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My tandem axle boat trailer is equipped with a surge brake system that works fine as far as braking goes. The coupler has got to the point where the slamming shut when stopping and jerking when you accelerate to cause concerns. Any ideas on how to make the action less violent? Plenty of brake...
2004 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI Engine SN: OM648883
Bravo I Drive SN: OM170345
Purchased this boat last summer. Never had to add any gear lube all summer. Took the boat in last fall to a dealer for service. Part of the service was checking/testing the drive and changing the gear lube. Have had to...
2004 Mercruiser 5.0 SN42KBZVV2242000137
Bravo 1 Drive
After reading several different posts and various articicles on winterizing one would get the opinion there are several plugs to remove to properly drain an engine for the winter. One post in particular stresses obtaining and reading a...
2004 Four Winns Funship 214
4.3 Mercruiser
Bravo One Drive
Bought the boat used and this is my first boat ever. Loaded on the trailer one weekend and all was well. Put in the water the next weekend and nothing happened when turning the key. Using the great post I found on this web site I...