Mercury 15M Outboard Charging System Location & Details

QuestionI have 1998 mercury 15m outboard, does it have any charging system into it and if so can you tell me where it would be. Thankyou AnswerHi Mike...t

Long Shaft Conversion for 1998 Mercury 15m Outboard - Procedure & Considerations

QuestionI purchased a long shaft conversion kit for my 1998 mercury 15m outboard. It came with ext. rods water tube and nuts. To drop the lower portion of

Connecting Multiple Batteries on a Boat: Troubleshooting Audio System Issues

QuestionI have a 264 Fourwinns.  I have a Perko battery switch that was originally installed by the dealer in 2003.  My stereo system has 4 amps

Ohio Boating Laws: Alcohol Regulations & Safety

QuestionHi, I live in Ohio, and just purchased a 9 inflatable rowboat. The boat is legally registered and all that jazz, but I was investigating the laws

Boat Leaning to One Side: Causes & Solutions - Mercury Outboard

QuestionHi, Only new to boating. We have bought a 5.2m 1/2 cabin with a 115 hp 6cyl mercury brownband. When travelling under plane speed, the boat stays e

Fuel Mix Error: 50:1 vs 100:1 - Potential Damage & Solutions

QuestionI put 50:1 fuel in my 10hp mariner which should have been 100:1 my engine was popping when I exelirated would this have caused the problem what do

Johnson 40 HP Outboard Alarm Buzzer Issue - Troubleshooting & Repair

QuestionI have a 1995 Lowe 15 foot aluminum hull with a 40 hp Johnson, It has sat unused for the last two years. Today I hooked up a fresh tank of fuel and

How to Remove Dye Stains from Vinyl Boat Seats

QuestionI decorated my boat for a 4th of July parade with red, white and blue metallic garland.  The red and blue faded on to my vinyl seats.  I

1970 Mercury 1350 Engine Rebuild Value & Performance

QuestionHello.  I have just finished a summer project of revamping my vintage merc 1350.  We took the powerhead apart, cleaned the pistons, clean

Electric Start Kit for 2005 Mercury 25 HP Outboard - Availability & Options

QuestionHello - I was wondering if there is an after-market conversion kit for a 2005 Mercury 25 hp 4-stroke outboard engine available. My dad bought a boa

Evinrude Outboard Engine: Why are Head Bolts Coming Loose?

Questionl have a 1981 75 hp evinrude the bolts that hold the powehead to exhaust port replace a week a go all new bolts  ran good for about a 2 mile b

Outboard Motor Installation - Transom Height Concerns - Savanna 350

QuestionHi Ron. I have a Savanna 350 (3.5 meter single skin fibreglass planning hull) fitted with a longshaft 30 HP mercury outboard. As the transom was ob

KMV 582C Boat Review: Reliability & Parts Availability - Expert Advice

QuestionI AM PRESENTLY LOOKING AT THIS BOAT WITH A NINETY HP MARINER MOTOR OCCASIONAL FISHING ON LAKES IN CANADA.I KNOWTHAT THIS COMPAMBNY WENT BANKRUPT IF

Mercury 250 XS Over-Revving & Ride Height Issues - Nitro 2008

QuestionI have a 2008 Nitro 929 and Im trying to slow it down and get a better ride and hole shot. Its a 250 Merc XS and I put a 4 blade on it but when I t

Boat Cabin Restoration: Addressing Dry Rot & Interior Renovation

QuestionHi Ron, I have a 1976 Cal-Jensen 27 sailboat.  The outside and topside are in good shape but the cabin is not.  I have dry-rot and decaye

Career in the Florida Keys: Dive Instructor & Boat Master Salary Expectations

QuestionHi Ron, I am currently looking to move to the Florida Keys to attend a dive school and become an instructor. The school also provides a course to b

Troubleshooting Boat Hull Damage: Identifying and Repairing Leaks

Question  I have a malicious tenant who I beleive made a whole is one of my dock renters boats.  I am trying to find the whole.   It i

Maintaining Your Searay Engine: Best Practices for Extended Storage

QuestionHello, I purchased a 2005 300 Searay ( 10 hours like new)last year and will retire soon.  Unfortunately I am unable to use it as much as I wou

Bayliner 130 Outboard Motor Not Staying Up - Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionOutboard will not stay up while in drive. While in neutral I can raise and lower the lower unit for shallow waters but as soon as I put it in drive

1989 Mercruiser 3.0 Throttle/Shifting Issues: Troubleshooting & Solutions

Questionhard time shifting into forward will go into neutral and reverse, but have a hard time getting it to go into forward AnswerHi Bonnie...Thank you f