gas but …

1982 Johnson 60hp no spark Not rated yet
hi justchanged coils on this engine still no spark can anyone tell me where i can find a wiring diagram have a cut off black/green wire dont know where …

1977 Johnson 70 hp outboard Not rated yet
I changed the pump impeller lower unit seals thermostat as I was having over heating issued so I got it all back together and went to start it and now …

2005 Johnson 90 HP 4-stroke shuts down after alarm Not rated yet
My motor gave an alarm and then shortly thereafter limited the rpm's. The check engine light came on first and then the "No Oil" light. I got my boat …

busted ignition safety  Not rated yet
I have a 96 crest pontoon with an 88 johnson. The safety switch on the ignition broke and now I can't start the boat. I was wondering drink if there was …

5.8 liter omg loses power at wot Not rated yet
I have a 1995 FourWinns 258 Vista I purchase this summer. I'm the third owner, the first was an engineer for FourWiins who ordered it for his daughter. …

Johnson no spark Not rated yet
2000 60 hp. Johnson vro 3 cylinder 2 stroke has very faint spark on middle plug on a spark tester. Has no spark on top and bottom cylinder. Disconnected …

Need help Not rated yet
I have a 2005 reinell 185 and it shakes when slowing down almost like it has a certain spot in the throttle that it does it any answers?

Engine Not rated yet
I have a 91 Mercury 60 that runs really good once I get it started but can take forever to start. Makes me think it's broke just about every time. Anything …

Trim problems Not rated yet
Just purchased a 1998 BR230 Doral with a Bravo three twin props hit a log last weak not too hard no damage to props or skag brought it back for the day …

motor change out 86 cobalt  Not rated yet
Changing motor on my 86 cobalt bow rider with 86 chevy truck motor. the motor that was in boat 260 hp . Are there any changes i need to do to this motor …

fuel problem 95 johnson 175hp looper v6 Not rated yet
Straight to the point, I have an Johnson looper v6 that runs beautifully, but ONLY if you pump the key choke(push to choke key switch) while its running. …

Engine / Prop. power loss Not rated yet
I had to change propeller awhile back and now the boat run fine with 1-2 people but can't get on plane with more than that. Yesterday I had 4 people on …

Yamaha OX66 battery issues Not rated yet
I replaced the batteries in my boat and in a hurry accidentally switched the leads. I fixed it and replaced all the burnt fuses including the ones under …

2002 Mastercraft x30 possible caught gears Not rated yet
I just bought 2002 Mastercraft x30. It runs great when I am accelerating and idling. When I attempt to first shift into reverse or shift into drive it …

225 yamaha vmax smoking at startup Not rated yet
My 2000 225 hp yamaha vmax idles fine and runs fine but smokes alot more than normal at startup

2006 225 Yahama VMax HPDI problem Not rated yet
I have a 2006 z21 Ranger with a 2006 Yamaha VMax HPDI motor. When trying to plane the motor will die before it gets on plane. It shuts off like you would …

Engine accelerates on its own at idle Not rated yet
I have an 86 40hp johnsone. Replaced fuel lines, rebuilt carbs, ran fine for awhile then recently began racing on its own when put in neutral. At first …

no power first 15-20 minutes then runs fine Not rated yet
mercury 135 v6 out board when i first get on the water when i go to full throttle nothing happens it barely gets up to 5mph like its only running on 2 …

1979 mercury 70 hp 3 cyl Not rated yet
1979 70 hp 3 cyl outboard i lost forward gear i have replaced all the parts needed shimmed correctly put back together reverse ( gear selector all the …

rpms Not rated yet
I have a 1998 5.7 mercruiser and out of gear my top rpms is 3400 rpm's in gear 3200rpm;s and plenty of throttle left ,the engine sounds like it's bogging …

90hp Mercury Outboard Over revving Not rated yet
I have a 2005 Mercury 90hp 2 stroke Outboard. I noticed earlier this season that the boat was running at higher RPMs than usual and not reaching top speed. …

1989 johnson outboard model- j40telcec Not rated yet
I don't know much about boats, but I'm a fast learner and a mechanic of sorts. I didn't know when i got it, that it had trim for the motor. I took it …

1989 OMC Cobra "chugging" while moving.  Not rated yet
Recently purchased an old town Aquarius 170 with a 3.0 liter OMC Cobra. When I'm "driving" it chugs and seems to want to stall. If I put it in neutral …

Mercruiser 170 conversion to an alternator  Not rated yet
I converted my Mercruiser 170 to an alternator and now my fuel gauge does not read correctly. Does the alternator have an effect on this system and what …

Overheating Not rated yet
1980 140 omc over heating at any Rpm over 3000 other wise sits at 140, I've replaced water pump impeller and housing and reseated Iam getting a huge amount …

mercury 200 20hp high rev know speed Not rated yet
I had my boat motor running at full speed, (25mph) when it sounded like i suddenly hit something below the boat in the water which cause the motor to roar …

1992 Johnson 200hp top end surging  Not rated yet
I have a 1992 charger that I bought used for a know it all..... I've rebuilt all 6 carbs replaced the water pump and now I have troube plaining out and …

2004 Mercury 50 HP 2 stroke oil site glass fell out. Not rated yet
I just rebuilt carbs, adjusted timeing, etc etc etc . boat running better than ever than suddenly the boat sounded like a Harley Davidson. loud as hell. …

OMC2.3 fresh water cooling kit Not rated yet
I am looking at installing a fresh water cooling system on a '90 OMC 2.3 Cobra. My first problem is my exhaust manifold has internal crack/s, which is …

Wiring diagram for 96 Lowe Not rated yet
I am not having much luck locating a wiring diagram for my 1996 Lowe L1920 Fish-N-Pro. Put on a new motor and it looks like a tweaker was under the dash …

1995 mercury 75 hp bogging down Not rated yet
hello my name is Jamie and I have been having problems with my boat. It ran fine and all a sudden started bogging down under load. it would only pull around …

350 magnum oil level detection. .and safty switch  Not rated yet
Does a 2000 donzi zx with twin 350 mags have a thing that shuts the motor off if it start loosing oil to protect the engine from seizing up

Engine Bogs on plane  Not rated yet
Here is the problem, When the boat is idling its fine and does fine on low speed it even planes out fine when there are only two people in the boat …

1982 larson 470 Not rated yet
My boat leaks when I raise the motor but does not leak when fully in water is that a bad boot?

Ignition key switch rubber melted and oil alarm came on Not rated yet
have a 2011 transport and the rubber on the ignition key switch melted the oil alarm came on and motor shut down. would not start back up. about 3 hours …

key ignition rubber melted Not rated yet
have a 2011 transport and the key ignition rubber melted and the oil alarm came on and shut down motor. would not start again. after 3 hours put it on …

shift and stall Not rated yet
I have 1990 sundowner 225 mortor starts and runs good in nautralsoon as you shift to frw or reverse it stalls been messing with adjustments on cables …

guage access on 1979 chapperal model 167 Not rated yet
I have a Chapperal model 167, made in 1979. Im not sure if I have a problem, but recently I had to have a drive shaft installed and during the process …

1999 Rinker 232 Missing/Stumbling under load Not rated yet
I have a problem weather its fuel or firing that is intermediate on a 350/300hp Mercruiser. I have changed the fuel filter, checked cap and rotor, wires. …

no reverse Not rated yet
we hit some rocks with the bow of our master craft boat the other night at an idle and now the boat will not go into reverse. It will shift and work in …

Can't find where the leak is coming from Not rated yet
Hi all, I have a 2003 Sea Ray 245 WE w/Merc Cruiser and looked in the engine compartment yesterday and i saw a good amount of yellowish/greenish slimy/oily …

trouble idling Not rated yet
boat starts right up but when u click it back to go in drive stutters stalls runs great when u get on it just wont idle when u want to go in neutral runs …

to much gas Not rated yet
Problem with gas just running in a stream out of carb changed carbs still does it

motor issue Not rated yet
I have a 79 reinell 19' with a 5.7l chevy 4 barrel holley 650. Been running great, last time out it developed a problem. Fires up idles great, when i get …

motor issue Not rated yet
I have a 79 reinell 19' with a 5.7l chevy 4 barrel holley 650. Been running great, last time out it developed a problem. Fires up idles great, when i get …

volvo 230 don't know which starter to use Not rated yet
Need help I can't read my model numbers on the boat I need help on it it is a 4 cy my name is Justin justincox1127@gmail.com

Bravo 3 won't shift back to nuetral Not rated yet
97 350 mag mercruiser w bravo 3 out drive. Went out Thursday for a day at the lake. Have owned a boat for 32 yrs. I did everything as usual. After …

50 Horse Honda freshwater motor 2009  Not rated yet
Never a problem. After huge tornado like storm with pontoon in water 100 feet of dock ended up in a twisted mangle. Pontoon saved the rest of the dock …

1997 Harris Kayot deck boat  Not rated yet
1997 Harris Kayot deck boat - the reset button on engine is stuck - it won't reset . Any ideas - help

engine wont start on key Not rated yet
my boat is a Larson with a 260 hp mercruser installed new starter, I can start it on the solenoid with a screwdriver but it wont start on the key

1994 Sundancer 260 Legend tritoon tube offset Not rated yet
Greetings, I am about to purchase a 1994 Sundancer 260 Legend tritoon. I am wondering if a fiends trailer that is setup for a 5 1/2" tube offset will work …

bilge pump 1989 spectrum 1700 Not rated yet
Need help on where to locate....pump cut off in the middle of lake Ontario! Can't get a sound out of it .has worked great up until now for the past 6 months..I …

donzi z20 fuel problem? Not rated yet
I have a donzi z20 that is driving me crazy. It runs great than barely holds idle. Seems like it is not getting fuel. put a timing light on it when it …

2007 Sea Ray 5.0 EFI bogs down and comes back up? Not rated yet
2007 Sea Ray 5.0 EFI will run for about 5 mins at 3000 rpm then the rmps drop down and come right back up....Its like someone is dropping the throttle …

merc silent six Not rated yet
motor did not run when bought replaced old coils with new one I now have spark motor only backfires ck'd wires they are on right plugs points are set …

Hard starting boat Not rated yet
I can run my boat up and down the river forever, then when we turn it off to swim and take in some son the boat is very hard to start sometimes it will …

1992 Galaxy motor leaking  Not rated yet
We were putting our boat into the water and did not have it in deep enough and scraped the motor now its leaking what looks like oil or gear lube? Anyone …

97 Volvo penta radio and acc power down when I trim Not rated yet
My 97 four winns Volvo penta 3.0 runs good, and I have a brand new battery and brand new alternator. My problem is that when I trim (up or down) the accesories …

How to start my boat Not rated yet
Just bought a 1989 Statos 1700XL and I'm embarrassed but I can't get it to start. Is there a valve ( petcock) that needs to be turned on to provide gas …

hydra sport 171 oil tank location Not rated yet
where do I find the oil tank on hydra sport 171 keys boat looked in battery compartment under seats found fuel tank fill but no oil tank fill has evenrude …

Boat Stalls after taken out of gear Not rated yet
I have a 1979 Mercury 80 HP 4cyl replaced fuel lines, spark plugs, impeller, gas, battery. The boat was running fine while in gear then when put in neutral …

Pickup module on 89 Rinker 4.3 liter v6 Not rated yet
We have replaced the module 3 times in 1 1/2 years. When running the boat runs good but when you slow down to idle if it dies, its done. Any idea why this …

installed new tachometer Not rated yet
1998 Suzuki 150hp,2cycl,6cyl, I installed a new tach,sure of connections,however,fuse blew,replaced.i did this with batt off,however,after turning batter …

alpha outdrive Not rated yet
my alpha outdrive stops trimming after going boating once we stopped for couple hours it worked again. by the time I got back to dock the drive was not …

boat has no power to get on plane Not rated yet
I have a searay 2009 w/mercruiser 5.0L alpha. Just did carb job on it thinking old gas had messed it up. Still runs the same as before,it idles fine but …

Electronic throttle for a 20ft Four Winns? Not rated yet
Do you know if anyone makes a side mount electronic throttle for a 2007 20ft Four Winns? My throttle has always been sticky just above the lowest idle. …

4.3 litre mercury Not rated yet
Boat cuts out when slowing down. First backfires a couple times then cuts out. Then can't get it firing again. Got the sensor replaced and ignition module …

no go fast Not rated yet
I have a Glastron 235 GX with 5 liter injected motor. This boat used to go 48 to 52 miles an hour. But now the best I can get is 40. I change the fuel …

volvo AQ125A coolant in raw water discharge Not rated yet
1983 Volvo AQ125A engine running at 200 degrees (about 20 degrees above normal)lost some coolant from resevoir radiator cap. changed thermostat refilled, …

engine stalling Not rated yet
inboard/outboard engine stalls when speed is increased from 10mph to 15-20.would it be throttle cable or carber

Boat not going more than 3000RMP and 10MPH on the water Not rated yet
Hi. Just looking for some help here. I have a 1996 Seadoo Challenger Jet Boat. When the boat is out of water I can rev up to 7500 RPMs. Boat starts right …

1989 johnson out board  Not rated yet
power tilt trim need to know how to replace rod & eye had seal kit replaced & it leaked rod has nick on rod do i need new seal kit or can i just replace …

Mounting a 12" chart plotter  Not rated yet
I just purchased a 2016 Nitro Z7 Sport and need help with how/where to mount an hds 12 gen3 lowrance. I have tried nitro and lowrance but no help with …

oil gauge spike Not rated yet
Oil gauge spikes out when running. Then when idling it drops to hold pressure ( about 20). What could it be if it's not a faulty gauge?

Hooked battery up backwards on volvo penta 7.4 L engine Not rated yet
Hooked battery up backwards on volvo penta 7.4 L engine. it starts and runs for awhile then quits and also the captains calls works for a little bit then …

1983 Jonny 90hp will not shut down Not rated yet
I just bought this boat and the Motor shuts off well when cold. After running and motor is hot I turn the key to off and the motor still runs.I can still …

Need help with 2007 mercury 90 hp efi  Not rated yet
I have a 2007 mercury 90 hp efi. Runs good for about five minutes then it sputters and dies. I have changed fuel sources and fuel filter. As it dies I …

air conditioning Not rated yet
need any help to remove air conditioning unit from 1988 searay express forward unit is buried in closet in 2nd bedroom their must be a removable panel …

Fuel problem ? Not rated yet
I have a 97 stratus 285 pro v. Thanks boat acts like it is starving for gas at 3/4 throttle. Carbs have been rebuilt, new fuel pump,and new gas lines all …

1993 350 magnum  Not rated yet
boat was running great water was a little ruff pulled back trottle fastto slow down then accelerated again started to backfire and lose power at about …

Motor dies when put into reverse Not rated yet
1997 mercury two stroke dies when put into reverse then it's hard to get out....help

1979 Chrysler 75 ho  Not rated yet
I've charged the batt and my boat rolls over good for 20 seconds then dead I can't track down a short or draw any ideas??

motor swap Not rated yet
trying to find out if a 350 chevy motor can go in place of the ford motor in a 1979 starfire

1988 17' Stingray I/O 4 Cyl. Not rated yet
My dad gave me and my brother the boat, we all had the boat out on the lake back in 2007/2008, no issue back then at all ran top notch and the boat well …

Speedometer  Not rated yet
My speedometer doesn't work what's the best way to fix or find the problem?

tilt trim Not rated yet
a little first boat of my own given to me found a broken wire to my tilt motot switch that has a resistor in it the resistor is broken want to know what …

1989 OMC inboard motor on Bayliner won't fire. Not rated yet
My boat was overhauled two years ago. It was not used last year. When I went to start it yesterday it wouldn't fire. The battery is good and the spark …

2005 chaparral 180ssi Not rated yet
Our temp gauge is not reaching anything. Also the speedometer isn't workng and the rpm is not accurate. We noticed the temp gauge first The boat seems …

Boat starts and dies Not rated yet
I have a 2002 35 Reggie Fountain Special Edition with Twin 575 efi hp. The starboard engine has about 100 hours on it since the engine was completely gone …

Alarm sound in dash Not rated yet
Alarm sounds when engine is on in rinker 250 Fiesta vee

trim tilt Not rated yet
I have a 1998 fisher ski bass boat with 200 mercury FX. when on the lake while running motor, on once in awhile the outboard motor tilt trim will rise …

Boat stalls going from neutral into full throttle Not rated yet
I have a Volvo Penta I/O. The boat starts fine, runs fine as Im cruising the lake. I can accelerate slowly to full throttle and all is good. However, …

Fuel gauge  Not rated yet
Fuel gauge is workig intermittently i suspect the float is sticking in tank. If i remove it to check will i need to replace the gasket.

1983 Searay Seville 180 bow rider Not rated yet
I have an '83 sea ray seville that was given to my gf and I from her mom. I've been fixing up the boat for a couple months now and I finally was able to …

Timing Marks Not rated yet
Just bought my son and skiff with a 2006 honda 20hp outboard ran great first time out second time out he breaks down i go and get him bring boat home …

Alarm and no water out of pee hole Not rated yet
Hi,we have an evenrude 70hp outboard motor on our pontoon. We took it out for a spin around the lake and as we were headed into the no wake the power bogged …

Boat not wanting to plane out  Not rated yet
I have a 1991 skeeter with a 200hp Mercury that was running just fine the last time I went out then took it out a couple months late and the boat would …

Suddenly motor is loud but seems to run fine Not rated yet
I have a 2006 Boston Whaler w/60hp Mercury Bigfoot 4 stroke. The motor has approximately 100 hours and has been a great engine. I changed the Impeller …

89 chapparell 2350 5.7 vortec efi Not rated yet
Replaced motor cost 5300.00 got it back and now at low idle the one injector doesn't spit fule cuts off get it up to 1000 rpms and works fine check ground …

Trouble keeping my boat motor running. Not rated yet
My son has a 1998 24ft bayliner. it starts fine it revs up but it only runs for 25 to 45 seconds. it has a new fuel pump @ a new gas filter. It then dies. …

Floor replacement Not rated yet
Can someone give me an estimate of what price to expect to pay to have the wooden portion of the floor in an 18ft. Skeeter Starfire 160 fish and ski boat …

a 3.0 liter mercruiser over heated now it wont start Not rated yet
i over heated my boat now it wont start it does turn over but it shoots water out of no 2 cyl seems to have water in the oil also carb dumps gas after …

Dropping out of gear Not rated yet
My 1968 merc200 20hp runs great but drops out of gear about the time it is on plain. When I throttle back it goes back into gear. Have replaced the foot …

1974 50 horse evinrude model# 50473M Not rated yet
I ran my outboard out of gas and now it won't start. Seems to be getting plenty of fuel and spark. I just replaced the coils and plugs last week and it …

2001 Mercury 90hp 4 stroke outboard motor Not rated yet
Engine idles fine, but when I try to put it in gear (forward or reverse) it stalls out. I noticed when I move the trim to 1/4 up, it will go into gear …

260 mercruiser,5.7,1985 model Not rated yet
engine starts and runs good up 3000 rpm,over 3000 starts missing.if you back out of throttle runs fine.

bilge pump continual run Not rated yet
2008 Glastron 185 GT I/O. Automatic bilge pump quit working. It would work normally with the dashboard switch. Found a broken wire in one of the connectors …

New mercruiser 6.2 v8 serpentine belt fault Not rated yet
I have a brand new cobalt R7 with a merc 350 6.2 v8 Seacore stern drive fitted. Only covered 17 hours and I have found remains of the serpentine belt …

1986 mercury 75hp outboard lower unit  Not rated yet
I just bought the boat and the prop won't spin counter clockwise when it's in netural and clicks turning it clockwise. Does anyone know hot to fix this …

1998 Mercury 200 hp outboard Not rated yet
Boat starts and runs. Just changed trigger. Stator. And switch box. Anyways, when I put it on the water. It pops right up out of the water. Then it won't …

sputtering engine Not rated yet
I have a Glastron 195sx with a volvo penta 5.0L engine when I start it the engine conks out after 10 seconds. The same thing happened a couple of years …

IAC / solenoid valve issues? Not rated yet
Ok so I just bought a boat from a family member that hasn't taken it out in the last year. The engine is a 2006 40 HP efi 4 stroke mercury. Model # …

motor cut out Not rated yet
motor will troll all day starts fine. when go to speed up it starts to then just cuts out

40 hp why top speed so slow  Not rated yet
I have 2001 16 aluminum deep v fishing boat has side console live well 3 seats trolling motor etc with a 40hp Yamaha 2 stroke motor only goes 10 mph …

40 hp 2 stroke  Not rated yet
I have 2001 16 aluminum deep v fishing boat has side console live well 3 seats trolling motor etc with a 40hp Yamaha 2 stroke motor only goes 10 mph …

Markham whaler 4.2 Not rated yet
Hi there, have a Markham Whaler 4.2. Twin 35s that are just about stuffed. In other words they are stuffed. Would like to replace them with a single 70-80 …

1968 120 mercruiser  Not rated yet
Hi I've been getting this old boat going been kinda fun with the family. Today we took it out on the river and going at a good pace 20 mph and all of a …

Beeping noise resolved!! Not rated yet
I posted earlier about a beeping noise coming from the console of our Four Winns 240 Horizon. It turned out to be low on lubricant in the reserve. We …

2006 Glastron won't idle Not rated yet
We recently purchased a 2006 glastron. It starts fine and runs fine at high speed, but once we try to idle, it dies. We are new to the boat ownership thing …

How do I install the seats in a 1979 Galaxie?  Not rated yet
I have taken on my bosses unfinished project which is a 79 Galaxie, I have laid the new carpet and can't find any I formation on how to put it back together …

Gas shooting out of top carberator Not rated yet
I went to crank my boat and it seems like electric choke is sticking it will crank but shoots gas out of top carberator and ain't getting all of the power …

power trim won't shut off Not rated yet
power trim is stuck running in downward motion, had to pull fuses quickly before it burnt up.

No power to dash on 1991 4.3 mercruiser  Not rated yet
Replaced slave seliniod turned key to start heard popping noise .now have no power at dash ,no horn ,blower,gauges,or trim. I have 12+volts at battery …

Engine bogging down under load Not rated yet
Hi I have a 1989 yamaha 225 hp engine at idle or in neutral engine rins great but when it's under load its bogging down and stalls

impeller shaft is threaded  Not rated yet
I have a 90 horsepower mercury sport jet in a bass tracker boat. Impeller shaft is threaded and Im told they do not make a threaded impeller any longer. …

Mercury 90 hp does not advance in full throttle  Not rated yet
My Mercury 90 hp runs well in idle and reverse at full speed. However in forward full throttle it seems not to advance. I have replaced the gas, used sea …

Won't stay running! Not rated yet
We just re-apholstryed my boat and after getting every thing back together the engine won't stay running. It will start and run in starting position but …

1977 Glastron with Johnson 115 outboard fuelpump Not rated yet
My name is David, I replaced my hard fuel line from the gas tank pick up tube to the primer bulb to a 3/8 rubber line. the primer bulb to motor is still …

High pitch noise Not rated yet
I have a 2000,1800 series Capri that made a high pitch squealing noise, wondering what it might be. It didn't sound like it came from the motor, it sounded …

engine staled out would not restart unless jumped starter Not rated yet
I was towing in another boat who had issues was going good my temp raised up then went down and I just died silent.I tried to turn key nothing.I then pooped …

idles up and down from 850 to 1000 rpms or 2000 to 2200. Not rated yet
hi have a 1998 mercury 225 efi. starts and runs at wot ok. has new plugs,beeler hoses,stater,cleaned injectors. its been speeding up and down for years. …

115 hp mercury idle too high Not rated yet
I have rebuild carbs sink and link distributor but still idles too high and when idles goes up and down.

60 HP Mercury Outboard Alarm Not rated yet
We have a 2006 Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 pontoon boat with a 60 HP Mercury 2 cycle outboard. I am getting an alarm when I increase the speed/rpm up over …

Buzzer went off for 30 seconds  Not rated yet
I have a 1989 force 85 hp outboard ... Yesterday as we left the marina the buzzer under the dash went off for probalbly a minute then it went off? What …

454 big block starts and idles, but wont throttle up. Not rated yet
I just bought a 1990 Mirage Travore 232 cuddy with a 454 Volvo Penta. It starts right up and idles perfectly, but once you give it throttle its sputters …

1999 Mercury 25 HP 4 stroke alarm and cutting out Not rated yet
Iam having problems with my 1999 Mercury 25HP 4 stroke and I am hoping someone can help me. I purchased this boat yesterday and the motor worked as it …

1996 120 sport jet xr Not rated yet
just bought this boat "as is", they replaced the rev limiter because the engine would over rev to 6000 rpm's and the engine wouldn't shut down with the …

1999 mercury optimax 225 Not rated yet
Hello All? New here. I was going across the lake today going about 45mph. I heard a clunk. Slowed down didn't hear anything no alarms sounded fine at idle. …

Scarab 195 ho dies while on lake Not rated yet
Hello while on the lake driving the boat it had died while in full motion down the lake and still have battery power just doesn't want to turn over does …

87 275 hp Johnson bogs down Not rated yet
My motor seems to run fine at quarter throttle, but when I try to get on plain at all or any more throttle it bogs, when I back off again it runs fine. …

Trim problems when loading boat. Not rated yet
When loading my boat with motor trimmed up some, the motor will drop back down when I give it some gas to help load boat. I don't know what is going on …

1974 50hp johnson Not rated yet
have recently became a boat owner of a 1974 starcraft. it has a 1974 50hp jphnson motor on it, I waswondering if it had a pee hole like most of the newer …

50 vs 70 Yamaha carbs Not rated yet
I have a 2006 Yamaha 50 tlr looking to have work done to it I want to change he carbs to 70s what are the differences in the carbs anyone know?

johnson 200 will not start Not rated yet
this is the story. i replaced the water pump now the motor will not start, i had to take the carbs off to get to the bolt that holds the shifting shaft …

Tilt motor wiring Not rated yet
I have a 1983 bayliner Capri. I need to know where the yellow wire with green stripe connects to tilt switch or does it connect some where else? It's a …

Inaccurate tachometer readings Not rated yet
I recently purchased a used 2002 Searay 230 Bowrider. It has a 6.2 Mercruiser I/O when I start the engine the tach is reading between 3,000 and 4,000 …

1990 Sea Ray 160 OB Not rated yet
I have a 1990 Sea Ray 160 OB, I have a 1999 Evinrude 115 I would like to run on the boat, does anyone have information on interfacing the wiring? Also …

Boat stopped running Not rated yet
I have a 2008 22' Sea Ray sundeck 210. We were out on the water today everything was going fine, we were cruising at around 25-30 when all of a sudden …

Dashlights come on, gas gauge goes off  Not rated yet
Dashlights come on and the gas gauge goes off, then erratically changes to dash lights go off and gas gauge comes on.

