Finding Original Celebrity Bowrider Parts: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionDear Madam / Sir, I am writing to you from Athens, Greece. I am a happy owner of a Celebrity Bowrider 220 with a Mercruiser 5.7 LX, 250hp, at a re

Winterizing a Volvo 5.7 Inboard Engine: Cold Weather Precautions

QuestionRon, My boat is stored out of water on a rack. I am scheduled for winterizing next week. We just had a storm come through and the temp dropped to 2

Buying a Boat in Western Australia: A Buyer's Guide

QuestionHi, hopefully you can offer some advice on a purchase that i am tempted with. I have had several small speedboats in the past in the UK, and have n

Troubleshooting Boat Plane Issues: 1989 Bass Tracker FS1800

QuestionI bought a 1989 Bass Tracker FS1800 with a 110hp outboard. last summer. I took it straigt to a dealer and had them check everything over before I t

Boat Transom Water Leak: Causes & Repair for 2003 Blue Wave Bayboat

QuestionI own a 2003 Blue Wave boat.  This boat is a very popular fiberglass, center console, bayboat in texas. I believe its the best selling bay boa

Troubleshooting Boat Trailer Light Issues: Driver's Side Not Working

QuestionI have a recent problem with my lighting on my boat trailer.  It appears that the right side (passenger side) of the trailer lights are fine b

Troubleshooting a Sealine MC 55 VHF Radio - Testing & Functionality

QuestionHi Ron many many thanks for that my country of origin is scotland the radio is a sealine mc 55 made by demek marine electronics it has letters on

Boat Bilge Leak Diagnosis: 25ft Sun Dancer 1986 - Seeking Expert Advice

QuestionI have had this boat for 8 yrs.  It made a small amount of water at beg.  Now it makes approx 6 gallons per hour.  more like 4 or 5

Volvo Penta Engine Stalling - Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionI have a 1989 regal sebring 120 hp volvo penta motor i took the boat out today and it started right up. when i took off it was fine but when i stop

Obtaining Boat Ownership Documents Without Papers: A Guide

Questioni was given a boat from a friend.he does not have the papers on it any more,and no telling when hes going to try to get them.is there anyway i coul

2004 Triton 1753 Crappie Boat Value & Price Estimate

QuestionThey have a boat in my area(38501)for sale.  Could you give me a ball park figure on what the boat is worth? Description: 2004 Triton 1753 Cra

Johnson 9.9 Out of Gear: Troubleshooting a Frozen Shift Mechanism

QuestionDear Ron... I have a older Johnson 9.9 and yesterday the shift mechanism froze up on me. I cant get it out of neutral. Also, while in neutral the

1979 Gibson Executive Houseboat: Maintenance Costs & Lake Geneva Considerations

QuestionHello,  We have been boating on small lakes for 10 years.  We have owned pontoon boats, ski boats, and a wakeboarding boat.  We hav

Yamaha FX HO Waverunner Oil & Filter Change: A Quick Guide

QuestionI need instructions to change the oil and filter on my waverunner, where is the filter? AnswerHi Ted Thank you for selecting the undersigned to r

Troubleshooting a 25 HP Johnson Outboard Engine - Primer Bulb Issues

QuestionI have an older 25 hp johnson. I have to pump primer bulb every few minutes to keep the engine from killing. New fuel pump and primer line. Any ide

Find Original 1987 Corson Boat Seats - Expert Advice

QuestionHi, I am looking to purchase original seats for my 1987 17 foot corson boat. I need the swivel drivers and back to back passenger front seat.Can y

RV Waste Disposal Adapters: Thru-Hull Macerator Solutions & Regulations

QuestionIm looking for an adaptor to enable discharging into an RV dump via the thru-hull discharge fitting from my macerator.  I know a patent exists

Epoxy Coating & Wood Moisture: Addressing Delamination Issues

QuestionHello! I was looking over the Internet for advice how to solve my problem, then I found this great site. My problem is: I bought used sailboat las

Defining Yacht Size: What Makes a Boat a Yacht?

QuestionAt what size is a boat considered a yacht? AnswerHi Deb Thank you for selecting the undersigned to reply to your question. Actually, the word ya

1993 Mercruiser 5.7L V8 I/O Overheating at Idle - Troubleshooting

QuestionWe recently purchased a 1993 sea ray, great condition, it was dry stored.  We did a tune up on it, plugs, oil change, belts, etc... and some o