Finding Your Champion Bass Boat Model Number: A Guide

QuestionI just bought a 1989 Champion Bass Boat.  There is no model number listed anywhere.  Is there a way to determine what the model number is

2002 Grady White Gulfstream & Yamaha 225 Engine Reliability

QuestionI am considering buying a 2002 Grady White Gulfstream with a Yamaha 225 4 stroke engine.  Can you tell me if there have been problems with thi

Chrysler 20 Outboard Impeller Installation - Correct Orientation

Questionhi ron thanks for taking the time to read this,i dont know if you can answer it but i hope you can. my problem is my chrysler 20 outboard,i gave it

Troubleshooting a 1961 18 HP Johnson Outboard - Starting Issues

QuestionI am thinking of buy the above motor which i am told has a compression of 117 and 119. I was told from the seller that the motor will only start wi

Prop Shaft Replacement Cost & Potential Damage on Bayliner Boats

QuestionQUESTION: is $1200 resonable to replace the prop shaft? ANSWER: Hello Maurice...Thank you for selecting the undersigned to reply to your question

Maximum Motor Size for 1992 Rivera 24' Pontoon Boat

QuestionWhat is the biggest motor size I can put on my 1992 Rivera 24 ft pontoon? AnswerHi David...Thank you for selecting the undersigned to reply to you

Boat Trim Explained: A Beginner's Guide to OMC Trim Systems

QuestionI got my first boat - used 1984 Ebbtide 156ss with a Evinrude 90hp outboard.  How do I use the trim properly?  I am a new boater. Answer

Bottom Paint License Requirements: Are They Needed?

QuestionDo you need a license to bottom paint? Oh yes, in New York state? AnswerHello Kevin...Thank you for selecting the undersigned to reply to your que

Mercruiser 140 Bilge Leak & Tilt/Trim Issues - Troubleshooting

QuestionQUESTION: Just got an 85 Citation.  water is leaking into the bilge area from the rear of the motor.  There is no water in the oil and th

1989 Sea Ray Engine Trouble: Control Box Replacement & Repair Costs

QuestionWe are about to purchase a 1989 Sea Ray with a 4.3 L Engine.  The seller is saying that the control box needs replaced as it will jump out of

Silent Auction Boat Bidding Strategy: Realistic Bids & Avoiding Overpayment

QuestionIm bidding on a bank reposed boat.  Its a silent auction.  I want to come up with a bid price that satisfy the banks pricing guidelines w

Mercury 225HP 2-Stroke Stalling at Full Throttle - Troubleshooting & Repair

QuestionDear Ron, I have following problem with my Mercury Marine 3.0V6 225HP 2-stroke, manufactured July 1998. When running up to approx. 2500rpm it is wo

Tight Steering on 1975 Fiberform with Teleflex Steering - Troubleshooting

QuestionI have a 1975 Fiberform, 18.5ft closed bow runabout that I repowered from a 85 Hp Johnson to a 125 Merc. I also had all the steering components rep

Tracker Bass Tracker Boat Value & Identification - 1987 Model

Questionmy husband has a 1987 Bass tracker bass boat.  He wants to sell it, but i am having difficluty finding a blue book value for it.  I am no

DIY Impeller Replacement Guide for Starcraft 4.3L V6 Engines

QuestionWe own a Starcraft 4.3 liter V6 inboard, we just replaced the engine last year.  Now we found out the impeller is bad, and found rubber parts.

Boat Remodeling: Safe Modifications & Structural Integrity

QuestionI have a 73 ranger fishing boat and i want to fix it up and remodel it to my desire.. i want to take out the old live well and storages on the insi

Yamaha 3 HP Outboard (2002) - Condition & Maintenance Advice

QuestionWhat is a 3 hp. short shaft, 2002 Yamaha, 2 stroke, with neutral and forward,Very little use, few scratches AnswerHi Mike...Thanks for selecting t

Finding Parts for Vintage Mercury 135 Outboard Motors (1972 Starcraft)

QuestionI own a 1972 18 Starcraft boat with a Mercury 1350, 135 Horsepower motor and having troubles finding some parts, is there any places you may know o

Boat Carpeting & Reviniling: Underlayment Considerations for Fiberglass Boats

QuestionI have an 1972 Starcraft 18 fiberglass boat and am recarpeting and revyniling the interior. I have noticed under the carpet there is a rubber mater

Troubleshooting 1987 Mercruiser Alpha One Transmission Issues

QuestionI have a 1987 3.7 mercruiser alpha one. wont go into forward or reverse.( occasionally will go into gear but has a hard time disengaging) no stiffn