1986 Yamaha prov 150 Not rated yet
I have a oil draining into intake when the engine is shutdown, I'm pretty sure it's coming from the oil reservoir on the side of engine, how do I stop …

20hp Johnson carb Not rated yet
Does all 20hp Johnson carb have a high and low speed idle. Mine has an idle speed Needle up top and a plug in the bottom

1974 mercruiser  Not rated yet
The lower unit stern drive has a new pump and new rams. It raises real slow and keeps dropping on it's own. I've been trying to fix it for almost a year, …

2000 yamaha F115 Not rated yet
boat runs great for first 1/2 hour then loses power shut off restart runs good for a while then does same restart and away it goes for awhile again and …

1980 evinrude 115 hp dropping lower end Not rated yet
I need to change the water pump and my book says to disconnect the shift wires and it says they are blue and green but I can't find them. Picture in book …

Boat won't stay running  Not rated yet
Bought this boat 2months ago , everything ran good , I replaced the fuel filter, and then I hooked the hose to the lower unit. Drained the fuel cell …

Overheat light Not rated yet
What would cause my overheat light not to cycle at startup on a 07 Skeeter ZX225 with a Yamaha 225 HPDI?

454 mag mpi died doing 35 mph Not rated yet
Well I was having problems about dying while loading the trailer then it would hesitate and backfire when taking off took it to the shop they said fuel …

2005 chaparral 236 sunesta Not rated yet
I am looking at buying a 2005 chaparral 236 sunesta that has about a 2'x3' area that the fiberglass has been tore off. I can probably get this boat …

Outboard overheating Not rated yet
I have a 2003 75 HP Yamaha 4 stroke outboard that appears to be overheating. Last year it overheated and melted a part. I had it fixed by boat mechanic …

98' Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke idle up on its own Not rated yet
I have a 98' Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke when you first start it idles fine, after a minute or so it idles way up on its own. Also when I am using it it will be …

Engine crank  Not rated yet
I having use my boat in three years and I replace the gas and now having a hard time start

Engine won't start low voltage  Not rated yet
My engine won't start do to low voltage or ground problem. Battery is fully charge

boat id Not rated yet
I have a seaswril boat 18 ft long mercruser io s/n418540v what year and model is it

Fuel leak Not rated yet
1992 V6 150 Evinrude fuel leak. When I squeeze the fuel bulb to get fule to carburators the fule leaks from the fuel manifold port entrance. It has two …

Engine, sea Ray sundancer Not rated yet
So my parents bought a 1999 sea Ray 260 sundancer, we are not boaters. We never have had a boat but everytime we get on our boat (3 times so far) we always …

Where's my power? Not rated yet
Hi! First year with a 1979 Sea Ray Sundancer 260. Just got it in the water, and I cannot find the electrical panel! All I found is 2 black switches in …

Ranger LS Tachometer woes  Not rated yet
I bought a new Ranger 2050LS with a 250 Verado, I have tried all the recommended settings for my tach however nothing seems to be correct, where do i go …

1998 Fisher Bass Boat gauges  Not rated yet
I have a 1998 Fisher Bass Boat. It has a gauge below the throttle arm that has a dial on it and you can move to right or left. The gauge says "empty"(to …

1981 OMC hot start troubles Not rated yet
I bought a used boat this spring having issues, I believe with fuel. Boat starts no problem first crank when trailered in. Then do a loop get boat to operating …

Need to replace or rebuild lower unit Not rated yet
Ok i just recently bought my first boat, the motor is an 86 inboard mercury 3.0 150 hp the person i bought the boat from had taken the lower unit off because …

1987 Johnson vro 140 lower unit Not rated yet
Am I missing something? I have all the bolts off plus the linckage disconnected and the lower unit still won't come off. I am trying to get to the water …

Engine possibly mounted to low Not rated yet
1990 cape horn 16 with 1988 evinrude 90 hp vro v4 13×19 prop 20 inch shaft it is mounted in lowest position seems to struggle to get on plane then can …

1987 astroglass bass boat trim Not rated yet
The motor will go up and down as long as the boat is in nutural once it is put in gear it will not?

Motor starts at full throttle when it shouldn't be Not rated yet
I just bought a used boat and the motor turns on right away. The only problem is that when it is turned on it shouldn't be going full throttle already …

Robalo r24 performance Not rated yet
I hVe a 2007 r24 robalo with twin 150 Hondas. The boat cruised only at 23-25 mph. Two years after trying to find out why it is so slow I was told it is …

How to drain the gas out of a evinrude 88 special  Not rated yet
Having gas problems and I figured that draining the gas out of the engine would be the simple answer how do I do that on an evinrude 88 special

Fuel Primer Pump  Not rated yet
I have a 1996 Evinrude 130 outboard. I replaced my fuel primer pump. What is the purpose of the red lever? What is the start up sequence? Thank you. …

i am getting no fire Not rated yet
i am getting no fire but have brand new plugs but no fire from coils cranks great getting fuel just no fire

tilt and trim doesn't work Not rated yet
I have a 120 hp Evinrude that the tilt and trim doesn't work. It's in the raised position and won't go down. The motor seems to work o.k. Thanks

low speed engine noise in new Mercury 60 HP 4 Stroke Not rated yet
We just purchase a new Mercury 60 HP 4 stroke for our pontoon boat. It has a loud squealing/grinding noise that starts at 1700 RPM and completely …

swapping 1977 omc outdrive into a 1984 omc boat Not rated yet
broke the outdrive casing on my 1984 Century when I hit a bolder underwater at the launch ramp. want to know if it would be a lot of trouble swapping an …

24 ' Hallett with 454 mag bravo drive Not rated yet
Boat has been sitting for a year due to flooding here at the lake, today I took it out the motor started right up. After we got past no wake zone, we …

Interchange legs on 88 to 99 mercury 150 hp Not rated yet
I have a 1999 Mercury 150 horsepower EFI oil injected engine short leg I would like to put my 1988 Mercury 150 horsepower oil injected engine leg on the …

Propeller stuck in forward Not rated yet
I changed to water pump out, now it works fine but i cant get the propeller to stop or go in reverse

25 hp nissan quits pumping water after it warms up Not rated yet
Hi! Folks im having a little water pump problem my 1991 MC2 NISSAN 25HP Pumps water fine for bout 2 min till motor warms up then it just quits peeing have …

Mercruiser 5.7 alpha 1 pees but still getting hot Not rated yet
So my family and I were going to have a day out on the boat, an 88 Searay s23 open bow. Before we left home., I checked out the boat and cranked it up …

stalling when trying to get on first plane of the day Not rated yet
I have a 1999 Johnson 200 hp (j200pleen). I have a very confusing problem that nobody can help me with. She fires right up in the morning and idles great. …

1968 formula batteries charging Not rated yet
Need to know how to charge the dual battery system with a charger on a 1978 formula with two four cylinder mercs

1984 Johnson 150 gt not running in water Not rated yet
I have a 1984 tidecraft bass boat with a 84 Johnson 150 gt in it when I have the lower unit out of the water our runs fine I can full blast the throttle …

Engine will not start  Not rated yet
I have a 1999 5.7 mercruiser with efi and throttle body. Last year the economy unit went up and I replaced it and all seem to be fine. Then towards the …

Suzuki 115 won't steer Not rated yet
We have a Suzuki 115 outboard. It will only turn one way. How do you fix this and what is wrong.

rubber end cap to trim cylinder Not rated yet
i am missing the rubber end cap on my trim cylinder. will it hurt anything if i take the boat out without one?

High reving  Not rated yet
Motor revs high when first cranked 1999 150 evinrude Also revs high after being tilted

Yamaha outboard 200 hp. now power  Not rated yet
i have Yamaha outboard 200 hp. motor was run okay suddenly engine shut off i try to start the engine back but starter not turning at all only click sound …

Motor missing when trimmed down??? Not rated yet
,94 Johnson v4 cuts out until you trim motor up...checked all grounds an wires.. Can't see anything wrong

1972 Johnson Outboard lost 50% power Not rated yet
Over the weekend, I ran my 1972 2 stroke outboard on my 15ft classic fiberglass boat. I ran it for about an hour and she ran great. Later in the evening, …

audible alarm on 1994 Javlin 379 Not rated yet
There is an intermittent alarm when boat is not and not running. I suspect battery power or fuel level, but batteries are all 100% and fuel is 1/2 full. …

my boat stalls at high altitudes Not rated yet
I have a 2002 sea ray with a 4.3 liter chevy. It runs at idle to troll no problem at 4200 ft and below. However if I take it to 5000 ft or higher it stalls …

89 Johnson 200 gt V6 dies when given gas in forward  Not rated yet
I've got an 89 johnson 200 gt V6 that I just purchased that had been sitting for 4 years. I changed all the plugs fuel filters and cleaned the carbs and …

'94 40hp mercury force  Not rated yet
I have a '94ish mercury force, haven't had the boat long, it ran great for awhile, then where it would run around 4500-5000 rpm it dropped to 3000 rpm …

77 Tohatsu water spitting issue Not rated yet
I have a 77 Tohatsu 70hp that ran great through all throttle but while trolling would sound alarm after about 25min so checked impeller and it was missing …

2004 tracker 90hp 2 cycle 3 stroke Not rated yet
Took my boat out that had been stored in a garage all winter. Was also properly winterized. Well I took it out for the first time started up great. drove …

90 hp mercury stalls  Not rated yet
2008 mercury 90 hp EFI four stroke stalls after shifting back into neutral.This happens from forward or reverse to neutral. Replaced IAC valve and temp …

Best motor 24 Harris pontoon Not rated yet
I have 1985 24' Harris pontoon boat and two outboards one is 79 100 hp Johnson javelin and the other is 79 115 ELPT Mercury what would be best for my …

engine Not rated yet
Ihave a 85 horsepower older model , it will crank but wont start

False rpm reading Not rated yet
When I start my 96 mercury 115 hp the rpm's show 4000. It is only setting around 700 rpm

Evinrude ocean pro 150 hard skip issue 1993 Not rated yet
Runs great until I reach normal temp then it's like a hard jerk like it shuts off n starts right back in about half a second and it's sequential but on …

stuck in reverse Not rated yet
replaced water pump on 115 hp mercury outboard 2 stroke 2002 now it is stuck in reverse

Water in the engine compartment 2007 Sea Ray 340 Not rated yet
Last fall I removed the entire rub rail and original caulking, then re-caulked with 3M 4000 and 5200. I even caulked the screw holes as I replaced the …

Ranger 185vs won't start Not rated yet
We have a used Ranger 185 vs. just put gas in and now won't start. It turns over and clicks but won't start. Any suggestions??

Idles too high Not rated yet
Hey, I have an 86 bayliner Capri with a 2.3 Volvo penta motor and outdrive, when it gets warm it seems to idle at around 1000rpm and when I shift from …

1999 50 hp mercury Not rated yet
My motor seemed to run just fine last week until i was getting ready to leave and she wouldnt fire up. It was like i had no spark and was flooded. Once …

1978 Johnson 115 hp back firing Not rated yet
1978 Johnson seahorse 115 hp outboard. Have rebuilt carbs, replaced plugs, replaced coil packs, replaced power pack, checked flywheel key and it is fine. …

javlin bass boat Not rated yet
when I turn the recirculating pump on the livewell fills to the over flow

Squealing when throttle full open Not rated yet
Have a 454 Merc Cruiser Big block. When at full throttle I get a squealing nosie from the engine, Almost like a loose belt on a car. When I back off the …

40 HP Mercury outboard idling real high  Not rated yet
I tried to start my Mercury up for the first time this year and found that one of the coil s were bad, I replaced it and it cranked fine but all of a sudden …

Misting 150 V6 johnnson outboard  Not rated yet
1984 150 V6 johnson outboard, cranks good but when Idol's has misy to it, I can place my hand over the top carb just a little and it will pickup and run …

propelling through water Not rated yet
1976 85hp. mercury propel through water fine at low rpms. but when throttled all the way acts like it want go.

a 2000 Lowe 170w boat Not rated yet
Is it hard to remove a cockpit on a 2000 Lowe 170 w boat? I am replacing the carpet

1989 Bass Tracker with 110 hp motor Not rated yet
I have a bass tracker with a 110 hp motor when I take off from a dead stop the slip clutch on the prop slips some. Can it be adjusted?

Sea Ray 185BR Leaking Steering Fluid Not rated yet
I have steering fluid leaking from the steering assist system on my Sea Ray 185 BR. I have tried to locate the source, but the pump is located behind the …

Can't find Forward Not rated yet
2002 6hp Mercury will not slot into Forward from Reverse. No problem finding Reverse or Neutral, but refuses to slot into Forward, the tiller handle holds …

1989? ( the blue) 115 hp mercury outboard.  Not rated yet
1989 mercury 115 hp has no spark on plugs 1,3 and 5 after the motor stopped peeing for about 5 min. It did not stop running or over heat all the way but …

Skeeter 195zx w/ 200 Yamaha V-max Not rated yet
I have suddenly lost power to my big motor. My trim switch stopped working at the same time. It's like I have blown a fuse or breaker but I cannot find …

Boat problems Not rated yet
I'm having technical problems. I have a 1986 mariner 115 hp engine. when i take it fishin it will run at a idle but when I put it in gear it goes dead …

1993 mercury 175 xri losing prime Not rated yet
I've got a 1993 mercury 175 xri that seems to have a fuel issue.. I can prime the bulb crank it and it idles great an will run half throttle an even full …

98 220 Horizon. Engine stalling out under load Not rated yet
Boat idles great at the dock. Go out into the lake under normal driving conditions it starts stalling out or even die. Replaced module Plugs Fuel …

What engines? Not rated yet
I own a 1984 Bayliner 3270 that has been well taken care of, but like all older boats I need some small pieces and parts. First, what engines are in it? …

Motor Tilt problem Not rated yet
My Johnson outboard tilt powers down but not up. I installed spotlights for steaming but didn't connect to any motor wiring. did I blow a lift up fuse …

1997 electra craft 18 will not go reverse Not rated yet
1997 electra craft 18 will not go reverse. it was working last week and we had some rain last few days. the boat is docked in channel islands, california. …

1997 454 mpi backfires when throttled up. Not rated yet
My 27' Baja 1997 mpi ideals and starts fine but when you give it gas backfires then I work throttle and it finally stops backfiring an run ok but then …

1995 basstracker mercury 40hp motor issues Not rated yet
i have a 1994/1995 bass tracker with a 40hp Mercury 2 stroke motor. we recently had the carbs cleaned out as the boat sat for about 4 years with no use. …

Trim tilt gauge not working Not rated yet
Trim tilt gauge on my Johnson 115hp two stroke not working. The tilt trim itself works fine, just the gauge not working. Why ?

1965 Chris craft motor Not rated yet
I have a 1965 Christ craft 17 ft utility boat the needs a engine, it had a 283-H #837562, motor in it but the heads went bad, I have a chance to buy a …

Strange noise on my 2003 mercury 60/40 jet Not rated yet
I never had a boat with a jet motor before. So today I went for my first run. Boy was it fun!when at full throttle she was nice and quiet. Then when I'm …

Will a 17' Sunbird Cuddy I/O handle a V-8 engine Not rated yet
I have a mid 80's 17' Sunbird missing an engine along with some other things for an OMC Cobra set up. I have a mercruser compleat. The Sunbird had a 2.3L …

V8 bayliner issues Not rated yet
I have a 205 bayliner bowrider fitted with the 260 mpi 5.0 (injected) v8. This thing is doing my head in. I can take it out and it runs fine all day. Get …

2005 115 Mercury optimax running rough at idel  Not rated yet
My 115 Mercury optimax is running rough at idel but runs fine at high speeds.i cleaned fuel pumps changed 1 hose on fuel rail and check the diafram on …

Can connection to mercury trolling motor Not rated yet
I have an alumacraft trophy and am going to install a 9.9 pro kicker. My boat has a three valve for main and reserve. Can I just connect the trolling …

mercury 150 efi/ wont get on plane, bogs down Not rated yet
have had problems with my boat for a while. Have tested and sent to a shop and total tests include: trigger, stator, powerpacks, switch boxes, throttle …

boat wont get on plane/ mercury 150 efi Not rated yet
have had problems with my boat for a while. Have tested and sent to a shop and total tests include: trigger, stator, powerpacks, switch boxes, throttle …

boat wont get on plane Not rated yet
have had problems with my boat for a while. Have tested and sent to a shop and total tests include: trigger, stator, powerpacks, switch boxes, throttle …

Boat wont start Not rated yet
Hi my name is Sheldon. I have an 120 hp Evinrude, I think it is an 1985 model. I tilt it all the way up and it started linking fuel, I Trimmed it down …

sea rayder f 14 stucked corroded spline shaft Not rated yet
have to separate motor from jet pump. no way . i undid the 8 bolts holding the motor. now it is free but i could only 1/8 inch separate it from jet pump …

Engine missing 454 mag horizon mpi Not rated yet
2000 380 Sea Ray 454 mag MPI horizon , Starboard engine missing at no load across rpm range; Plugs , ignition wires, rotor . Distributor cap replaced. …

Engine won't turn over  Not rated yet
I was flushing the motor out on the trailer. The overheat buzzer went off. I immediately turned it off. Now it won't turn over at all. Please help. It's …

1986 bayliner capri bilgeblower size Not rated yet
What is the proper size bilge blower for my 1986 Bayliner Capri 1650? The boat has a 2.3 Volvo engine.

Water problem in the very front of the bow Not rated yet
Hello my name is Glenda ggn1024@gmail.com First off thank you in advance!!!!! Here's my problem? I have a Hunter 21.5 Sailboat …

bayliner won't start Not rated yet
I blew the belt on my 88 capri. 4 cylinder a d was told the pulley walked..I paid 750 and boat hasn't started since..will turn over but no fire. Plugs …

my 2003 Sea Ray 340 keeps shutting off Not rated yet
I have a 2003 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer with twin inboard 8.1 S Mercruisers. In August was coming back from Marathon Key to Homestead (About a 78 mile ride)when …

v belt needed to winterized? Not rated yet
2004 Mercruiser 3.0 l just had winterized at a marina but they told me the v belt had blown, my question is how did they winterized it if it had a blown …

Brand of i own is unknown Not rated yet
I have a 14ft jon boat I got from a friend and I am unable to find out what kind of or what brand of boat it is it has no name plates on it the inside …

Water leaking throuh drain Not rated yet
I have a 2004 blue wave boat water leaks in the two drains at the back of boats.

2004 lund 1800 explorer tiller  Not rated yet
The switch on my aerator isn't working right. Works fine in the manual position but in auto position there is a clicking noise coming from the switch panel …

1978 johnson 35 hp wont start Not rated yet
Need help. Motor will crank but not start. No spark at plugs atleast most of the time. I shered the flywheel pin and it had a bad backfire fixed that now …

fuse box on 1997 ranger r80 boat  Not rated yet
The reset button on my fuse box is up and will not allow me to push it back down. How do I fix this or where do I need to start looking to find out what …

#5HP Mercury Outboard Cooling System Not rated yet
I have an older model 35HP Mercury Outboard motor. Did not use it all year due to health problems. Started it today, 9/27/15, to get it ready for winter …

Timing marks Not rated yet
Hello,IU have a 1969 35hp 350 mercury outboard, Motor serial number 2672267. I had to remove the flywheel and did not mark where it was.The outer part …

Hard starting when cold Not rated yet
I have a 1997 cobalt 190 and it is very hard starting when cold. After it warms up it is fine. Any help would be appreciated . Thanks jim

2000 nissan 50 hp 2 stroke wont plane off Not rated yet
im having problems with my nissan 50 2 stroke 3 cylinder planing off.ive had problems fouling plugs ngk especially causing this slow to plane issue and …

Bogging down Not rated yet
The motor will bog down on take off an after about 30 seconds it will kick in an then take off

Mercury 60 hp 4 stroke misfires over 2200 revs and alarm Not rated yet
Got Mercury 60 hp 4 stroke 2009 model alarm started sounding last trip 4-6 beeps then goes off - repeats later again motor started running sluggish seems …

1974 johnson 70 hp how to ck water pump Not rated yet
1974 Johnson 70 HP I got a1974 Johnson 70 HP and it have not run in 4 years I have took the Carb apart the wear clean now I need to ck the water pump …

1992 30' Sea Ray Weekender Not rated yet
Getting back into boating and trying to find out if the Weekender has aluminum tanks and if it's a closed or fresh water cooling system.Any other +/- would …

03 johnson 115 wont stay running@ idle Not rated yet
just to start this boat is a 03 vip bay stealth with a 03 Johnson 115 2 stroke.it sat for approx 3 years when i acquired it.got the bad gas out got it …

70 HP Force engine won't start after shutting down Not rated yet
The engine (1996 Force 70 HP) starts fine when starting cold. Idles good and runs excellent for as long as you want until I turn the engine off to fish …

Mercury Full Jeweled, what does it mean Not rated yet
I have a Mercury Thunderbolt engine, it says full jeweled. I was wondering what full jeweled meant. Thanks.

2006 25 hp four stroke Not rated yet
I have a 2006 merc 25 hp four stroke and the motor runs fine but after running it across the lake it want restart but you can let it set four about 3 hours …

boat will not plane Not rated yet
I have a 87 johnson 110. starts with no problem, but will not plane, it almost appears that all the carbs are not working.

Do I have enough horsepower Not rated yet
Wondering if a 70 horse Johnson will have enough horsepower for a 17' Bayliner trophy cc, it is rated for 85 horse

new battery started to crank but click click wont start Not rated yet
my 1988 star craft 5.0 mercruiser wont start engine goes click click i forgot to pull the plug when i did water started draining quickly did i mess up …

115 mercury outboard 1986 2 cycle hard starting Not rated yet
2 nd year of owning 1986 procraft bass boat 115 hp 2 cycle.mercury outboard,Runs like a dream,lately though having hard starting.Changed new plugs,noticed …

No spark to the plugs Not rated yet
Was boating yesterday for first time in new ( to me of course) 92 rinker w 3.0 mercruiser. Ran fine then today tried to star without safety beside ignition …

90 hp Force outboard with trigger arm broke Not rated yet
Question, the arm on the trigger (which is located under the stator which is under the flywheel) has broken off, the motor still runs. Will the motor …

25 hp mercury bigfoot will not go over 5000 rpm Not rated yet
I have a 2000 25hp mercury bigfoot. It does not go over 500o rpm on the water.If I put the ear muffs on it will go to 7000 . But it seams under a load …

25 hp mercury bigfoot will not go over 5000 rpm Not rated yet
I have a 2000 25hp mercury bigfoot. It does not go over 500o rpm on the water.If I put the ear muffs on it will go to 7000 . But it seams under a load …

Boat stalled in lake and won't start Not rated yet
We had this boat for not even give minutes and while breaking in the motor at about 2000 rpms the boat shut off and joe won't even turn over. All other …

1984 115 hp evinrude stalls when choke is released Not rated yet
I think my boat is upset with me. I bought a new house and have not taken the boat out fishing for 6 weeks. Last weekend I went out on the lake and tried …

blowing ignition fuse Not rated yet
I have a 1997 four winns horizon RS with a 4.3 GL. The ignition fuse blows as soon as you turn the key to start. This only happens sporadically, maybe …

want start Not rated yet
Have 1978 305 inborad engine that hits but want start

Towing Capacity Not rated yet
I have a 1996 24 ft Bayliner Classic Express. I am looking at buying a new truck and was wondering what towing capacity and tounge weight I need to tow …

Volvo Penta Gears Grinding Not rated yet
I have a Volvo Penta 4.3GL D and the gears grind when I go to neutral either from forward or reverse.

Loud noise when hot water turned on Not rated yet
2000 seaway 410 express when the hot water is turned on it makes a very loud hammer /pounding noise? I have changed everything I could think of . Any suggestions? …

150 evinrude stalls after cools off. Not rated yet
Hello , 1995 150 hp on 22.6 hurricane fun deck. When cold or still hot starts fine. When it's in between it won't sta running stalls.

