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    Trim motor not working

    My trim motor will not raise, or lower. I push the button and get nothing. Since it doesnt make a noise or anything, would it be safe to assume it's a fuse? I hope its a fuse.<br /><br />I didn t pull it out of the water this winter, and I need to pull it to service it, but since I cannot raise...
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    Did not winterize

    I left my boat in the slip this year and didn't pull it for the winter.<br />I checked on it today and it was still floating and had no water in it!<br />I live in Nashville and the winter wasn't very bad this year, but I am scared to crank it up.<br />I need to pull it and since I didn't...
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    OMC 4.3 Stalls in reverse.

    I have a 91 Sunbird Corsair 198 20' with an OMC 4.3 I/O. I bought the boat used 2 weeks ago, don't have a manual and/or know it's history.<br />The boat is very clean and starts and runs great.<br /><br />Today, I was docking and when I put it in reverse the boat jerked a little and the engine...
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    Throttle & Steering Issues

    OK, I am a new boater, bought a used boat and have nothing to compare it to as far as performance goes.<br />I can't dock worth $hI7! I can't seem to get the speed right and steering doesn't cooperate either!<br />The steering is a bit stiff so I think I will replace the cables and etc.<br /><br...
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    Cracks in gelcoat...

    I was noticing that I have some hairline cracks in my gelcoat, but they look like they are only on the surface.<br />Is there a procedure to have this repaired? I am contemplating having it done after the summer, but wanted to know my options.<br />The boat is a 91 model, so I don't know how...
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    What size bilge pump?

    Me again! I am going to put a new bilge pump im my boat... how do I determine what size to use?<br /><br />I have a 20' cuddy cabin boat with an inboard 4.3 litre engine.<br /><br />Is there a general rule of thumb? I figured the bigger the better, but still want it to fit in there with the...
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    Boat Cover & Slip Question

    I have been reading this forum for the past 3 weeks, just got my boat last weekend! The information here is outstanding! Glad to be on board.<br /><br />Here is my dilema... I am keeping my boat in an uncovered slip, I thought this would be more convenient. I have one question: how do you get...
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