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    Question about Cooling System in a Taylor SS (Hardin Marine, 460, Berkley Jet)

    Hello! I recently purchased a Taylor SS jet boat project... and have been working on the engine. Almost ready to fire her up! However, I am confused by the cooling system. Please see the photo below. I question if this is hooked up correctly.., can anyone tell me where to find a diagram, or give...
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    Volvo Penta 260A ? Parts Source Advice ? Bellows, U-Joint, Gimble Bearing

    Hello! I have a 1979 Bayliner Conquest and I believe I have a leaking bellow/boot. Water is coming in the bilge at a decent rate from a hole in the lower portion of the outdrive. Unfortunately, I had some financial issues so was unable to tend to this issue for some time; the pumps have been...
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    Diesel Oil Change Interval for Nonstop cruise

    If I was to cruise across the Pacific nonstop, say from Seattle to Austraila, what kind of oil change intervals are we talking? I keep seeing references to chaning to oil every 50 or 100 hours, but that would be every couple of days in this line of duty. I realize running nonstop would keep...
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    Hot Tub on a 32' Bayliner - Issues/Ideas?

    Ok, so I was thinking, you know what would be nice? A hot tub on my boat. I have a 32? Bayliner Conquest, with a pretty good sized rear deck area over the engine compartment. I was thinking I could use one of those two person hot tubs, probably an inflatable one. Or if I want to go on the...
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    Where to rent a trailer?

    Hey! I need to rent a trailer for 6-7 days for my 32' Bayliner Conquest, and am having trouble finding one to rent. If I could find one anywhere in Washington or Oregon, that would be good. Does anyone have any suggestions? Or anyone willing to rent one to me?
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    Leak & Transom Repair 32? Conquest

    I have a 32? 1979 Bayliner Conquest, which sprung a leak coming through a bolt hole in an outdrive. Not exactly sure how water managed to get in there, but it ended up sealed itself. Problem is, I had to move and the boat has been left in the water for a few months with this problem, now I?m...
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    Get Texas title for Jet Ski, trade, no documents

    Hello, I need some assistance. I live in Texas and recently obtained a jet ski from someone off craiglist in exchange for an R/C boat. This jet ski does not have title, or any paper work to go with it. The person I obtained it from was fed up with the process and wanted out. I am more patient...
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    Marine Head/toilet Help

    Hello, Well, stupid question here....I'm new to boating, and just got a boat with what appears to be a manual pump toilet. Maybe a twist and lock style? I really don't have any idea how to use it, lol... I tried pumping it, but very little happens...certainly not flushing... I am thinking maybe...
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    Mercury 7.5HP Outboard Waterpump/overheating issue

    Hello, I am having some issues with my 1975 (serial: 4091234) 7.5hp Mercury outboard... I am not exactly sure what the issue is. When first started I notice it takes 15-30 seconds for water to start coming out the exit port. From idle to maybe 40% power the water seems to come out ok, but when...
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