Water coming into seating area behind drivers seat. Not rated yet
We recently purchased a 1989 215 Bayliner Capri in great condition. However, when we go boat riding, water comes into the boat by the back seat behind …

2012 4.3 missing on 4000+ top end Not rated yet
the boat pulls good runs good until I try to trim it out a little. I changed the water filter- did not help

Boat won't start Not rated yet
I left the switch on and drained the battery. Before that the boat had started and run great all summer. I took the battery out and charged it to 100%. …

choke problems Not rated yet
boat wont run under load unless I keep choke on key engaged then runs fine.....have noticed that the motor ground is broke in to....could that be the problem? …

Engine 283 Chris Craft  Not rated yet
1967 corsair 283 new block 100 hrs . Warm up at dock runs ,starts great 3400 rpm 15 mins start bogging down slowly then no power . Throttle back to 900 …

odor in the cabin area of my boat. Not rated yet
Just purchased a 2003 3470 Cruiser Yacht. There is an acid like odor in the cabin area. The odor goes away after the boat is aired out but returns if …

2005 suntrackr pontoon/engine mercury 40 hp Not rated yet
I have a problem with the engine tried everything,dont know what it could be...motor seems to run great.but when I go full speed something beeps and the …

Overheating  Not rated yet
2006 YAMAHA 50 TLR that I Just replaced water pump complete kit started peed steady hard stream took it for a test run and ran ok at 4000 rpm ok then full …

Port engine only starts with emergency start button Not rated yet
My 01 Sea Ray 340 DA with twin Merc cruisers(6.2) has been great up to this past weekend. I fired up the star oard engine with no issues and attempt d …

volvo penta outdrive trim problem Not rated yet
outdrive trims up and down with switch fine but when in up position and accelerate trims drops....difficult in shallow water....looking for possible problem …

Outboard motor revs for no reason. Not rated yet
I have an older pontoon with a 25HP Johnson (1989). Lately the motor has started racing with no increase in forward speed. Have to decrease throttle to …

can i run a mercury prop on a johnson motor Not rated yet
i have a johnson 150 model #j150plees powering my bassscat saber the boat use to have a mercury 150hp on it so i have spare merc props my favorite prop …

two red and two Black wires Not rated yet
Wires running to back of Pro Crappie 175 which is motor and which is trolling or accssries.

Stingray was cruising and then went to neutral Not rated yet
Stuck in neutral. Stranded in the river. Was traveling at 20 and heard a faint whine and then the boat slowed to a stop but the engine still rev'd at 20. …

Outboard will not restart Not rated yet
I have a 1997 40HP Yamaha Outboard engine that will start and run, but after sitting for over 30 minutes, it will not restart. We thought it was vapor …

Outboard will not restart Not rated yet
I have a 1997 40HP Yamaha Outboard engine that will start and run, but after sitting for over 30 minutes, it will not restart. We thought it was vapor …

Misfire Not rated yet
I have a 97cobalt 220 with a 454 Volvo penta engine. We replaced the engine and now have 4 cylinders that aren't firing and have no spark. Can anyone help …

2000 Wellcraft Martinique 3000 Not rated yet
2 problems: 1. not getting enough power to get up on plane. I have twin 305's and tried messing with the trim but definitely not getting full power. …

93 MARINER 25hp 2 stroke is only going 5PMH at WOT?!?!? Not rated yet
Throttle is wide open, and I'm lucky to get 5.5MPH. My boat was so smooth up to 23MPH last night on my way in. I have: Changed prop(had new one anyways, …

changing belt Not rated yet
how do you change belt on 1978 OMC 120 hp inboard motor when the power tilt frame is in the way? help

85 force pushes 17ft boat hard to left Not rated yet
1989 17ft spectrum boat with 1989 85hp force motor has a 17 pitch prop boat pushes hard to the left not steers to the but pushes the hole boat to the left …

13.6 volts to both sides of the coil with key on Not rated yet
Have a 1987 4 cylinder 165 horsepower Mercruiser with an aftermarket electronic ignition. I am getting 13.6 volts to both sides of the coil with the key …

shift rod adjustment Not rated yet
What is the shift rod height for a 1984 90hp evenrude outboard.

Boat alarms, buzzers and Beeps Not rated yet
98 bay liner Capri when I put it in forward and going across the water , I get a beeping noise! Sometimes I can let off the throttle and it will quit . …

ran out of gas, refueled, boat won't start Not rated yet
I have a 1994 Four Winns, OMC Cobra 5.0 engine. I have not had any trouble lately. The engine is in good condition. I cleaned the carborator last year. …

1983 black max 200 won't turn over Not rated yet
Hello hope someone can help Had the engine running after fresh carb clean and spark plugs ran for about 5 seconds fine and then stopped dead and won't …

Need help with buying a. Boat Not rated yet
Went on a test run of a 2002 Larson 213 deck boat today but had a problem with stalling a number of times as boat ran between 35 and 40 mph as I am a first …

Need help with buying a. Boat Not rated yet
Went on a test run of a 2002 Larson 213 deck boat today but had a problem with stalling a number of times as boat ran between 35 and 40 mph as I am a first …

Pro Craft stringers Not rated yet
What year did Pro Craft boats go from wood to composite stringers ?

Boat humming noise Not rated yet
When I turn the engine off on my 125 Mercury outboard motor it makes a humming sound and will not restart normally.

Pitch of prop Not rated yet
I have a 17 foot rebel fund fishing boat with a 850 85 hp Mercury outboard. I recently upgraded the prop to a 17 pitch, will only go 26 mph with rpm's …

Fuses  Not rated yet
I was putting in a new stereo when I plug one wire and I got an arc No I have no radio and only a couple lights on my dashboard Do I have in-line fuse …

89 johnson gt 150 starter stays engaged Not rated yet
I have a 89 johnson gt motor that when started the starter stays engaged. Is this normal? Took it out yesterday and ran for a bit then won't start. Pulled …

1999 trophy 22 ft cuddy  Not rated yet
My hour glass warning light keeps coming on no alarms was told had a little water running by the sensor in the fuel filter changed the filter went out …

1990 70hp outboard overheated Not rated yet
While out with my family we were idling through a no wake zone for about 10 minute at around 800 rpm the motor shut off.Thinking it was because of low …

07 9.9 Bigfoot never has held prime even with new bulbs Not rated yet
I bought this 9.9 mercury big foot new in 07. From the beginning it has not held prime very will. Will need to prime it off and on while trolling, etc. …

Spun hub or bad clutch dogs?  Not rated yet
I bought a used pontoon. It has a 90 HP Tracker motor. On my first visit to the lake I found I had a problem. Every time I attempted to speed up, I would …

1995 OMC King Cobra top speed only 35 Not rated yet
My 22 ft FourWinns Horizon used to do about 48 now she runs not more than 35 - 38 depending on fuel load, passengers etc. I maintain everything very well, …

1987 Ebbtide Dyna Trak Cava instruction manual/book Not rated yet
I just purchased a 1987 Ebbtide Dyna Trak Cava boat and don't know what all the switches do. Is there anywhere to get a book that will tell me about the …

Acceleration warning horn Not rated yet
Chaparral 236 mercuries r engine. When I accelerate past about 2500 rpm, warning horn goes off which stays on until I take it out of gear. All gauges read …

Trophy troubles Not rated yet
i have a trophy boat with a 150 hourse outboard motor...after about a few minutes of full throtle it sarts to sputer sounding like it hits the rev limiter …

Random Loss of power Not rated yet
I have a 96 Johnson 88 spl. It has ran great for the year I've had it but it randomly with just drop off to an idle from full speed. It generally does …

2006 270 rinker tilt sw Not rated yet
2006 rinker 270 fiesta vee - sitting middle of lake -2 hrs- boat starts good - try to plane- hit tilt switch up - loud beep - engine stops for a split …

about a boat that wont run good Not rated yet
I took my boat out today ran good for about 5 minutes and then fell on its face took gas hose of while running and after a short while jumped on plane …

converting dash controls to more visable controls Not rated yet
I have a boat with a lcd display screen thatis very hard to see the fuel level and voltage and general display. it is a flat dark panel with low grade …

4.3L mercruiser  Not rated yet
My boat starts at the ramp and runs fine. Then when I kill the engine and try to start it again it won't start. After 30-45 minutes it will start and run …

Forward controls not working Not rated yet
Just rebuilt transom. Hooked 84-89 Yamaha 90 back up and turned key. Nothing. So long story short, the tilt/trim on the side of the motor works but not …

1978mercslowsafterrunningafewminutes Not rated yet
motor runs fine right off the trailer for a half mile then slows to ten mph and won't go any faster, doesn't miss or run bad just slows down... any ideas?? …

throttle and gear cables Not rated yet
So i went out on the lake. After deciding I was going to go out to the big water I passed a few boats in idol not to make a rude wake for them. When passed …

Engine question Not rated yet
My boat has a bad 305 motor can I use a truck or car motor to replace and is there any such thing as reverse rotation do I need this thanks

2007 Four Winns 180 Horizon.  Not rated yet
I had been out about 2/3 hours. Boat was running good as normal, drove alot and anchored out a few times too. Went to start it and it didn't want to run. …

Squealing Sound Not rated yet
When I start my boat up, I get this high pitch squealing sound. After a minute, it goes away. It is my understanding that this could be a belt problem …

2009 Suncruiser Pontoon by Lowe Evinrude 70hp 4 stroke Not rated yet
Just bought boat & the first time taking it out, the alarm went off. It had only ran approx 5 minutes, the temp light came on when trimmed engine 1/2 way. …

stalling upon acceleration  Not rated yet
I have a 1997 Johnson Fast Strike 175 hp. Vin. J175GLEUC, The motor ran great however float bowls were warped and leaking so I changed them after that …

Out drive problems  Not rated yet
While boating one day I hit a large rock with the propeller and bent it real bad. I replaced the propeller with the spare. I spent the rest of the day …

Out drive problems  Not rated yet
While boating one day I hit a large rock with the propeller and bent it real bad. I replaced the propeller with the spare. I spent the rest of the day …

trim up not working Not rated yet
I have a 2000 Baja 212 Islander 7.4 Mercuser. The problem is that the trim up will not work, it will only trim down as well as theres a 20 amp fuse that …

1972 Reinell RV-2420 Cabin Cruiser Not rated yet
Hello everyone, My name is Steven Lowe and I recently acquired this boat. I am not sure if the engine in it is the original engine, and if it is; who …

2008 195 tahoe will not idle  Not rated yet
Had the boat for two years and now the boat will start but not idle. Any suggestions?

high idle on a mercury 225 offshore Not rated yet
boat overheated i changed thermostats and impeller now boat idles high and crunches when trying to put in gear also changed water temp sensor and new gaskets …

rpm gage not working Not rated yet
about 2yrs ago I had oil injection problems so had injection system removed and my rpm gage has not worked since suspect something not connected but don't …

1996 mariner 40 hp 2cyl. Not rated yet
motor is sluggish out the hole and i am not getting full top end.. changed spark plugs, put new fuel in tank, changed fuel hose and bulb,dipped carb. still …

Propeller don't rotated  Not rated yet
I have a boat with volvo penta xs cobra, last week I was on the lake and for some reason something pop in the out drive and the exhaust bellows it's damage …

86 arrow glass in board 170 mercruser takes on water  Not rated yet
I have all bolts tight no holes in boat why does it take on water when I go In the water for an hour it has 15 galons water in it. I don't run bildg pump …

moeller fuel sensor Not rated yet
Is a moeller fuel sensor compatable with a Yamaha fuel gauge ?

60hp evinrude won't go to high speed under load Not rated yet
have a 16' Hydra Sports Skiff. My son Hank started working on before we lost him in a motorcyle accident 07/09/2014. The boat had been sitting for a couple …

2002 250 yamaha outboard problems Not rated yet
My motor wont go above 2900 rpms without breaking down to 1200 rpms than they go back up to 2900, and repeats. But out of gear i can rev them perfectly. …

1976 evinrude 70 horse cranks but no spark Not rated yet
Well here it is. I bought this 72 starcraft.so far I've had to rewire ignition and run new power to everything. Motor wiring looks sound. Previous owners …

2007 glastron gl 185 cockpit gauge wiring schmatic Not rated yet
some how i goofed while changing a gauge on my 2007 gl 185 does anyone know where i can get a color coded wiring diagram of the cockplit gauges

1979 evenrude electric shift problems Not rated yet
I have a 1979 Evenrude electric shift. It is stuck in forward. I suspect the shift control and been told that part is no longer available.

Gauges freak out then rpm loss Not rated yet
I bought a 2004 Chaparral 210ssi earlier this year and have put almost 30 hours seemingly without issue. I did notice an occasional alarm beep but thought …

bow window separation Not rated yet
there is a gap, wider at the top narrow at the bottom. window doesn't reach across. What caused this and what would you recommend to fix it?

1976 Ranger tri-hull with 302/mercruiser 888 Not rated yet
Boat runs good on muffs but when in lake it dont rpm and lugs to 15mph maybe. I cleaned fuel tank,changed filters, new carb and cut rotten floor out and …

Fuel gauge problem Not rated yet
I have a 2003 ProSport 2000 Pro-Kat. It is powered by a 150 hp Yamaha V-Max..The fuel gauge will does not register. Is a Moeller sending unit compatabale …

My boat won't start Not rated yet
Had my boat on the water over the weekend and when I went to start it up to leave it wouldn't start. It thought it was just a dead battery but turns out …

2005 Skeeter ZX 225 Fuel problem? Not rated yet
Ok guys I have a 2005 Skeeter ZX 225 with a Yamaha 225 HPDI on it. When running of the Port side fuel tank we boat will slowly lose power and only run …

88 searay seville 100 hp outboard shifting problems  Not rated yet
I recently removed the lower unit on my motor to replace the impeller. And friend that has done this before helped me out and forgot to put the motor in …

Alarm sounded and low oil light went on Not rated yet
I was going about 30 mph and depth finder showed 12 feet. I hit something in the river, probably a sandbar and alarm sounded and low oil light went on. …

1992 sting ray zpx 295 Not rated yet
I have a 1992 stingray that stalls when you go from no wake on the shifter to Nutro the boat stalls out

Johnson out board fuel pump  Not rated yet
I have a 15 horse 1998 johnson the fuel pump relief valve keeps coming apart. I know I need a new fuel pump but they dont make them. So has anyone figured …

choke Not rated yet
The choke will not click or engage when the key is pressed.motor will turn over and after a while start but, it's much easier with the choke.

Help!!! Not rated yet
I have a 1987 Stratos Mercruiser inboard. It will crank but won't stay running. Any suggestions??

4.3 mercruiser backfire Not rated yet
I have a inboar/outboard 4.3 mercruiser. Newer motor with about 40 hours on it. This is the first time in 3 years I took it out. Fired right up and ran …

Inboard four winns fling  Not rated yet
Took the boat into a patch of Lilly pads. Turns over but won't fire up. Cleaned it out but where to go from there?

bayliner 195 runabout light switch wiring Not rated yet
Can you tell me how to wire a running light toggle switch - it has 8 wires. The switch runs the bow and stern lights

boat stopping on the way home Not rated yet
we have a 2003 glastron. Only 215 hours on the Volvo engine. Ran perfectly last season. We winterized it, stored it inside, then refueled this spring. …

1986 Johnson 40 will not get up to full rpms. Not rated yet
Not long ago, I hit a large wake and all of a sudden my Johnson 40 hp came down from high rpms and will only go back up now and then. Each cylinder has …

Cannot remove the ignition key won't idle  Not rated yet
I have a 96 nitro with a Mercury 120 hp motor ran great this year so far we went to fishing hole buddy turned off key while trolling now only way to even …

Steering actuator Not rated yet
I just took delivery of a new boat with twin Volvo Penta (430 hp) Duo prop stern drives. The boat is equipped with the Volvo Penta Joy stick. At the …

lack of power Not rated yet
I have a 1986 Larson with a 170 HP 4 cylinder. I can seem to get full power at full throttle. Only will go up to 3200 rpms under a load but when its in …

90hp Mercury knocking, but running fine Not rated yet
My 1990 Mercury, 90hp has been purring like a kitten....until yesterday. While out fishing the motor started knocking, or more like "clacking". Runs fine, …

2014 SEA RAY 240 SUNDECK STEERING BROPLEM Not rated yet
I JUST BOUGH A 2014 SEA RAY SUNDECK WITH 300HP MERCRUISER BRAVO 3 AND 22 HOURS OF OPERATION. THERE IS APPR. 4-5" OF LOOSE PLAY ON TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL …

Motor won't turn Not rated yet
I winterized the heck out of my Four Winn's Horizon 170 last winter. Now the motor won't turn?

1996 Crusader 454 xl engine shuts down Not rated yet
My port engine shuts down randomly but starts right up again. Looking for answers. I've put in all new fuel lines and vent hose, electric fuel pump, new …

5.0 mercruiser Not rated yet
when I crank my boat I get 2 beeps and every 45 seconds after that,if I get my boat above 3000 rpms I get a steady alarm and my boat goes into the limp …

OMC quiet rider 115  Not rated yet
I am trying to remove the lower unit to replace the water pump impeller. I pulled the pin on the shift lever and moved it in every direction I could think …

Windows Leak 2004 Chaparrel signature 240 Not rated yet
Need a fix for leaky windows on my 2004 Chaparrel Signature 240. The windows open for ventilation and have twist pressure locks.

2006 Nissan 9.8 Not rated yet
Ran fine for three years, ran good all day . End of day ,unhooked fuel line and let run till fuel ran dry. Go to start next day and won't start. Help …

Four winns hydralic  Not rated yet
What kind of hydralic fluid do i put in a 1992 four winns 200 horizon with a 5.8 cobra motor inboard?

starcraft pontoon will not start Not rated yet
Dropped off my pontoon boat in the lake, started up the motor and moved the boat to the dock. Went back a week later and the motor will not start. The …

shift linking for 1978 Orrion 18' boat Not rated yet
I just got this boat and it will not shift into reverse. I am looking for advice on what and where to look for the problem.

power trim motor replacment on a 150 Hp Johnson Not rated yet
how hard is it to replace the trim motor on a 1988 Johnson 150 hp motor? Is this something that can be done without removing the motor?

3.0 L Mercruiser I/O 2009 Tahoe Not rated yet
I recently had my boat winterized by my local marina. Took the boat out 2 times this year. The first time the boat ran OK got up on plane and sputtered …

Switch panel malfunction on a Sea Ray 185 Select Not rated yet
My switch panel has been malfunctioning since putting in this spring. I have changed batteries and replaced my positive lead post connection. The switch …

Stalling when you put it in gear Not rated yet
2004 Lowe sun cruiser 22foot pontoon with a Johnson 40HP 4 stroke, fuel injected motor. Start it up, engage shifter-stalls. It stalls in forward and …

2014 triton with 250 Mercury  Not rated yet
I'd like to know if the radio is ran off of a separate battery than the operating battery. Didn't want to leave radio on for awhile without knowing for …

Manually drop outboard Not rated yet
I have a 1979 Orrion omc and I want to know if the outboard motor can be dropped manually?

Starts and then dies Not rated yet
Runs for a minute then dies, dies when put in gear . New filters, lines, rebuilt carb, rebuilt fuel pump, New plugs. Idles fine starts fine then dies like …

Need a wiring diagram for 1985 Ozark tri hull Not rated yet
I just brought a 1985 Ozark. I need a wiring diagram as they don't have the main switch on the dash wired up. This one has the two small wires and is not …

1987 Sea Ray 250 CC Interior Problem Not rated yet
I am trying to take off the back piece of upholstery on my 1987 Sea ray 250 CC the part behind the engine cover. It is the main piece of upholstery that …

mercury motors help Not rated yet
I have a boat with a 350 5.7 mercury motor, would a 305 motor fit in its place.

larson boat motor froze Not rated yet
I am looking a 2000 Larson ski boat. I was told the motor froze and busted. Not sure if it was the block, the exhaust, or what. JUst looking for some …

2012 south Bay flashing lite on tachometer Not rated yet
On the lower left side of my analog tach there is a flashing light that resembles an hourglass. The manual does not show the particular tach. Motor is …

1990 four winns freedom 170 with 2.3 ford/omc  Not rated yet
even with the key off and out it wont stop cranking until I unhook the battery. all wiring is correct, can anybody give me a clue?

1988 3.0l searay cuts out after 20 minutes Not rated yet
1988 3.0l searay runs great for 20 minutes than cuts out and eventually dies. starts back up after it cools down and does the same thing. Have replaced …

1998 Chevy 350 votec throttle body problems  Not rated yet
I have a striper with a 350 Chevy Vortech motor that just did a full rebuild on. The boat runs great. Start up first thing purrs like kitten. You can run …

5.7 litre wont rev up under load Not rated yet
i have a 1989 5.7 litre engine in my boat that won't rev up under load especially when its warm. I changed the carb but it still won't work. Please help …

Pontoon boat Not rated yet
I have a 15' pontoon boat with 20h Honda motor and 80lb trolling motor. It has 2 lounge chairs in the back, a console seat and 2 seats next to the console …

Crown Line boat Not rated yet
Started to drive boat and a alarm went off it was a long continuous beep temperature was up a bit, any ideas new boat owner has never happened before

Boat motor problems Not rated yet
Ok so I bought a 77 hurricane 15 foot bass boat with a 77 Johnson 70 HP 3cyl motor on it well the motor runs great when u run the hose through it and run …

blower won't work Not rated yet
I have a 1990 sylvan sport ski boat. I put in a new blower and it still does not work. Also have to jiggle wires occasionally because it stalls. After …

Trim and Tilt Not rated yet
I had my boat guy install a trim and tilt gouge on my 98 90hp mercury tracker motor and now it is blowing the 30 amp fuse to the motor every time i try …

Boat starts runs great and then begins to miss Not rated yet
I have a mercruiser 3.0..my boat will start up great every time, it will idle and it will take off and come out of the hole nicely, as well. After driving …

19991 Mercruiser worked then stopped Not rated yet
I was doing my spring mainenance then when I went to crank the motor nothing not a click no guage reading i must have tripped a circuit breaker i have …

Fuel pump I think  Not rated yet
4.3 liter Chevrolet V6 inboard. Runs great for about 30 minutes. Then will just go to idle. No more. Does this sound like a fuel pump?

How to reset a misfire alarm  Not rated yet
i have twin merc 5.0 EFI DTS axius with the vesselview 2011 100hrs A missfire code with alarm on STB engine sounded after 20 minuts of slow moving at …

Losing power after planes off?? Not rated yet
Hi, I am thinking about buying a used sea Doo challenger. However the seller tells me that the boat runs fine except it loses power after it planes off. …

First day on the river curse AKA Murphy's Law Not rated yet
My fiancé had invited her friends up a nice weekend on our 83'Tahiti its hasnt given us any problems.so why on this day of all days it wouldnt start.Full …

240 Searay Sundancer with 5.7 electronic fuel injection  Not rated yet
Just had engine replaced and used the original fuel injection. The engine runs fine after starting and taking it on a run. It's when coming off a cruise …

Motor won't start Not rated yet
Motor won't start or run unless I push plunger button and hold it down next to key switch. Why is this happening and what is the button? Thanks

How to remove starter 1998 115 hpJohnson outboard Not rated yet
Can not swing the bottom of the starter out so as to pull it down and free of the fly wheel. The solenoid is attached to the bottom and the two small bolts …

89 four winns won't start back up Not rated yet
Boat ran last summer at the end of the summer it stalled out and wouldn't start back up what could be the problem

25hp outboard motor Not rated yet
motor starts but throttle won't turn at all. Suggestions?

Motor jerks at wide open throttle Not rated yet
70 model 25hp Evinrude on 14ft fishing boat, take off slow then wide open throttle I get a clunk clunk like you hit a stump, slow down and it quits. Any …

Murcury 50hp 2 stroke motor Not rated yet
When i try to go forward with my murcury 50 hp 2 stroke baot the motor has to be wide open but will only stay at an idle and go forward top speed about …

Prop selection  Not rated yet
I have a 1993 Glastron SSV 175, 3.0 litre Volvo Penta 230 with a standard aluminum prop. I'd like to install a stainless steel prop but have no idea what …

Tapping noise  Not rated yet
My see Ray MerCruiser inboard motor six cylinder has a loud tapping noise at Idol and at higher rpm's

75 horse mercury jerking  Not rated yet
At around 4000rpm my boat jerks like a skip or pop in engine some time if I drop that to bout 3800rpm it want pop or jerk for ten mins or longer only does …

My tm want move the boat Not rated yet
I have a min-Kota-Endura-C2-Transom #55 trust the battery is fully charged my prop spins but will not move the boat its a 14 ft

props Not rated yet
looking for the right prop for my 1989 17ft basstracker with a 1996 60hp johnson ?

Water in oil of my Nercruiser Not rated yet
When we launched our boat we forgot to put the plug in. It was our first time we owned a boat with a inboard engine. ( always had a pontoon). As we drove …

needing to go faster Not rated yet
I have a boat that has a 4 blade propo on it and it has a v8 305 mercruiser in it but will only run about 35 mph will putting a 3 blade prop on it make …

engine problems Not rated yet
I have a old bass boat with 1986 175 6cly magnum motor it idls good but when you put her in gear and punch it it feel like the engine wants to go but something …

Radio comes on very loud after a week since I was on it Not rated yet
I awoke this morning to my boat radio blasting music from the radio on my boat. I am perplexed why that would happen. It has been a week since I was on …

2004 Sea ray 225 weekender Not rated yet
My fuel gauge has been reasonably accurate, yesterday I filled it 3/4 full at the end of the day, today it shows 1/4 full ? anyone has ideas ??

