Volvo Penta 5.7L Engine Propeller Pitch Recommendation - 4700 RPM

QuestionI have av 25 Regal Commodore.  Recently repowered with a 5.7 volvoPenta after having a 5.O.  I top out at 4700 RPM and wonder what pitch

Living Aboard a Boat on the Mississippi River: Considerations & Boat Types

QuestionQUESTION: My wife and I want to buy a used boat to live aboard and cruise the Mississippi and its major tributaries March thru Oct of 08.  We

20 HP Mercury Outboard Motor Troubleshooting: Spark Plug Fouling & Speed Issues

QuestionI have a 20 hp Mercury manual start outboard motor mounted on a 14ft Duracraft aluminum boat. Model and year are unknown. I would assume it is an 8

Valuation & Identification of Used International Craft Boat with Cabin

QuestionLooking at a used boat with a International Craft decal from Dania, FL  Fiberglass construction. Founf your site on Google. Tried to search wi

Winterizing Your Cobalt Boat: A Comprehensive Checklist

QuestionI have a 1994 Cobalt boat with a 5.7 Vovlo engine and I need to winterize it.  I am very good with minor mechanic issues and know I can do thi

Identifying & Researching Antique Boats: A Guide to Historical Information

QuestionWe have come upon an old abandoned boat that has been thoroughly stripped of its interior and hardware, motor, etc. We would like to find out more

Troubleshooting Steering Issues on a 1992 Bayliner Ciera Boat

QuestionI just bought a 1992 Bayliner Ciera 20 ft. fiberglass boat with the walk-around cuddy and it also has a 150 hp Force outboard.  I love the boa

2005 Mercury 25 HP Outboard Winterizing: Understanding Carb Smoke

QuestionI have a 2005 Mercury 25 hp 2-stroke outboard.  Ive not operated it in a month.  When I started it today as part of my winterizing proces

25 HP Everrude Engine Troubleshooting: Starting & Idle Issues

QuestionHi, I have a 25hp everude engine. To start it I have to put the choke on and give it some throttle.  Even after its being running for a while

Havelock, NC to Miami Boat Trip: Route, Time & Fuel Estimate

QuestionMr.Blanchet,  I have a 28 Bayliner Contessa and am wanting to take a trip from Havelock,NC to Miami.This would be the biggest trip Ive ever m

Fuel Consumption Estimate: Twin 350 Mercruiser (Bertram 31ft)

QuestionQUESTION: Hoping you can give me an approximate of litres per hour- Fuel consumption of twin 350 Mercruisers in a Bertram 1989 31ft Petrol with Fly

Winterizing Your Volvo Inboard Engine: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHi Ron, I have a 2003 Larson with a 3.0L Volvo inboard engine. What is the best way to winterize my boat? I have a good idea but want to make sure

Outboard Gear Lubrication: Dealing with Debris in the Drain Hole

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Ron, While replacing the gear lubrication oil in my Yamaha 2 stroke 8 HP outboard, the tip of the gear lube pour spout broke off (just

Glastron GX 205 Engine Fuel Delivery Troubleshooting

QuestionWe have a 2000 Glastron and it seems the fuel is not getting to the motor?  We feel it maybe the pump, any suggestions of how we can check thi

Powerboat Salvage & Repair: Assessing Saltwater Damage

Question I am would like to know about repairing and rebuilding a powerboat that has sunk in salt water. the engines have been pickeled and the rest of the

Knocking Motor Noise: Oil Solution or Serious Issue?

Questionmotor still runs but is making a knocking noise.  Can i double up on the oil and make it stop making the noise or is it more serious? Thanks

Yamaha WaveRunner 500cc Fuel/Oil Mix - Correct Ratio & Recommendations

QuestionI bought a 1990 Yamaha 500cc wave runner. The person I bought it off of said the mix for fuel was a 50/1 mix. I am pretty good with engines and tha

Evinrude 120 V4 Troubleshooting: Addressing Sputtering & Popping

QuestionRon, I recently bought a 22ft boat with a 120 V4 evinrude.  I called myself looking it over really good and the guy that owned it looked very

Transom Fiberglass Repair & Outboard Conversion - Expert Advice

QuestionHello Ron and a belated merry Christmas to you. Here is my situation - I have a 1968 28 ft.John Allmand that was orig. set up with OMC I/O sterndri

75 Stinger Battery Connection: Red to Positive or Negative?

QuestionDear Ron, Have an old 75 Stinger that still goes really well. However havent used it for a year and I dont remember whether it is red to positive o