Delco CD unit ERR message

QuestionI have a 97 Suburban with a DELCO CD unit that stopped working. The model number on the unit is 16180015. I just recently started playing CD-Rs and

Alpha One Outdrive

QuestionNot sure if you work with outdrives but I have a 1992 Alpha 1.  The other day once in a while it would not shift into reverse, no problems goi

lightburn speedboat

Questionhi we have a lightburn speed boat it is vintage era no one knows anything about it wondering if you know anything about it looks classic with fins

Mercury 85hp running bad

QuestionRon,  Last year I got a free 15ft. Glastron boat with a 1976 Mercury 85hp outboard on it.  After cleaning the engine up the boat ran wel

drinking & boating

Questioncan a skipper of the boat have a beer while on the waters of lake erie? AnswerHi Ed! No alchol may be consumed by anyone on any size of pleasure

gear required

QuestionHi Ben, You probably get this question all the time but what type of gear will I need to get into white water kyaking and how much will it cost? I

Commercial (tour operator) boating license

QuestionThe business is within the US (Portland Oregon and possibly the coastal waters of the pacific ocean). The boat would be similar to a Searay 300 Sun

boatcleaning

QuestionI have a badly stained sunfish.All efforts to clean the brown stain have had barely marginal success. Do you have any suggestions? AnswerBill, tha

gas smell

QuestionI am getting closer to buying an 01 2400 Wellcraft Martinique. I did a survey but the only problem was a smell of gas in the port side storage unde

old fiberglass boats

QuestionHi, Ive offered an old (early 60s) under 16 fiberglass boat by MFG.  Its been trailered the last 6 years (no maintenance during the time) and

insurance

QuestionHi Ron I was wondering if you could tell me a little bit about boat insurance,i live in scotland and not sure if it,s mandatory or up to the indiv

Parts for 1961 Oceanic 18

QuestionRon, I have found a 1961 18 Oceanic cruiser (Red fish).  I like the old lines and will restore soon.  Most in very good shape except the

redfish oceanic 18

Questionhi ron, i have just found this site and love to see someone willing to help boaters. q 1, can you name a book or website with information on trim s

Searay 220DA forward bilge pump access

QuestionRon, We have an 89 SeaRay 220da midcabin. Im at least the 3rd owner. Its been well-cared for most of its life but suffered some neglect and the be

blistered paint

QuestionHi, I have some questions for you.  We have a 32 foot sailboat (1974 Ericson) that we repainted five years ago.  At that time it was surv

small boat motor

QuestionI have an 84 evinrude 8 horse engine.  it has run perfectly for awhile now but recently it has lost power and wont idle.  i am attempting

jobs

QuestionGreetings I am in the United States Coast Guard in Wilmington, NC and have about two years left before I retire, how can I get a job like yours. &n

engine trim

QuestionSir, I have a 27 ft sea ray with twin 470R engines. I raised the engines for trailering to lake michigan and now the starboard engine will not go d

Trim will not go up

QuestionI have a Sea Ray 180BR I/O boat with a Mercruiser I/O engine.  The trim will not go up. Any suggestions. AnswerHi Debbie Thanks for selectin

boat leaking

Questionhelp we just had our boat summerized and put in the water, it keeps filling up with water and the bilge keeps pumping it out. we checked the plugs,