Understanding Dual Lever Shifters & Throttle Controls on 2005 Sundancer 300

QuestionI am a new boater. I now own a 2005 300 Sundancer.Twin I/Os. Unlike other boats my shifter and throttle are on the  same levers.  My less

Water in Gas: Causes, Solutions & Prevention for Yamaha Outboards

QuestionI have had a constant problem of water in my gas.  I have a 2007 Yamaha 150 4 stroke.  it seems as though I am constantly having to sipho

Boat Bilge Pump Issues & Repair - Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION:  Hello Ron, Ive turned to the Internet in desperation tonight.I bought an 18 GRP boat in June without realising the extent to which

Optimal Engine Size for Your SanPan Triple Pontoon Boat

QuestionWhat is the largest horsepower motor that can be safely used on a 25 ft SanPan triple pontoon boat? AnswerHi Robert...thank you for selecting the

1986 Grady White Tournament: Is Your Model Rare?

QuestionI have a 19 1986 Grady White Tournament which has a small cuddy vs. a bowrider.  I cant seem to find a similar boat even on the Grady Web Site

Trim Tabs vs. Hydrofoils for Pontoon Boats: Which is Right for You?

QuestionQUESTION: I have a 30 foot partially enclosed 135 HP I/O pontoon. It is 4500 pounds bone dry. Would trim tabs be worth the extra money over a hydro

Commercial vs. Pleasure Boating Licenses: Clarification for Boat Operators

QuestionGood Day : I am a bit confused .. I own a tourist camp and do some guiding with my boats and pontoon boat.  I do have the Pleaseure craft lice

Identifying a Vintage Bayliner Boat & 1969 Johnson Outboard

Question port view My husband and I just purchased an old fiberglass boat on the cheap. It needs some work to be nice, but we are excited to have the oppor

Vintage Fiberglass Boat Restoration & Maintenance - Sport Ray 15ft

QuestionHi Ron I have a early to late 60s Fiberglass V style bottom boat. Its a fairly deep V, transom and hull seem solid never had it properly inspected

1980 Crestliner Crusader: Fuel Tank Location & Inspection Checklist

QuestionI am looking at a 1980 Crestliner Crusader.  The person selling this boat says that the gas takes are two 5gal. plastic tanks that fit under t

Aluminum Boat Hull Damage: Prevention & Repair - Expert Advice

Question I have a 1993 16 ft. bass tracker.I havent own it very long but guess since its fl. boat it may have been use in salt water a bit.I notice on the

Troubleshooting Evinrude Motor Shifting Issues: A Starting Point

QuestionMy evinrude motor has become hard to shift into gear lately. What would be my best starting point in solving this problem? I believe it is the shif

Restoring a 1972-1973 Starcraft Bass Boat: Seeking Model Information

QuestionHello,  am currently restoring a 1972 or 73 starcraft bass boat. I have been trying to find info on this model on the web but i cant really fi

Extend Boat Battery Life: Adding Reserve Capacity to Your Searay 390 EC

QuestionRon, I have a 1989 Searay 390 EC. It has three group 27 batteries. One for each engine and one house. The house battery is the same as the two othe

Boat Identification & Valuation: Help Identifying Your Fiberglass Boat

Question boat Dear Sir, I have Sent my question earlier on but forgot to attached my boats picture. Would you be kind to help me identify the make and mode

Identifying Hull Damage from Air Voids: A Guide for Nitro Bass Boats

QuestionI have an 08 nitro bass boat and have put a fare share of small area damage to the hull and trailer. Is their a way to identify if some of the dama

Choosing the Right Boat Motor Size for Water Skiing & Wakeboarding

QuestionThis is a very general question and may not have enough specifics for an answer but here goes. We would like to buy a used boat for use this summer

Mercury 20HP Outboard Not Planning? Troubleshooting Guide

QuestionI have a 70s merc 20hp,s#5610145.Its on a 16ft carolina skiff. the motor runs strong, but wont get boat on plane. I had the same motor a few years

Troubleshooting 1980 Evinrude Outboard Control Box Issues

QuestionI just bought this boat and I am having troubles with the control box.  When I put it in forward, it wont go back into neutral or reverse posi

Troubleshooting: Why Won't My 1982 Mercury Outboard Start?

QuestionI have an 1982 astro glass mercury, boat it will not start it wants to. AnswerDear Gloria, Of course many things can be wrong to cause a boat not