Engine on commercial fishing vessel Not rated yet
Hi I have a 6 cylinder ford engine on my vessel when the engines hot and it's stopped or the engine stalls I can not get it going again until it's cooled …

Bravo 3.0 I/o drive Not rated yet
I was driving by boat and then the engine rpm went up and out was not spinning what could it be

!985 Yamaha 150 boggs down under load Not rated yet
I just got this motor about 6 months ago it will run fine in the yard but when I put it on the lake it idles good but just boggs down when I try to run …

Yamaha 115 ob turns over will not fire. Not rated yet
When I turn the key the motor turns over. If the two small dash lights come on it will start. I was able to turn key on and off until lights came on then …

battery size for my 1986 ebbtide dynatrak 166 Not rated yet
I bought this 1986 ebbtide boat with a 1987 100hp mercury motor;power trim & tilt,the boat has full inst.dash,2 live wells.What size battery should I purchase …

Tachometer Not rated yet
I have a 1999 Lund Pro Sport with a 90 hp Johnson motor. I hooked it up to the ear muffs and started it up for the first time this year and it idles very …

Boat want stay runing Not rated yet
I have a 1980 something mercury 90 hp 2 stroke either I have to idle high or press the key in to keep it runing please I put new plugs in new gas new …

start / run problem Not rated yet
I have a 1986 25' Bayliner with a volvo penta 225 I/O. It will start but will only run as long as the starter is engaged, once the key is returned to the …

electrical. short at dash panel Not rated yet
Only half of my accessories are working and the reset button will not reset. If I straight wire any accessory then everything works.

replacing top plastic case on Minn Koto Maxim Not rated yet
Was fishing in cold weather. in hast to get warm forgot to pull up trolling motor and when I stomped on the hotfoot boat took off like a shot. trolling …

1974 johnson boat engine Not rated yet
My boat start up run good across water for while then it like you pull throttle back like to ideal.where do I start to fix it

2002 mercury saltwater carb will not run above 2200 Not rated yet
changed the following, control module ,stator ,spark plugs ,fuel filter , carb kits ,impeller kit ,and will not run above 2200 rpm unless alarms are unplugged …

2007 Galaxie Boat Works 1800 Deckboat Dlx Not rated yet
trying to sell a trolling motor to a guy with a 2007 Galaxie Boat Works 1800 Deckboat Dlx. he wants me to tell him if it will fit his boat. I'm trying …

Thank you 1995 Javelin 18' Bass Boat Not rated yet
Help how do I remove fuel tank from 1995 Javelin 18' bass boat? The gasoline tank is a below the deck 24 gallon tank. I have removed the gasoline from …

Need help in part name Not rated yet
I have a 40 hp Mercury the part I'm looking for is a cast aluminum part that attaches to the throttle cable and is what actually engaged to coward and …

issues Not rated yet
i have a 1993 cheenoe 35hp stick steer great boat love it bu as im running down the river when it trims out or i think its trimmed out and i go to full …

Power trim and tilt....single ram system Not rated yet
power trim on 1996 merc 40 has internal bypass...won't lift the engine....won't hold the tilt position. Will operate the cylinder up without a load...... …

150 johnson v6 outboard motor Not rated yet
my boat motor cranks and runs fine but when I bring the rpms up it will take off good and about the time the rpms come up good it will die. it will idle …

Starter just clicks when trying to crank engine Not rated yet
I have a 93 Johnson fast track 150hp. When trying to crank the engine it just clicks. I have proper volts on battery and starter. The red fuse holder below …

motor bogging down Not rated yet
Have a 75 H.P Mercury outboard. Starts fine and idels fine. When I put it in gear it moves fine at low speed.When I push the throttle forward to speed …

tohatsu stall at full throttle Not rated yet
My 2002 25 HP Tohatsu will run fine for about 5 minutes at full throttle and then stall out. appears to be running out of fuel. fuel filter is not obstructed …

Starting my boat. Not rated yet
I have a 2003 175 hp merc. optimax and a merc 9.9 4 stroke on my boat. I bought them new on my new Tundra 20 boat. Becouse of health reasons I have not …

1986 115hp merc on a 17 ft rienell Not rated yet
This motor falls flat whenever i try to open the throttle. If I push the button on the shift lever, the cold start button, to give it more gas, it will …

motor stays revved up Not rated yet
I have a 96 hurricane fun deck boat with a 150 hp mercury motor we were on it today as we idled out it seemed fine we were heading out the channel markers …

Switches on the dash for Bayliner Trophy Mo. # 2002FF Not rated yet
We just bought this beautiful boat but unfortunately the names of the switches have been removed so we have no idea which ones are which so we can label …

suzuki 115 2 stroke question Not rated yet
Will a 1997 Suzuki 115 2 stroke have the same wiring harness as a 1993 suzuki 115 2 stroke

Alpha 1 drive stuck in the up position. Not rated yet
I have a 2006 boat with 4.3L engine and an Alpha 1 lower/drive unit. The problem is, the drive unit is stuck in the up position. When trying to lower …

1989 bass tracker pro 17 rpm gauge not working.  Not rated yet
RPM gauge not working checked out the wiring all looks good power to the purple wire when the keys on gauge needle flickers. I'm not sure what the gray …

Prop for 120 horse force motor Not rated yet
I'm trying to find out what degree prop to use on my boat 1989 bayliner Capri 1900 with a 120 horse force out board evey one tell s me a 24 degree can …

misfiring,sputtering at 2300 rpm Not rated yet
changed fuel filter and put dry gas in but hard to start and sputters and bogs down at 2600 rpm

horn goes off sometimes Not rated yet
when running about 5000 rpm horn goes off sometimes I have a 60 hp mercury 4 stroke 2004 water stream very strong oil full and clean

boat bogs down pulling just riding it goes 35?? Not rated yet
I have chrysler tri hull boat when just riding the boat goes 35 it has a johnson 88 hp motor I just put on my chryler 70 hp stopped working sso I put this …

1993 mericruiser 4.3l Not rated yet
I have a ski boat with 1993 mericruiser 4.3 v6. Took it out for the first time yesterday since last summer. Started fine but once it warmed up it would …

Motor dies Not rated yet
We have a 140 Suzuki 4 stroke... So we were out crusing around on Saturday and our motor suddenly died. It started again OK but did the same thing under …

1999 johnson 200 Not rated yet
cleaned carbs.runs great at home. ran great when put boat in water. ran for five miles and sat it down. now it wont idle or take any throttle. what could …

fuel gauge alarm stays on continuously. Not rated yet
1999 Sylvan pontoon boat. When I turn on the key everything starts and all gauges seem to work fine but all the while the key is on the fuel gauge alarm …

Not getting up to speed Not rated yet
Have a Johnson 55 hp outboard. I had the propeller come off and became lost. I got a second hand one 13 spline 11 3/4 x 17 right hand propeller. Went out …

Engine Hatch won't raise when the switch is pressed. Not rated yet
I have a 2006 Rinker 320 which has an electric engine hatch. There is a switch box on the starboard aft which has power switches and fuses. In the box …

Power trim and tilt  Not rated yet
I have Honda bf 50hp motors with power trim and tllt Can they be released anyway when I intend to land on a beach with boat? Thanks John

Yamaha 150HP Motor Not rated yet
This is a 1986 engine. I bought it over the summer and it ran very well, plugs had been replaced and carbs rebuilt prior to my purchase. Today on the …

Trim stopped working starter will not work Not rated yet
I have a 1984 mercury 90 hp. It was running fine. When I loaded it in the trailer and started to lower the tilt it stopped working and now the key will …

1986 60hp.Evenrude on 20ft.pontoon. Not rated yet
In high gear will not go faster than an idle.And really drinks the gas.Rebuilt carburetors and changed the prop no help.

no start Not rated yet
my sea ray sundeck 260 won't turn over. there is power to the outdrive and fuel pump. Am I missing a master kill switch somewhere? The kill switch on …

1968 55hp evinrude 3cyl  Not rated yet
I have a 1968 55hp 3cyl evinrude outboard I have replsced the points and condenser ouverhauled all three carbs overhauled the fuel pump checked …

Max hp for 87' bass tracker/jon boat Not rated yet
I have a 1987 15' aluminum bass tracker/jon boat and was wondering what the max hp engine I could potentially put on it? I have tried searching for this …

motor Not rated yet
I have a 1990 75horse power mercury is misfiring when I give it throttle it sound like it is sucking air and pushing white smoke out from underneath the …

Boat outdrive froze and motor stalled  Not rated yet
Was going @35 mph and the bravo 1 froze and the motor shut off got towed 20 mile back to dock. When I tried to restart my boat it would not turn over …

Hard starting boat Not rated yet
I've got an 19ft 2004 Chaparral that is giving me trouble starting. I took it to a shop and they rebuilt the carb, cleaned out the jets, replaced the fuel …

My 5 hp mercury Not rated yet
Someone Gave me this motor after they learned mine had been stolen.the first thing I did was clean the carb then gave ita test start. started up like a …

engine wont stop when key pull out Not rated yet
hi guys plz help today i try to start the engine it running smooth, but when i pull the key to stop it, its refused to shut down, i have to unplug the …

alarm going off and light on Not rated yet
I have a 1998 ranger 519 DVS Comanche. I was out fishing Sunday. The alarm went off and the light that looks like a throttle handle lit up on the gauge. …

60 degree omc powerhead porting Not rated yet
can a 1995 60degree 150hp omc engine block be used to replace a 175hp 60 degree engine block ?

50HP mercury outboard won't start Not rated yet
I have 2002 50HP 4 stroke mercury outboard motor and can't get to start. It has a very weak crank, seems like a poor battery. But, I have new marine battery …

motor turns but does not start Not rated yet
I have a 1987 Mercury 60HP oil injected 2-stroke outboard motor,when i turn the ignition the flywheel turns once and then turns again but very slowly as …

Bad gas in tank Not rated yet
How can I clean gas tank in toon in my 2013 sylvin mirage. Got bad gas some dirt in it

help Not rated yet
I have a 85 mercury 50 HP 2 stroke it idles fine and runs great when hooked up to water hose runs full speed but when put in water it bogs down when I …

cranking voltage  Not rated yet
what is the proper cranking voltage on a 1996 Johnson 115 ocean runner

trying to lower outdrive Not rated yet
2004 bayliner mod 195br trying to lower outdrive without motor running pushing switch on on shift lever not working? help please

1975 johnson 9.9 won't run without choke halfway out Not rated yet
75 johnson 9.9 won't start or run without the choke halfway out. Once running it will stay running if It's full throttle , but once you let off it will …

Larson Cabrio 280 Electrical problem Not rated yet
The batteries on my boat went completely dead and I can't open the engine hatch. How can I get the hatch open?

Act like started is dragging Not rated yet
I have a 2005 Yamaha 225 4 stroke outboard. When I go to start it, it act like the started is dragging. You have to turn the key a few times until the …

Beeping sound running at 3400 rpm boat on plane Not rated yet
I had my Trophy out on Saturday for a slow cruise for about an hour and also ran on plane for about 30 minutes. Beeping sound started (beep beep beep). …

boat steering fluid refill Not rated yet
2003 ranger with 200hp outboard Bombardier steering fluid is Dry. Need to find out how to refill

1985 v6 inboard 185 hp chugging when put under load Not rated yet
The motor idles no problem - the carb is completely rebuilt - the guages all replaced - low speed is fine but when the throttle is brought up - it chugs …

Internal gas tank size? Not rated yet
I have a very nice Tracker Magna 19. It has an internal fuel tank. Does anyone know how many gallons this tank holds? I have heard everything from 12 …

hard starting Not rated yet
Engine difficult to turn over with plugs in New piston rings and bearings fitted bores honed Turns over with plugs out

Trolling motor problems Not rated yet
I just bought a 2005 Z20 Ranger. Today after arriving at my favorite fishing spot the trolling motor acted as if there was no power to it. I tried several …

1989 sunbird 4.3 cobra gets hot Not rated yet
boat got one day. since i have changed impeller water pump an thermostate . no change,but boat runs cool in driveway.when it gets to lake under power heats …

steering cable hole cover Not rated yet
I have a 2011 nitro z7, i need a chrome cover like the one that covers the hole where the steering cables exit to the motor. I dont what they are called …

steering wheel seized on one side? Not rated yet
I have a 1998 mercury force, the engine starts no problem but , the steering wheel is solid frozen pointing on the passengers side chair, PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!! …

50hp 2007 mercury boat motor Not rated yet
I recently bought a boat with a 50hp mercury motor. When it is running no water comes out. I had a new watr pump installed and still no water comes out. …

question on 1992 18 ft. Searay Bow Rider I/O Not rated yet
I'm looking to purchase a 1992 18 ft. Searay Bow Rider I/O, does anyone have any feedback on what kind of boat this is? Good boat, bad boat, lots of issues, …

engine will not start Not rated yet
I have a 75hp mercury marine 2 stroke engine that will not start.When you turn the key to the start position the solenoid just clicks.

2004 120 hp Mercury/Force Not rated yet
I have a 2004 120 hp mercury force, it has run well all summer than while cruising at almost full throttle out of know where a sudden loss of power and …

2004 120 hp mercury/ force sudden power loss. Not rated yet
I have a 2004 120 hp mercury force, it has run well all summer than when cruising at almost full throttle out of know where a sudden loss of power and …

White stuff on one of my spark plug Not rated yet
I was checking my plugs and seen white stuff on one I think number 5 it's a 1990 manier 90 hp thanks

boat wont take off Not rated yet
I have a 1974 chris craft with a 305k motor and out drive I just put brand new carb fuel lines cleaned fuel tank freash gas and tune up run great sitting …

Loss of RPMs at WOT Not rated yet
I have a 1994 chris craft concept with ford efi 5.0l with cobra sx outdive. Boat ran fine for an hour and then would not go above 3500 at wot. It would …

1989 bass tracker 60 hp evinrude Not rated yet
I have to attempt to start the motor a minimum of four or five times before the motor starts to barley idle, even still cuts of a few times after that …

95 Ranger R70; Speedo issues Not rated yet
My speedo just quit working. On a Johnson Fast Strike 115. Matched to the boat. 1995. Very clean and low hours. Anybody know how to trouble shoot or repair? …

84 Volvo penta 4cylinder flooding it self out it seems Not rated yet
I was on th boat th other day had it runnin good. I had it goin an it began to get close to runnin hot so I pulled in to a cove to let it cool Down. When …

2010 Sea Ray Sundancer 240 (240DA / Mercruiser 5.0 MPI) Not rated yet
Just purchased boat with 89hrs (2010), prior it wasn't used much, and stored on a lift, above-water. Had some trouble planing (trim tabs, and I/O trim …

1998 nissan 50 HP Not rated yet
At full speed the temp alarm will go causing the engine RPM to cut back. When I bring it back to idle and start over it will run fine. The engine is putting …

1987 Ranger with Mariner 200hp Not rated yet
Boat runs fine and like a rocket. but not for long... every time I run it wide open a solid buzzer goes off. I slow down and it stops, but the problem …

fuel tank Not rated yet
Benji, I have a 1990 model bullet bass boat that's 17ft 8in long with a 150 mercury my ? Is what size fuel tank came factory in this boat?

hydrolock starboard engine Not rated yet
my 2005 formula 330 ss with twin 496 engines . first i am car technician own my own repair shop for 30 years.my good friend owns a marine repair business.at …

1985 evenrude Not rated yet
1985 evenrude vro 40hp doesn't have power on the water but when hooked up to the water muffs in the back years motor works finej

1990 4.3 Mercrusier starts but stalls after a second Not rated yet
I have a 1990 4.3 mercurusier it's has a two barrel carburetor I just rebuild it. The boat hasn't been started in a couple years. Any Thoughts of what …

Windscreen  Not rated yet
My GT225 windscreen started to detach its self from the hull. Is there some kind of glue or proxy required to re- screw / fasten it back into place?

Boat is hard to turn left Not rated yet
Just purchased a used SeaBoat - runabout - fiberglass. I've noticed that the boat is very difficult to turn left - especially when you fill it up with …

bilge pump on lund 1990 renegade II 1650 Not rated yet
Where is and how do you get to bilge pump on lund 1990 renegade II 1650. Can hear pump no water comes out???

Motor revs high Not rated yet
I have a 2007 Mercury 25hp and the last trip that I made with it, the motor starting idling high, so when I go to put it in forward or reverse with the …

1996 50 hp johnson outboard motor Not rated yet
problem: there is no electrical power to my engine when I turn the key on. also, no power to the trim motor. the battery is connected and charged. I …

what engine do I have Not rated yet
I just bought a 1985 sea ray sundancer 270. The flame arrestors say 260 hp and the valve cover gives serial number and says 228. Is there something …

Prop od prop shaft? Not rated yet
My bayliner 185 Capri is losing power at 10 mph. Engine revs high and sounds like prop shaft is spinning out. Any help??

shifting problam Not rated yet
i just replaced the engine 89 omc cobra 4.3 . so the problam i am getting, its not shifting in to nutral or rev it on works in ferward. so i someone …

power hatch not working Not rated yet
1990 baja force. The power hatch isn't working, everything else is. How do I get into it to troubleshoot, with the rams I can't lift it manually. Anyone …

1985 90 hp. murcery o.b. Not rated yet
starter bearly turns engine over when trying it a couple of times and then it turns over ok. Also get spikes in the amp.gauge and then things go back to …

power trim and ignition not work I ng Not rated yet
bennettbrooksm@gmail.com I have a bass tracker pro team 170 with 40hp 4stroke. 2010.cranking Battery went dead. Recharged. I now have power to everything …

1995 Sea Ray 5.7 4brl quits Not rated yet
After starting and running fine it will quit at idle or de celerate as if out of gas. It seems to flood out trying to restart. After waiting 10-15 minutes …

92 four winns. Power loss Not rated yet
The boat is down on power. Rebuilt carb because it wasn't winterized and it didn't fix the problem. As soon as you hit any reasonable size wave the power …

All inaccurate gauge readings Not rated yet
1988 Formula SR 311, 454/420's, TRS, inaccurate gauge readings (all gauges, both motors, temp.,oil press., volts, and fuel.), seems to be accurate more …

out drive lift Not rated yet
Upon returning from boating the outdrive would not come up. We could hear clicking but the motor will not raise. We turned the screw on the motor port …

trouble starting my outboard motor Not rated yet
i ve got a 79 ranger bass boat thats been all redone it has a merc 140 hp 2 stroke motor batteries are fully charged and it will not start and will drain …

1999 Glastron  Not rated yet
I'm looking a buying a 1999 glastron gx185 and need advice. Its been winterized every year but has my been on the water in the last 2 1/2 year's. What …

Owners manual  Not rated yet
I am in need of an owners manual for a 2007 Creat Tritoon

88 4 winns shifting problem  Not rated yet
Put in a new lower shifting cable ,now it won't shift int forward or reverse .I think it has something to do with solenoids but I don't know now to adjust …

Tilt and Trim fluid? Not rated yet
I have a 1990 200hp Mercury Marine Outboard and need to know what the recommended tilt and trim fluid is? I bought this boat used and it did not come with …

1997 115 hp Johnson, turns over but will not start Not rated yet
I haven't had this motor long. It is sometimes hard to start but was told that was a "Johnson" thing. It turns over fast enough just won't start. any ideas? …

Screeching sound upon start up and trimming Not rated yet
I have a 2000 glastron sx175, with the 3.0 Volvo penta, when I ever I start the boat there is a loud screeching sound last for about 10-20 seconds, and …

steering locks under full throttle Not rated yet
I have an 85 bayliner inboard volvo 4cyl and under full throttle steering locks solid. When I'm cruising its fine throttle up it gets stiff then full throttle …

Loss of RPMs Not rated yet
I need some help here. I have a 1985 sear ray sundancer with twin 190 mercruiser motors. Recently the port side motor has been giving me some issues …

coil replacement on a 3.0 Mercruiser Not rated yet
I would like to know on a 1996 3.0 Mercruiser, can I use an automotive coil and which one is the proper substitute

1992 chaparral,with yamaha inboard  Not rated yet
My 92 Chaparral with Yamaha inboard, New fuel pump, rebuilt carb, will not stay running....it does fine when idling, and even when put in gear however …

Grinding noise when turning. Any ideas? Not rated yet
Have a 1992 Rinker Cativa 186 with 3.0 liter engine. It makes a grinding like noise when turning. Does not have power steering. Any ideas?

won't keep running Not rated yet
1997 4.3 rinker starts but dies right away

exhuast hoses Not rated yet
I am looking to buy a 26 ft 1976 searay with a 5.7 mercruiser and was told the exhaust hoses had broken and needed to be replaced, he said it had flooded …

loss of rpms Not rated yet
My johns evinrude 120 v 1988 runs great around 4000, but each time I ran the engine up to 5000 for any length of time, it lost power and I had to drop …

propeller selection for a 1992 sunbird cosair  Not rated yet
I am having a hard time.figuring out the right prop for my 1992 sunbird corsair. I ran a 14 3/4 x 19 pitch 3 blade and can only. Get 32 mph. I switched …

trouble firing up merc 115 6 cyl. Not rated yet
Just had the gear case replaced, the company that fixed it said they fired it up and when I brought it home I bought a new battery and hooked up the hose, …

1989 Thompson Daytona 225 will not start Not rated yet
A week ago was out fishing and put boat in nuetral (just adjusted throttle as we were heading to fishing spot) and boat died and would not start back up. …

i have johnson 200hp with no spark on the 6 cly Not rated yet
i have check the spark while run has spark on all cly but cly 6 an need a little help did a oms test it check ou an an volt test an it check but no spark …

Plane process in question Not rated yet
Have a 1989 120hp Johnson motor on a 18' Fish & Ski Javelin boat. The motor always starts, the advice I need is when running the boat you can start going …

Water coming into the transcom of my pontoon boat Not rated yet
I have a 2012 manitou pontoon boat. I test drove the boat with a 90 HP motor on it. It ran awesome and had unbelievable power. It went 29-30 mph according …

Mercruiser 454 loses power Not rated yet
I have problems and not sure whether they are fuel related or electrical. The engine loses power after initial thrust where it uses around 4,000 rpms to …

Intermittant Electrical Problem Not rated yet
2001 Searay deck boat with Mercruiser. Boat is in boat lift out of water. I can lower boat into water hit ignition and boat will start immediately. Turn …

Problems starting, don't think it's the battery Not rated yet
I'll try not to confuse people here, but I know the more specific the better chance of troubleshooting. I have a 50HP 4 stroke Mercury on a pontoon boat. …

Exhaust manifold has some water leak at bottom Not rated yet
1986 SeaRay 4.3 W OMC drive. Boat is a recent purchase. After checking or changing all fluids I used a large barrel to test fire it. Started right …

2002 seadoo challenger 2000 with mercury jet drive Not rated yet
My boat works fine when cruising around the lake. When pulling a skier however, if skier falls and I have to stop to pick up, the boat will not start …

fuel gauge not working Not rated yet
i have 2000 lund 1650 explorer ss the fuel gauge stopped working.checked fueses. don't know where tank is located do not have diagram of boat or wiring …

over heating while trolling Not rated yet
While trolling for salmon my engine is overheating. Changed thermostat and done same thing. Help please

Motor hits deck seat when trimmed up Not rated yet
I have a 2001 25ft Bennington pontoon. It has a Honda 115 4 stroke. The problem is when I trim up the motor, the motor hits the deck seat. So if I lift …

90 hp 2 stroke yamaha engine bracket Not rated yet
How do I remove the engine bracket on my yamaha 2 stroke 9 hp engine. Trying to get the trim tilt assembly off. Thanks in advance mike

Mercury 200hp blackmaxx efi failing Not rated yet
I have a 1990ish mercury 200hp black max efi that starts up and idles great then shuts down no studder when getting up on plane and the alarm goes off. …

Recuriculating Pump Replacement Not rated yet
I have an 1985 starfire skeeter bass boat that the recirculating pump needs to be replaced, but I have no idea how to get to it in the tournament live …

Mercury - oil alarm  Not rated yet
how do i disconnect oil alarm on 2006 150 efi mercury outboard running pre mix gas and oil. Alarm sounds at high RPM Have removed and ground wire on oil …

Won't quit Not rated yet
My 2005 Crown Line bow rider has a 4.3 merc doesn't want to turn off after you run it up the lake. If you crank it and just let it idle it turns off fine. …

1983 Nitro Bass Boat - Control Box Not rated yet
1983 Nitro Bass Boat won't shift into gear. Side mount control box. How do I replace the cable or control box?

engine sputters Not rated yet
I have a 1986 140 Mercruiser alpha one , after I run it for about 9 miles it starts to sputter slightly then slowly continues to get worse it continues …

fuel tank Not rated yet
I own a 1984 cuddy cabin angler boat 2.5 mercruiser in/outboard I was wondering where the fuel tank is located on boat? its a 21 foot

2008 200 hp Merc inboard - hydrolock Not rated yet
While boat is self draining after being removed from the water, some water gets into manifold and lower cylinders causing hydo-lock. To get the motor …

1997 cobra corel fish n ski Not rated yet
my name is dennis I live in Colorado I have a 1997 cobra corel fish n ski boat 21 ft 225 EFI they say it Is a race motor but not sure. I have a 24 pitch …

evinrude 90 - My boat won't run right Not rated yet
My evinrude 90 won't let me get above about a few mph when at full throttle it just won't go , rpm won't even rev up,,is it some safety , it seems to …

