Outboard Motor Twisting Issue: Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionEngin moves left to rite or twists on the vertical acsess looks like the rubber mounts are bad but I cheked them and they look good AnswerDear Mik

Troubleshooting a 1965 Johnson 40HP Outboard Motor - Fuel & Reliability

QuestionMy dad got a 1965 flat bottom boat which was one of the old river boats from my grandpa.  The motor is a Johnson 40hp, not the original motor

1987 KMV 1700 Boat Inspection Checklist: A New Owner's Guide

QuestionI have not previously owned a boat and am looking at a 1987 kmv 1700.  I like the idea of a hardtop but I am not sure what type of things to l

Removing Adhesive Boat Striping: Identification & Removal Guide

QuestionI have a Bayliner.  The boat is white and blue.  In the middle of these two colors there is a sticky white tape that goes all around the

Boat Vinyl Degradation: Causes, Prevention & Repair

QuestionWe bought our boat new 3 years ago.  After about 1 1/2 yrs, we noticed some orange/red spots developing on some of the white cushions. They be

Best Skid-Resistant Flooring for a 1973 Trolleycraft Cuddy Cruiser

QuestionI just purchased a 1973 tolleycraft cuddy cruiser, I want to take out the carpet, and want to know what would be the best material to put down, I w

Repairing Scratched Boat Hull: Gel Coat vs. Paint Solutions

QuestionI have a 23ft ski boat that i take to the lake alot,when i bring it to shore the front V rubs against sand and is wearing away the paint and gel co

Boat Keel Scratches Repair: Gel Coat & Urethane Options

Questionaccidentally dropped my boat off the trailer and scraped a 18inch by 10inch area at the keel by the stern. looks like the gel coat is gone but no f

Jon Boat Weight & Motor Capacity - Sears GameFisher 13ft

QuestionHI! I HAVE A 1987 13 FT 6 INCH LONG AND 46 INCH BEAM SEARS GAMEFISHER ALUMINUM FLATBOTTOM JON BOAT! THE CAPACITY STICKER IS SO FADED YOU CANT READ

Boat Paint Restoration: A DIY Guide for Searay & Other Boats

QuestionQUESTION: I have a 1996 Searay signature series ski boat that i have put a wakeboard tower and accessories on. The boat looks really god but the pa

Epoxy Paint for Restored Sunfish Sailboat: Advice for Beginners

QuestionI am at the primer stage of sanding a very aged boat using auto primer. I think I want to spray an epoxy paint over the entire boat. Boat doesnt li

Removing Paint from Rubber Rollers on Boat Trailer - A Guide

QuestionI took my boat trailer to get it painted. My trailer doesnt have bunks but hard rubber rollers for all support.I think they are hard rubber. This t

Boat Hull Moisture Content: What's Acceptable for Your Beneteau First 25?

Questiona 28 year old beneteau first 25. what is the max moisture content of the hull that is acceptable. there is no sign of blistering on the hull Answe

Preventing Boat Cover Snap Bleeding: A Simple Solution

QuestionI keep getting black lines running down the side of my boat from the snaps for the mooring cover, is there any way to stop these unsightly bleedi

Boat Rolling Issue: Troubleshooting & Solutions for Naverone

QuestionHi, i have a 16 foot Naverone boat with 2 40HP Mariner engines.  Whilst driving in a straight line the boat rolls on its side and when i try t

Boat Bottom Painting License Requirements: A State-by-State Guide

QuestionI was wondering if someone needed a boating license or a bottom boat painting license or any specific type of license, for that matter, to try to s

Copper Bottom Paint FAQs: Color, Shipping & Freezing

QuestionYou sent me a quote #1120451.  What will the colour be of the copper non-stick antifouling? Who would you ship my order by to Cobourg, Ontario

Boat Beam Width: Sea vs. Lake - Understanding Hull Speed

QuestionWhy for rowing boats  is a 6 foot beam recommended for the sea and 4 foot 6 inches beam recommended for lake. AnswerI have not heard this rec

Bottom Paint Application: Best Practices & Effectiveness

QuestionI am having bottom paint placed on my boat. I have been told that if you have barnacles on your boat to leave it in the water until you are ready t

How Does Buoyancy Work? Adding an Inflatable to a Boat

QuestionIf you put a inflatable sleeping pad inside a rubber fishing boat and sit on it. Does the buoyancy of the boat increase or is it useless if you wan