A friend of mine suspects water is in his fuel tank.Is STP water remover(yellow bottle) safe for an oil-injected suzuki 140hp 2 stroke?I know about seafoam and we mixed it up in a 3gal tank and ran it through the carbs to decarb.But it is $6 a can and his tank is about 35 gals.If STP is not...
Im posting this question for a friends boat.He has a bass boat with a late 80s 150 mariner motor.The problem is his trim motor.It will trim down but wont trim up.Im sure this is probably a common problem so is it the motor itself or a switch or fuse.He lives far away so I havent had the chance...
I have a sears gamefisher 15hp and I dont know the year.Here are the the numbers:Serial #68017180 Model# 217-586361 I bought the motor for $50 to use as a kicker.The person said it wasnt firing in one of the cylinders.As for as I can tell(by listening) it runs great.Should I test for spark...
I ran across an ad in my local paper for this motor in new,never used cond for $500.Ive never heard of this brand before and need info quick.Is it any good?Will be using it as a kicker motor for a 1997 Bayliner Trophy.Do I definitely need a longshaft motor for this boat(in case its a shortshaft)?
Im about to purchase a close friends 1997 Bayliner Trophy with a '97 Force 120 with 220 hrs on the meter.Hes been using regular TCW3 oil for the life of the engine.I just sold a boat a few months ago and was using Penzoil semi synthetic.Would it hurt this motor at this point to switch to the...
what is the best solution to clean galvanized trailer parts/wheels with?What is good for removing rust from fiberglass?Finally,is it safe to use stainless steel hardware(ubolts,etc)on galvanized trailers?How come Ive never seen this?
I need to know from step one how to repair a approximately 5inch by 3inch gash(about1/8 to 1/4 inch deep) on the side of my fiberglass boat just above the water line.What do I buy,where to get it from?The boat is eggshell offwhite colored with gel coat.This repair will be very visible so I want...
I have a 21ft carolina skiff seachaser deep v with a 20 inch shaft 150hp motor.My cavitation plate is about one inch higher than the bottom of the transom(lowest possible position).Problem is the bottom of the transom is not the bottom of the boat.It has a stepped bottom.I other words another...
How do I figure out what size(thrust)bow mount trolling motor I need to buy.My boat is 21ft center console deep v hull and weighs about 2500-2700lbs loaded.Can I get away with a 12volt motor because of battery space concerns?Any brand favorites Minn Kota or Motorguide?Boat is used in saltwater...
Does anybody have any experience using this stuff as chum?I was at a marine store and saw it for $12 a gallon.Is it worth it?Does it work on all saltwater fish?Does it work at all?<br />Thanks
What in you guys experiences are the best spark plugs for a Mariner/Merc 150 carbureted motor w/elec. igniton.Motor has NGK now,should I go back with these or Champions.And how often should I change spark plugs on an outboard?Boat has an hourmeter plugs were changed at 20hr service 1yr ago.Motor...
Anybody ever had a small section of tire swell up into a ball shaped mass full of air on the sidewall? Mine did Sat. coming back from a trip.The mass popped during the day Sunday,scared the crap out me.Tire is still inflated so it must have been only the outer sidewall.What caused this?
As for routine maintenance how often do I have to check/change my plugs?Boat has an hourmeter and the plugs were changed at the 20hr service by the dealer one year ago.It now has 60hrs and motor runs fine.Do I just need to hit them with a wire brush?Also what is the service interval for the...
Do you guys use your marine grade oil in your weedeater trimmers/blowers also?Is the viscosity different and will the marine oil harm the lawn equipment?My weedeater uses a 32:1 mix.Boat uses 50:1.