1987 Yamaha pro v 175 Not rated yet
Can anyone tell me what the compression should be on the cylinders?

Replacing the wood floor in 1972 Ozark Not rated yet
I was given a 1972 Ozark tri-hull boat. The floor was soft so I decided to replace the floor. I removed the seats and the bumper around the boat as the …

2000 Chaparral 305 looses power at high rpms Not rated yet
Just put stern drive back on a Chaparral 240 with a 305 Mercruiser, had been sitting for 4 months. Runs good at low speed but at full throttle, looses …

Mariner 2 stroke 75 HP - Hard to start once sitting Not rated yet
My Mariner 2 stroke 75 horse engine is a hard start. I have to spray starter fluid to get it started. Once it starts it runs good. What could be the …

4.3 Volvo penta fuel pump Not rated yet
My fuel pump keeps blowing fuses! It starts just fine but then when you go to try to throttle keeps blowing fuses! Put new fuse in and start and fuel …

90 hp Force outboard RPMs surge in cool air Not rated yet
Motor runs fine around 5500rpms then will suddenly surge up into 6500-7500rpm range. i reduce throttle to bring rpms into safe range. after around a minute …

1995 chaperal losing power Not rated yet
The chaperal boat will run fine for a while then it will act as though it is.not Getting enough gas. It did this last year and we replaced the fuel pump …

2005 Mercury 200 with running issues... Not rated yet
I have a carbureted 2005 2.5 mercury marine 200. I have an issue with starting/idling after shutdown following a short period of cruising. Ex: I go for …

1998 50hp vro evinrude goes into s.l.o.w mode Not rated yet
Have disconnected the vro, checked compression(150 both), new power pack, thermo ok. Sometimes runs ok. Sometimes goes in s.l.o.w mode. No alarms. …

3 cylinder 90hp mercury Not rated yet
the motor idles fine but will not get up and go. ran fine last year when i put it up. getting spark to all 3 cylinders.fuel pump looks fine when i took …

Tachometer Removal Not rated yet
Is there an easy way to remove the tachometer on a 2000 Trophy, model 2302. There is not enough room, it appears to remove from under the dash, does the …

gas sending unit Not rated yet
where is and how do you repair a sending unit 1995 charparl cudy

engine temp. when running Not rated yet
I'm trying to find out at what temp. the boat should be , when running at 3200 rpm. It's an 87 searay seville cuddy with a 205 alpha one merc cruiser I/O. …

Ranger 481v with johnson fast strike 150 plane problems Not rated yet
I just bought a 1994 ranger 481v with a johnson fast strike 150. Looking to change prop back to three blade from the aftermarket four blade previous owner …

Johnson 60 Hp 1992 Model Stalling Problem Not rated yet
Earlier today I asked a question in regard to my Johnson Outboard Motor, in that it stalled on take off if cold. I said it was a 60Hp 1974 Model, It is …

shifting Not rated yet
I have a shifting problem ,it starts and idles fine.You push the lever forward and it bogs down and stalls,the same in reverse.It has shifting solenoids …

60 hp Johnson - Motor stalls Not rated yet
My 1974, 60 hp Johnson stalls at take off is this just that the engine is not warmed up? It also does it at restart when moving around at sea to a new …

Trolling Motor Fuse? Not rated yet
The Minn Kota trolling Motor began to start and stop continuously for about a half hour, then quit working entirely. Since I recently purchased the boat …

motor shuts off Not rated yet
I have a 1995 40 hp force mercury that runs great for about a mile then suddenly cuts off like you pulled the kill switch but starts right back up. Please …

Electrical Problem Suzuki 115 4-stroke Not rated yet
The problem started with the motor spontaneously trimming up without use of the switch. Occurred while running full speed and while in slip with switch …

over heating problem Not rated yet
1969 Fiber-form w/225 buick inboard overheating. when idling it cools fine, when a little off idle it cools, but at half throttle it overheats. The lower …

130 Johnson blows out when turning Not rated yet
we just bought the boat and it runs great. It has a terrific holeshot. When you get it on plane at high speed it runs great soon as you turn one way or …

Power trim not working  Not rated yet
When I throttle up my power trim doesn't hold the motor up

shaft coming out of motor is slipping Not rated yet
Out riding on the water boat was running perfect and all at once the motors ROMs went all the way up and the boat came to a stop. Smoke was coming out …

Donzi w/ 4.3 liter omc idle and shifting issue Not rated yet
I just recently purchased an 88 donzi ragazza 19'. During the test drive everything ran like a champ. I bought this off the original owner who had it maintained …

Tach stopped working Not rated yet
My 96 bayline capri 1950 with the 3.0 merk can not get the tach to work light to it works but not reading rpms

2000 mercury 40 hp loss of power Not rated yet
I have 2000 mercury 40 hp and when I launch it's runs fine about 24 mph then I till for a few hours and on the way in it will only go 8 mph and not plane …

1985 115 Yamaha Not rated yet
have a 1985 115 Yamaha that runs fine for about 13 minutes and then shuts down. Very little warning. Wait about 3 to 4 minutes, starts up and runs for …

1985 Johnson no power when full throtle Not rated yet
My brother has a 1985 Johnson 140 vro and it runs great at idle and even full throtle, but at full throtle it don't seem to have any power to move the …

YAMAHA V6 150 - Engine not going Ahead Not rated yet
my boat engine YAMAHA V6 150 started but does not engauged in Ahead while engauged in Astern, pls tell me what i should do

yamaha lf250 Not rated yet
Check engine light came on the starboard motor above 5200 rpms... What could cause this?

shifting Not rated yet
I have a 21' four winns with a 5.7 motor. The lower shifting cable was replaced last year. The mechanic hired to put it in is no longer around. It will …

Electronics not working /motor is Not rated yet
One day I was speeding with boat in 4ft swells then electronics stopped working ? All connections to batteries are good no bad fuses under dash I am so …

85 hp Force motor trim and tilt  Not rated yet
My tilt and trim is not working correctly, it lifts the motor however it comes down as quickly as it went up. Would this be an O ring problem? Or something …

Audible Alarm Mercrusier 5.0  Not rated yet
Can anyone tell me what could be causing my alarm to sound on my 2005 5.0 Mercruiser, it will beep twice every few minutes at low rpm, if I open up the …

suzuki 99 dt140 Alarm issues Not rated yet
I have a repair shop and I have been having this issue for about a month or so. Originally the boat had a no start issue and after removing water from …

3.5 mercury outboard won't start Not rated yet
I rigged up my mercury so that it could stay on my tender. It is mounted so that it is laying down just like it should be transported. At first some excess …

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How do you get control handle apart on 1995 starcraft merc control handle. It has the button you push at the pivot point to start out of gear.

115hp efi 4-stroke high pressure fuel filter Not rated yet
replaced fuel filters one low one high pressure and it engine rune fine at idle but chokes/alarms above 6 knots. Is there something special to installing …

1986 200 GT cuts off when warmed up Not rated yet
When engine is cool planes out perfect after it warms Up will not plan keeps cutting off when I do finally Get it up runs perfect

OMC 3.0 Misfiring after being ran under a load  Not rated yet
I have a 1987 Starcraft 3.0 that I am pulling my hair out with. My issue is that once the boat is run under a load for about 20-30 mins it begins to misfire. …

99 searay 18' open bow 3.0l  Not rated yet
No power at key. Was running fine then nothing after I went to start again. Trim works but nothing else. Is there a wasy to test the kill switch or ignision …

rpm trouble/stalling out Not rated yet
i have a 1997 sea doo challenger1800 .with 2 110 motors supposedly rebuilt. the boat runs great at 50 to 65 miles per hour. but as soon as i try to idle …

135 mercury Not rated yet
My motor revs up fine in neutral and does fine in reverse but as soon as I go forward and full throttle it boggs down. What could this be? I've drained …

Misfire on 2012 mercury 115 Not rated yet
We got in the water today and had a bad misfire. We pulled the boat back out of the water and did some troubleshooting. I found the miss is on numbers …

1994 200hp johnson Not rated yet
runs good at low rpms when you give it gas it will get up on plane for a minute then it will just stall out

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Ok so so my force 150 will start run great all day. Out of nowhere it will die turn key start up go again. Can't get it to die idle speed.

yamaha 60 alarm Not rated yet
I have a 60 hp yamaha. 2 cy. After idling out of the harbor, an alarm in the console went off. Eventually stopped, but we had power loss when we had run …

140hp Mercury - Engine Stalling Not rated yet
I have a 78 Renken cranks up with no problem. Out of water you can go into forward or reverse no problem but in water the engine shuts off when coming …

1994 Johnson 150 running cold Not rated yet
I have a 1994 Johnson ocean runner 150 that is running cold. The thermostats are ok and it get up to temp at Idle, however as soon as you bring the rpms …

mercury 65hp alternator problem.....DRG..... Not rated yet
80 year old friend has a 65hp Mercury panther. my research with out serial# (for now) is a 1967 to 1971. put new good battery or 2 in boat eventually battery's …

1986 evinrude starts but dies quickly Not rated yet
i have an 86 evinrude that will start but it wont run for more than a few seconds I replace the spark plugs fuel pump and the rebuild a carburetor water …

Spark jumping somewhere Not rated yet
I have a mariner 140 and I can start it but I hear a spark somewhere and keeps it from running

Trim and tilt will not work at all  Not rated yet
Trim and tilt are not functioning. No clicking or noise at all. Was working but only down, then I had to use.the trailoring switch to bring the motor …

Chokes and Dies with any acceleration / de acceleration  Not rated yet
Took our 1988 Sunbird out for the first time since last season. Started off with some smoke from rear but cleared out quickly. However, when we try to …

low comp Not rated yet
i have a 100hp merc elepto 1996 comp readsfrom top 90 90 90 50 on lower cyl, fuel blowing out of lower cyl.. can it be a reed problem? ran great last …

i got a 1975evinrude 115hp i think its a 75 Not rated yet
Its hard to explain but it will run fine for a while then it starts to miss and losses all power. I have it on a 16ft fiberglass boat the previous owner …

Water leaking in my bottom cylinder on 1979 mariner 25 Not rated yet
Water is leaking in bottom cylinder not a lot just when I check spark plug it's a lil milky runs fine wot I guess it burns it off easier that way but at …

2001 mercury 150 saltwater series throttle problems Not rated yet
Juicing up out of a no wake zone, motor stalls unless I choke it at the same time. Too end used to be 45 now 22. I need some ideas on what the issue could …

Plane engine in a boat Not rated yet
My Grandfather from a European fishing village, lived during the second world war. A war plane crashed nearby and he went out in a truck with a few of …

1986 johnson 28 SPL inconsistant start Not rated yet
I just bought a pontoon with this motor that just came back from the marina "ready to go". She started and ran fine for a day or so. Now she doesn't start …

boat wont get on plane Not rated yet
1995 pro line 240 walk around cuddy has a hard time getting on plane and will not get on plane in rough seas.also bilge pump release ports sit under the …

Blocked fuel line? Not rated yet
I have a 2012 17 foot bayliner. Last year when I put fuel in, the tip of the fuel line came off and it went into the gas hole where you put the pump in. …

Johnson 25 hp manual start motor that wont start. Not rated yet
I have good fuel, cleaned carb out, changed spark plugs and try to start and it sounds like it fired but wont stay running. Then i pull the 2nd plug out …

1997 Mariner 250 OB - high rpm Not rated yet
I have a 1997 Mariner 250 OB, never had a problem or issue always ran about 5900 RPM at 48 max perfect conditions. Suddenly high RPM +1k and loss of speed …

2006 johnson 60 hp four stroke suddenly quit running Not rated yet
I have a Carolina skiff with a Johnson 60 hp four stroke. Recently the high pressure fuel pump quit working, it was diagnosed as ethynal fuel sitting too …

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I was having an overheating issue with my 1993 Johnson (Tracker) 40hp. I installed a new water pump kit (with housing), motor still got hot. Had somebody …

1998 mercury 200hp efi starts and dies Not rated yet
I have a 1998 200hp mercury efi. Owned it for five years. Two years ago I began to get an extended crank but it always started. Last year it started …

boat not running right Not rated yet
I can start the boat fine, it idles fine but when I go all in the boat will start off and plain out, then about 500 to 600 feet or a little more it will …

Boat Fuses Not rated yet
I'm pretty confident I have a blown fuse. Some things are functioning while my gages are not. I have a 92 Rinker Cuddy Cabin but can't locate the fuses …

1992 marlin 4 cylinder Not rated yet
engine starts, then stalls right away. where is fuel pump? acts like it is not getting gas.

8 HP YAMAHA 1997 - I NEED HELP Not rated yet
I HAVE AN 8 HP YAMAHA 1997.I PUT A NEW CARBURATOR KIT. A NEW COIL.I CHECK THE FLAPPERS. I DID A COMPRESION TEST.AND IS 120 PSI.I MEAN I WENT TO EVERY …

shifting to different gears is very hard Not rated yet
when trying to go to neutral or reverse. or vise versa our boat shifts very hard and you need alot of muscle to do so. we just bought the boat and it …

Wiring diagram for a 1995 Lund Pro V DLX SE 1775 Not rated yet
Somehow the wiring that was on this boat when I bought it used. had been painted over and there was no real clear marking of negative and positive. So …

95 mariner 25 hp - skips Not rated yet
I have a 95 mariner 25 hp outboard motor. it starts out running fine but it wont sit there and idol. the other problem is when I run it wide open it seems …

Suzuki 50 hp 4 stroke Not rated yet
motor shuts down and temp light comes on restart and its fine for a while. new impeller works fine.

2010 mercury 60 hp - Engine locked up Not rated yet
Got a 2010 mercury 60 hp was running fine all of a sudden just died. While looking motor seemed hot and would not turnover to start. Days later tried to …

1989 25hp mercury only firing on one cylinder Not rated yet
I took my bootsto my regular mechanic with firing issues. He did a bunch of voltagetests and the determined that the trigger was bad so we replaced it …

Yamaha 90HP ticking noise Not rated yet
My 90hp Yamaha outboard was rebuilt after doing a cylinder and on first taking it out to run it in it ran beautifully for an hour then the motor just die, …

2011 Galstron w 4.3 inboard noise Not rated yet
When I start the engine on the boat there is a loud audible tone. The tone i snot coming form the boat but is obviously an alarm of some sort. The noise …

Johnson 90 outboard - Engine Cuts Out Not rated yet
Hi, I have a Johnson 90 outboard engine for my boat. Was running it in low tide last weekend... ran into some shallow water and mud/muck at a low speed …

1983 Evinrude 9.9 speed issues Not rated yet
I have a 83 evinrude motor that starts with one pull but that's about it. it goes into gears both reverse and forward but it doesn't speed up for some …

boat seat base Not rated yet
I am having trouble finding replacement boat seats. I have a older 1991 or 1992 25' four winns. The lounger boat seats on it have an 18" base, I am replacing …

Rpms going up on boat Not rated yet
Was out on river with 6 friends ran good at first then it was like the hub was slipping I could take off fine but right before planning out the Rpms would …

inboard outboard leg will only lift intermitantly Not rated yet
have a 1982 236 omc inboard outboard the boat leg wont raise all the time have replaced switch fuses and solenoid will work then wont any ideas on how …

motor make a loud popping noise and jumps Not rated yet
We have a jon boat that was set up for a jet motor, we cut the transom down and switched it to a prop. It is making a loud pop and jumps when it does …

2000 Johnson J150pls Not rated yet
Motor runs and starts great 90% of time but sometimes when leave sit for a little bit while fishing has a had time starting. Will crank over but won't …

boat wont start Not rated yet
Have power to the boat and gauges but it wont turn over its a 1993 sylan sunchaser

Shift interupt switch Not rated yet
I have a 260 on a Bayliner and I am having trouble with the shifting. I believe it is the shift interrupt switch that is causing the problem. It shifts …

Tilt/trim starting problem 89 evinrude 110hp Not rated yet
1989 bass tracker with 110hp evinrude. I just replaced the voltage regulator. Now I'm having an issue sometimes it runs and charges fine. Other times …

89 Cobra 3.0 litre sputters Not rated yet
My 3.0 litre 1989 cobra ran real well for about 45 minutes and then started to sputter at high end, but not at mid or low speeds. thoughts? I am pretty …

2003 mercury 40 efpt not shifting into gear Not rated yet
I was out put boat in neutral and tried to reverse. Now it won't go into gear either way. Looks like a pin is missing from a coupler down by the lower …

230/v8 1987 mercruiser - no reverse Not rated yet
We have a 230/v8 1987 mercruiser with an alpha one leg. we changed the lower shift cable and bellows. Hooked to the controls it wont go into reverse …

302 ford omc cobra won't run underload Not rated yet
Runs perfect at idle and high rpms ok, but won't go over 2000 rpms underload. Fuel pump is 25 yes old but seems to work. Carb was rebuilt, new coil, plugs, …

engine hose diagram Not rated yet
I have my boat professional winterized by the dealership last year and when I put it in the water this year the engine compartment is flooding faster than …

how do you use this site Not rated yet
am I the only one having problems using this site, I have answered questions or givin my opinion on boat motor subjets, but never get any feed back or …

Triton bass boat - alarms while running Not rated yet
I have a Triton bass boat. While running the alarm beeps on and off. Plenty of oil and good stream from water pump. One person said his boat was doing …

70 HP Evinrude wont rev up under load Not rated yet
Engine idles fine, then when you put it in gear and start giving it gas it starts to bogg down. If you keep trying to throttle up sometimes it starts …

POWER TILT TRIM Not rated yet
THE POWER TILT TRIM ON OUR MERCURY 75HP OUTBOARD MOTOR WILL MOVE THE MOTOR OUT OF THE WATER BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO PUT THE MOTOR DOWN INTO THE WATER …

fisher marine warning buzzer Not rated yet
I have a 15 ft Fisher Marine aluminum fishing boat. I get a warning buzzer from the shift control. any ideas

evinrude 110 - engine dies when placed in gear Not rated yet
My evinrude 110 runs great when out of the water and hooked to a water hose. But when at the lake it dies everytime I put it in gear. Whats wrong with …

scout dorado187 leaning to port side Not rated yet
I have a scout 187 w/150hp Yamaha. I am a 300 lb person. when driving the boat it leans to the port side. if I have a passenger riding on the port side, …

94 fourwinns 190 horizon - hard to start Not rated yet
I have a 94 fourwinns 190 horizon with an omc 305 engine. last year the oil pump went out. had to rebuild. Ouch! now its hard to start especially in the …

Boat pulling hard to left Not rated yet
I have a bass boat with a new 225hp motor. When I'm running 60mph or faster and back off the gas the boat pulls hard to the left. What can i do to help …

1988 25 hp mariner Weak spark Not rated yet
1988 25 hp mariner 2 stroke does not run wot at wot And weak spark sometimes no spark on 1 cylinder

1999 yamaha 2 stroke - Outboard keeps shutting off Not rated yet
Hello, I have a 1999 yamaha 2 stroke and she starts up but keeps shutting down on its own. The carbs were cleaned not to long ago. Also the rpm is staying …

fuel pleaser problems Not rated yet
I have had several fuel problems over the years that has cost me a great deal of money. To include changing out a high pressure and low pressure fuel …

high voltage merc 125 Not rated yet
Im trying to diagnose what appears to be an overcharging situation on a 01 mercury 125 4cy. the voltage meter is reading about 16-18 volts at idle and …

electra craft boat wiring diagram Not rated yet
I have electra craft 16 foot catamaran series boat that I need to replace all the battery leads on and would like wiring diagram on the boat

warning alarm on 225 yamaha 1995 Not rated yet
My alarm is now constanly on the minute I turn the key, I have check the oil in the on board and reserve and both are filled is the a way to reset the …

1975 Mercury 500 50 hp No Spark on plugs Not rated yet
Hey Guys, I have a 1975 Mercury 500 50 hp, I have no spark at the Plugs, I was told the switchbox was bad So I bought one used and still same problem? …

350 crusader pops and miss after 20 min cruising speed Not rated yet
one engine will pop and miss lose power after 20 min of cruising speed i have swapped carbs changed plugs wires coil and distributor motor only has 145 …

ignition problems 1986 suzuki 40 horse Not rated yet
The starter on the motor doesn't turn over. Connected power directly to starter and it turned over. Could this be a solenoid problem and if so how do I …

honda dies Not rated yet
I have a Honda 130 that starts but dies after 10 minutes at idol. I pump the bulb and it starts again but dies when I give try to rev it up. It will …

60 hp. 2 stroke 2003 yamaha depressed can't go boating Not rated yet
my 60 hp. 2 stroke 2003 yamaha eng will ramp to high RPM's in idle but will not go above 2000 RPM in gear. i replaced the fuel pump and the primer bulb …

1989 454mag manaco 21ft. eliminator  Not rated yet
engine acts like it is not getting enough fuel at full throttle. all fuel has been changed out and carb has been rebuilt. starts fine and idles ok but …

140 hp johnson  Not rated yet
hi just wondering on my 140 it hesatates a bit when you go to take off what could be the problem and where the gear case bolts to the bottom leg it leaks …

95 Johnson v4 120hp Not rated yet
Boat ran great all day, later when to leave and as we were headed to the dock the boat died. Restarted a few times but then eventually it wouldn't. We …

1995 johnson 225 beeping alarm at low rpm Not rated yet
My outboard motor has a intermittent beep at low rpm. Not sure what it is and if it goes away at high rpm or if I just can't hear it.

no oil sensor on my 2007 etec 225 Not rated yet
I have a full tank of oil and the engine is burning plenty of oil when i run it, however after running for a minute or so the no oil sensor goes off. …

350 merc I.O. motor wont turn Not rated yet
went out for a slow ride 350 merc I.O. motor died after 20 minutes started 2 more times just for a few seconds , had to be towed in. Motor will not turn …

1994 40 Mercury. Tilt and trim  Not rated yet
Have a 1994 40 Mercury. The tilt and trim works but will kick off. It will reset and then kick back off. Acts about same as reset

johnson 97 model 115 hp Not rated yet
water dripping under the bottom left cylinder on a johnson 97 model 115 hp. could this be a head gasket ?

lost power to console  Not rated yet
Battery shows 12+ volts on the multi meter and not showing any voltage at the ignition. lost power to console after turning ignition from run to Start. …

1996 48 horse Johnson pontoon Not rated yet
I have a 1996 48 horse Johnson on a lowe pontoon a buzzer sound a lot of the time and low oil light is on. on a 48 horse you mix your own oil

90 horse mercury boat motor Not rated yet
bought my first motor boat an 89 preditor with a 90 horse mercury and has sat for two years but was started and ran the day I bought it have kept it covered …

Mercruiser I/O Trim/Tilt Not rated yet
We had to replace the lower unit to our Mercruiser I/O last year (because my husband didn't lower it after winterizing and it filled with water, froze …

runs on the ears dies under load Not rated yet
dont have a story everytime i think ive fixed it go the boat ramp and under load it dies

my tach and speedometer dont work Not rated yet
my tack and speedometer dont work on 1994 starcraft bow rider 125 merc out board M606321 serial# also doesnt appear to be charging on volt meter on dash …

24.5 Four Winns Vista pulls to the left Not rated yet
Hi and thank you in advance for your help, we have a 24.5ft four wins boat it has a 5.7 OMC King cobra engine on it, we are having a problem with the boat …

Tilt & Trim issues with 2012 Evinrude 60hp eTec. Not rated yet
Tilt & Trim issues with 2012 Evinrude 60hp eTec. I can't find where the up/down relays are located so I can replace the bad one. Any help would be appreciated. …

2003 70 hp yamaha running rough Not rated yet
I have a 2003 70hp 2 stroke Yamaha that runs rough and misses while in the water but when I hook it up to the hose at home it runs fine

mercury 40 wont trim up  Not rated yet
motor sounds weak when trying to lift up but sounds as it should when pressing the button down

no electric to lift and motor Not rated yet
All was well. Went to the lake. Turned on both batteries and the intrument panel would not move. The lift would not work, nor the engine, etc. Accessories …

oil coming outof exhaust Not rated yet
First tme started this year and a little oil came out of exhaust? What would cause this? It is a 95 horsepower engine

boat seat Not rated yet
where can i find a L shaped seat front passinger seat for a 1987 chapparal cabin cruiser

gas gauge needle moves the wrong direction  Not rated yet
I bought a 99 Sylvan F&S with a 99 Evinrude 130 hp OB. It was in pretty rough shape when I bought it, and the previous owner was using an external gas …

motor stalls Not rated yet
I have a new 350 v8 in my boat. runs great then stalls. restarts clean every time, but stalls over and over

tacho 1625 rebel 50 horse Not rated yet
tach is reading 7000 rpm on 1625 rebel 50 horse 2 stroke, just bought boat, wtf! Any help?

slow to get on plane Not rated yet
I have a 1996 17' starcraft superfisherman with a 2006 mercury 60 hp efi 4 stroke. With my fishing buddy and myself, full fuel tank and geared for a full …

1977 Cobalt with 888 mercruiser Tilt/Trim questions Not rated yet
Got the boat really cheap. Motor runs smooth, most everything else on the boat appears to be working properly. There are 3 buttons on the dash for the …

1978 115 mercury out board  Not rated yet
I have cleaned plugs & carbs tightened fuel line it started ran fine shut off started it like five times next day would not even fire

Backwards throttle??? Not rated yet
I just put an older Johnson outboard on my boat. I hooked up the shift and throttle cables and now it's backwards. When I push the throttle forward it …

40hp force prop wont turn Not rated yet
I was going down the river and hit a rock,the motor revved and it quit moving the engine still runs fine,but it will not move in forward or reverse.could …

1982 15hp Johnson pops out of gear Not rated yet
Only at full throttle wil my Johnson 15 hp pop out of gear. Any ideals will help. Thank you.

