Sailboat Gelcoat Blisters: Causes, Prevention & Repair

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Troubleshooting Evinrude 8 HP Outboard: Loss of Power & Idle Issues

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Transitioning from Coast Guard to Private Investigator: A Guide

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Sea Ray Engine Troubleshooting: Starboard Engine Stuck in Up Position - Seeking Advice

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

Troubleshooting: Sea Ray 180BR Mercruiser I/O Trim Issues

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: Troubleshooting & Potential Causes

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,

1966 Corson Fiberglass Boat: Condition & Longevity

QuestionI just put a deposit on this 18 fiberglass Corson a guy has here in Maine - his grandfather bought it new in 1966 (this is actually true) and he sa

Securing a Propeller to the Shaft: Potential Engine Damage?

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Pontoon Boat Wiring Guide: Motor Installation & Basic Electrical Setup

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Bayliner Flybridge Steering Issue: Hard Then Easy - Troubleshooting & Solutions

Question   I have a 1974 Bayliner flybridge with Mercury dual station power steering. The problem I have is that underway the steering bis hard t

Fiberglass Boat Hull Disposal: Options & Regulations

QuestionDear Sir; Not sure if you will have insight on the following but I am at a standstill.  My husband and I have a 30 yr old Larson ( fiberglas)

Inboard Engine Overheating: Troubleshooting a New Malibu 5.7L

QuestionI just purchased an 89 malibu with a 5.7L chevy in it. The motor is essentially new with 4 hours on it. The hours have been running in a garage wit

Using Non-Mercruiser Parts in Your MerCruiser Engine: Safety & Compatibility

QuestionI wanted to find out if you can use non mercruiser parts on the engine, such as cap, points, condenser from a automotive store or do you need mercr

SeaRay 175 Throttle Cable Adjustment & Troubleshooting

QuestionHello, Our Quicksilver 3000 Remote throttle (on a 1996 SeaRay 175) must be pushed almost 2/3 of the entire way before the boat moves forward. &nbs

Pontoon Boat Engine Trim Issues: Troubleshooting & Solutions

Questioncruising on my pontoon, my anchor fell off the front, came underneath and struck the propeller, tearing off the several blades, on repairing the pr

Mercruiser Engine Slipping: Causes, Diagnosis & Solutions

QuestionI have recently bought a 2001, 18ft Sea Ray and took it out for it maiden vouyage.  It drove great for the first 45min and then after meanderi

Bilge Pump Discharge Hose Routing for 1984 Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Cruiser

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Optimize Engine Tilt for Maximum Speed on a Bayliner Capri 16'

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Mercury 60HP Engine Troubleshooting: Power Tilt/Trim & Planning Issues

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Yamaha 150 Pro V Engine Stalling in Gear - Troubleshooting & Solutions

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