I have twin Yamaha 115s on a Grady White. Last summer I hit some debris that was in the ship channel and after that my speedometer stopped working and my total fuel consumption is now only showing half of my total consumption.<br /><br />I fixed the speed by cleaning out the debris in the water...
I have twin 2002 Yamaha F115 Four strokes each with 450 hrs. I have had the boat for about 80 hours of use so I'm not sure if what is occuring is normal for motors with this amount of hours. About every 20 hours I have to add oil to both engines...I have to add about 1-2 quarts each time. Do...
I need help to conduct a motor inspection on twin Yamaha 115 four strokes 2002 with 300 hours. I looking at buying the boat if inspecction passes.<br /><br />What do I need to do?<br /><br />Compression test (What are good results? and how should the test be conducted)<br />Run test (Sea...
I need help to conduct a motor inspection on twin Yamaha 115 four strokes 2002 with 300 hours. I looking at buying the boat if inspecction passes.<br /><br />What do I need to do?<br /><br />Compression test (What are good results? and how should the test be conducted)<br />Run test (Sea...
Need Help..I have put a down payment on a Grady White and will purchase pending inspections. I need help in conducting a good hull inspection and motor test.<br /><br />Any recommendations/how toos/what to look for/tools to use etc.. are appreciated!<br /><br />Eric G.
I'm thinking about getting a new CC with a diesel inboard for offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Any recommendations on what engine to go with that is reliable or not to go with??<br /><br />Any advise will be appreciated since my previous boats all were outboards.<br /><br />Eric
I'm thinking about buying the Scout 280 CC. I do not know anyone who has owned a Scout boat. I welcome any comments..good or bad about the boat or factory support.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Eric
I'm thinking about buying the Scout 28 ft Sailfish CC. It seems to be a very strong well made boat with a lot of nice features such as storage. Can any one offer comments about this boat as an owner or maybe had a chance to fish on this type of boat. Welcome any comments/reviews of the boat...
Coming in to the marina last night one of my new Mercury 225 cut off at cruising speed of 30mph. I restarted the engine and it ran for about 5 minutes and shut off. After that would not re-start. I had to go in on one engine. This morning the engine would start for about three minutes than shut...
I just purchased a 29' Proline walk with two (2) 2000 Mercury 225HP saltwater series motors. I have gone througt the breakin process (fist 30 gallons) and have about a total of 5hrs on the engines. When I start the engines sometimes they back fire and tend to run a little rough. However they do...