115hp evinrude 81 model Not rated yet
I own a 115hp evinrude 81 model outboard that is struggling to reach full rpm, it has been recently serviced with a new power pack and coils have been …

400 watt DC to ac inverter Not rated yet
I have a 400 watt DC to ac inverter in my boat.. When I accelerate it trips the over voltage safety on my inverter.. Is there something I can get to regulate …

Crownline 268 Batteries Not rated yet
I have my Crownline 268 plugged into shore power and my batteries are not charging. The switch "battery charger" is on but the batteries are dead?

4o hp evinrude 1998 motor Not rated yet
when i put my motor in reverse the motor lifts out of water.is their suppose to be a spring going to ? i did see a spring going into some kind of hydrualic …

35 hp2 stroke outboard Not rated yet
when i take my boat out it will run shortly at full throttle, it will the cut down to half power wnd won't run full throttle again until i get it home …

Bayliner Windshield wiper won't stop Not rated yet
What would cause the windshield wiper on my 07 bayliner discovery to continue running after the switch is turned off? It's intermittent but almost always …

1997 Maxim 19 foot boat with 3.0L mercruiser engine  Not rated yet
Was running my boat it became very hard to start after I cut it off it turned over very slowly then after it cooled off I got it to crank and all of a …

Mercruiser 350 5.7 Litre Starter Not rated yet
I have a 1997 Rinker Captiva 212, and am having some starting issues. This boat is new to me, and it started the first day I put it in the water. The …

1996 Tracker Panfisher 16 w/ 25 hp Mercury Not rated yet
When I take off the motor bounces off the transom repeatedly. It is getting progressively worse. When the bot gets up on plane it stops dong it. Its always …

2007 225 e tec want take fuel at times Not rated yet
I have a 225 e tec that at time want do anything but idle try to give it gas makes a different sound but just idles , after 10 r 15 min. Will run great …

Battery wiring on a 4.3 LX, Gen +, V6 Not rated yet
One black wire on the Neg post but Five wires on the Pos post? And I am getting shocked on the boat out of the water. Yes, it is fiberglass??

2001 2 stroke Mercury 75 HP Boat motor surges Not rated yet
I have a 2001 2 stroke Mercury 75 HP (3cyl) The motor cranks right up. Runs good. New spark plugs. The problem is when I reach 45 MPH it's starts to …

1988 40HP evinrude  Not rated yet
wants to steer starboard at idle speed,what adjustment can be made?

1991 4.3 v6 Yamaha Motor won't start Not rated yet
Can't get my 1991 4.3 v6 Yamaha boat motor to start. The boat is a celebrity cx 190. It's getting fuel, and starts the starter, but after checking the …

15 hp mercury 2 stroke cuts out mid throttle  Not rated yet
I've got a 1999 15hp Mercury 2 stroke outboard motor. It starts and idles great. At mid throttle it has a rapid "cut put". Seems like both cylinders misfire …

Changing 30hp OMC Carbs to 40hp OMC carbs Not rated yet
Trying to gain a little more power from our 2001 Johnson 30hp. Is it possible to just change the Carbs from a 40hp and get a little more power?

Chrysler outboards Not rated yet
1966 6hp Chrysler outboard starts fine then shuts off in few min. Then won't start?

25 hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboard very weird trim trouble Not rated yet
I have a 25 hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboard. On yesterdays fishing trip I lost the lift part of the tilt and trim. 1st I lost it when the throttle was wide …

loss of electric to starboard engine Not rated yet
The starboard engine starter and related electrical circuits of my 1996 open bow Searay with 5.7 Mercruiser engines, has no power. The port side has power. …

boat want run with gas line hooked up  Not rated yet
So I hook up my gas line pump it up start it and runs good but when it starts to die I unhook gas line and it runs great till it runs out of gas can anyone …

25 hp yamaha outboard won't stay running Not rated yet
i have a 25 hp yamaha outboard motor, 2 months a go a friend and i went to the river and it ran perfectly.I went back to the river two or three weeks ago …

no power to engine Not rated yet
Changed out my batteries now I have power to everything but motor. Have checked all fuses they are good.safety cut out is hooked up, where could my problem …

1997 Yahama 150 OB - No tilt & no Ignition Not rated yet
Tried everything within my limited knowledge base, which is very limited. All accessoried work. Disconnected batter switch and connected everything to …

Bottom two cly. Flooding out on 90hp evinrude 84 v4 Not rated yet
Fishing in ala. Boat ran fine for about one half mile then would idle and run 8 mile an hour checked fire and fuel lines ok checked cly. And bottom two …

97 Mod Johnson wont crank from ignition Not rated yet
I have a johnson 130hp 1997 model. Will not start from key. Have replaced the starter wire to the solenoid and put in new batts and power leads. Worked …

Prop problem Not rated yet
I have a 1985 21' bay liner cuddy cabin and the propellor won't go down. I push the switch and I here the solenoid click but nothing from the prop motor. …

200hp mercury efi motor cranks with the key off Not rated yet
My motor turns over as soon as I turn on the batteries but does not actually start unless I turn the key on then the starter gear does not disengage the …

shifting Not rated yet
21' 4winns ,new lower shift cable last summer .Won't shift into forward or reverse . something seamsto be frozen in the outdrive ,any help to whats wrong? …

motor not running full speed after hitting stump  Not rated yet
Was going full speed down boat run, and slammed into a under water stump. Prop looks fine and nothing looks wrong on the outer side. My guess is I may …

Won't plane out Not rated yet
1989 mercury 175hp outboard..boat won't go on plane unless a lot of weight is put on bow and then goes fine once on plane..when throttle up from a stop …

Four Winns Fish and Ski Not rated yet
I want to get my 12/24v trolling motor hooked up but am not familiar with how to hook up the second battery. Attached are pictures of the battery cables …

1998 stratos electronics Not rated yet
I have a great 1998 stratos boat. All is perfect on it but my electronics just went out on it. No bilge, no livewell, no depth/fish finders. When I flip …

overheat buzzer Not rated yet
2002 mercury tracker 50hp new impeller,heat sensor ,thermostat buzzer goes off when running over 3200rpm under no problem

cold start adjustment for 1998 johnson sailmaster 8hp Not rated yet
I have a 1998 johnson sailmaster 8hp which starts from cold reliably on the 3rd pull - 1st is with choke out, throttle at 'start' and is like priming it. …

86 mercury - not sure really Not rated yet
So I have a 86 mercury with a 350 in it last year it was not winterized as well as it could have been I had it running well while out of the water but …

1996 Johnson 115 outboard/ just clicks Not rated yet
Been trying to start our motor and when the key is engaged all we get is a click. It did start earlier, but wouldn't run when put into gear. Now, when …

Steering binds in our 1986 Sea Ox  Not rated yet
Steering binds in our 1986 Sea Ox with a 200 Evinrude engine. When turhing the wheel left or right, it "catches" when the wheel is about the middle. Any …

What is the minimum compression on a 85hp yamaha Not rated yet
I know you don't want no more than 10 to 15 psi difference in the cylinders,but if all your cylinders are almost even like mine 89 to 90 psi is that to …

tach Wii not goto zero with key off Not rated yet
My tach is reading high when engine is running, and will not return to zero when key I off,no when I turn key bachpk on,it will return to zero, can Some …

yamaha 25 hp 2 stroke wiring Not rated yet
1998 I'm putting a 703 control box on it and the box has a 7 pin pug on it. Is the aplug on my motor to just plug in or do I have to slice the wires . …

Need ignition switch wiring diagram Not rated yet
I have lost the only key to my boat. (Actually my wife and I kind of disagree who lost it...lol) Anyway it is a Lowe pontoon with a 2006 70 HP 4 stroke …

stator problem  Not rated yet
the stator is the regualtor has nowhere to push the power because the charging system is failing somewhere so its melting the coils

oil line Not rated yet
on my 50 hp yahama I had a hole in my oil line do I need to fill the new line up with oil or will it prime itself

no spark 2nd cylinder  Not rated yet
I have no spark on 2nd cylinder on my 1984 90hp 3 cylinder mercury. I have fitted a new coil and change the leads around. On the water it starts fine …

1996 Johnson 115 fast strike  Not rated yet
1996 Johnson will only run 4000 rpm at full throttle with full tank of gas

1999 25 hp mercury running rough Not rated yet
I have a two stroke, 1999, mercury 25 horse power motor. I've owned it for a year and up until just recently it's ran well. Out of nowhere it doesn't run …

water leak  Not rated yet
I HAVE A MERCURY 50 HP EFI TILLER WATER COMES OUT THE TOP OF THE FRONT LOWER UNIT WHERE TO TWO COME TOGETHER EVERYTHING SEALS NEW WATER PUMP NEW W/P BASE …

200 EFI oil year 1994 Not rated yet
While trolling oil tank on motor gets low on oil. Warning horn goes off. Plenty of ol in remote tank. Rpm between 650 an 800.

mc i drive lower shift shaft seal Not rated yet
how do i replace the lower shift shaft seal/bushing? i have a small amount of oil which appears to be comming from a weep hole on the lower unit

mariner 30hp twin cylinder 2 stroke oil injection 1989? Not rated yet
Rebuilt the carb. now engine starts immediately put races and spits, sounds as if it will blow up if not turned off. Also put new kit in fuel pump. Please …

starcraft sfm 176 wc windscreen model yr 2000  Not rated yet
Looking for a windwcreen for a starcraft super fisherman 176 sc tinted. yr model 2000. This is a molded part for the drivers side of the boat.

2000 90 hp tracker stator wires overheating Not rated yet
original complaint- engine mis-fire. found # 3 coil terminals melted and overheated. Replaced all coils. still had problem. at this time found at idle …

69 25 hp johnson acts like only running on 1 cylinder Not rated yet
Changed plugs wires points condensors pretty much everything to do with electrical on motor ran great for about an hour then missed a couple of times & …

Sea ray 5.0 leaking water in engine compartment Not rated yet
Water is leaking from my 2005 sea ray 220 sundeck. The water system drain is leaking when the engine is hot and builds pressure. The water is coming from …

25hp Nissan 4 stroke outboard Losing power at high rpms Not rated yet
I have a 25hp Nissan 4 stroke outboard boat motor. It seems to be losing power when it is under pressure. It has 30lbs of compression in all three cylinders. …

2003 4-stroke 15hp honda outboard question Not rated yet
We just purchased a 2003 4-stroke 15hp honda outboard. It's starts with one push of the button or one pull if the rope. But keeping it running seems to …

Engine hatch dead battery Not rated yet
How do I open the hydraulic engine hatch on 1995 sea ray 200 signature when the battery is dead?

Twin Merc 275s RPM's drop to 1000rpm with each wave Not rated yet
I have a 30' center console with two Merc 275's. They'll be running strong at 4000RPM but when it's a bit choppy they will act up. As each wave is hit …

mercury 175 early 90's engine problems Not rated yet
Went Out On The Lake Today, Boat Seemed Fine, While Going Over To A Fishing Spot The Engin Reved, Thought It Was From My Dad Was Slowing Down For A No …

90hp mercury four stroke trim and tilt cylinder problem Not rated yet
90hp mercury four stroke - trim and tilt cylinder problem - cylinder motor will start and go down by itself and cylinder motor will keep running - unhooked …

Cobra Outdrive Not rated yet
Will a 1997 Cobra outdrive replace a 1992 the bolt pattern appears the same but, I do know changes in the shifting was made in 94 ?

yamaha boat motor questions Not rated yet
I have a 1987 40 horse power Yamaha boat motor without electric start need to know what id have to buy to put electric start on it

can you put a 200 hp motor on a 1989 stratos 285 pro? Not rated yet
have a blown 175 on it now found a newer 200 model for less than half the price of what it will cost to fix it. Was wanting to know if the boat can handle …

Yamaha 200 overheating Not rated yet
Took my boat out for the first time today. Ran extremely well, ran about 4 miles and everything was fine. Ran at idle 1/4 throttle, half and full throttle. …

engine problems 305 mercruiser Not rated yet
was quoted a price for a long block from a mercruiser dealer take out and put in rebuilt with 3yr. warranty for 6500.00 is this price reasonable??

engine rebuild of a 454 still in yacht Not rated yet
need to know how or if you can separate the engine from the transmission with the transmission still mounted in the boat.

Fuel line Not rated yet
I installed a fuel tank to the bow of my 15 ft jon boat, it has about 15ft of fuel line, I have a Mercury 25hp 2-stoke outboard, It worked fine when I …

87 350 260hp just bought first boat Not rated yet
i just bought the boat i dont have water coming out the exhualt when i hook up water to my alpha lower unit but it comes out up top? how do i fix this. …

Engine Swap Not rated yet
I have a 2001 boat with a 3.0 litre Chevrolet engine with a Volvo Penta outdrive. I have found a 1987 low hour perfectly running 3.0. My question is "will …

want go when full throttle Not rated yet
28 Johnson will go in reverse an foward little past idle but revs up likenot in gear whats the problem?

1978 Seaswirl Info Needed Not rated yet
I just bought a 1978 16 foot tri-hull Seaswirl. I have no clue about boats. Bought it on impulse for the trailer and decided the boat was worth salvaging. …

compression Not rated yet
have a 1982 4hp evinrude will idle but will not run when powered up was told need new seals or head gasket pistons read 70 psi in both tore engine apart …

Wiring diagram? Not rated yet
I am looking for a wiring diagram for a 2800 wellcraft costal. 1987 1988. All I can find from wellcraft is new boats and they want to sell me a new $80000 …

why did boat drop speed suddenly Not rated yet
Boat was traveling at 45 mph then decreased to 35 mph suddenly. What are possible causes? The Max speed is 35 mph now. Four winns 18ft Johnson pro 150 …

Weak stream yamaha 50 tlr  Not rated yet
After no stream, I replaced the water pump with an OEM kit. Cranked it... Got afair stream for a minute then it all but quit. I saw water coming from …

starting problems Not rated yet
motor is hard to start after it has been sitting around for three days. if u use the boat within 24 hours it usually starts right up any longer and you …

Oil warning horn Not rated yet
1999 searay model 190 OB with a 1999 135 merc OB Turning the igniton switch to the on position and the oil warning alarm not sounding prior to starting …

1980 procraft trim problems Not rated yet
the boat has been sitting for many years last year I started the boat trim worked up and down put new battery on boat today motor starts but trim does …

Fuel gauge problems Not rated yet
I bought my brother's 1998 Stratos 285 PEDC and the fuel gauge doesn't work. I was needing to know if it is possible to get to the sending unit and what …

problems running Not rated yet
my yahama motor run good for few mins after planes out but it is like someone pulls it back to halt power what could cause it

Owner's Manual for 2007 Z20 Ranger Comanche Not rated yet
Purchased an '07 Ranger Z20 All-American Comanche last fall and it did not come with the owners manual. I've searched the web with no luck. Does anyone …

1990 force outboard Not rated yet
i need to know if a 1988 120 4cyl 2 stroke force power head will interchange out 0n a 1990 force outboard i have a bad block and want to build the 1988 …

98 bayliner maxum alternator belt removal Not rated yet
I have a General Motors inboard outboard marine 3 L engine that I bought from Michigan motorz ( no typo ) and it is only one year old now. AM I able …

Johnson outboard tacho problem Not rated yet
would like the wiring inst. for a tach I need to mount for my Johnson O/B. The wiring harness is a 3 prong plug in to the control. It has 2 purple(joined), …

fuel distribution Not rated yet
I have an 85 hp,1980 johnson ob, with a primer solenoid, need a fuel distribution hose diagram , any help,greatly appreciated

1985 OMC prop won't turn Not rated yet
I am a newbe to boating.....I have a 1985 OMC stern drive inboard. We were at the lake going about 40 mph when i lost all my prop......I bought a used …

thought it was the prop but nope Not rated yet
what causes motorguide 82 lb thrust great white trolling motor vibrating at high speeds

1999 Triton tr17 squealing noise Not rated yet
Had an opportunity to get out on the lake this past weekend, as I was running along about 20mph I heard a loud high pitched squealing noise. The noise …

25hp Johnson outboard 1970s model does not engage gears Not rated yet
Refurbed a Tinny that i bought a few months ago and was about to take it for its first trip out in moreton bay area. After doing pre starting checks at …

no spark Not rated yet
well i recently bought a 1982 bass tracker with a 40 hp out board and can not get fire to spark plugs.

trapped water in hull 1996 201 proline Not rated yet
Just purchased this boat.The water appears to be trapped in front of hull. When traveling you can see water traveling to rear of boat, when sitting still …

whats whats wrong with my motor! Not rated yet
Well I took my boat out today and it has been doing the same thing since the last time I took it out. It starts fine idles fine but when I go from half …

no spark 1980 85 hp chrysler model 856H0H Not rated yet
boat ran great at end of season, went to start, wont start, got spark to distributor but nothing out from there yet,,

ranger Not rated yet
2003 ranger 195vs with mercury 200rfi top speed im getting is only 58mph on gps

150 mercury optimax running about 15 mph slower Not rated yet
My mercury 150 optimax is running about 15 mph slower after sitting up most of the winter. Any ideas on what to look for or do to fix?

Boats shuts off Not rated yet
I have 90 hp Honda..It starts great and smokes a little on cold start..but sometimes goes down the lake and shuts off and then starts back fine....It usually …

Outdrive oil level sensor Not rated yet
I am losing outdrive oil in my sensor that is attached to my motor. There is never an oil slick on the water or any wet spots when I run the motor on a …

Changing the alternator belt Not rated yet
That sounds easy but it is on a 98 Bayliner with a General Motors in-line four-cylinder 3 L motor. The water pump pulley is so close to the front motor …

Chrysler 100 engine oil? Not rated yet
I have a 1987 chrysler 100 outboard - and I want to do all the right things before we start out. Where do you put in the engine oil?

can't raise engine Not rated yet
Cant raise or lower my engine coming in. Pulled up to dock got it on the trailer and now engine will not start. I bypassed the switch and cut the wires …

Motor won't stay running Not rated yet
Good morning. My name is Lauri McCullar. My Mercury 175hp outboard motors starts but shuts right back off. Can you give me an idea of what it might be? …

92 mariner 2.5L no spark Not rated yet
The motor started and was idling then stopped. I checked to see if it was getting gas and it is. Then I checked the spark and found nothing on any of …

trim switch Not rated yet
the trim tilt switch on the motor and the tiller handle are working but the foot and bow switches are not working

Have a sugarsand mercruiser 175hp jetboat. Not rated yet
Nothing but trouble. She goes well for a hour or so. Then she stalls and will not start. Out of water start again. No sirens going off. Oil full, galoline …

motor (boat) trim not enough Not rated yet
94 Javelin 17' 379T 94 Johnson 150 four blade prop Turbo-O 13/3/4 x 24 Boat pulls hard to right trim tab maxed out to the left. Just live with …

2006 Mercury 30hp warning light Not rated yet
Put 4 blade prop on boat same pitch as 3 blade at fill throttle warning light comes onto

1996 Force 115 bogs down Not rated yet
It cranks and runs fine on land. When I put it in water and give throttle it bogs fire down. What can I do to correct this issue. Thanks in advance. …

2006 four winns horizon 220 Blower Problem Not rated yet
Blower does not come on. Light on blower switch doesn't light up. I replaced fuse but that didn't take care of problem. Any suggestions?

mercury outboard Not rated yet
when I start my mercury out board I hear a beeping sound

IO to out board Not rated yet
can take a 18ft sunbird bowrider & put an out board motor on it

How to clean 2cycle oil out of a livewell? Not rated yet
I just bought a used bass boat and found a quart of 2cycle oil in the live well that had leaked, how do you clean it properly?

Engines Not rated yet
Just purchased a 18' sea ray with a 115 mercury on it. First time out the boat ran great had no problems but the second time out was another story. Took …

wiring scematic needed Not rated yet
my dad bought a 1989 crestliner fishnski boat the wiring was all hacked up i fixed up the wiring but he looses the gauges and the fuel gauge ether says …

Johnson 115 , 1999 stall and not accelerate Not rated yet
My Johnson 1999, 115 hp, wiil work ok all day long at 2000 rpm or less, it also start at firt crank, but when you accelerate it stall and not go over 2500 …

hatch stucked in down position Not rated yet
280SS Sea Ray. The engine hatch is stuck in the down position. How do I open it manually?

yamaha LF 225 TXR Not rated yet
I just bought a 2007 25' Crest Fisherman tritoon with a 225 yamaha. It idled really nice and when I took it home thru the canals it was great. When I came …

2 Mercury 225 Optimax, both wont go over 2500 rpm Not rated yet
I bought a Proline 2950 w/dual Merc Optimax 225`s (1999) 0nly 140hours on both. Engines start, idle and shift with no problems. They will not go over 2500rpms …

90 hp Mercury will not start after running fine Not rated yet
I have a 1995 Mercury Tracker 90 hp outboard. Was fishing all day no problems motor was running fine. Returning to the boat ramp at very slow speed and …

motor not staying at 2200 rpm Not rated yet
while trolling, the motor will speed up and slow down on its own. I can't seem to get it to stay at a certain rpm. what could be wrong. It is a low hour …

Steam from pee hole Not rated yet
Hi there. I have a recently rebuilt 1969 Mercury 1000 Thunderbolt engine. The motor runs fine and very smooth and fast and water is coming from the pee …

warning beeper going off every 60 seconds Not rated yet
I have a 2004 Crestliner 2485LSi with a V6 inboard/out Merc. I have warning beeper in my dash that beeps twice every 60 seconds, Any suggestion as to …

1994 evinrude v6 battery being drained Not rated yet
bought new battery thinking that was the problem. new battery died on me out on the water. back at home, charged battery let run, next day it won't start. …

2002 25 hp 3 cyl Yamaha Not rated yet
This motor starts well and runs great in and out of gear out of the water. But when the boat and motor are in the water and it is put into gear upon throttle …

miss causing idle problems Not rated yet
i have a 1987 bass buggy pontoon boat with a 1987 or 1989 mercury 35hp,two stroke outboard motor. it has a miss. it starts fine but will not idle.it is …

2004 4 stroke 150 hp cooling problems Not rated yet
2004 21ft striper cc. Engine cools fine (strong tell tale) unti I hit 38 mph then it stops drawing water. i replaced the pump assy, flushed motor, used …

50 hp Honda outboard Not rated yet
My motor runs smoothly starts very easy idles fine but has lost about 50% of it's power.

Jet ski Not rated yet
I have a 1995 seadoo bombardier 700cc was riding along today was going fine then all of a sudden it stopped moving motor kept running fine but wasn't moving? …

triton boats Not rated yet
i m buying a new triton 18 xs are their any major problems with these boats. since llc. fish holdings took this company over a few years ago. like gas …

where is the choke  Not rated yet
where is the choke located on a 2009 trition explorer series bass boat? is it at the base of the throttle handle?

Help Not rated yet
I have a 1997 2 stroke 135 hp V6 mariner out fitted onto my boat that now wont start. I was wondering if there is still a way to flush the salt water out …

91 searay 170 has no forward or reverse drives Not rated yet
out running down the river when after coming to a stop went to pull out and had no reverse gear or forward either just nueteral gimble bearing?

91 searay 170 has no forward or reverse drives Not rated yet
out running down the river when after coming to a stop went to pull out and had no reverse gear or forward either just nuteral

Engine cutting out Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha 150 four stroke (about 7 years old) which runs well other than the fact that the engine has started to cut out. This first started to …

turning left into waves  Not rated yet
turning left into waves with my 2007 fish hawk crestliner with speed at 15 to 25 MPH THE BOW OF THE BOAT SWAYS LEFT and right until I slow down.

