1989 bayliner tilt or prop

QuestionHello i just bought a 89 or 90 bayliner(dont have to title yet to know for sure) 15 with a 50 hp force. After our first trip to the lake i was very

115 hp OB merc stalls when pulling up skier

Questionhi Ron - have a 95 Stingray 551 w a 115 OB Merc. usually been running fine but yesterday was stalling when throttling up to pull up a skier.  

RPMs in relation to MPH

QuestionHello.........thanks for taking the time to help us out. My husband and I have a 1995 Sea Ray V-6 4.3 Mercruiser.  The boat has 260 hours on i

high moisture level

QuestionI am looking at purchasing a 1986 regal commodore.  The moisture level was high in a 2x3 ft section in the rear quarter.  If the leak is

5.7 Mercruiser 260HP OVERHEATING

QuestionI have a 1985 Sea Ray Sundancer 25?the previous user blew the motor.  I bought a used drop in 5.7 Mercruiser 260 HP (I think the motor was mad

blown 89 40hp johnson outboard/89 Lowe

QuestionGreeting Mr. Marine, Bought a nice 89 Lowe 170 with blown 89 40hp Johnson with power trim. Do you know how I can find out which motors are compatib

boat leans to left

QuestionWhat can cause a boat to lean to the left? 18 v-bottom  aluminum 135 merc, floats level. I hear of incorrectly engine mounting, trim tab, bent

Accelleration problem

QuestionI have a 1996 Maxum 21 with a Mercruiser 3.0 engine.  I bought the boat used so I dont have the history.  When I am throttling up the eng

outdrive stuck in the up position

QuestionMy Alpha One outdrive is stuck in the up position. I hear the motor running when I push the trim control button on my throttle, but the outdrive do

mercruiser tilt/trim

QuestionI have a mercruiser 140hp 1978. the power tilt brings the drive up to maximum very well, but the down will not move at all. I have removed the cyli

Mercruiser 260 V8

QuestionHi. I am having trouble with a marine engine. Its a Mercruiser 5.7 V8 260hp engine. Its a bit of a long one, but I started with no compression on

throttle problems

Questionwhen i throttle forward with my 1974 evinrude 70 outboard the boat doesnt go anywhere, but when i engage reverse it goes, what could be causing thi

overheating

QuestionI bought a raw water cooled 2008 5.7 merc. and modified it for freshwateer cooling. it is overheating pretty rapidly. I have rerouted the plumbing

125 hp Mercruiser engine

QuestionI bought a cottage earlier this year which came with a 1989 Larson bowrider with a 2.5 liter 125hp Mercruiser engine.  I have used it a few ti

1987 Yamaha 130

QuestionRon, I have been trying to help a friend with his 1987 130 hp Yamaha on his Grady White 20 boat. He recently bought the boat from a relative who di

Honda Four Stroke 130

QuestionHi Ron,We were boating yesterday & struck rocks with Honda Four Stroke 130.Boat is 21 feet. Bent the shaft.Will it damage the boat using it this wa

Donzi 22 Classic with Cobra 460

QuestionQUESTION: What would be the best pitch prop to maximize top speed. ANSWER: Hi Craig...thanks for selecting the undersigned to reply to your questi

erratic spark

Questioni have a 1995 40 horse johnson that is getting intermittent spark. one day it will fire,the next morning it wont.i have replaced the safety lanyard

boat steers to the left

QuestionMy boat wants to steer left.  It is a 1986 Sunrunner 21 ft 170 merc engine I/O.  I have adjusted weigth distribution.  I have adjust

quicksilver throttle

QuestionHi im new to boating and have a Quicksilver Throttle/trim switch to my boat...Anyway can you tell me please what buttons i press to lower and raise