I have a 1988 115hp Yamaha outboard and had an overheating issue. The engine runs fine, but in getting off the cover that covers the cylinders (necessary because sand/salt had gotten in there blocking water flow), I broke 7 of the 3 bolts off. I imagine it's not safe running with that...
I bought a boat last year that has a 1988 115hp Yamaha (115ETLG). The boat ran fine at demo time. I know, I was a putz and let it sit most of last winter (my old Merc did fine with that). When I tried to get it going this Spring, it was rough, sputtlered and coughed. I took it into the...
I've just about resigned myself to the fact that I will be using my center console for a while. My challenge is that I would like to make the boat at least a 3-seasons boat. The boat is 21ft and does not have a hardtop nor softtop. I don't want to sink a lot of money into this because it's a...
I've been looking all over for a boat that would meeting all my "requirements" and, on paper, this one seems pretty close. It's a repo with a Honda. Anyone have any opinions? The price isn't a "steal", but seems reasonable. Any opinions would be welcome...
I posted earlier my quest for a new boat. One boat I'm looking at is a Pilot house type boat from Pro-line. Certainly looks appealing, staying out of the weather and everything, but my only experience with boats is with very old boats where the windshields turn "blue" over time (i.e., you...
I'd like opinions of these three boats because, if I get a good deal, I'll probably choose between these three. It would be new. My requirements are:
- easily trailerable
- able to go out in the Chesapeake Bay in something other than a perfect day
- good for fishing
- good for cruising
- able...
I'm searching for a new/new-to-me boat. I'm not pressed for time to buy one for use, but could always find a deal too good to pass up. Ideal buying time for me in next March. Anyway, Here are my "requirements":
- easily trailerable
- able to go out in the Chesapeake Bay (I live in Virginia)...
To make a long story short, my boat with a 1987 115hp Mercury sank and I came across a deal too good to pass up on a similar boat with a 1992 115hp Yamaha. I took the Yamaha boat out today and I think I need a better hole shot. I have a really nice 13 X 19 stainless steel prop from the...
This is in reference to my 1988 115 in-line Mercury that was partially submerged several weeks ago. I've cleaned out the carbs reasonably well, rebuilt the fuel pump, and replaced the on-engine fuel filter. I've got it so it will run as high-idle for a long time. Idle I have to mess with...
I posted something like this on the Sea-Pro forum but it doesn't appear that forum has many visitors. I'm looking at the boat above and was wondering if anyone know if Sea-Pro had gone to all composite/fiberglass hulls by that year. I know they were an early adopter, but didn't know how early...
Does anyone know if the hulls made in this year were all composite/fiberglass yet? I've sworn that I would not buy another hull that had wood in it (I know, the I'll bring on the wrath of the purists, but that's alright). Also, any opinions about this boat? Ride? Quality?
Thanks in advance!
This is the Mercury that was partially submerged. I'm getting close but not quite there and was looking for suggestions. What works: The trim/tilt, starter, fuel-enricher (choke). I compression checked all the cylinders and they are between 90 - 100. I have the fuel fed from a separate tank...
Doing my homework on around a 22ft walkaround for a variety of uses. In looking at a lot of brands and reading stuff, the two leaders are the:
Key Largo
http://www.boats.net/boats/kw225wa.html
Sea Hunt
http://seahuntboats.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=95
(I...
The boat went mostly under at the dock and the "tower of power" went mostly under. We got the boat out and I took the cowling off and doused it with freshwater from a hose and let it dry out. The engine ran GREAT just the day before. Is this engine toast? A lot of the electrical connections...
I know I'm going to anger the purists. I've had a number of boats - VIP, Proline, Glastron, Thunderbird - all have had rot issues. Frankly, I'm really tired of dealing with it. I finally replaced my transom in the VIP with coosa board and it worked great. Looking at moving to a 20ft to 23ft...