Power trim Not rated yet
My power trim go' s up very slow and when giving it fuel it won't go up at all

outdrive Not rated yet
what outdrive did they use on a 1990 maxim 3.0 merc engine boat and was it a gen one or gen two

1984 searay sundancer 245 nightmare Not rated yet
i need to find out about intake manifold on my motor without being able to get serial number off there built engine its 260 two barrell small chevy block …

lone star boats Not rated yet
does anyone know much about these boats, I just bought a 18 ft cuddy or cabin crusieer, it may be an Eldorado, the registration says 1982 but what I have …

where do i find a replacement owners manuel for my boat Not rated yet
can someone please direct me to a website that i could pay or download a pdf version of a owners manuel for my boat. i have a 2001 larson 186 sei fish …

Volvo Penta trim ram Not rated yet
Ok I have a 1990 Imperial with a Volvo a Penta 290 duo prop out drive on it, the 1trim ram is leaking thus causing the out drive to slowly come down, after …

25 hp mercury not shifting into gear Not rated yet
I have a 87 25 hp mercury outboard that will not shift into gear after hitting a rock. I was at trolling speed when it happened. I cannot see a shift …

Fuel consumption Not rated yet
I have just bought a Chris Craft Crowne 33, with a pair of OMC King Cobra 5.8 EFI. I would love to know how many GPH will consume at cruze speed (3200 …

Fuel system problem 2009 6.0L marine power  Not rated yet
Boat will start but after idling for about 2 min high pressure fuel pump starts to warm up and make a high pitched whine then will begin to run rough and …

Yamaha 50 hk Pro 1998 model Not rated yet
What is the red button who sitting on the right side of the first carpenter.On the button it stands Normal,Emergency,Urgent

Cant find the boat cover i want Not rated yet
Maybe you Guys can help me...i recently got a 1989 16 ft lund rebel pro with a 30 horse Johnson tiller. My intentions are to completely redo the inside..floor, …

Installing a battery charger in a electracraft 18LS Not rated yet
just purchased a used 18ft electracraft w/48 volt electric system. Did NOT come w/charger. What should I be looking for and how difficult to install? …

no start mercury Not rated yet
2005 mercury 4stroke 225hp motor only runs when key is in the start possition only

50 hp johnson 4 stroke fuel problem 2003 Not rated yet
Will run when spray carb cleaner in breather. Gas goes up to and out of fuel pump but no gas in high pressure fuel filter. I suspect the electric fuel …

My 1996 jazz bayliner only goes 10 mph Not rated yet
I just bought this boat last month. I took it to the lake and it went about 20 mph then slowed down to 5. Its supposed to go 60mph. How do I get it to …

1990 Force 40 will not shift in to reverse Not rated yet
I have a Force 40 that when you try to put it in reverse it just grinds. I have adjusted the cables until I have had enough. Couple of days now.It goes …

200 Sea Ray Sundeck bilge pump, bilge blower failure Not rated yet
My bilge pump and bilge blower went out at the same time. The bilge pump's fuse is good. Not sure about blower. I recently changed the battery - any …

Evinrude 88hp, Alarming from controls Not rated yet
Evinrude 88hp, 1994, while driving down the lake the alarm went off and stayed on for 15 minutes! It just went off as well. What is that about? Do I need …

boat wont go in gear Not rated yet
I have a 88 searay Seville I traded for had to put a new impellar on it put the lower unit back on and now it won't go in gear. The prop won't spin both …

Did Marina Rip Us OFF? Not rated yet
We have a 2002 mercury 60hp outboard engine on a 20 ft pontoon boat.We had it in the shop for a high pitched warning buzzer indicating overheating. After …

Torque Steer Not rated yet
I have terrible torque steer to the right in my 1987 Champion bass boat with a 200 hp Mercury outboard? Any suggestions?

Propellers, how to chose? Not rated yet
1976 chrysler 120 hp outboard on a 1985 larson senza (15' 750# bullet) what's the fastest prop I can use on this setup? on the original 13x9 prop it planes …

Anodes Not rated yet
How many anode's are in a yahama 200 outboard motor?

1994 johnson 115 running rich and filing plugs  Not rated yet
We have a 1994 sunbird fish and ski with a johnson 115 on it beat starts up and runs fine after about three time stopping and starting its filing plugs …

1983 omc 3.8L 6 cylinder runs poor after warming up Not rated yet
my boat is a 1983 Grady White seafarer after the engine warms up the boat runs poor I can barely do 2 miles per hour the engine wants to stall I went …

hole in gas tank Not rated yet
I have a 1988 Gibson houseboat had a hole in one of the gas tanks empty all the gas but some leaked out somewhere in the bottom of the boat.I tried to …

Engine hard to put into reverse Not rated yet
I have a 2007 Mercury 90hp 4-stroke EFI. While out fishing, my wife hit a rock with the motor hard enough to jarr the boat just a little. Didn't think …

My Triton SF21 with Honda 225 Outboard  Not rated yet
My Triton SF21 with Honda 225 Outboard was in the rain today while fishing and the Trim Motor is stuck on and won't shut off unless I disconnect the battery. …

carb loading up Not rated yet
boat starts great but have to floor it after running in from fishing spot to no wake zone. or to start after fueling. if I don't rev high it acts like …

1975 Volvo Penta 280 outdrive Not rated yet
I have a bad intermediate bearing and was wandering if the outdrive off a mercruiser 5.7 volvo Penta 280 outdrive would work ,1975. It currently has a …

135 mercruiser motor is louder than most Not rated yet
we have a 18ft 2001 Maxum boat with a 135 3.0 Mercruiser motor,,,,the design of the boat is seat attached to the driver and passenger seats than in the …

larson senza turning engine Not rated yet
Hi,I have Larson Senza 3.5 mercruiser,1987,engine rebuilt.I justbought it and its in my yard,now can I turn the engin out of water just for couple of seconds?I …

engine hatch won't open Not rated yet
I have a 260 Sea Ray bowrider and the engine hatch won't open. Batteries are fine.

motor will not restart Not rated yet
when i troll the motor run fine till i turn it off and then will not start ??????? 350 chevy twinn port starts right up .. other stries to start but shuts …

Unknown knob  Not rated yet
I have a 89 bass tracker with 25 Hp Johnson with electric start and right under the key to start the boat there's a knob that you can turn and I'm not …

OMC Seadrive 3.8 Not rated yet
When I turn the ignition key, I can hear and feel the sylenoid click but the engine will not turn over. If I turn the ignition on and jump across the terminals …

92 merc 100 hp temp sender buzzer Not rated yet
Last time out 1 1/2 hrs continous busser - tattle tale cool. replace sender, next time 1 1/2 hour sender comes on then stops, finally full on. tattle …

84 Larson 14' - is my motor to big 4 the boat? Not rated yet
I have a 84 Larson 14' and I have a 85 hp chrystler on the back of it. I think it may be to big for this boat. stickers are all faded and cant see what …

Water pressure guage  Not rated yet
The pressure guage needle is stuck in the middle. Need to know how to fix this or has the guage become faulty?

Electronics shut down when engines start Not rated yet
I have a 1976 Trojan F32. I had a problem with the port engine starting and had a mechanic work on it. He got it running but now when I start my engines, …

outboard Not rated yet
What makes my outboard shutt off on a plain has a little knock as it dies

Ignition Warning Horn Not rated yet
I have a 2005 Sea Ray runabout. The ignition warning horn will not go off when the boat is started.

no power to boat Not rated yet
my battery died in the middle of a lake and i have no power to raise the out drive up to tow it home so i took the bottom half off. when i got home i put …

Silly high RPM's on Tach  Not rated yet
Suddenly the RPMs on my 1995 sea ray 17.5" bowrider with a 135 HP 3.1L mercruiser in board are super high , even idling. But the engine is not under …

120 Force Outboard. wiring harness blown fuse Not rated yet
Recently had new stator. new voltage regulator, & new ignition switch installed on a 1996 120 Force Outboard. Took the boat out and motor ran excellent. …

starting problems Not rated yet
I have a 1973 18 ft pen yann boat with a 350 inboard engine. When I first start the boat it runs perfectly and if I just ride all day it does great. However, …

mercruiser 3.0 litre engine loss of power under load Not rated yet
mercruiser 3.0 litre engine runs great out of water by major loss of power when in water . wont turn past 1700 rpms, but put it in nuetral and no nproblem …

1994 johnson 2 stroke 175 hp ocean pro Not rated yet
what kind of compression should i see on this engine, i am t third owner andthe prevoius owner didnt know how many hours where on it

Fireboy Fume Detector Not rated yet
My engine room fume detector is squealing. There are no fumes. Dry bilge, but did have water in bilge area today.

5.7 tks popping at high Rpms Not rated yet
New engine ran great 1st season then sat for 2.5 seasons started occasionally. I replaced fuel new cap & rotor and water fuel seperator also checked …

1984 23 foot angler walk around fuel tank location Not rated yet
I am wondering if anyone can tell me the location of the fuel tank on my 1984 23 foot angler walk around boat. I would also like to know if anyone can …

70 HP Mercury Fuel problems Not rated yet
I have 1988 Forester boat and 70 HP Mercury outboard. The second time I took the boat out this year, it started fine, and when I opened it up it go t …

1999 Johnson 90hp  Not rated yet
Question, but not much of a story... Need to add oil. I believe it's 4 cylinders, but is it 2 cycle or 4 cycle?

Sea Ray 205 Sport - I get a warning horn at slow speed. Not rated yet
I have a Sea Ray 205 Sport 2011, I get a warning horn at slow speed when motor is idling and when running in no wake zones. The horn stops when I accelerate …

Boat engine is making a ticking sound when it's off Not rated yet
I have a deck boat with an inboard/outboard motor. When the engine is off it's making a ticking noise. The battery isn't dead and it will crank fine. Why …

Searay sundancer 300. Not rated yet
I have a searay sundancer 300 - 1995 - could anyone tell me where I can find the hydrolic steering reservoir? Thanks.

1987 9.9 yamaha 4 stroke Not rated yet
My motor when used will start out at full RPMs and drop down to half. We change the coil but still have the problem. Starts and sounds fine but drops …

1990 19ft sportscraft bow rider Not rated yet
I bought a 1990 19ft sportscraft bow rider with a aq131d Volvo penta inboard and it has no motor mounts they tell me this is correct can someone let me …

Winterizing sailboat Not rated yet
We have a 45ft cc hunter sailboat, and will be leaving it for an extended period this winter. It will be moored in fresh water in Vancouver. Last year …

Engine rpms cut down Not rated yet
I have an OLD Johnson 40 horse on my pontoon. Took it out first time this yr and after 4-5 minutes the rpms cut down to 2000 and we limped back to dock. …

hydraulic motor working only sometimes. Not rated yet
I have a 50hp Yamaha outboard (1998) on a 26ft motor sailer. The hydraulic moter that raises and lowers the engine works only most of the time. Nearly …

1989 mariner 115 straight 6 starts fine when cold Not rated yet
1989 mariner 115 straight 6 starts fine when cold - but then struggles to start and idle as motor heats up during the day. It also struggles to get over …

saf t mate capacity Not rated yet
MY son just bought a Saf-T-Mate 15'11" Commander boat with out the capacity plate I have been able to get some information about the boat from an "old …

drivability Not rated yet
I have a 1972 ouachita fiber glass boat it is 16 feet long and 5 feet wide it has a 1968 or 69 obc 55 or 60 hp out board it will get on plane almost instantly …

Outboard engine tips up in reverse Not rated yet
My outboard engine tips up when throttled in. Reverse How do you lock it into down position? Should it tip up in reverse?

Gas tank size Not rated yet
We just bought a 1994 24' fiberglass Sun Tracker party express pontoon boat, and need to know the gas tank capacity. It did not come with an owners manual... …

1987 Sea Ray I/O Short in Ignition Circuit  Not rated yet
I have a 1987 Sea Ray which still runs great. Sometimes when I am trying to start it, I see a voltage drop from 12+ down to 10. I can put a jumper wire …

boat owner and cant drive it  Not rated yet
hi I have been going out on a friends boat for years but never really payed attention to the driving side of it, well I have now bought my own boat and …

1193 Yamaha 115 2 stroke Not rated yet
Having trouble with it idling, you have to hold the choke patria ally closed to get it to run.

96 bayliner Capri 1850 v6 Not rated yet
My boat is making a humming noise when everthing is shut off. I've varified that it isn't the bilage pump or the fans because I can turn them on and hear …

Throttle Not rated yet
What OEM throttle was used on a 1996 ranger 374XT bass boat. I need to order the trim switch.

engine wont start Not rated yet
i was pulling a tube off my bayliner 245 and the engine started to lose power and then it would turn over but not start. then it just started to go click …

1989 sea ray 200 die and restart after 20 min Not rated yet
my 1989 sea ray 200 dies and it takes 20 to restart mechanic told me that the ignition control module needs to me replace anybody now wheres located

Yamaha Continues Bassmaster Sponsorship Not rated yet
Yamaha Marine is to continue its sponsorship of Bassmaster events through to 2016. Yamaha is an Official Premier Engine Sponsor of all BASS-owned events. …

1992 yamaha 70hp not charging Not rated yet
I have a 1992 yamaha 70hp outboard motor that isn't charging the battery. It isn't putting any charge at all in the battery. I have two batteries hooked …

Dead top cylinder  Not rated yet
My 1997 40hp Yamaha wont run on the top cylinder ! I have put a carb kit in it and cleaned the carbs twice !! Has spark and seems to have fuel but still …

200 hp mariner on plane quit after 5- 10 seconds  Not rated yet
motor started fine idled fine got on plane and then it slowed and quit after a few seconds batteries fine ball hard turns over either no gas or electrical …

manual tilt stuck in up position Not rated yet
I have a 1989 Johnson 48hp outboard that is stuck in the up position. lever moves freely, cable is frayed and in bad shape. is there a way to bypass the …

motor slows down while it is at full speed Not rated yet
Its a 3.0 merc.Why does it start to slow down. I put it at 1\3 tokeep going. This starts to happen after 5 min. or so. Thanks for your help... if you …

air intake problem? Not rated yet
1997 mercury outboard 9.9 horsepower 4 stroke seems to have an air intake problem. It starts to shut off when I put the cover back on, and won't start …

1982 15hp two stroke mariner yamaha Not rated yet
After having my engine serviced which did start first time.I took it out after about 15-20 mins it just died on me, trying to start it up it seemed to …

3.0 OMC  Not rated yet
My husband was out fishing, he was returning back to the dock around 22 feet of water. The engine made a sound like clank and cut off. He was able to restart …

1984 larson 3.8l GM with water in the oil. Not rated yet
Son in-law just bought a boat. He started it after he bought it and there is water in the oil. Before I start to disassemble this engine I just need to …

Chaparral sunesta 223 alarm Not rated yet
Engine alarm beeps twice every few minutes. Oil was changed 2 hours ago and checks fine on dipstick. Lower gear lube reservoir is full. Temp gauge runs …

Pirates get life  Not rated yet
Three convicted Somali pirates have been lucky to escape the death penalty , as a US jury sentences them to life in prison for the murder of four Americans …

1985 186 robalo Not rated yet
i have water getting into my haul. it seem that someone had made a hole that was cap on the floor. i don't believe that this modification came with the …

Why is my boat doing this??! Not rated yet
I recently purchased a 70 hp Johnson. If I put it in gear, it will idle. When I go to give it throttle, it boggs down. If I cover the carb with my hand …

trim and tilt question Not rated yet
Have a 1992 Yamaha 40 hp put on a trim and tilt off of a 1993 question is- is it normal for it to run much slower in the up position than when it runs …

pulling hard to the right Not rated yet
i have got a 1981 tri hull 14 foot boat with a 75hp chrysler 3 cylinder outboard motor.OK heres my problem,at some point somebody put a 115hp bottom end …

boat motor sounds seized Not rated yet
We went boating today. The boat had less and less power. When we got back to the marina and tried to start it, it made a horrible clunk noise and now I'm …

water blockage  Not rated yet
1985 60 hp mercury loss power .able to putt to dock .checked the tale pee no water.took off pee hose no blockage. placed water into bottom with muff still …

skeeter boat seat cushion Not rated yet
looking for replacment seat cushion for 1996 skeeter dv 18.5 backs are in good shape but seats are showing ware does any body know where i could find replacment …

how to access spark plugs on 93 sea ray 4.3L 205hp Not rated yet
Just bought a 1993 sea ray Bowrider, has 4.3L 205hp with Thunderbolt IV ignition. Was going to change the spark plugs, sure they havent been changed, …

fuel line connector Not rated yet
I got a 1969 650 four merc outboard. it runs fine but the fuel connector wont stay connected on the motor . I cant see anything broken . any idea on …

Mercruisers Not rated yet
Engine rune great until 30mph then sputters looses power. Back off throttle and engine runs fine again

1996 thunderbolt 190 - boat value??? Not rated yet
I own a 1996 thunderbolt 190 and trying to find the value of the boat and trailer I have searched the internet for many hours with no luck any help would …

1990 thundercraft 1800sd - drain Not rated yet
what is the drain on the left lower side on a 1990 thundercraft 1800sd. it is the same fitting as my bilge pump has exesept its below water level

225 optimax compressor pump pully  Not rated yet
how much play is acceptable on the pully? mine has a slight wiggle of approx. 1/16-1/8".

Mercruiser 170 Inboard/Outboard - Boat Problem Not rated yet
Have a Mercruiser 170 Inboard/Outboard. Runs great for 30 to 45 minutes, decides to stall out and wont start for an hour. Did not appearfrom the …

plugged bilge ? Not rated yet
I have a regal commodore 280 I think I have water trapped under the cabin. The engine compartment drains fine with the bilge but I don't know how to …

lund alarm Not rated yet
i have a 1999 lund pro v.i have a alarm going off that looks like a little tea pot with a drip in front.what is this alarm. thanks

07 maxum with 4.3 electrical problem Not rated yet
have no warning buzzer everything works but ignition hook different power source to it works fine replaced tks switch fuse on starter and fuse panel good …

no spark to plugs on 93 chevy 305 marine engine Not rated yet
no coil output. distributor green coil green- replaced dist.cover & roter coil,elect.moduel,plugs. get 12 v.to coil dropts to7.5 v when try to start. v …

clunking noise during accelerating Mariner 150 EFI Not rated yet
I have a 1998 Mariner 150 EFI on my Sylvain Eliminator 1800 Fish and Ski. When I am accelerating from a stop, I hear and feel a sharp, loud clunk coming …

macerating pumps Not rated yet
lost both macerating pumps on my 2004 2601 seaswirl walkaround outboard and i am looking for the fuse location to check before i replace pumps.

Mercury launch joystick controls for outboards Not rated yet
Mercury Marine now has joystick-control for its Verado outboards and two new VesselView displays. The new Joystick Piloting for Outboards system will …

VETUS joins Yanmar Group  Not rated yet
Global marine engine manufacturer Yanmar has announced that VETUS, a "well-known player in the international market for its in-house engineered boat equipment …

my 1988 90 hp johnson outboard  Not rated yet
At 10-20 mph the motor starts sputtering like it wants to quit. The reves up, then repeats the sputtering. New plugs installed, drained gas tank, put new …

1989 bayliner trophy shifting problems Not rated yet
with key off the shifter goes to the forward neutral and reverse with no effort. When the motor is on I can shift to forward and motor out. When I try …

boat motor size Not rated yet
jset bought a grumman 16 ft v alum boat 2007 it had a mariner 50hp on it but engine was bad seller told me in advance I found a really nice low hrs 25hp …

91 galaxie throttle problems Not rated yet
when I first put the boat in the water it runs fine, but after running for awhile the throttle becomes stiff, and won't go into neutral or reverse, I have …

Acceleration  Not rated yet
I have a 2005 Sea Ray select. This past weekend I started the boat and traveled through the no wake zone. Once through that zone, I accelerated and the …

1975 slickcraft 305 225hp omc Not rated yet
put boat in water today after 2 years whent thorugh everything seemed good, was idling up river, boat stalled out.iam getting fuel and spark boat starts …

engine will not idle it stalls  Not rated yet
can not get my engine to stay running if I give it gas it starts but will just die down It will run at high rpm but stalls if it idles down

HP Suzuki Motor tilt problem Not rated yet
the tilt on my 115 HP Suzuki will not go up. Pushing the switch to lower the motor makes a sound but no sound or movement trying to raise it

boat shakes Not rated yet
I have 1992 bayliner 18ft. 3.0 mercrusier i/o. starts right up but whenever you throole down and put into gear the engine starts to buck and the boat shakes …

Changing motor size. Not rated yet
Hello all! My undersized engine 3.0 OMC in my 1988 Lund 21ft. Sportcabin went bad. And now I want to put a larger engine in to replace the 3.0 OMC …

runs good out of water, when "load" it bogs down in water Not rated yet
I have a 21 foot Larson. Boat starts right up and runs great out of water. But when in water under "load" it bogs and sputters and won't go. Any suggestions …

boat will run 500 yards or so then stalls. Not rated yet
well i bought a boat off of ebay .i know i know ....but the people were very genuine....this boat sat for two years ,was tuned winterized countless new …

motor quit running Not rated yet
was driving boay and was running great and all of sudden lost all pwer motor shut off took cover off lot of smoke coming out and smell of burnt wires found …

Boat died, will not start? Not rated yet
We were driving the boat and it beeped three times and would die all three times, so I turned it off and it would not do anything.. Would not start back? …

1998 procraft bass boat Not rated yet
When using the boat on the water it speratically makes a loud alarm sound around the steering wheel. It's very high pitch sound and only comes on when …

Screaching/scraping noise. Not rated yet
I had my 98 Bayliner out Sat. (3.0L with Alpha 1 outdrive)doing about 30 when suddenly it started making a loud screeching/scraping noise. I limped back …

1978 350 mercruiser won't crank Not rated yet
1978 campion 350 merc, engine has 85 hourss, but has been sitting for a couple years. Fire it up every couple months. Was running it the other day, working …

water in the oil Not rated yet
I was anxiously leaving to go fishing with my son, and as I pulled out of the driveway, I did not swing quite wide enough and the back left trailer tire …

Driveshaft wont go in right Not rated yet
1994 Mercury Mariner 115hp 4cyl 2stroke Serial# 0G151982. Start off clutch exploded while under load. Removed lower unit. Took out all gears and all shafts. …

yamaha L4 3.0 motoor Not rated yet
motor overheating , changed the impeller and the themostat , still ooverheating

no power Not rated yet
Drove my 1999 sea ray sundancer 2400 stopped ad no power anywhere. Ten minutes later turned thekey and problem was gone.

Oil conversion Not rated yet
I have a 1995 Seaswirl 17 foot open bow/My indicator says low oil/ I went to the dealer and he said that this is a common problem. Recommends removing …

No speed Not rated yet
Recently had twin 135 hp Honda 4 strokes (94) on 26.6 work cat. Can't get over 2000 rpm under load but they seem to run great. Throttle is opening all …

1980 Ski Nautique  Not rated yet
My 1980 Ski Nautique runs great for approximately an hour & a half - tubing etc...but afterwards it will periodically die and won't run. I let it rest …

Resealing my outdrive by myself Not rated yet
Hello I just purchased a 1991 four winns horizion. From a privets seller on crags list. The Boston lasted 4 hours on the water till it started taking …

rough starting Not rated yet
2001 stingray 200 4.3 mercruiser, drags and clicks when trying to start, sometimes it turns over like it should cleaned battery conections and to starter …

Not sucking in water Not rated yet
1988 Fourwinns 205 sundowner with a gm 305, everything runs fine but engine is overheating an looks like it is not sucking in water to keep cool. What …

97 Bayliner Jazz 120xr sport jet Not rated yet
Ive been haveing a problem with it not wanting to plane. The wear ring is good and the impeler is to. I resealed the ride plate with new seal and caulk, …

1973 Johnson 65HP trouble running Not rated yet
If i prime the carbs the motor starts and runs good, i can shift into gear (with muffs) runs great, as soon as i take it out of gear it dies and i have …

Horn Problem Not rated yet
I have a Triump 191FS boat and when you cut the main power switch on the horn starts blowing and does not stop. You can touch the horn switch and nothing …

boat problem Not rated yet
e have a 26' Larson Cabrio 2000. She gets up on plain runs fine and then bogs down like she feels like she's around. When trying to get her up on plain …

Lund Boat Power Trim Not rated yet
Power Trim On the Throttle does not go up or down. The trim in the front of the boat works fine. The trim on the motor works fine. Please help

1995 Fisher Pontoon with 115 HP rebuilt Mercury motor Not rated yet
When the key is on, a loud beeping noise started. It is pumping water fine and smokes when cranked, so it appears that it is pumping oil. What is wrong? …

Holes in the Boat Not rated yet
Bought a like new 02 Starcraft Starfire 1700 last year. No owners manual provided. I have three drain holes at rear of the boat. I assume the one with …

Smartcraft tachometer depth display problem Not rated yet
On a Sea Craft 3400, the tach depth mode display only shows "DEPTH" and not the actual digital value for the depth. Any way to troubleshoot this??!!?? …

boat dying in reverse Not rated yet
I just checked out an 85 vip 19ft fish/ski boat and when I put it in reverse it engages fine but when I throttle it up in reverse it dies. Is it supposed …

1993 OMC Cobra surges at 3000 rpm Not rated yet
I have got an 1993 omc cobra fuel injected 5.0 and it surges bad at 2800 to 3000 rpms any suggestions

In over my head  Not rated yet
I had boat sitting a while had to replace 302 eng. with 888 know started motor shift eng. Cuts out then dont seem to get water thru lower unit hook up …

bow lights Not rated yet
is there a fuse for the bow running lights on a 2006 17 ft triumph boat. If so where is it. Just cant seem to get the light working. I inspected the light …

1972 power pump replacement with pulley Not rated yet
1972 house boat powered by Chrysler 318 with dana outdrive need power pump and pulley for clutch. Another issue Often engine breaker trips when engine …

mercury 1989 outboard Not rated yet
Hi,just need some help,I have a 1989 20hp mercury outboard,always starts first go,the other day started first go then went into forward throttle and all …

running new wires Not rated yet
tracker 2004 pt 185, how to remove cover thats carpeted on drivers side so i can run new transducer wire up near drivers seat?

