Identifying & Restoring a Vintage Corson Boat (1947-1951)

QuestionMR. BLANCHET  I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN GIVEN AN OLD CORSON IT IS 14WITH A FIBERGLASS HULL AND CEDAR DECK. IT EVEN HAD A 2007 STICKER ON IT. THE S

Outdrive Inspection & Preparation for a 1994 Crownline - Expert Advice

QuestionHey Ron, I did what you told me to do about the revving problem with the 150 and it worked so if you dont mind Id like to pick your brain a little

Evinrude 200hp Outboard Trim Wiring Issues & Diagram

QuestionI have a 1980 200hp Evinrude Outboard. I have had the trim hooked up and working but it seems to always give me problems such as stop working at th

Troubleshooting Evinrude 45hp Engine Stalling Under Load

QuestionMy 45hp evinrude works perfectly when it is idling but when I give it throttle it dies any help will be greatful      &n

Used Yamaha VMAX 150 HDI Inspection Guide for Buyers

QuestionI am considering purchasing used form an unknown individuals 8 hours distance.  Motor is 2000 Yamaha 150 Vmax HDI.  Time and distance wil

Troubleshooting a Non-Working Fuel Gauge on a Bayliner Cuddy

QuestionHi Does any one know why a fuel gauge on a bayliner cuddy wouldnt work? would this be a faulty guage or wiring? any tips on how to check this pleas

Yamaha 60 HP 2003 Engine Vibration Troubleshooting - Expert Advice

QuestionYAMAHA 60 HP 2003 VIBRATION GOING UP AROUND 2300/2700 RPM SMOOTHES OUT ON PLANE NEW PLUGS NEW PROP NO VIBRATION IN NEUTRAL AnswerHi Ed...Thank you

Fiberglass Hull Repair: Best Practices & Techniques

QuestionHi Ron Im a bit confused. Im refinishing a Laser. I have it sanded down. there are some spots that need to be filled due to some deep scratches a

Winterizing a Sea Ray Inboard-Outboard: A Guide & Checklist

QuestionHey Ron, Me and my buddy are trying to winterize a 89 sea ray inboard-outboard and trying to locate plugs, and also could use a little guidance on

Bayliner 19-Foot & Evinrude 120 HP Owner's Manuals - Where to Find Them

QuestionRon, I just purchased a pre-owned 1985, 19 foot Bayliner and a 1985 , 120 HP Evenrude outboard . Can you advise where I might be able to purchase t

Evinrude 140 HP Water Pump Issues: Troubleshooting & Repair

QuestionI have a 1991, 140 hp Evinrude. Ive lost water pressure in my p-hole. Im having water leaks through the joint grooves on the lower unit.  Woul

Bayliner Capri 1990: Power Loss at Full Throttle - Troubleshooting & Solutions

Questionhi i have a 1990 bayliner capri at full throtte i lose power but if i back it off a bit n find the sweet spot thats what i call it it begins to spe

Troubleshooting a Jammed Propeller on a Bayliner Capri

Questionny suggesstions on how to get a prop off of a 1990 bayliner capri 50 horse force its jammed on bad i took out the cotter pin n the cone n started h

Volvo Penta Engine Won't Stay Running - Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionI have a 1997 Regal 1700 LSR with a 135hp 3.0L 4 cylinder Volvo Penta i/o.  The engine starts up but only stays on when ignition is turned all

Boat Tachometer Issues: Troubleshooting Erratic Readings & RPM Problems

QuestionThe tach on my boat if very irratic. Sometimes it will show that it is over 6000 RPM when I can tell by the sound it is only around 3500. At idle i

Troubleshooting Mercruiser 5.7L Engine Surge - Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi, I have recently purchased a 1995 Crownline 225BR with a 5.7L Mercruiser in it. It has 219 hours on it. I took it out for the first time on Satu

Outdrive Trim Fins: Boost Performance & Fuel Efficiency - Boat Owners Help

QuestionHi Ron, I have a 1989 Rinker 186 captiva with a 4.3 v6. I have seen these fins that people mount on the out drive to give them faster trim. Do they

Low Speed Performance Issues with Volvo Penta 3.0 Engine - Regal 1700 SLR

QuestionI have a 1997 Regal 1700 SLR with a Volvo Penta 3.0 4 cylinder engine and a SX sterndrive.  Ive owned the boat for a month now and was able to

Stancraft 26 Cruiser: Troubleshooting Engine Overheating & Steering Issues

Questionhello, Im possibly going to buy a 1978 Stancraft 26 Cruiser Fishing Twin Engine Boat, it has a couple of problems, Im not familiar with repairers o

Mercury 200HP Trim Issues: Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionHello, 1998 Mercury 200HP (O/B) on my 20ft Procraft200 (recent purchase): During the trimming function (at up to about 75% throttle), I am able to