1991 stratos 285 pro, beeping sound Not rated yet
I have a beeping noise coming from the fuel tank area with the key on. It makes the beep every 15-20 seconds. When you have the engine running, the beeping …

1997 Larson Starter Problem Not rated yet
I Let My Sister Borrow My 1997 Larson. She Forgot To Put The Plug In And The Water Got Pretty Hi In The Boat Before She Realized. She Took It Out The Next …

boat will stop running smooth at 1600rpm Not rated yet
Boating, I have a 1988 four winns hirizon 210 that ideals fine and once up to 1600rpm it falls on its face and starts spittping and poping any ideas? …

want stay running Not rated yet
i have a1996 evinrude 150 the motor will crank and run till you let go of key it goes dead thought it was switch replaced it still does the same help

Boat won't go into forward gear Not rated yet
We have a 1984(?) Larson Citation 5500. We can get it to go into reverse but not forward when it's in the water. It will sometimes go into forward while …

Aerator and lights Not rated yet
My aerator and lights aren't turning on, but the engine and trolling motor are fine. Guesses are also fine. Any ideas? It's a Lund alum. Fishin boat 14 …

boat surges Not rated yet
boat runs fine for 20-30 minutes after stop and swim for 30 min. engine surges at full throttle. ive changed fuel filters, ignition coil, plugs wires , …

battery dead can not lift engine hatch Not rated yet
i have electric engine hatch battery dead cannot get to it have electric hatch how do i get hatch open

170 triumph bass boat Not rated yet
im looking at a triumph 170 bass boat. the boat is a lil scuffed but its a 2002 so you expect a lil wear and tear.when I looked at the bottom of the boat …

starter just clicks Not rated yet
in/out board mercury cruiser v6 try to start and just clicks. can start with a screwdriver. New batteries and starter. Cleaned everything up. please help …

low idling want stay cranked Not rated yet
how do I solve low idling problems on my 2005 75 mercury fourstroke motor. It want stay cranked in neutral idles below 1000rpms

2002 Fisher deck boat model 2210. 4.3 V6  Not rated yet
I recently sold my 2002 2210 fisher deck boat with 4.3 v6 inboard. The purchaser put in the lake with out install block & water manifold drains. This boat …

Rapid deceleration Mercury 210 Not rated yet
I have a 1992 proline 210 walkaround cuddie with the original mercury engine. Engine starts and runs fine. Accelerates without problems and runs upto 40-50-MPH. …

No power Not rated yet
I have a 18.5 ft Renken inbd/outbd OMC120. Replaced engine and no power. makes power with stinger up in and out of water. will not make power with stinger …

water in lower unit  Not rated yet
replaced water inlet screen 86evinrude 70 HP. replaced water pump. put lower unit back on have water in lower unit

no power to bilge, radio, blower.... Not rated yet
hooked up new amp and sub...not currently attached...tried to turn boat and horn, bilge, blower, and radio not working...sounds like boat will start, has …

Phoenix 37/38 white color match for touch ups Not rated yet
I want to touch up the paint on my 38 Phoenix but I am having trouble getting the color right. I am using Interlux Blue Glow but am not sure if the color …

engine swap Not rated yet
will a 350 chevy from a car exchange with 350 Volvo penta ? the boat is 1986 bayliner/trophy 23ft cabin cruiser.

140 horse I/O. on 1985 Renkin Not rated yet
Started right up, idols fine. Ran great for first 40 minutes. Then really bogs down at full throttle. Hard starting after drifting. After a while it was …

eagle mark320 fishfinder display quit working Not rated yet
Left boat plug out and took in a lot of water in back of boat. The only problem after was my front fishfinder display quit working. It has power because …

Boat radio problems Not rated yet
I have a Gibson executive 44 foot houseboat. My radio is mounted right above my control panel at the helm of the boat. If I'm just playing the radio and …

Starting Problems Not rated yet
I put in a new switch and is wired correctly but the motor will not turn over.i get power to the top side of the voltage regular but not to the starter …

carbeurator not getting fuel Not rated yet
I have a 1978 Charger jet drive boat. It has a 1973 Ford 460 engine and a Carter AFB carb. I can't get fuel to the carb. I'm not sure if it is an issue …

1997 playcraft pontoon-twin electric motors Not rated yet
the trim motor seems to be locked in the up position and will not come down.batterys are up to full charge,what could be wrong.

1991 20' chaparral 2050 SL prop size Not rated yet
I have a 20' 1991 chaparral 2050 SL, can the prop size be increase to allow the boat to come on plane quicker?

Fishing boat charging system Not rated yet
Which battery -of 3- runs what on the boat....outboard, accessories and trolling motor

replacing bilge pump in 1993 Lund 1700 Not rated yet
I'm trying to replace a bilge pump in a 1993 Lund 1700. There isn't much room under the floor to get to the hose and unmount old unit due to my bear paw …

2009 bass tracker pro 17 Not rated yet
would like to know how to change the aerator pump on my 2009 bass tracker pro 17 sits behind the gas tank lousy design,,,

84 Ranger 375 V no electrical power Not rated yet
I've lost power to the ignition and trim , I can't find a main breaker , what should I check .

Right prop size Not rated yet
What is the proper prop size for a 2006 Larson Senza 206. 5 litre Volvo sterndrive I would like to go stainless

outboard starts but then turns off Not rated yet
I have a 1982 mercury 150 OB. It starts right up, runs for about 10 seconds then turns off. Not sure what the problem could be.

Water getting into the gas tank Not rated yet
The boat is a 1983 scorpian, 17ft, OMC 3.8 motor. I get a lot of water in the gas tank. The bilge is dry and the tank is built in the floor, aluminum. …

Problems when tring to start my 70 HP outboard Not rated yet
I have a 1984 70 HP Evenrude Runs like new. But, when i try to start it, it sounds like it has a dead battery After about 3 to 5 tries it finally …

Evinrude motor troubleshooting Not rated yet
I have a 1978 25hp evinrude motor motor fires up good and run smooth but ever 5 to 10 seconds it pops and shahes boat took lower unit off drive shaft look …

1985 lund tyee 4.9 Not rated yet
Just bought a 1985 Lund Tyee 4.9 and want to find an owners manual, also would like to know the fuel capacity of this boat.

1994 suzuki dt115 wiring Not rated yet
I have a 1994 suzuki dt115 ,I'm putting on a 89 skeeter wrangler . suzuki control box na125 has 7 wires that should go to dash 1)pnk/green 2)blk 3)gray …

trim not working Not rated yet
I have a 86 celebrity V6 boat. The trim went down and will not go up. At first it would click, now nothing. It will not go up or down. Is there a pin, …

boat flooded eltronics not working Not rated yet
Boat flooded when plug was left in..and we had a rain storm, now the fishfinder, bilge, areator, and lights don't work, tilt and trim and trolly work...replaced …

anchor line length Not rated yet
How long should your anchor line be for a 34ft Searay used on the east coast in the ocean.

Boat Tilt Not rated yet
I have a 1973 Larson 14.5' with an 85 hp Mercury. Bought it at a yard sale. When I go full throttle the boat tends to lean to the left, quite a bit...what …

CDM engine conversion Not rated yet
I am converting a 60 hp mariner which had a cdi ignition system to a cdm. I have all the components except the flywheel, which I to my understanding has …

Gas Tank Size for 2000 Starcraft 2010GT open bow Not rated yet
Hi - I bought a used 2000 Starcraft 2010GT open bow boat and do not have the manual. I am trying to find out how many gallons of gas the tank holds? …

Engine speeds up Not rated yet
I have a 1988 Chev 305 engine that acclerates on it's own when I am trolling. I tap on the throtle to get to the correct speed 4m.p.h. It stays there for …

smoking battery cables Not rated yet
Trying to jumpstart 90 sunbird stinger, using jumper cables hooked directly to the battery cables, connection between the cables starts smoking, and starter …

Main fuse box in a 1984 Larson boat Not rated yet
I have lost all power to the starter, hydraulic lift for the motor and the gauges ie gas, horn etc.

2001 150 hp. johnson seapro leaking grey sludge Not rated yet
hi i am burning off $600 in 2 year old gas, motor runs a little rough on and off,half a tank left. the motor has started leaking a grey oil sludge from …

NO POWER AFTER ENGINE SWAP Not rated yet
I have a 1987 Sea Sprite with a 4.3 omc engine that dropped a valve, cracked piston and head. I got another engine out of a 1990 chevy s10 and switched …

Power tilt wires are damaged. Not rated yet
My 1988 Yamaha Pro V 150 G has a problem with the power tilt button at the throttle. It always works for down but sometimes it does not for up, unless …

boat starting problem Not rated yet
we have a 2002 ebbtide inboard deck boat, when we try to start it will start but dies very quickly and wil not stay running you put it into gear. Any suggestions …

4.3 vovlo penta Not rated yet
I was drving the boat stop to change skier .boat wood not start change 4.3 did not turn over .check cylnder found water in all 6 cyl. i do not know how …

prop issue Not rated yet
i have a 17ft polar deep v hull center console with a 1998 90hp force i bought the boat about 2 months ago and it would get up on plane fairly well and …

no power to coil, what is the possible cause Not rated yet
just bought boat try to start, turning over but no spark, power at ignition coil, not sure if there should be 12v going to the coil, please help thanks …

1996 lund 1950 tyee Not rated yet
How to replace fuel filler hose on a 1996 lund 1950 tyee gs magnum.

0 177 Johnson starter problems Not rated yet
I replaced my starter and Slinoid on my hydra sport (2000 177 Johnson) and know when I hook up my hot cable to the battery it engages the starter without …

Boat will not get up on plane Not rated yet
I have a 1980 campion with a volvo 250 4cyl with 2 carbs. the problem is the motor bogs down while under load, the max. rpm is about 3000. In neutral it …

Bayliner Capri Shift box stuck in neutral Not rated yet
Have a 2002 Bayliner Capri, 175 with Mercruiser system. Throttle advance button will not pop back out, allowing lever to shift transmission. Need to know …

91 johnson 150hp idler issues Not rated yet
alright, so im i first time boat owner. i have a 91 johnson 150hp on my ranger bass boat. it starts up great with the little white idler arm up. but as …

does 1984 185 johnson have a VRO alarm? Not rated yet
1984 185 hp Johnson. I have a constant alarm sound when key is turned on. I have traced the problem to the wire that goes to the oil resevoir. When I …

2005 22' regal bowrider Not rated yet
alarm sounds 2 beeps, possible thought depth sounder? i RESET it AND HAVE SAME NOISE, all reading oil pressure, temp gage, fine, RPM fine, any suggestions? …

four winns rs 4.3L throttle, neutral switch problem?  Not rated yet
1997 four winns rs 4.3L there is a round button in the middle of the throttle control (allows you to move throttle in fwd, rev or neutral) Usually push …

No power to ignition or instrument pannel Not rated yet
My ignition and instrument pannel lost all power while on the lake. Everything else works fine just ignition and gauges. Any ideas? Answer Check …

BURNING UP Not rated yet
I HAVE A 1997 JOHNSON 50hp (model# J50ESLEU / ser# G0435666B) ON A 16ft ALUM FLAT. I INSTALLED A CMC AFTERMARKET POWER TILT/TRIM UNIT (model# PT-130)ON …

1973 25 hp. johnson Not rated yet
I have a 1973 25 hp. Johnson outboard. It runs wide open but feels like you are hitting something with the leg when it is running in gear. You feel a …

triton boat won't start Not rated yet
This morning I went out to check my triton boat over before going on a fishing tournament. It wouldn't start. I have one cranking battery and two for …

Mercury 150hp Boat Problem please help Not rated yet
hi i have a 1996 Mercury 150hp Xl offshore motor....my problem is that when i start my motor the oil warning beeps untill i rev the engine, once i stop …

82 FORMULA THUNDERBIRD 40' Not rated yet
WHERE CAN I FIND SPECS ON THIS CABIN CRUISER- I NEED TO BUILD A TRAILER FOR IT.

Volvo Inboard 4.3 oil problem Not rated yet
was riding and heard a POW and I lost 90% of the engines oil. Is my motor shot? Volvo 4.3 inboard 6c ylinders

GLASTRON GS249 ELECTRICAL PROBLEM Not rated yet
I just purchased a 2003 Glastron GS249. Everything seems to work relatively well under power on battery. The manual says to turn batteries off when hooked …

mid 90,s yamaha boat motor  Not rated yet
my boat motor blows its fuse everytime it starts. It started when we hooked it up to a battery backwards and tried to start it

no power to ignition or dash Not rated yet
i own a 1987 galixey with a 4 piont 3 liter cobra did not run for two years was running good on lake seemed liked i needed to turn the idol up next mourning …

boat wont stay running unless fully choked Not rated yet
I boaut a ner with a bayliner with a AQ200C volvo penta motor rbuilt the carb. the boat will start but rough idle, it will not run between 1,000rpm to …

trim Not rated yet
trim won't raise or lower on Four Winds boat. Can go side to side for steering.

steering Not rated yet
I have a 92 sylvan barritz 209. Im trying to remove the steering wheel. the wheel looks like it is part of the shaft. It has a teleflex rack system. any …

steering wheel removal Not rated yet
I have a 92 sylvan barritz 209, and I need to remove the steering wheel to gain access to the console to install a new radio. The wheel sits very close …

boat motor  Not rated yet
when we run the boat motor in a barrel at home it runs fine, but when we get it to the lake it will not stay runnig

1990 bass Ranger boat horn Not rated yet
What I was driving AT IDLE SPEED AND A HORN SOUND STARTED AND WOULD NOT STOP UNLESS I TURNED OFF THE KEY. I DISCONNECTED THE WIRE FROM A SMALL BLACK ROUND …

with and without vro Not rated yet
I have a problem with a 1987 year model 60 hp 3 cyl Mercury outboard motor . I purchased it used on a pontoon boat. someone had disabled and removed the …

how to install downriggers on a small boat Not rated yet
My fishing days all started years ago when I lived in Traverce City MI. I had a small open bow run about boat I put in the small lakes for bass fishing. …

prop won't stay up mercury motor Not rated yet
Have a pontoon boat. Was doing fine ,parked it.But now the prop goes up , but won't stay up.

No power to instrument panel. Not rated yet
I have a 1990 Four Winns 205 Sundowner. When I winterized it last fall everything was working great. This spring, after checking the oil and turning …

resetting the 50 amp fuse on my 454 boat engine. Not rated yet
while driving my twin 454 crusader inboards at a speed of 18 knots, I felt the speed drop down, I noticed the starboard tach at 0. Tried to start the …

throttle box Not rated yet
unenployed and bought a boat 1989 astro 89 merc 50 hp from 2 states away cant afford to take it any where to fix when i put the shifter in forward my boat …

Ranger Z20 w/225 proxs Not rated yet
Once out of the hole and up and running the boat wants to slide in the rear at random seemingly for no reason. What could be causing this or is it something …

Mercury XR6 2.5L 150 oil problem Not rated yet
I don't know why but after you turn off the engine, oil is seen dripping from the carbs it a sive. When you restart it is smokey for a little bit then …

5 hp sea king hard to steer Not rated yet
Cannot get this little kicker to steer easy. Have dismantled the system, it looks like aluminum fins that ride in rubber. I removed the friction band …

fuel pump Not rated yet
Trying to replace 350 chevy fuel pump. Can i use an electric fuel pump instead of mechanical one.

can I cut into the fiberglass? Not rated yet
I have a 1988 19' open bow seaswirl cierra with a 150hp Johnson outboard. I'm wondering if anyone who is familiar with this boat has cut into the box …

DOWNRIGGER INSTALL Not rated yet
DO I NEED TO INSTALL A BACKUP PLATE ON MY EDGEWATER WHEN I INSTALL THE DOWN RIGGER. I WOULD HAVE TO CUT ACCESS HOLES IN THE SIDE TO ACCESSS THE BOTTOM …

need to repower my 15.5' glastron boat.  Not rated yet
am looking for a motor to replace an 85hp johnson. need to know if the boat will take a 100 or 115hp outboard. what is the largest size the boat can handle. …

175 sportjet idle surge Not rated yet
I have a 2001 tracker pro team 185 with a 175 sportjet engine. When the engine warms up, it randomly drops to about 800 rpms for a few seconds before it …

four winns no dash power Not rated yet
1999 four winns 170 fis and ski. 115 hp johnson outboard. just bought over the internet. no dash gauges working including the sytem ceck lights. …

I have spark compression and fuel still won't start Not rated yet
Merc outboard it has great spark,compression and is getting fuel turns over just fine but when it trys to fire its like it almost stops the motor for a …

1989 Tracker Magna 17 Not rated yet
looking for the fuel capacity of the below deck gas tank of my 1989 bass tracker magna deep-v 17

Problem voltage draw. Not rated yet
I just recently bought a 2000 model 18 foot Bayliner Capri 1750ch model. I have added a wake board rack two amps and speakers through out the boat along …

flushing out my hose lines Not rated yet
hello I have direct drive 350 chevy motor..not sure how too flush out the lines

Obsolete OMC parts for inboard outboard Not rated yet
I just aquired a 1975 Cobia with a 250 chevy straight six and an original omc outdrive. I hasn't been run since 1998 but was always well maintained. I …

Wiring schematic or diagram Not rated yet
A family friend recently purchased a 1989 Ocean Yachts 55 SS. He is working on refurbishing it. The problem we are having, is coming up with a wiring diagram …

drive unit monitor switch alarm Not rated yet
reservior is full alarm stays on is float stuck or bad. if you unplug the wire it stops. 2001 sea ray 190 singnature 5.0 liter

1995 70 hp johnson  Not rated yet
I have a 1995 70 hp johnson and it making me crazy. went out this weekend with the boys and it cranked and ran fine out on the water. stopped and fished …

yamaha 40hp will not shift into reverse Not rated yet
40hp 1992 yamaha will not engage into reverse gear I feel shifter cables are out of adjustment how do i check adjustment

MerCruiser 5.0 liter water in fuel Not rated yet
Have tried everything to running the fuel dry adding new fuel, adding seafoam, heet. We still keep having to empty the fuel/water seperator. The engine …

1992 starcraft euro elite 171 Not rated yet
engine shutdown after running 25 miles per hour ran fine at dock and cranked up fine good oil new impeller did not run hot justed stopped sudden now hard …

1992 starcraft 3.0  Not rated yet
took out boat for first time used flushet to crank and run at home ran fine cranked and ran fine at start up at lake was running about 25 then all of …

225 efi mercury jet  Not rated yet
When I throttle up and plain out it will run about 1/2 mile and loose power and only idle util. I start it up it will do the same thing again

2012 ranger fuel gauge Not rated yet
i have a 2012 ranger 520z bass boat with yamaha gauges.how can i read my fuel gauge without starting the engine.the manual isn't much help.

1985 john outbord motor Not rated yet
my 1985 25 HP Johnson stalls once you give it alot of fuel. I can place my hand over the Carb partially an it runs like a champ.

what is the gas tank size for a 1973 glastron boat  Not rated yet
i need to kno how many gallons the gas tank is i have a 1973 glastron boat and i dont kno how many gallons the gas tank is need some help

Evinrude 140 doesn't start Not rated yet
My 1979 evinrude 140 will not start, the battery is good, the starter will not turn the flywheel. The starter is very hot to touch and even started smoking …

boat problem Not rated yet
i have a 89 bayliner with a 125 force..I took it out the other day ..started just fine and took off..got to a nice spot shut boat off and it would start …

Mercrusier 350 mag MPI hard start after running Not rated yet
I have no problem starting my engine when it is cold. When I run it for awhile and shut it off...I can restart with no problem if it is fairly soon after …

starboard side livewell controls not working. Not rated yet
Looking for info on my Skeeter zx 190. The livewell fill pump and recirculation pumps not working. Have replaced all of the fuses, but not sure. I know …

9.9 merc 4 stroke lockup Not rated yet
my 9.9 merc 4 stroke locked up i hadn,t used the last two weeks of summer tried to winterize and cannot pull to start or use electric start is there a …

boat issue Not rated yet
I have water coming out of fly wheel when motor is running..and off and motor alarm going of. What could be the problem

1978 outboard won't start  Not rated yet
My son has an 1978 outboard and can't get it started. He has checked the starter and that doesn't seem to be the problem. What can he check for?

VIP 1760 with a 3.0 mercruiser Not rated yet
I have a VIP modle 1760 with a 3.0 mercruiser. It is very hard to steer when running under power. Manual cable type

Trailer Light Cables Not rated yet
I had just recently replaced the brake wires on my boat(brand new), my dog decided to chew one of the cables up, all the other cables are fine, just that …

1989 Ranger 360V beeeeeeeep steady sound on my boat. Not rated yet
Hi, I recently bought a boat, 1989 Ranger 360V with 1989 Evinrude 175 XP. When test the boat on the lake before i purchased it, i did not noticed any …

50hp johnson Not rated yet
motor starts right up idles fine but when i try to give gas it stalls out

Mercury 4stroke 60hp  Not rated yet
i HAVE A 2006 Mercury 4stroke 60hp motor that won't go more than 10mph in forward. It only revs up to 2000rpm too. In reverse, it works normal and revs …

1989 bayliner boat Not rated yet
I recently baught my first boat a 1989 bayliner to me this was a nice boat but what do I know Right! it's my first boat!! anyway a friend trying to help …

Boat on the Rocks Not rated yet
My brothers boat broke from its moorings and ended up on the rocks. I have not personally seen it as I'm in Alberta and he is in British Columbia. I did …

keyway for a 1987 force 50 hp motor Not rated yet
I am trying to find a keyway for my boat motor. It is a 1987 Force 50 hp motor. Can someone tell me where I can get one?

120hp merc. Boat problems! Not rated yet
My 1974 saf t mate 120hp merc. Will die if i accelerate fast, but if i apply gas very slow it eventually gets up to speed. What could be the problem? …

mercury outboard problem Not rated yet
02 mercury 40 hp four stroke efi motor boggs and losses power at WOT. Will idle fine but when i go to throttle it down it spits and sputters like a backfire. …

water pouring from steering column Not rated yet
i Recently bought a 1989 21.5 ft wellcraft cuddy cab. Everything seems to run strong but when we took her out water poured from the shroud of the steering …

Mercrusier MCM 180 4cylinder  Not rated yet
I just purchased this 1982 Regal Regengency and I am looking for some info on boat and engine which is a MCM 180 Mercruiser 4 cylinder

1998 Suzuki dt25c Not rated yet
The outboard looks to have work done to it before I purchased it, new screws around motor, seals, grease, etc. I can start it but it revs high at idle …

aluminium side noise as throttle increases Not rated yet
I have a 12 ft. V-hull aluminum boat with a new 15 hp outboard merc. I have notice that when i'm increasing the throtle the sides of the boat start rattling. …

19 ft. Bullet w/150 jerking to the side Not rated yet
Whenever running wide open and trimmed properly the boat runs perfect, but the past few times I have took it out whenever I trim the motor down to go into …

2010 Sun Tracker Pontoon "Party Barge" will not start Not rated yet
After reconnecting the battery and ensuring it was charged, I get power to the switches, MASTER, LIGHTS, HORN, ACCESSORIES, but the Ignition, Trim, depth …

1963 Johnson Seahorse 5.6 hp runs rough and won't idle Not rated yet
Hope someone knows this oldie. I replaced the coils, spark plugs, coil wires and rebuilt the carb. Everything was pretty straight forward. I have to …

Flywheel problems Not rated yet
Could some one tell me what the Max size flywheel will fit a 1984 mercruiser outdrive I Amy upgrading. To a 350 the boat had a 305 in it but the new motor …

Motor goes dead Not rated yet
I have a 1979 35 horsepower Johnson motor. I don't know what is wrong with it. I have put new coils on it, new spark plugs, new fuel line, new battery, …

engine problem 1986 johnson outboard 50hp Not rated yet
When I put water muffs on engine while trailored engine cranks and idles great, but when boat is in water it is hard to crank or keep running. I have cleaned …

Problem steering with a mercury motor Not rated yet
I have a Mercury outboard motor, its tracker (by mercury marine) 125hp 1996. We have not tried to steer it on the water or while it was cranked on the …

Boat live well problems and issues Not rated yet
I recently bought a 97 Seaswirl Stripper cuddy. The Live well is not working. I checked the wiring to the pump and it all looks good. I check behind the …

Johnson Outboard Motors Not rated yet
Is there a way to relieve the pressure on the shock cylinders? or are all these engines extremely hard to tilt up? Thanks, Jim

Regal Boats Not rated yet
I have a 1991 Regal 240. The engine hatch is opened by an electronic motor. It only opens about an inch and if you pull it up while someone holds the …

Battery Charging Problems Not rated yet
Boat gets 12 amps on Gauge and when I disconnect the battery the boat quits running. Is it the alternator?

Boat gauge and instrument problems Not rated yet
have a 1977 campion with 140hp omc all wires look fine meter goes to 16 stays then drops when throttling back and not all the time. belt squeaks aswell …

Boat Steering problems Not rated yet
I have a 28 foot maxum. It seems as the power steering system is not working. The actuator and power steering pump where just replaced. The cable seems …

Trolling Motor problems and issues Not rated yet
I have a older motor guide trolling motor and it works great in the morning but after about four hours of use it seems like the batteries are dead. It …

Evinrude Outboard Engine Not rated yet
33hp evinrude idles great but it becomes rough all the way to full throttle then eventually it tries to get better but it doesnt.

Tilt Problems Not rated yet
i bought a 1979 bayliner with small block 350 chevy engine, thr tilt/trim is paetially installed. i am trying to figure out how to wire this single celonoid …

Boat Trailer Problems Not rated yet
Has anyone else used wireless tow lights? I purchased a set at Pepboy's last month for 149.00 and they seem to work pretty darn good. I also tried them …

Boat Shore Power Problems Not rated yet
Concerning the reverse polarity indicator between neutral and earth lines. What components should be used for this ?? I have seen a US boat circuit drawn …

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